chaka1959 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Hello - I am a computer illiterate who can't get MLB2K up and running on my PC. It's extremely slow and operating in safe mode. Here is what I'm working with: Microsoft Windows XP (Home Edition), 5.1 build 2600 Version 2002 Service pack 3 eMachines T2895 Intel Celeron CPU 2.80 GHz 2.80 GHz, 512 MB of RAM DirectX Version 9.0 (4.09.0000.0904) Not sure what my video card situation is. Do I need to upgrade or get a video card? Is playing this game hopeless on this computer? Thanks in advance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutombo Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 i think your amount of ram is pretty low, and the fact that you have an emachine likely means your video card isn't powerful enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilkmanAnt Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Hey...try out the demo for PC. That should tell you, it told me. I think if your RAM was about at least x4, it would be smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinMorneau Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 yea ram's pretty low but u really cant tell how well it'll run without the videocard info..go to start > run > dxdiag to see the video card model and memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike360 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Hello - I am a computer illiterate who can't get MLB2K up and running on my PC. It's extremely slow and operating in safe mode. Here is what I'm working with: Microsoft Windows XP (Home Edition), 5.1 build 2600 Version 2002 Service pack 3 eMachines T2895 Intel Celeron CPU 2.80 GHz - This CPU isn't gonna cut it, because it's a Celeron. 2.80 GHz, 512 MB of RAM - That isn't gonna cut it either, because it's not enough and judging by your other specs, your RAM is probably slow. DirectX Version 9.0 (4.09.0000.0904) Not sure what my video card situation is. Do I need to upgrade or get a video card? Is playing this game hopeless on this computer? Maybe, when did you get that computer ? Your GPU ( graphics card ) is probably integrated and isn't gonna attempt to run the game. In my opinion, the game isn't worth playing anyway, but if you wanna play, ****, it's your prerogative. I just wouldn't go spendin' a lot of money to play it. Thanks in advance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinMorneau Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 n thats his decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaka1959 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 Here's an edited version of what came up..... ------------------ System Information ------------------ Machine name: YOUR-17OEYLZ9ON 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: INTEL_ System Model: D845GVS1 BIOS: BIOS Date: 02/16/04 02:29:53 Ver: 08.00.08 Processor: Intel® Celeron® CPU 2.80GHz Memory: 510MB RAM Page File: 858MB used, 1134MB 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 --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: Intel® 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller Manufacturer: Intel Corporation Chip type: Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller DAC type: Internal Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2562&SUBSYS_56418086&REV_01 Display Memory: 64.0 MB Current Mode: 1152 x 864 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200 Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll Driver Version: 6.13.0010.3510 (English) DDI Version: 8 Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 11/3/2003 17:50:21, 33792 bytes -------------- System Devices -------------- Name: Intel® 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller Name: Intel® 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Processor to I/O Controller - 2560 Name: Intel® 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller - 24CD Name: Intel® 82801DB Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CB Name: Intel® 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C7 Name: Intel® 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C4 Name: Intel® 82801DB/DBM SMBus Controller - 24C3 Name: Intel® 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C2 Name: Intel® 82801DB LPC Interface Controller - 24C0 Name: Intel® 82801DB PCI Bridge - 244E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackman2007 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I don't think it's going to work. The graphics chip only has 64MB of vRAM according to dxdiag. That 845G graphics controller is going to hurt. Along with the RAM and processor. Not to mention it's Socket 478 (2 generations behind) and probably AGP with a weak power supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshua444 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 ewee..what kinda computer is that. Decent computers are pretty cheap these days...you can spend like 500 bucks and get a kick *** system. Don't be like me though, i spend 3 grand on my last build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee4Life Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Here's an idea. Go to the 2K website and find the home page for 2k9 baseball. Look at the system requirements they have there. Your questions will be answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klon122 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Here's an idea. Go to the 2K website and find the home page for 2k9 baseball. Look at the system requirements they have there. Your questions will be answered. Unfortunately, how is a user going to know that a Celeron is a poor CPU for playing current games? That Intel integrated graphics is completely out of the question for said games also? Not enough people have enough familiarity with hardware trends to know how their system will hold up without having to start a thread in a forum. Especially when the featured game on this site is many years old when unified shader powered multicore computing on a consumer level was just beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay16509 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Actually, an Intel Integrated Graphics Card can play the game. I have an Intel GMA 4500 graphics card which has Shader 3.0 support and it plays the game. Of course some of my settings are pretty low, but I can still play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinMorneau Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 yea but does it only have 64 mb of vram? i doubt the game will run on this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klon122 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Actually, an Intel Integrated Graphics Card can play the game. I have an Intel GMA 4500 graphics card which has Shader 3.0 support and it plays the game. Of course some of my settings are pretty low, but I can still play it. Okay, not all Intel integrated stuff...but still I'd prefer a separate graphics card for desktop use (jay, are you using a laptop?) as from what I've read the x4500 and others in its generation is still appears to be underpowered for good gaming experience for newer releases. That said, the OP's whole computer is likely an aging machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaka1959 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 Well, I guess that puts this issue to bed. Thanks to everyone for their insight. I hope those of you that have MLB2K are having fun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay16509 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Yes, it is a laptop. I have a Toshiba Satellite A305-S6905. It has an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6400 at 2.0 GHz per core, 3 GB of Ram, a 320 GB Hard Drive, the Intel Integrated Graphics, an 802.11 b/g/n wireless, and a 9 cell battery. I have found it works ok for Gaming, and even on the low settings, the graphics are still better than MVP (although I still love that game as well.) Jay16509 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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