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First post, by Harry_Grunge

Posted on 2022-03-11, 03:10

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I'm currently building a Retro Windows XP Gaming PC, here are my specs:

CPU - AMD A8-6500 APU with Radeon(tm) HD graphics

Memory - Kingston 4 GHZ DDR3 1600 MHz

1 TB Seagate Driver

Windows XP 32bit SP3

I have games ranging from 1997 - 2009

I've been looking for a great GPU, and I recently had a choice of choosing between a GTX 460 and a GTX 680. I chose the 680 due to the 460 having the awful Fermi Architecture.

I know it's overkill, but I thought I'd give it a try

I installed driver 340.52 and I'm facing issues with running a lot of older games.

Here's what I see when I run NHRA Drag Racing 2:

I'd like to find a solution as soon as possible, I can try to return the GPU back and try something less powerful. Should I downgrade the driver? Should I use older hardware?

Reply 1 of 7, by BitWrangler

Posted on 2022-03-11, 04:46

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I was reading somewhere the other day someone saying NHRA DR2 gets corruption on Geforce 6x00 series upwards, and one either had to use an older card or a glide wrapper.

Unicorn herding operations are proceeding, but all the totes of hens teeth and barrels of rocking horse poop give them plenty of hiding spots.

Reply 2 of 7, by Warlord

Posted on 2022-03-11, 04:47

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Trying to run old games on that hardware you're asking for all kinds of trouble. opinions on great GPU vary. I wouldn't consider anything newer than a ATI X800 or Geforce FX5900 great at any old games. Those are about the highest you can go without running into problems.

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Reply 3 of 7, by Harry_Grunge

Posted on 2022-03-11, 04:49

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Warlord wrote on 2022-03-11, 04:47:

Trying to run old games on that hardware you're asking for all kinds of trouble.

What Should I do? Should I Downgrade to a different GPU? I can try to get a GTX 200 Series Card from the same place I got the GTX 680 from

Are there any solutions with the current hardware that I have?

Reply 4 of 7, by Warlord

Posted on 2022-03-11, 04:51

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you should try a glide wrapper.

Reply 5 of 7, by Harry_Grunge

Posted on 2022-03-11, 04:51

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Warlord wrote on 2022-03-11, 04:51:

you should try a glide wrapper.

List a few and I'll give em a try. Thank you so much

Reply 6 of 7, by Harry_Grunge

Posted on 2022-03-11, 04:53

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BitWrangler wrote on 2022-03-11, 04:46:

I was reading somewhere the other day someone saying NHRA DR2 gets corruption on Geforce 6x00 series upwards, and one either had to use an older card or a glide wrapper.

Shit really? Had no idea that was an issue, I appreciate you letting me know. Any Glide Wrappers you can recommend for WinXP 32 Bit?

Reply 7 of 7, by Warlord

Posted on 2022-03-11, 04:54

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nglide. is your best bet.

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