NVidia GeForce Fx 5500: OpenGL Problem

YingTao · 03-26-2009, 07:30 PM

I was planning on playing counter-strike smoothly with openGL settings, but it seems I can only run on software mode, and Direct3D mode.

I try the openGL mode and it says my gfx card doesn't support it.

It worked fine in my other computer, so I don't know what the problem could be.

I've also tried this with other games that require openGL to play, such as Wolfenstein:Enemy Territory, and I also get a message there.

If anyone could help I'd appreciate it =]

Thanks in advance.

~~connor-53~~ · 03-26-2009, 07:32 PM

Post your system specs, it might be either: Low power-Need a new PSU overheating-Many causes....

YingTao · 03-26-2009, 07:37 PM

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System Information
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Machine name: YINGTAO-4HX3L3W
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.080814-1233)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Compaq
System Model: Compaq PC
BIOS: PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0.H
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor, MMX, 3DNow, ~740MHz
Memory: 256MB RAM
Page File: 332MB used, 284MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce FX 5500
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0326&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 720 (32 bit) (70Hz)
Monitor: NOKIA 447Za
Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.7519 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 5/16/2008 15:01:00, 6108928 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a

~~connor-53~~ · 03-26-2009, 07:43 PM

Ok, well your computer is out-dated. To run everything perfectly I suggest a complete new build, the standard CPU speed now is about 2.8 or so Ghhz. And the standard RAM is about 2-4 gigs depends on a few tings. It doesn't help the video card is PCI either, PCI video cards are very out dated and got replaced by PCI-e. If you would like a new computer like built with some amazing parts it will run you about 600-800 depending on a few things. If you want a new computer, just reply saying your budget and what else you want it for other than games.

03-26-2009, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
YingTao Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	NVidia GeForce Fx 5500: OpenGL Problem I was planning on playing counter-strike smoothly with openGL settings, but it seems I can only run on software mode, and Direct3D mode. I try the openGL mode and it says my gfx card doesn't support it. It worked fine in my other computer, so I don't know what the problem could be. I've also tried this with other games that require openGL to play, such as Wolfenstein:Enemy Territory, and I also get a message there. If anyone could help I'd appreciate it =] Thanks in advance.

03-26-2009, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
~~connor-53~~ Troubled Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 525 OS: Vista Home Prem. 64 bit My System	Re: NVidia GeForce Fx 5500: OpenGL Problem Post your system specs, it might be either: Low power-Need a new PSU overheating-Many causes....

03-26-2009, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
YingTao Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	Re: NVidia GeForce Fx 5500: OpenGL Problem ------------------ System Information ------------------ Machine name: YINGTAO-4HX3L3W Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.080814-1233) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: Compaq System Model: Compaq PC BIOS: PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0.H Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor, MMX, 3DNow, ~740MHz Memory: 256MB RAM Page File: 332MB used, 284MB available Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) DX Setup Parameters: Not found --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500 Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip type: GeForce FX 5500 DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0326&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1 Display Memory: 256.0 MB Current Mode: 1280 x 720 (32 bit) (70Hz) Monitor: NOKIA 447Za Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024 Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll Driver Version: 6.14.0011.7519 (English) DDI Version: 9 (or higher) Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 5/16/2008 15:01:00, 6108928 bytes WHQL Logo'd: Yes WHQL Date Stamp: n/a VDD: n/a

03-26-2009, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
~~connor-53~~ Troubled Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 525 OS: Vista Home Prem. 64 bit My System	Re: NVidia GeForce Fx 5500: OpenGL Problem Ok, well your computer is out-dated. To run everything perfectly I suggest a complete new build, the standard CPU speed now is about 2.8 or so Ghhz. And the standard RAM is about 2-4 gigs depends on a few tings. It doesn't help the video card is PCI either, PCI video cards are very out dated and got replaced by PCI-e. If you would like a new computer like built with some amazing parts it will run you about 600-800 depending on a few things. If you want a new computer, just reply saying your budget and what else you want it for other than games.