Geforce4 too old?

**Lobanak** · Nov 30 2006, 15:46

Just got the following error:

Cannot create 3D device:
Adapter 0 (Nvidia Geforce4 Ti 4200 with AGP8x) Fullscreen
Resolution 800x600, format X8R8G8BB/A8R8G8BB/D24S8, refresh 75Hz.
Error D3DERR_INVALIDCALL

Is my card too old?

**Ironsight** · Nov 30 2006, 15:52

Originally Posted by (Lobanak @ Nov. 30 2006,17:46)

Is my card too old?

Yes.

Don't know if it's causing your error though.

**Rudedog** · Nov 30 2006, 15:55

Yes, Geforce 4 only handles up to DirectX 8. ArmA requires DirectX9. Minimum specs specify at least a Geforce 6600GT.

**Lobanak** · Nov 30 2006, 16:21

damn.... so all the x-mas money is away for buying a new card :-(

**Shadow** · Nov 30 2006, 17:40

You need a card with SM2.0 capability. That means GF FX-series or higher. The GF4-series only have SM1.0. I strongly recommend a GF7800-series or higher.

**rundll.exe** · Nov 30 2006, 21:25

Originally Posted by (Shadow @ Nov. 30 2006,19:40)

You need a card with SM2.0 capability.

For the not-so-technical users:
SM2.0 means that you need Shader Model 2.0 supported by your video card. Sometimes this is (wrongly?) reffered as Pixel shader 2, Vertex shader 2 or similar.
So check your video card specs before you buy the game.

It doesnt run on my radeon 9000pro mobility too

No Arma for me until I have tim to build a total new PC...

**Tallywacker** · Nov 30 2006, 21:41

Originally Posted by (Rudedog @ Nov. 30 2006,17:55)

Yes, Geforce 4 only handles up to DirectX 8. ***ArmA requires DirectX9. ***Minimum specs specify at least a Geforce 6600GT.

I have a GeForce4 440 Go, and it runs latest DirectX9c I believe, not sure if it will run AA cus I haven't got it yet.

**Ian Malcolm** · Nov 30 2006, 21:43

Originally Posted by (Tallywacker @ Nov. 30 2006,23:41)

Originally Posted by (Rudedog @ Nov. 30 2006,17:55)

Yes, Geforce 4 only handles up to DirectX 8. ArmA requires DirectX9. Minimum specs specify at least a Geforce 6600GT.

I have a GeForce4 440 Go, and it runs latest DirectX9c I believe, not sure if it will run AA cus I haven't got it yet.

It will not. Your OS is running DX9c, but your GC isn't supporting them.

**Eidron** · Nov 30 2006, 21:46

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It will not. Your OS is running DX9c, but your GC isn't supporting them.

Yes it is being supported through software, but your hardware doesnt support it. Perfomance in this kind of situation is generally crappy.

**CodeSkyWolf** · Nov 30 2006, 22:14

add the command -dxlevel 7 after youre shortcut

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