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hi....
i am having problems with my computer , in the game nfs carbon after the splash screen it crashes ,does that mean i need a newer video card or a newer pc and all my requirements are full good than the minimum except the video card :'(

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A game that dies right after the splash/intro is usually a graphics- or runtime-related problem rather than something with user settings. and were correct to point the finger at the video card, and ’s memory observation is useful: system RAM and the GPU’s own memory are different resources. Before buying new hardware, run a few focused checks to separate driver/codecs/configuration trouble from a real hardware limitation.

  • Update the graphics driver to the latest vendor-supported release (or the latest legacy driver if the card is very old). Clean-installs of drivers often fix crashes caused by corrupt or mismatched driver files.
  • Run the DirectX diagnostic (dxdiag) and check the Display tab for errors and driver information. Install the DirectX end-user runtime if any runtime files are missing.
  • Temporarily disable/skip intro videos to test codec-related failures: move or rename the game’s movie/video files or check the game folder for a config you can edit to disable movies. If skipping intros stops the crash, the problem is likely a missing codec or corrupted Bink/AVI file.
  • Try launching in compatibility mode / run-as-administrator and set the game to windowed or a low resolution via the config files (search the game folder and My Documents for .ini/.cfg files).
  • Check Windows Event Viewer and any game logs right after a crash to get an error code or failing DLL name — that points to either a missing runtime or driver component.
  • If possible, test with a different GPU (borrow one) to confirm a hardware limitation. If an upgrade is needed, confirm slot and power compatibility first.

If those steps don’t fix it, apply official patches from the publisher and consider a GPU upgrade that supports DirectX-era features the game expects. The SRTest check mentioned is a decent quick-read, but always validate with manufacturer driver pages and publisher support notes before buying.

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Member Avatar for TechTJ

Well i ran into that problem with GTA Vice city on one of my older computers and it was my video card. I think it would be the video card if u meet all the specs besides the card.

So maby its time for an upgrade.:)

Hope this helps
TJ

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What is ur computer specs hamada?

Member Avatar for hamada_1990

cpu 2.44ghz

ram 1gb

video card 64mb

Member Avatar for Serunson

Ur problem is that you don't have enough onboard RAM on the gfx card. Check that your computer can run the game using this handy site:

find the game on the list, and it will tell you what isn't right, and what you should do to fix it.

Member Avatar for hamada_1990

yea i was right i need a new video card thanks for the web man

Member Avatar for jbennet

yeah most games need 128mb (256 is better)

Member Avatar for explodinghead75

Are we allowed to suggest a source for video cards?

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yes

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Well, I bought a GeForce FX 5200 for my old computer to play World of Warcraft from New Egg and I was happy with the fact that I could read reviews from users and with the fast shipping. The card looked nice for World of Warcraft, but unfortunately I didn't have enough RAM and my system uses RDRAM so I have to get another computer unless I want to keep playing stuff like original Halo! lol

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512 is the minimum
WoW runs well on 768mb ram

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512 is the minimum
WoW runs well on 768mb ram

Well on the box it said 256 was the min but they updated it later. It ran but when I would go into the cities it slowed down to a crawl untill it loaded all the stuff and when I tried to do the team battles it was too slow too. I miss that game though; maybe I could just buy 2x256 off ebay for now (I have 2 slots left). But I'm still going to have to replace the computer cause the CPU is too slow for most games (old P4).

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it runs on my dads pc

Geforce 5something AGP
Pentium 3 933mhz
768mb ram

runs perfectly at 1024x768, medium settings with shadows + antialisaing off

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