The Saxman Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Hi, I recently ordered a new computer from HP. I chose an ATI Radeon video card because they don't have GeForce. Now after looking at the forums here a little, it sounds like ATI cards have problems playing the Jedi Knight games.....will I be able to play Academy and Outcast on my lovely new computer? My specific card is: 256MB DDR ATI Radeon X600 Pro Thanks, The Saxman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mex Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Your graphics card is ok, but could you post how powerful your processor is and how much memory is in your comp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amidala from Chop Shop Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 If you want to be absolutely sure you can play your favorite games, I'll be happy to trade your junky untested new card for a nice, reliable nvidia TNT2 card I have that I'm not using. Such a deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saxman Posted November 4, 2004 Author Share Posted November 4, 2004 Pal: Processor is 3.2 gig Pentium 4 Ram is 1 gig DDR Amidala: Thanks for the offer but....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mex Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Are you joking or something? Of course you'd be able to run it, what did you think you was playing, Doom III with max graphics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agen Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 He's fishing for compliments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saxman Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 Originally posted by Agen_Terminator He's fishing for compliments I don't fish for compliments. Originally posted by Pal Of course you'd be able to run it, what did you think you was playing, Doom III with max graphics? I don't know what Doom III is. My question wasn't about speed issues, it was about compatability issues. Sort of like trying to play Outcast on a Voodoo 3 card. It just doesn't work, not because it's not fast enough (just have a beefy processor, and lots of ram), but because the card translates differently. What I had heard was that ATI cards process some types of graphics strangly, so you can't play certain games without missing textures, tears, lag and I don't know what else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amidala from Chop Shop Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 It's not just Jedi Knight games, it's KOTOR too. Browse through these forums, you'll see more posts about ATI cards than nvidia: http://forums.lucasarts.com/category.jspa?categoryID=3 Actually, it's not the cards, it's the drivers. Some people recommend using older-than-the-latest drivers. Just set resolution at 640 x 480 with low texture quality and you'll be fine. And my offer to trade for my nice, compatible TNT2 is still open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow_Nest Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Originally posted by The Saxman I chose an ATI Radeon video card because they don't have GeForce. The store ran out of GeForce? Damn you should have went to another store and have gotten a 6600GT or 6800GT, its the best card in the $200 - $300 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Haine Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 I expect youd be able to run it just fine. Ive got a 9800Pro and it runs perfect. With less ram than you too. Well, have fun with your new PC. Shouldnt be a problem with compatibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow_Nest Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Originally posted by Lord Haine I expect youd be able to run it just fine. Ive got a 9800Pro and it runs perfect. With less ram than you too. A 1.6 GHz CPU with a 9600XT is already good enough to play JA. and you dont even need such a high end card to play at the highest detail with 16x AF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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