Video Card Question

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I'm just starting out with small to large galaxies and don't want to encounter problems when I'm ready for the Gigantic. Will I encounter problems with my Video Card? Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200

Would you recommend something else, and if so... what would work best for my system.

DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: STUDIO
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 8300
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A03
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 1022MB RAM
Page File: 401MB used, 2062MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce FX 5200
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0322&SUBSYS_01B910DE&REV_A1
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8198
Driver Date: 12/10/2005 04:06:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes


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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

We've made alot of little tweaks in 1.2 to make gigantic games more bearable, but I think everyone gets some slow-down in late games with 1000+ ships flying around the galaxy at once.

I don't see your system having many problems though.

Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I have a FX5200 on a Dell Dimension... Game runs just fine. You have twice the RAM (I have 512MB) so you should be good to go.
Elemental: Reforged
Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Should be fine, although you might want to update your video drivers.

If you have trouble, try turning off anti-aliasing.

Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
If you have trouble, try turning off anti-aliasing.


CariElf is right. I did turn the AA off. Looks great and runs great!
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
AA is off so I'm off to kick some Alien Butt!

Thanks, This forum is great! I'm glad there is a place to go, cause I'm sure to have questions with a game this huge. So far, it's been an awesome experience.
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I have the same video card, and 3.1ghz processor with 1.5 gig of ram. The game runs fine, but the videos aren't working. They skip and play and pause then skip, it's annoying. I have the latest driver for the 5200 but it hasn't help the videos. Any one have some suggestions?
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Background tasks, like virus software, can hamper game play.
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I have been using the 81.98 drivers as well. They are fine for the game.

BUT, oh joy! 91.31 drivers were just released for XP Media Center. So I will be upping mine, finally.