Heemorsa Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 (edited) Just installed GTA IV on home PC, registered online, downloaded all required software, installation completed. As soon as I attempt to launch the GTA IV game with CD1 in drive, I get the message: GTA IV FATAL ERROR: DD3D50. I am a new online user from South Africa and welcome your assistance. I am running from a Pentium 4, 3.4Ghz, 2 gig RAM, Windows XP Service Pak 3, Tornado NVidia GeForce Fx5200 256 MB video adapter, 24" HpL2208W monitor, 1280 x 1024 resolution, 38 Gig available hdd space available. Thanks, Faheem Alexander. Edited December 11, 2008 by Heemorsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoLuTioN Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Try updating your DirectX to 9+. DD3D50 means you need a directX9 compatible GPU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Pie Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Just installed GTA IV on home PC, registered online, downloaded all required software, installation completed. As soon as I attempt to launch the GTA IV game with CD1 in drive, I get the message: GTA IV FATAL ERROR: DD3D50. I am a new online user from South Africa and welcome your assistance. Thanks, Faheem Alexander. Oh, and what's your system specs? It would be nice if we examine your PC and see if it can run the game properly... Also, older video cards won't make the cut here when it comes to running IV - a 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible video card is highly recommended... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WharHammer Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Just installed GTA IV on home PC, registered online, downloaded all required software, installation completed. As soon as I attempt to launch the GTA IV game with CD1 in drive, I get the message: GTA IV FATAL ERROR: DD3D50. I am a new online user from South Africa and welcome your assistance. I am running from a Pentium 4, 3.4Ghz, 2 gig RAM, Windows XP Service Pak 3, Tornado NVidia GeForce Fx5200 256 MB video adapter, 24" HpL2208W monitor, 1280 x 1024 resolution, 38 Gig available hdd space available. Thanks, Faheem Alexander. Your graphics card is well below minimum system requirements, according to R*, an Nvidia Gefore 7900 is minumum. That might be your problem, I would suggest upgrading your graphics card, you can get a descent on for around R800 - R1000, i wouldnt go below that price. Sorry man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultraussie Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Guess what? I have a message for rockstar. [size7]STOP MAKING BLOODY NEXT GEN SHIT!!!!!!![/size=7] Atleast relase a low graphics patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelzaar Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Your graphics card cant handle it. It requires a minimum of 512 MB Video memory. My computer will no doubt be able to run it since i have more than what the recommended is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustADummy Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 What? I thought GTA IV minimum was 256MB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feryk Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 (edited) My computer have the next components: -Intel Dual-Core 2Ghz ~4Ghz~ -Ati Radeon 9600 Pro 256MB DDR 128bit -RAM: 2GB DDR -HDD: 200GB When open GTA IV I`m appear the next message: "GTA IV FATAL ERROR: DD3D50" Still I buy a video card Nvidia GeForce 8500GT 1024MB DDR2 128bit Edited December 15, 2008 by Feryk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelzaar Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 What? I thought GTA IV minimum was 256MB. Nope, 512 is the minimum. Everything else is ok but you card cant handle it, so you'll have to buy a new one. Good luck with this and remember your not the only one with problems, some people will never be able to play it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX22B1998 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 @Feryk dont buy a 8500gt. get nvidia 8600, 8800, 9600, 7900, 7800. or ATI 3850, 3870, 4850,4870 choose one of those. i'd be running it on lowish settings, 800x600 low details probably.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM™ Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Minimum System Requirements * OS: Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / XP - Service Pack 3 * Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8Ghz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4Ghz * Memory: 1.5GB, 16GB Free Hard Drive Space * Video Card: 256MB NVIDIA 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 Recommended System Requirements * OS: Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / XP - Service Pack 3 * Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz, AMD Phenom X3 2.1Ghz * Memory: 2 GB (Windows XP) 2.5 GB (Windows Vista) * 18 GB Free Hard Drive Space * Video Card: 512MB NVIDIA 8600 / 512MB ATI 3870 256MB IS the minimum guys, 512mb is recommended if you want to play it on high. @Feryk: 8500GT isn't the best card to run GTA IV, you could run it possibly at low, 800x600 low detail settings probably like WRX22B1998 said. Go for a higher card like 9600GT or ATi Radeon 4850. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelzaar Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 How much would a 9600GT cost in AUD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX22B1998 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 uhh from MSY (msy.com.au) it is by memory $120 for a generic (leadtek sapphire etc) or like $140-150 for a big brand (asus, gigabyte etc) . thats for a 512MB. theres little difference between the brands except some might have better cooling, or other manufacturer specific features Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mehhh Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hi Faheem, I'd be interested to know the interface of that card because there are atleast PCI and AGP listings for it.. Some info utilities on your pc are: "DxDiag" & "msinfo32" you can initiate them from the "run" dialog to check the specs on your card & other components, you can visit the website of the manufacturer of your card. I say this cuz the PCI, I saw listed it as a DX9.0 compatible ... The AGP I saw didnt have DX info listed. They did list the mem as DDR which is abit older now as well as slower clock speeds but indicated it could run Vista w/ out all the "fancy visuals" .. TM is right, I never really liked to run things based on "minimums", however, sometimes you can try to squeeze by on certain things but .. Heck I'm jus barely over the minimum tho in cpu & sys ram spec but after workin out soma the "bugs" I can play the game pretty well on lower settings about half way or lil under .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelzaar Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Is 1GB enough RAM to even run the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipcaps Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Can some one tell me where can i download this low graphics patch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortbus Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 There is none Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mehhh Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Is 1GB enough RAM to even run the game? Here are the R* specs joel "Supported Operating Systems * Windows Vista (plus Service Pack 1) * Windows XP (plus Service Pack 3) plus DirectX 9 plus Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Minimum * Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8Ghz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4Ghz * Memory: 1.5GB * Free Hard Drive Space: 16GB * Video Card: 256MB NVidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 * DirectX 9 compatible Stereo Sound Card * Keyboard * Mouse Recommended * Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz, AMD Phenom X3 2.1Ghz * Memory: 2GB (Windows XP) 2.5GB (Windows Vista) * Free Hard Drive Space: 18GB * Video Card: 512MB NVIDIA 8600 / 512MB ATI 3870 * DirectX 9 compatible Surround Sound Card * Keyboard * Mouse " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelzaar Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Yes i know its 1.5 but would 1 be enough to run it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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