Mimimum requirements

[Gizzmoe]

Originally Posted by bistekka

Infact my motherboard support only AGP videocard so yesterday I was compelled to buy an ATI radeon 9550 256 Mb. It was told to me wich it was the best AGB video card I can find nowadays.

Actually it is one of the worst AGP cards you can find nowadays. For todays standards it´s a very low-end card and I hope you didn´t pay too much.

What are the first steps to move? Shall I have to install 1.4 patch?

Yes.

What mods/tools you advice me to install?

Read some of our "Essential Mods" threads:
http://www.subsim.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=47098
http://www.subsim.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=47212
http://www.subsim.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=47281
http://www.subsim.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=47531
http://www.subsim.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=47041

Also visit Avon´s website:
http://www.theavonlady.org/thesh3faq/

[sik1977]

Originally Posted by bistekka

Infact my motherboard support only AGP videocard so yesterday I was compelled to buy an ATI radeon 9550 256 Mb. It was told to me wich it was the best AGB video card I can find nowadays.

Thankyou as usual

Gizzmoe is right, you were misled by the seller/sales person. Thats an entry level AGP graphics card. It is slightly better then integrated graphics processors (IGPs). The 256MB video memory is only for show and a gimmick as the card is a 64/128bit card which cannot make use of a 256 memory buffer.

If possible, as most sellers offer 7 day return policy if you are not satisfied with your purchase, return the card and look for something in the X800 generation. You will have better luck finding a good card, and cheaper, on the internet i.e., from one of the e-tailers. I am not sure where you are residing, but most European countries have decent e-tailers nowadays. I can help with UK ones (as thats where I bought lots of my stuff). I am sure some others can help with other countries.

I just feel bad that even though you came to us for help, we couldn't save you from the crappy graphics cards out there being sold to public with gimmicks such as 256Mb vieo memory and the like. Please check if you can return that card and reinvest your money is something worthwhile.

[bistekka]

Gizzmoe

first of all I'm writing from Italy.
I not explained myself very well.
It was told to me that the are are better viedo cards, but they were not availables in this moment, besides, I don't want to spend big money amounts to purchase a super videocard on a quite old PC.

For me it's ok in this way.

[Gizzmoe]

A PC with a 3 GHz P4 isn´t really old... How much did you pay for the 9550?

[bistekka]

65 euros

[bistekka]

could you advice me about a quite better video card? (I need a model name) not too expensive?

[Gizzmoe]

Originally Posted by bistekka

could you advice me about a quite better video card? (I need a model name) not too expensive?

As I said, for €200 the ATI X800XL or Nvidia 6800GS. For about €120 you can get the still quite good ATI 9800 Pro or Nvidia 6600GT.

[bistekka]

In any case this evening I will try with this new video card and le's Hope.
Something about my further question? (Patch 1.4 and so on)

As I'd like to join frequentely this forum with my stupid questions , and as I usually use english language only with chinese speakers, could you be so kind to correct my english errors?
I would apprechate it very much

Thankyou

[Gizzmoe]

Originally Posted by bistekka

Something about my further question? (Patch 1.4 and so on)

I gave you a few links, have you already read them?

[bistekka]

yes, I downloaded many utility and mods. Now for me it's time to install IT and let's see

[GT182]

Bistekka, go to this website.... http://www.pricewatch.com/

and then to this section.... Cards - Video
you will see prices in US dollars. If you have a credit card you can purchase what you can afford and I believe they will send it to you in Italy. To get one, click on the card you like in the list. Then when it takes you to another page you ill see BUY in all the different listings of where you buy from. Click on Buy and you will go to that vendors site. Purchase the video card of your choice from there. Make sure you check as sometimes the name will not tell you it's PCI-E or AGP. You need an AGP card.

I'd return the ATI 9250 and get your money back if you get another card. The one that sold it to you had no clue as to what they were saying and were dishonest with you. That alone is reason enough for you to return it.

Good luck.