graphic card issues

[krazyj]

hey guys

I tried to install FS9 on my laptop and it went relatively well untill I ran it the first time.. it told me that it didnt support the driver for my 3d card and that I had to update it if not I'd run very low setting and only use the software accelerator instead of hardware...

now the thing is the the card in my laptop is a S3 Twister and as far as I know they've stopped making new driver updates for that card...

so tell me am I screewed and doomed to have crappy graphics on my laptop or is there a loophole ??

plz help

[codered]

Newest drivers sound like the way to go.  Since I have never heard of an S3 Twister before, I would say your screwed if they don't make drivers for it.  I would first try to find drivers for it, before having to get a new card for your laptop.

[Craig.]

arnt S3 part of sis technology?

[krazyj]

I believe it is yes

my laptop is just under 2 years old is isnt that good but I used to be able to run FS9 to a somewhat decent config.. and I dont have the cash to buy a new

[AuMaV]

Hi
First up try installing/reinstalling  dx9
so long as you video card meets the min specs

also grab the  WinS3ID.EXE  program form here this will give you a bit more info on the make up and type of video card http://www.s3graphics.com/drivers.jsp

here
got to this site in a round about way so not sure if ya can direct link

http://ranger.s3graphics.com/swlib/380drv/

and failing that
http://list.driverguide.com/list/compan ... index.html

MaV

[krazyj]

thanx

will give it a go in the weekend dont have a propper connection where Im at now

thanx again