Sims 2 DirectX problems

[Sparxxx]

When i try to launch Sims 2 it says it detects no Directx 9.0c graphic card.

I have radeon 9800XT.

OS: Windows Xp Pro with SP2

How can i solve this problem PLEASE

PS: i attached a screenshot with the error i get

[dyl4n]

Since the Sims 2 isn't even out yet, you probably aren't running a legit copy (am I right?)

You should wait for it to come out and then purchase it. The retail version will probably have these bugs fixed

[ShaneSparky_YYZ]

  dyl4n said:

Since the Sims 2 isn't even out yet, you probably aren't running a legit copy (am I right?)

You should wait for it to come out and then purchase it. The retail version will probably have these bugs fixed

Not true, he cud be a guy who works at a retail store that has it since it goes on sale tomorrow and is trying to play it :)

A) Update your video drivers

B) Run dxdiag and test it to see if everything is okay

C) Have fun and we all know your gonna make two of the same sex kiss in it.. lol :)

[Sparxxx]

I got the game legally.Here in France it's out since friday :p.

[bangbang023 Veteran]

What graphics card do you have?

[uniacid]

  bangbang023 said:

What graphics card do you have?

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I have radeon 9800XT.

[Steven]

9800 XT doesn't support SM3.0 and PS3.0 thus its not a DirectX 9.0c Graphics card. It is a DirectX 9.0b card. Also update yoru Drivers to Cat 4.9 and try reducing the gpx settings in the game.

Any nVidia Gefoce 6800 card is a DirectX 9.0c card because they all support SM3.0 and PS3.0

[bangbang023 Veteran]

bah sorry a little sick and out of it. In that case, what catalyst version do you have installed?

[bangbang023 Veteran]

  xStainDx said:

9800 XT doesn't support SM3.0 and PS3.0 thus its not a DirectX 9.0c Graphics card. It is a DirectX 9.0b card. Also update yoru Drivers to Cat 4.9 and try reducing the gpx settings in the game.

I doubt the Sims2 relies on those technologies.

[Steven]

  bangbang023 said:

I doubt the Sims2 relies on those technologies.

Well according to his error messages thats what I presume..... :unsure:

[Chouzan]

You mostly likely enabled an option to use Shader Model 3.0 support, which the Radeon 9800 XT obviously does not support. Try removing the configuration files and placing them into a temporary directory, hopefully the game will rebuild these files with the default settings.

[Sparxxx]

I have Cats 4.9 WHQL. I didn't managed to run it once.So no way i can change the game settings.

Sims 2 is not using SM3.0 so it's not necesarry to ahve a SM3.0 card.I've heard about this problem from more people so it's not something particulary.I think it's a bug or something

PS: here are the system specs need to run Sims 2:

http://thesims2.ea.com/about_system_specs.php

[ShaneSparky_YYZ]

you can have a GeForce2 and run this game.. lol

man that card is soooo old

[+Mystic MVC]

  thenay said:

you can have a GeForce2 and run this game.. lol

man that card is soooo old

lol wow! i could have played that then with my geforce 2 mx, but good thing i finally updated to something a bit more modern.

[Tiger.Girl]

Sparxxx: I had the same problem and same setup you have. I looked around awhile for a fix but couldnt find anything , tried it on a friends computer who had a 9500 and it worked. I decided to try running it in windowed mode by adding the command " -w" at the end of the target, it loaded in windowed mode and so I set the video settings then quit and went back and removed the command from the shortcut. I have had no problems since, hope this helps :)

[Dean W]

Since some people here have played the game, Is the game very good?

[Heather]

Do some graphics cards not like direct X 9c then?

I have a Geforce 4 card, and when the sims is available to buy here I hope to be able to run it

[Sjokkel]

The game is great! I am running a copy at the moment. My version will arrive in the stores tomorrow. This version is not so much focussed on the micro management as the sims 1. Finally you have some free time to do fun stuff and you even have some days off in a work week. The animations are great and some situations are really hilarious. I have no regret buying this game for my gf. I like playing it myself :D If you didn't like the sims 1 you might still have a great time playing the sims 2 !

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

i have your answer.

reset refresh force (or whatever app your using) to default settings.

i hate it when games dont have support for 3rd party refresh rate fix programs, broken sword 3 was the same :crazy:

[AQUaDeX]

Yeah just picked up this game (DVD Special Edition :D ) from the store and a special The Sims 2 green cusion (shaped like the gem on sims' heads) with it, (Y)(Y)

[Sparxxx]

I removed the reforce for refresh rates and it worked.Thanks :D

[corrosive23]

  thenay said:

you can have a GeForce2 and run this game.. lol

man that card is soooo old

good luck trying to though. Seriously, this game is a ****ing hog. I have a 2.6 P4c overclocked to 3.2, 1 gig of ddr400 and a radeon 9700 pro and it lags at times.

[Rudy]

  xStainDx said:

9800 XT doesn't support SM3.0 and PS3.0 thus its not a DirectX 9.0c Graphics card. It is a DirectX 9.0b card. Also update yoru Drivers to Cat 4.9 and try reducing the gpx settings in the game.

Any nVidia Gefoce 6800 card is a DirectX 9.0c card because they all support SM3.0 and PS3.0

i doubt it requires those features since i got it running on my lowly gforce 5200fx

[Skylor]

how do you remove the reforce for refresh rates?

[Joel]

Moved here