Few comp questions

redballister · 11-22-2007, 06:51 PM

1- When i tried to enter a server while playing CS source, it closed down on me, and it said "Internal Driver error in Idirect3DDevice 9:; present. When i just tried it a few minutes ago it just exited and restarted my computer. the same thing happens to me when i try to play half Life 2 Deathmatch. Is this a graphics Card Problem? Should i get a new card? should i reinstall steam? or do i need updated drivers. (i dont know a place where i can get them)

2- I plan to get the Orange box sometime in the near future, but my comp can barely handle Half Life 2 Deathmatch, and Half Life 2 Lost Coast. What kind of Graphics card would i need to be able to play Team Fortress 2 or Half Life 2:Episode 2 Smoothly

I can possibly post a complete summery given by this one program known as Everest. I have to go to a thanks given party soon that will last about 4-6 hours, so i may not post in awhile. A few known things about my computer...

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4, 3066 MHz (23 x 133)
Video Adapter ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series (256 MB)
Video Adapter ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series (256 MB)

I dont know the name of my PSU thingy though.
Sorry i fail hard at computers, but i just got into them, and I'd like to enjoy these games. I appreciate any help given.

redballister · 11-23-2007, 12:34 PM

Bump?

the first problem got better, for some reason i can start playing again decently. But i still need to find a good graphics card that can run TF2 and Half Life 2: Episode 2 smoothly any suggestions?

11-22-2007, 06:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
redballister Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Few comp questions 1- When i tried to enter a server while playing CS source, it closed down on me, and it said "Internal Driver error in Idirect3DDevice 9:; present. When i just tried it a few minutes ago it just exited and restarted my computer. the same thing happens to me when i try to play half Life 2 Deathmatch. Is this a graphics Card Problem? Should i get a new card? should i reinstall steam? or do i need updated drivers. (i dont know a place where i can get them) 2- I plan to get the Orange box sometime in the near future, but my comp can barely handle Half Life 2 Deathmatch, and Half Life 2 Lost Coast. What kind of Graphics card would i need to be able to play Team Fortress 2 or Half Life 2:Episode 2 Smoothly I can possibly post a complete summery given by this one program known as Everest. I have to go to a thanks given party soon that will last about 4-6 hours, so i may not post in awhile. A few known things about my computer... Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition CPU Type Intel Pentium 4, 3066 MHz (23 x 133) Video Adapter ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series (256 MB) Video Adapter ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series (256 MB) I dont know the name of my PSU thingy though. Sorry i fail hard at computers, but i just got into them, and I'd like to enjoy these games. I appreciate any help given.

11-23-2007, 12:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
redballister Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Re: Few comp questions Bump? the first problem got better, for some reason i can start playing again decently. But i still need to find a good graphics card that can run TF2 and Half Life 2: Episode 2 smoothly any suggestions?