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    The AOE 3 Problem

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by sriram87, Sep 27, 2007.

  1. sriram87

    sriram87 Newbie

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    Guys i got my new inspiron 1420 notebook last week. In order to chk its compatibility and speed of graphics, i installed and tried out Age of Empires 3, which could run at ease in my old pc with just 1.6ghz p4 processor..

    All i could see is blurred undecipherable images in vague colors and no icons at all.. i could not even locate the close button to exit the game...

    is this the problem with Vista , or the Directx 10 supported by it..
    please help me out cuz i expected more out of this system.

    I really fear the more graphics greedy games like Half Life 2 , Hitman etc etc would run in my laptop ?!?!


    plz advise any patches or updates tat i need to install to meet the requirements ....
     
    sriram87, Sep 27, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    You didn't list specs. Update drivers/patches. Run in XP Compat. Same advice I give to everyone.
     
    Lithus, Sep 27, 2007
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  3. ATP

    ATP Notebook Consultant

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    It runs in Vista for me with no issues.
     
    ATP, Sep 27, 2007
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    More specs...running an x3100 on vista with 1gb of ram on max settings could do it
     
    jb1007, Sep 27, 2007
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    alkaeda Notebook Evangelist

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    it ran fine on my 8600gt with everything max.. just a pity that it was a terrible game :(
     
    alkaeda, Sep 27, 2007
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