How do I fix this pile of polygons?

[whiteleaf1217]

How do I fix this graphics issue?(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...untitled-6.jpg) I can hear sounds and what not, and interact with the UI, as well as log into the game and move around. I can do everything normally, but all of my graphics are a pile of unorganized polygons.

I've played LOTRO on this same computer some time ago, but didn't have this problem before. How can I fix it?

[Quintus]

what are your PC specs?

what other games do you play on your PC, any issues with them also?

[whiteleaf1217]

I played World of Warcraft until just a month or two ago, and I could play it fine with no graphical issues what so ever. Lag now and then was my only problem. I used to play Final Fantasy XI as well, a while back. Here are my specs for video in a dxdiag(if you need further info just ask):

System Information
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Time of this report: 3/10/2009, 23:33:26
Machine name: HYOUDEN
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 8300
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A03
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.60GHz
Memory: 1022MB RAM
Page File: 921MB used, 1542MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: All-in-Wonder 9000 Low Profile
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: MOBILITY RADEON 9000 AGP (0x4C66)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4C66&SUB SYS_4F721002&REV_02
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Res:
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6394 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 9/6/2003 21:40:00, 366080 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 9/6/2003 21:39:00, 602624 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-0F26-11CF-486B-786FA3C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x4C66
SubSys ID: 0x4F721002
Revision ID: 0x0002
Revision ID: 0x0002
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_D ModeMPEG2_C
Deinterlace Caps: {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdap tive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVertic alStretch
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdap tive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVertic alStretch
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdap tive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVertic alStretch
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdap tive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVertic alStretch
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,0x31434d49) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdap tive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,0x31434d49) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVertic alStretch
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,0x32434d49) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdap tive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,0x32434d49) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVertic alStretch
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,0x33434d49) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdap tive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,0x33434d49) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVertic alStretch
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,0x34434d49) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdap tive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,0x34434d49) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVertic alStretch
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,0x30343353) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdap tive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,0x30343353) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVertic alStretch
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,0x32343353) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdap tive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,0x32343353) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVertic alStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

[whiteleaf1217]

Hmm... Just a friendly bump. Hoping to get a reply from the person who posted.

[Penter-Kar]

Well your video drivers are from 2003. They're over 5 years old and very outdated. The latest drivers from ATI for your video card are from 2006, which isn't much better. You can try to update the drivers to see if that will help. However, chances are that you'll need to get a better video card. While the video card may technically meet the minimum requirements for LOTRO, it still has to have a driver that can run LOTRO as well.

- Pent

[whiteleaf1217]

I see. How did you find out where my latest video drivers are? I'm not very good with finding drivers, so if you could provide a link that would be very helpful.

[Penter-Kar]

Dell's website has drivers from 2004, ATI's website has the 2006. Just go to http://www.ati.com and click on the graphics drivers link under the support section. Then input your OS and graphics card information and that will take you to the drivers for your video card.

- Pent

[Quintus]

sorry for the delay response but the above poster is right. I figured it was a GPU/driver issue.

I'm guessing by the the age of your PC's parts you do not like to upgrade but you can still get an AGP GPU (while they last) that will improve your PC's gaming ability.

Tomshardware.com has a list of the best AGP video cards made last year (most likely the last time they will be made).

[Hazmat]

You need a Direct X 9.0 compatible video system. your computer/video is too old to run this game. Sorry

Unless that is a desktop and not a laptop. Then you can go buy a newer AGP card.

[Blammo2501]

You need a Direct X 9.0 compatible video system. your computer/video is too old to run this game. Sorry

Unless that is a desktop and not a laptop. Then you can go buy a newer AGP card.

Unfortunately, Hazmat is right. Your card handles DirectX® 8.1, not 9.0.
http://ati.amd.com/products/comparis...omparison.html