Shader Model 3

[Hollywood_67 10]

Please help..........:)

I Installed the game (Arma 2) with no problems (i bought it at a store and not downloaded from the net),,,,,, but when i click on the desktop icon to play, a pop up screen comes up saying that i need "Shader Model 3",,,,, :eek: :mad:

I have a ATI Radeon 9800 (with Shader Model 2), i got it about 4-5 years ago,,,,, i tested my computer with "Can you run it" and the only thing that comes up is the Shader Model thingy.

So do i download Shader Model 3 from somewhere to update from Shader Model 2 or get a new Vid card? or what do i do

hollywood_67

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And to add to my many questions............. i'm not very smart when it comes to computers,,,,, "you can't teach old dogs new tricks' ...lol

[maddogx 13]

Shader support is dependent on the card, unfortunately, so there is no possibility to download anything to make it work. What you need is a newer card that supports shader model 3 or 4.

[Hollywood_67 10]

Crap...now i have to ask the boss (the wife) if i can get a new card,,,,, lol,,, i knew i would need one sooner or later...lol

a friend told me to get a ATI Radeon HD 4650 APG,,, would this work? of course it depends on my comp specs also i guess.

Thanks MadDogX

[Alex72 1]

Hi and welcome Hollywood_67! :)

What is the rest of your PC specs? ARMA2 is pretty hardware hungry so if you can be sure to find as powerful videocard as you can for the money you have. Its well worth it as you have a game that last a very long time with its great gameplay, editor and tons of addons.

Depending of what your specs is you might have to upgrade more of your PC in order to enjoy ARMA2 fully.

[Hollywood_67 10]

:):)

Hello Alex72

Well i played arma alot, but now i can't wait til i'm able to play Arma 2.

I'm at work right now ( shhh don't tell any one...lol), when i get home i'll find out my specs,,,, i can't wait to ask my wife for a new vid card let alone a new comp.............:eek:.....

thanks Alex72

[stk2008 14]

Dont want to piss on your bonfire mate BUT 9800pro? that's AGP I should know I have one and if your hoping to run ARMA2 on it even if ya got a better GPU your CPU will still not be any good I bet.

Whats your spec any way?

[Smurf 12]

If you have an AGP card, well, guess you will have to change the whole computer to something better, not only the graphic card...

[mr burns 132]

The missus will be armamazed :D

[rahxephon 1]

My card can run sm3 but games will lag

[Placebo 29]

Do not bump old threads for no reason please.