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  • Noooo! Skyrim!

    I have three games (Magica, Hoard, and Skyrim) that I can't play on my computer. I loaded them through Steam, and the first two don't load, and I can see Skyrim's menu, and then I get an error ( Failed to initalize renderer. Hardware T&L required but not supported by adapter.).

    What else do I need to tell you so I can play Skyrim?
    Last edited by Parrothead; 11-28-2011, 02:23 PM. Reason: adding error message.
    What if Humans are just Dire Halflings?

  • #2
    Hardware T&L is hardware transform and lighting. Google it and you'll find the definition.

    From your description, your graphics may not be adequate enough to play the game. What computer are you using? Are you using on-board graphics or a video card? Most newer retail games out now require a separate video card installed, as they're more superior to on-board graphics.

    Thanks to black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, it shouldn't be that hard to find a video card on sale. BTW, video cards only work with desktop systems, not laptops. I recommend NewEgg or TigerDirect.com.

    If you're not sure what card to get, Google "video card rankings" or check out Tomshardware.com and their video card section. Some video cards cost over $100. I personally believe you shouldn't have to spend so much money on a video card, but keep in mind that the higher you pay, the more eye candy you'll see, and the longer you'll be set to play games coming out in the next few years. With anything technological though, prices come down eventually as newer things come out.

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    • #3
      Need the direct x diagnostics.

      1. Click the Windows Start button.
      2. Click Run.
      3. Type in "dxdiag" (without quotes).
      4. Click OK.
      5. If this is the first time you're running this diagnostic, Windows will ask you for permission to check for WHQL Digital Signatures. Click Yes to this.
      6. Once it loads, click Save All Information.
      7. Save the file named dxdiag.txt to your desktop.
      8. Upload the file so we can see it. (It will be way to large for a copy/paste)

      With that we can see your system config and make recommendations to get the game going, or at lest tell you that your wasting your time trying to get it run on that system.

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      • #4
        Here ya go
        Attached Files
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        • #5
          I looked at your specs. You have a GMA950 built-in video on your laptop. When I looked up Intel GMA950 on Intel's page, it only goes up to 194 MB of VRAM (Video RAM)

          http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/...les-brief.html

          When I looked up Skyrim system requirement it says that the minimum to run the game is DirectX 9 capability (which you have), but the VRAM is 512MB, which you do not have:

          http://www.bethblog.com/index.php/20...nts-announced/

          Diablo II has a video test that you can run to set it up. Perhaps Skyrim has a similar program included that lets you do the same and might help set the video at the minimum. You can certainly try though.

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          • #6
            Install the 15.8.3.1504 driver version from here

            This might correct the T&L issue, there is mentions of a fix for some other similar issues in the patch notes. This card has no dedicated memory, it steals some from the ram. For Skyrim this is a game killer.

            I doubled check some sources, and found no examples of someone getting this game to run on a 945GM.

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            • #7
              ...So ... I need a new computer? (seriously, I know sweet fuck all about computers)
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              • #8
                short answer: yes.

                Long answer: If your laptop had an option for a better video card initially, it is sometimes possible to purchase said video card and install it. However, sometimes it's not a card and you would need to replace the motherboard of the laptop in order to upgrade. And I can tell you from personal experience that it is a pain to remove the motherboard from a laptop and probably prohibitively expensive.

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                • #9
                  So, any ideas of what I should look for? ( links to off the shelf computers, please. I seriously know nothing about this.) just for ideas. Thanks!
                  Last edited by Parrothead; 11-28-2011, 08:40 PM.
                  What if Humans are just Dire Halflings?

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                  • #10
                    It really depends on your price range. Tis the season (at least in the U.S.) for great doorbusters that you might not be able to find online. Got a new laptop for "work" that can play Skrim from CompUSA here, but again you might find better in a store (the one I bought isn't listed here and was much cheaper):

                    http://www.compusa.com/applications/...aming-Laptops&

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                    • #11
                      As for price, I'll show my dad (who is a techie) what I need, and he'll help me get a good deal.
                      What if Humans are just Dire Halflings?

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                      • #12
                        something like this?
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                        • #13
                          That looks like it would work pretty well to me! I was thinking you were wanting to go for another laptop, in which case gaming laptops can get pretty expensive. That desktop is about equivalent to the one I use, and it runs Skyrim beautifully. I just cracked out on it all last night.

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                          • #14
                            That system looks good, but I want to point out that they tend to use weaker power supplies. If you ever decided to upgrade video cards in the future, you may need to purchase a new power supply. I have a Cyber power system that I picked up 2 years ago and my only complaint was the power supply. (I burned it out trying to upgrade the video card)

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                            • #15
                              Yes, with a 500W power supply, the first upgrade that you do will most likely require upgrading the power supply too. That's not too hard, mind you. It's much easier to upgrade a desktop than a laptop.

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