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[tman]

Hi, I am asking because I know absolutely nothing about computers.... My computer doesn't run ship simulator or many other games like I want it to. Again.... I know nothing about computers. Thanks!

[vin_sun]

Hello Tman,

We need something called a "Dxdiag". This gives a fair idea if your computer is suitable to run Ship Simulator.

To generate a Dxdiag of your computer, please follow this tutorial:-

http://80.95.161.114/shipsim/forum/index.php/topic,23335.0.html


Regards
vin_sun

[tman]

Thanks for the reply! ------------------
System Information
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Time of this report: 7/11/2008, 14:25:23
       Machine name: HPKIDS
   Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
       System Model: D7223H-ABA A650Y
               BIOS: BIOS Date: 06/04/04 18:42:11 Ver: 08.00.09
          Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs)
             Memory: 2048MB RAM
          Page File: 470MB used, 4496MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
      Display Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
          Music Tab: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.
        Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT 
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: G73
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_02E2&SUBSYS_20AF107D&REV_A2
   Display Memory: 256.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: hp vf17 flat panel monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9371 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 10/22/2006 13:22:00, 4527488 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 10/22/2006 13:22:00, 3994624 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-41A2-11CF-5657-A50003C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x10DE
        Device ID: 0x02E2
        SubSys ID: 0x20AF107D
      Revision ID: 0x00A2
      Revision ID: 0x00A2
      Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
 Deinterlace Caps: {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
                   {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
                   {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
                   {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run

[saltydog]

Hi tman, I would say your system is a bit low on all departments
-XP needs service pack 3 nowadays
-required is a Pentium4, 3Ghz
-RAM could be a bit more
-the main problem would be your graphics card..  A Geforce 8800GT is minimum..

[vin_sun]

Hello Tman,

The main drawback in your computer is that the graphics card is way below what is recommended for SSE (Geforce 8800 GT). Your GeForce 7300 GT is not capable of supporting SSE.

In terms of the processor and RAM they are suitable for SSE but your Windows XP has to updated with Service Pack 3. Currently it has been updated only up to Service Pack 2

Regards
vin_sun

Edit: As Salty says ..... your 2.8 Ghz processor will just about make the grade but you will have to increase the RAM to 4 GB

[vin_sun]

Ah! Salty ...you had just beat me to it !! 

[saltydog]

It's almost like the old picture game..

[TNeves]

Your computer should run the game, however, you should expect very low FPS, and it is highly recommendable that you reduce the AA filter, all the effects, and stuff like that.

A nice tool to see what components you have, in a more organized way that DxDiag gives, is HWiNFO32, where you have the option to create a report and then choose "short text report" that gives you this:

Computer:      Hewlett-Packard HP G62 Notebook PC
CPU:           Intel Core i3-350M (Arrandale Trans. SV, C2)
               2266 MHz (17.00x133.3) @ 1253 MHz (7.00x179.1)
Motherboard:   Hewlett-Packard 1439
Chipset:       Intel HM55 (IbexPeak-M DH)
Memory:        3072 MBytes @ 533 MHz, 7.0-7-7-20
               - 2048 MB PC10600 DDR3 SDRAM - Samsung M471B5673FH0-CH9
               - 1024 MB PC10600 DDR3 SDRAM - Samsung M471B2873FHS-CH9
Graphics:      Intel Auburndale/Arrandale Processor - Integrated Graphics Controller [Hewlett-Packard]
               Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake), 0 MB
Drive:         Hitachi HTS725025A9A364, 244.2 GB, Serial ATA 3Gb/s
Drive:         hp       CDDVDW TS-L633N, DVD+R DL
Sound:         Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - High Definition Audio Controller [B2]
Network:       Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n
OS:            Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (x64) Build 7601

Which I think that is the essential, for small "problems" like this.

HWiNFO32:
http://www.hwinfo.com/download32.html

However, the only option that you have is to upgrade your computer, since SSE is more demanding than SS08, and your graphic card is way below the minimum requirement, and CPU too.

EDIT: Forgot to say that Speccy is a very good tool too, it gives much more detailed info, much more organized, and also creates an online report that users can publish here for us:

http://speccy.piriform.com/results/biNZNFJ4GTodUzn3Nv7QMhy

[saltydog]

I wanted to suggest this , but for some reason it won't work in my Firefox.. (it works in my IE)

[TNeves]

I wanted to suggest this , but for some reason it won't work in my Firefox.. (it works in my IE)

However it works in my FF 4.0

[tman]

Thanks guys! And where would I find all of this?

[saltydog]

The program I suggested is called 'Can you run it?'..  Google it   

[vin_sun]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=can+you+run+it   

[tman]

Thanks but I mean't the graphics card and what not.

[vin_sun]

Thanks but I mean't the graphics card and what not.

If it's the System Requirements for SSE that you are referring to, then here it is.

Please see attachment.

Regards
vin_sun