Via SG3 UniChrome Driver

blademan209 · 10-17-2008, 08:58 PM

Well, as you can guess this driver sucks. Yes its a very old model I'm sure of it. I'm taking a gander that starting a new thread for a "specific" model of PC and video card it okay? Well, here's the problem: WoW doesn't work as it always had, yes I know its an unsupported card but, reason lead me to believe I can still play again, TEMPORARILY, I am about to buy a new video card, (definitely).

Problems:

1. Any way to temporarily play WoW with this unsupported video card?
2. How would I go about getting a new video card? Like e.g; When you buy a ram, you buy the stick according to a SPECIFIC model of your PC, does that apply to video/graphic cards as well?
3. Costs? Location of cards? I have a budget of about $40-$50 bucks. I don't mind getting a minimum requirement for a card but, as long as it can play WoW with no problems.

System Information:
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Time of this report: 10/17/2008, 22:48:37
Computer Model: HP - Compaq Pavilion a620n Desktop/PC
Machine name: ----
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
System Model: PC028A-ABA A620N
BIOS: Rev.3.15
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Memory: 1472MB RAM
Page File: 638MB used, 1386MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 10.0 (4.10.0000.6000)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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Card name: VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP
Manufacturer: VIA/S3G
Chip type: VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_7205&SUBSYS_81181043&REV_01
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: vtdisp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.0194 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 12/7/2004 20:08:48, 3448192 bytes

**If anymore info is need please, feel free to ask. I am very "uneducated in video cards, if that makes any sense. Please help in anyway, I have done research but, no luck. I checked other threads but, none specific to this one. Thanks!

**wrench97** · 10-18-2008, 09:28 AM

You will need an AGP 4x/8x video card a straight 8x won't
It also appears your pc came with a 250w power supply you will most likely need to upgrade for anything more then lower end video cards.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...product=424215

Cards
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nd&Order=PRICE

blademan209 · 10-19-2008, 10:39 AM

Alright so I decided to get the:

ASUS AH3450/HTP/256M Radeon HD 3450 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 AGP 4X/8X HDCP Ready Low Profile Video Card - Retail

or

PNY VCG62256AEB GeForce 6200 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail

So either of these will work, am I correct? Well, thanks a lot! I'll probably buy one of these next weekend or something. I hope they work! Thanks again!

ebackhus · 10-19-2008, 11:29 AM

Either one will work as long as you upgrade that power supply.

blademan209 · 10-19-2008, 03:00 PM

Aww man, how do I do that?

**wrench97** · 10-19-2008, 03:15 PM

Replace it with a larger one like one of these, The Corsair is the better of the 2> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...139003&bop=And

10-17-2008, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
blademan209 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Windows XP	Via SG3 UniChrome Driver Well, as you can guess this driver sucks. Yes its a very old model I'm sure of it. I'm taking a gander that starting a new thread for a "specific" model of PC and video card it okay? Well, here's the problem: WoW doesn't work as it always had, yes I know its an unsupported card but, reason lead me to believe I can still play again, TEMPORARILY, I am about to buy a new video card, (definitely). Problems: 1. Any way to temporarily play WoW with this unsupported video card? 2. How would I go about getting a new video card? Like e.g; When you buy a ram, you buy the stick according to a SPECIFIC model of your PC, does that apply to video/graphic cards as well? 3. Costs? Location of cards? I have a budget of about $40-$50 bucks. I don't mind getting a minimum requirement for a card but, as long as it can play WoW with no problems. System Information: ------------------ Time of this report: 10/17/2008, 22:48:37 Computer Model: HP - Compaq Pavilion a620n Desktop/PC Machine name: ---- Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061 System Model: PC028A-ABA A620N BIOS: Rev.3.15 Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz Memory: 1472MB RAM Page File: 638MB used, 1386MB available Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS DirectX Version: DirectX 10.0 (4.10.0000.6000) DX Setup Parameters: Not found DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP Manufacturer: VIA/S3G Chip type: VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP DAC type: Internal Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_7205&SUBSYS_81181043&REV_01 Display Memory: 64.0 MB Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200 Driver Name: vtdisp.dll Driver Version: 6.14.0010.0194 (English) DDI Version: 9 (or higher) Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 12/7/2004 20:08:48, 3448192 bytes **If anymore info is need please, feel free to ask. I am very "uneducated in video cards, if that makes any sense. Please help in anyway, I have done research but, no luck. I checked other threads but, none specific to this one. Thanks!

10-18-2008, 09:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,524 OS: Win7	Re: Via SG3 UniChrome Driver You will need an AGP 4x/8x video card a straight 8x won't It also appears your pc came with a 250w power supply you will most likely need to upgrade for anything more then lower end video cards. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...product=424215 Cards http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nd&Order=PRICE __________________ Power Supply and Selection

10-19-2008, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
blademan209 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Windows XP	Re: Via SG3 UniChrome Driver Alright so I decided to get the: ASUS AH3450/HTP/256M Radeon HD 3450 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 AGP 4X/8X HDCP Ready Low Profile Video Card - Retail or PNY VCG62256AEB GeForce 6200 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail So either of these will work, am I correct? Well, thanks a lot! I'll probably buy one of these next weekend or something. I hope they work! Thanks again!

10-19-2008, 11:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,255 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: Via SG3 UniChrome Driver Either one will work as long as you upgrade that power supply. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

10-19-2008, 03:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
blademan209 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7 OS: Windows XP	Re: Via SG3 UniChrome Driver Aww man, how do I do that?

10-19-2008, 03:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,524 OS: Win7	Re: Via SG3 UniChrome Driver Replace it with a larger one like one of these, The Corsair is the better of the 2> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...139003&bop=And __________________ Power Supply and Selection