Is there any way I can play Max Payne?

[theeyeshaveit]

I recieved Max Payne as a gift. When I tried to play it, it wouldn't run. Now, I have a game I can't play, and a computer from 1998.

I only have a 400 processor, and 8mb graphics card. Money's tight, so is there any inexpensive way to upgrade my computer to meet the game's requirements?

If not, is there any possibility, I can send the game back? I don't have the box anymore.

[Maxxer]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by theeyeshaveit:
I recieved Max Payne as a gift.

I don't have the box anymore.<hr></blockquote>

hmm.. do I smell 'warez' here? Where did you put the box? Where are you going to put the disc when you don't play the game? I wonder if you even have the disc...

And if you've read the minimum requirements for the game it says: "Direct 3d -compatible 16mb graphics card..."

Have a nice day.

[theeyeshaveit]

I still have the CD container...you know, the one that looks like a DVD container. I don't the box. Also, I didn't know my exact specs for my computer. So I tried anyway.

If you can, answer the question and stop being an ass.

[Maxxer]

oh, maybe I got the 'box' wrong.. sry about it. images/icons/mad.gif

As an answer to your question: Read the final pages of the manual. There is some info about warranty and stuff. If you can't return it, try selling it instead.

[theeyeshaveit]

What about my upgrade question? Remember...There were 2 questions. Is there anyway to upgrade my computer, for a low price?

[Maxxer]

Well, it depends on what you consider as a "low price."

I have Voodoo 3 3000 gfx card. It's not good but enough to run MP. Altho I'm not sure how it works with 400mhz cpu (I have 700mhz Duron). I guess it's playable.

Try searching for Voodoo3 and see if you can afford it.

btw. How much RAM do you have?

[theeyeshaveit]

96.0 RAM

[Maxxer]

That should be enough if you meet the other min-specs. I'm still concerned about your cpu... is there anyone who runs MP on "a-little-below-the-minimum?"

[theeyeshaveit]

Dell advocates getting a new computer(big surprise)...but getting a Voodoo graphics card is a step in the right direction?

[Maxxer]

Yes. At least you fill the 16mb gfx card requirement with Voodoo3.

[theeyeshaveit]

Thanks, you've been a big help.

[Maxxer]

np.

But hey, I don't guarantee anything.. your cpu is still below minimum. But I'm almost sure it will run. Dunno about the framerates tho...

Glad to help.

[Khan Killer]

Yeah, I have the DVD case too. Good in some ways, annoying in others images/icons/frown.gif

Well, how cheap would you like things to be exactly? There is a good new Advent pc out at PC WORLD with great specs and the latest GeForce graphics card out. All only for about £999.