pixel shader problem

[knightsmithers]

Hey did anyone else have a problem where, when you start the game it goes to a white screena and then says: fatal error, and somthing about needing a pixel shader v. 1.1 ???? if so how did u fix it? i looked at the minimum requirememnts and i have the required graphics card. im puzzld.

[whiterice]

What video card do you have. This is at the support site:

The following is a list of compatible graphic chipsets with Vertex and Pixel Shader support. For details on support of Vertex and Pixel Shading, refer to your hardware manufacturer's specifications. Please note that this is not a complete list:

* ATI Radeon X Series
* ATI Radeon X1 Series
* ATI Radeon 9500-9800 Series
* Intel Graphic Media Accelerator 950 Series
* nVidia GeForce 3 FX 5200 5300 5500 5600XT Series
* nVidia GeForce 6 Series
* nVidia GeForce 7 Series
* nVidia GeForce FX Series
* S3 Deltachrome and Gammachrome Series

The following graphic chipsets do NOT support Hardware Vertex and Pixel Shader technology:

* ATI Radeon 7200 7500 Series
* Intel 82845G Integrated Graphics
* Intel 82852 Integrated Graphics
* Intel 82855 Integrated Graphics
* Intel 82910GL GMA 900 Integrated Graphics
* Intel 82915G GMA 900 Integrated Graphics
* Intel 82915GV GMA 900 Integrated Graphics
* Intel 82855GM Extreme Graphics 2
* Intel 82865G Extreme Graphics 2
* Intel 82865GV Extreme Graphics 2
* Mobile Intel 915GM/GMS Express Integrated Graphics
* Mobile Intel 910GML Express Integrated Graphics
* nVidia GeForce 2MX
* nVidia GeForce 2GTS
* nVidia GeForce 4 MX
* SiS Xabre series video cards

[knightsmithers]

that would explain it. i have a geforce 4. i just ordered a geforce fx 5000 with 256 mbs to play oblivion wen it comes out. will that wourk with the game?

[whiterice]

that would explain it. i have a geforce 4. i just ordered a geforce fx 5000 with 256 mbs to play oblivion wen it comes out. will that wourk with the game?

The game will look great on the fx. After you install it make sure you get the latest drivers from Nvidia.

[knightsmithers]

noice. thanx

[Wings of Vanity]

how do we download one of the accepted graphics options??