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GT182 · 01-11-06, 02:34 PM

Hunter, I tried to install and run SHIII on a Compaq desktop with P1.9ghz, 768mb DDR RAM and a GF MX420 64mb card. No go, it will not install either as it tells the system requirements have not been met. If I could use a better GF card of the FX series it would probably run fine.

But seeing this is a propriatarty PC I don't think I could upgrade the 220watt PSU for the card to work. I did call Compaq tho and they said I couldn't upgrade the PSU... which sounds strange. And I told them I'd never buy one of thier PCs again. Someday I'm going to try tho. No sence letting it collect dust in the corner.

BTW, you do need a PSU of at least 300 to 350watts to run a graphics card with a fan on it in a computer. The bigger the card and fan the more watts you might need.

01-11-06, 02:34 PM	#10
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Hunter, I tried to install and run SHIII on a Compaq desktop with P1.9ghz, 768mb DDR RAM and a GF MX420 64mb card. No go, it will not install either as it tells the system requirements have not been met. If I could use a better GF card of the FX series it would probably run fine. But seeing this is a propriatarty PC I don't think I could upgrade the 220watt PSU for the card to work. I did call Compaq tho and they said I couldn't upgrade the PSU... which sounds strange. And I told them I'd never buy one of thier PCs again. Someday I'm going to try tho. No sence letting it collect dust in the corner. BTW, you do need a PSU of at least 300 to 350watts to run a graphics card with a fan on it in a computer. The bigger the card and fan the more watts you might need. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.