Re: New PC vs AOE III

Jen the Queen wrote:
> I just got a new computer and you would think I would not have problems 
> but... I do!!!  I'm not sure if this is a Vista issue or my pc!  Here is
what 
> I know about the game thus far... when I start it all the menus look
normal 
> but the back grounds are flashy with lines.  (Keep in mind I have yet to
play 
> this game!  BRAND NEW)  
> I suspect the video card or something along those lines.  I am not what
you 
> can call a complete computer moron but I'm no expert either.
> 
> Here is the specs on my new PC
> Processor - Intel Core Duo - 2.20GHz
> 2037 RAM
> 32 bit Operating System
> 
> This is the part I do not understand......
> Graphics -  Intel G33/G32 Chipset Family 
> (My best guess is its part of my motherboard)
> 
> What I don't know is if this card or chipset will run this game.
> 
> PLEASE HELP ME!!!
> 
> FYI - AOE II is not working correctly either!  Lags after a few minutes
of 
> play.  Music starts skipping and the whole game just starts freaking
out!!
> 
> Thanks!!!!
> 

Well, since Vista can easily eat 2GB of RAM... you would be left without 
memory for the game (AOEIII can use up to 1GB on its own). Also, how 
many memory does your graphics card have?

Regards,
F.