The Masters

Hi Guys,

I have installed TW08, but when I select play now, it attempts to load a course, but when the load bar completes, it displays a black screen (size dependent on video resolution selected), and reverts back to the desktop.

Can you please tell me if my system (NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 4000) is good enough to run TW 08. I've looked back through a fair amount of the forum, and tried lowering the graphic settings, and the /nointro option.

Time of this report: 11/22/2009, 21:14:34
Machine name: DESKTOP-COMPUTE
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090804-1435)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: INTELR
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 574MB used, 675MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 4000
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce4 MX 4000
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0185&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A4
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: BenQ G2400W (Analog)
Monitor Max Res: 1920,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9371 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
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WHQL Logo'd: Yes
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VDD: n/a
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Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
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D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
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HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

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I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

Thanks

No, I'm afraid it's not. That video card is nowhere near strong enough for most modern games. In addition, you probably need at least 1 gigabyte of RAM for the game to run smoothly.

cem_ea_id.Dessi1234 wrote:Can you please tell me if my system (NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 4000) is good enough to run TW 08.

Your video card is not officially supported by TW08. You would need to find a newer AGP video card and likely add 512 MB to 2GB of ram for the game to run acceptably.

Thankyou both for the timely response. I am now on a mission to upgrade the old clunker.

Cheers from Oz

Dessi....... I don't know that I'd put tooo much money into that rig, although it might serve you well for your needs. In any event, AGP cards are getting more and more rare, and , therefore, more expensive. If you decide to stay with your current rig, I'm including a link for a card that will run all current versions of the TW series.. ( man, prices for computer parts in Oz are outrageous!!!)...



Best of luck.........Otto

http://www.austin.net.au/ProductList/ProductDetail/tabid/104/ProductCode/AGP46501GGA1GI/Default.aspx

I bought a Gigabyte NVidia 6200 AGP card for A$54. The game now works, although it is has a slight jerk in the graphics as it follows the ball off the tee. I will play with the graphics/Video settings to try for some improvement, and will upgrade the RAM to 2 GB in the near future.

I found a list of the acceptable Video cards at:

http://au.gamespot.com/pc/sports/tigerwoodspgatour08/readme.html?sid=6181280

Thanks again for everyones help.

Des, .. try turning down the "tree detail"........ sorry, I can't be more specific... been a while since I played 07