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FelixP · 03-03-2009, 08:06 PM

Hi, I have a HP Pavilion A6632F with 4GB RAM, 2.4GHz Duo Core Processor, and a Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family graphics card. I can't get Call of Duty2 or Battlefield2 to run on my computer. When I try to run BF2 on my computer, the banner comes up, the screen goes black, then it closes. I don't think it will run on my card, but I've found different things on the internet.

When I run CoD2, I get an error message saying "DirectX has recovered an unrecoverable error." Do I need a new card and PSU (I currently have a 250W PSU, pretty bad, I know), or do I just need to install the latest patches for these games?

LoganSnake · 03-04-2009, 09:34 AM

You need a new video card and a more powerful power supply if you want to play games on your computer.

FelixP · 03-04-2009, 05:00 PM

Even games from 06? Because I don't care about the games they're releasing now. I mean, I can play Battlefield vietnam, MoH:AA, CoD, UT2004, etc. I don't need something that's top of the line. Or anywhere near the line, for that matter.

LoganSnake · 03-04-2009, 05:58 PM

Both Battlefield 2 and Call of Duty 2 are power hungry pieces of code. I could barely play Battlefield 2 on a 256MB 6600GT on my old computer. I don't know the exact specifications of that integrated video card, but I can't imagine it being enough to run these games. However, try updating to the latest drivers and see if that will help you.

That video card/chip is bottlenecking your entire system.

FelixP · 03-04-2009, 07:46 PM

Hmm...well, that wasn't the answer I was hoping for, but I appreciate all the time. Any idea how much a typical computer store would charge to install a 450W PSU? I plan on calling some stores, but I'd like to have some idea first so I don't get gouged.

LoganSnake · 03-06-2009, 06:05 PM

450W power supply can cost anywhere from $20 to $100+ depending on the brand. I suggest going with proven brands to ensure more than a month of functionality. Thermaltake, OCZ and Rosewill (in order from most to least expensive) make good power supplies.

Check NewEgg for some prices on 450W power supplies

Newegg.com - Computer Hardware,Power Supplies,Power Supplies,401 - 500W,401 - 450W,450W

Dragonlich · 03-07-2009, 08:43 AM

Actually.... I've played COD2 on a laptop with a 965G graphics card. It worked quite well at low detail, so your G33/G31 graphics card should be able to run them as well.
However, if you want to play more games, I agree you should invest in a proper videocard and power supply. Just make sure you can actually fit them in. In the past, I've seen big-brand computers (Dell) without AGP slots, and wouldn't be surprised if your computer can't fit a modern PCI express videocard.

03-03-2009, 08:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
FelixP Insane Location: I'm up they see me I'm down.	Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family Hi, I have a HP Pavilion A6632F with 4GB RAM, 2.4GHz Duo Core Processor, and a Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family graphics card. I can't get Call of Duty2 or Battlefield2 to run on my computer. When I try to run BF2 on my computer, the banner comes up, the screen goes black, then it closes. I don't think it will run on my card, but I've found different things on the internet. When I run CoD2, I get an error message saying "DirectX has recovered an unrecoverable error." Do I need a new card and PSU (I currently have a 250W PSU, pretty bad, I know), or do I just need to install the latest patches for these games? __________________ Free will lies not in the ability to craft your own fate, but in not knowing what your fate is. --Me "I have just returned from visting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world." --Douglas MacArthur

03-04-2009, 09:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	You need a new video card and a more powerful power supply if you want to play games on your computer. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

03-04-2009, 05:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
FelixP Insane Location: I'm up they see me I'm down.	Even games from 06? Because I don't care about the games they're releasing now. I mean, I can play Battlefield vietnam, MoH:AA, CoD, UT2004, etc. I don't need something that's top of the line. Or anywhere near the line, for that matter. __________________ Free will lies not in the ability to craft your own fate, but in not knowing what your fate is. --Me "I have just returned from visting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world." --Douglas MacArthur

03-04-2009, 05:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Both Battlefield 2 and Call of Duty 2 are power hungry pieces of code. I could barely play Battlefield 2 on a 256MB 6600GT on my old computer. I don't know the exact specifications of that integrated video card, but I can't imagine it being enough to run these games. However, try updating to the latest drivers and see if that will help you. That video card/chip is bottlenecking your entire system. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques Last edited by LoganSnake; 03-04-2009 at 06:01 PM..

03-04-2009, 07:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
FelixP Insane Location: I'm up they see me I'm down.	Hmm...well, that wasn't the answer I was hoping for, but I appreciate all the time. Any idea how much a typical computer store would charge to install a 450W PSU? I plan on calling some stores, but I'd like to have some idea first so I don't get gouged. __________________ Free will lies not in the ability to craft your own fate, but in not knowing what your fate is. --Me "I have just returned from visting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world." --Douglas MacArthur

03-06-2009, 06:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	450W power supply can cost anywhere from $20 to $100+ depending on the brand. I suggest going with proven brands to ensure more than a month of functionality. Thermaltake, OCZ and Rosewill (in order from most to least expensive) make good power supplies. Check NewEgg for some prices on 450W power supplies Newegg.com - Computer Hardware,Power Supplies,Power Supplies,401 - 500W,401 - 450W,450W __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

03-07-2009, 08:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dragonlich 42, baby! Location: The Netherlands	Actually.... I've played COD2 on a laptop with a 965G graphics card. It worked quite well at low detail, so your G33/G31 graphics card should be able to run them as well. However, if you want to play more games, I agree you should invest in a proper videocard and power supply. Just make sure you can actually fit them in. In the past, I've seen big-brand computers (Dell) without AGP slots, and wouldn't be surprised if your computer can't fit a modern PCI express videocard.