I just installed G4 on my new gateway. The screen seems to be jumping from frame to frame. Is it possible I don't have the right graphics?

My PC is brand new Gateway. The graphics are:

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Up to 224 MB Shared Video Memory

I am running Windows Vista and duo core processor. How do I get into the control panel to jack up the video memory? Does this thing absolutely need dedicated memory for the video?

I also have a question, When will G4 be fixed so it will accomadate the Add On Disks 1 through 5?
NEDYOB

Shared video controllers = "ca ca".

You cannot do anything about this if you have a laptop, but most Desktop systems can be upgraded to better video adapters.

Re: "When will G4 be fixed".

Well a "fix" is not needed as the add-ons were really designed for G2 and were not to be supported in G4...

However KE is working on a patch to enable backward compatibility. It's in testing now.

So the answer is SOON.

Thank you for the reply on the Add On Disc, good to hear they are checking into it.
NEDYOB

What does "ca ca" mean?

I have a desktop, so I might be able to expand?

Heh, a term for "shee - it".

Since you have a Desktop you can upgrade easily.

There are some rather amazing cards to be had for decent prices.

I spent well over $550.00 for an Nvidia 8800 Ultra. Now you can buy just about the same thing for $130.00 with 256mb of dedicated video RAM...

Do you know where? Do you have a link? Thanks

Check out www.newegg.com

What about:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....c=abcat0500000

are these easy to install?

You'll do better with Nvidia cards.

How can I be sure my PC will accept a card? Arent some integrated?

My specs are:

Add-in Card Slots:
One PCI Express ×16 (graphics interface)
One PCI Express ×1
Two PCI conventional

So that sounds like the ATI Radeon card would work in the PCI Express x 16 slot

Apparently, this nvidia would too

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1186007060320

For the price of the 8500 there, you can pick up a much better one at newegg.com

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However with the nvidia card, the second number e.g. x500 versus x600 determines the chipset used.

The higher the better.

But I would strongly suggest you spend a little more and get say an 8800GT

[link=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125089]8800GT[/link]

Which works out to only $159.00 with rebate for great performance and DX10 compatibility.

Thanks for the help. I ordered today and will try the card. I will let you know how it works out.

I agree, I have the 8800GTS with 640 megs and its unbeatable. I also run Microsofts Flightsim X Deluxe, which is known to be the worst hardware hog on the market and it runs it very smooth.

I ordered the card a few days ago and finally installed it today. My G4 works now without the skipping. The card was really easy to install also. Thanks for all of your help.