G4 Help
 

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?

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

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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.

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

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What does "ca ca" mean?

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

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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...

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

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Check out www.newegg.com

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What about:

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

are these easy to install?

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You'll do better with Nvidia cards.

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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.