manoman81 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I got an ATI Radeon 9200 SE 128 mb DDR PCI a few weeks back. So far it has been doing great. I like it a lot. But, I just reinstalled MOH Spearhead and used the config program that came with it. I noticed that the card is only running at 64 mb. My old card was 64 mb DDR. Anyway to kick the card up to where it should be running? XP Pro 1.0 ghz P3 512 mb ram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Originally posted by manoman81 I got an ATI Radeon 9200 SE 128 mb DDR PCI a few weeks back. So far it has been doing great. I like it a lot. But, I just reinstalled MOH Spearhead and used the config program that came with it. I noticed that the card is only running at 64 mb. My old card was 64 mb DDR. Anyway to kick the card up to where it should be running? XP Pro 1.0 ghz P3 512 mb ram That's..odd. You SURE you didn't get a 64mb version by accident? The 9200 SE is a low-end video card of Ati's, I think they also have 64mb versions too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopr-Undr-Fir Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 no clue... But I don't thin k the 9200 is a good deal by anymeans. I would suggest you return it and buy the 9600 128mb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I'm pretty sure you have to go into the BIOS and set the memory thing for the graphics card to what the max is. Because when I installed my Radeon 9600 I went into the BIOS and it said that the memory setting for the card was set to 64 as well. I changed it to 256 (The capacity of my card) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Ehhh.....Somehow I managed to accidentally quote myself. Sorry. and for a bit of more usful information, you have to open up your case and set the BIOS jumper thing so that you can configure it (look at the manual to the motherboard or do some research about it) At least, thats how I did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I agree with Troopr, too. Get either a 9600 Pro or Xt, you'll thank us later. Egg you've got a few things mistaken. First, the memory option in the bios is aperature memory, which is how much system ram your video card can use to store textures, although it's slower than just storing the textures on the video card's memory(btw Egg, if the option in your bios isn't Aperature, lemme know, never heard of a setting-the-video-memory option before). Secondly, all motherboards don't have to have a jumper, some newer ones don't. However, Egg's right in that some do- consult your manual in if and where the jumper is on your mainboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow_Nest Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I say return it and get the 9600 XT like the others said, the "SE" versions usually arent very good, they are the slightly downclocked versions from the orginal. My cousin has a 9200 Pro, it runs pretty well. EDIT: Why am i surprised? I just realized that no one asked him to download the latest catalyst drivers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Originally posted by |GG|Crow_Nest EDIT: Why am i surprised? I just realized that no one asked him to download the latest catalyst drivers? I've spent too much time on Ati forums(Rage3d.com rocks!) that I assumed everyone gets the latest Catalyst drivers..anyway just go to Ati.com to get them. We're up to version 4.6 now.' Edit- Heh, no body else mentioned that he got a pci video card..make sure you get an agp card next time. Big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manoman81 Posted June 14, 2004 Author Share Posted June 14, 2004 Don't worry. When I got the card I made sure I had the most updated drivers. As for returning the card and getting a better one, well there's the money issue. So, if anyone is interested in setting up the "Help manoman81 get a better video card" fund I would be all for it. My other problem is that I don't have an AGP slot. And compared to my old card (Radeon 7500) this one is better. I think I remeber reading at TweakXP about going into the bios and changing it that way. Thanks guys! Edit: Here's what DxDiag says: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopr-Undr-Fir Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Well I'm guessing you bought the 9200 for $50. Because if you didn't, and you payed more, wasn't a good deal in the first place. When I recently built my new computer, i payed roughly $75 for the 9600 online. And is one of the better deals I got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Originally posted by Tyrion I agree with Troopr, too. Get either a 9600 Pro or Xt, you'll thank us later. Egg you've got a few things mistaken. First, the memory option in the bios is aperature memory, which is how much system ram your video card can use to store textures, although it's slower than just storing the textures on the video card's memory(btw Egg, if the option in your bios isn't Aperature, lemme know, never heard of a setting-the-video-memory option before). Secondly, all motherboards don't have to have a jumper, some newer ones don't. However, Egg's right in that some do- consult your manual in if and where the jumper is on your mainboard. Ehh, I couldn't remember what it was called, so I just made up the name "video memory" : P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 According to the DxDiag report, you have 128mb of memory. As well..you have a higher RAMDAC than my 9800 Pro..(400 vs 500) Wierd. o.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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