Solved DirectX Issue With Battlefield 3 On Origin

[Parvir]

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[sygnus21]

That looking like the video card is at fault. Is that really an ATI HD2400???

You need to find drivers for it. You might also check out the system specs for the game as that error is saying you need a Direct X 10 card and I'm not sure the 2400 is. Could be wrong though as I haven't looked it up yet.

Edit: the 2400 is DX10 capable - ATI Radeon

You can try and find drivers here: ATI Video Card Drivers

For HD 4000, HD 3000 and HD 2000 Series: AMD Catalyst

Update your DX files here: Update your Direct X files

 

[Parvir]

I dont really know what they mean.

 

[Parvir]

AMD Catalyst doesnt work for me my computer isnt 64bit its 32bit thats wrong up there.

 

[sygnus21]

I'm sorry but any help you get is going to be through here.

As for the system requirements, you need to first determine what your system (computer) has, than compare those to what the game says you need.

You can run a program like Speccy - System Information - Free Download to find what specs your system is. Than post them here and we'll see if your system is able to run the game.

If you are unsure of that, perhaps you could find someone in your area who knows a bit more about computers to help you out.

And as a general rule, you should never post your personal information like your e-mail address in a public forum. Also the staff here frowns upon such behavior. It's basically to protect you.

Good luck.

AMD Catalyst doesnt work for me my computer isnt 64bit its 32bit thats wrong up there.

Well you need to get the 32 bit version. Just look for the 32-bit version.

 

[Parvir]

I know everything else works but now the problem is when I try to update DirectX to 10.0 it comes out as unsupported type of file and i'll give you the image. I'll also give a screenshot of the program you suggested me to.

Site for BF3 Specs... http://bf3blog.com/battlefield-3-system-requirements/
This is the picture of the unsupported DirectX (I dont know which program to use to open it I tried java didnt work)

Here is the picture for the specs of my computer using the program you have me -

 

[sygnus21]

First I don't know what I'm looking at in that first screenshot, but that isn't needed for you to update DX. You need to use the link I provided and follow those instructions.

Secondly, it appears your ATI HD2400 Pro is not support by the game....

Minimum requirements for Battlefield 3

• OS: Windows Vista or Windows 7
• Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz
• RAM: 2GB
• Graphic card: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible Nvidia or AMD ATI card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher.
• Graphics card memory: 512 MB
• Sound card: DirectX compatibl sound card
• Hard drive: 15 GB for disc version or 10 GB for digital version

The game requires a 3870 or higher, you have a 2400. Basically the card isn't strong enough for the game. You can do the updates like a stated in my first post, but I suspect they aren't going to help. You'll need to upgrade (get a newer) video card.

Sorry

 

[Parvir]

how much do new video cards cost?

 

[AddRAM]

From $5 to $1100, seriously.

 

[Parvir]

Damn.... that sucks can you locate a site which I will be able to buy the video card needed for battlefield 3 please

 

[AddRAM]

I use an MSI GTX 660

MSI N660 TF 2GD5/OC GeForce GTX 660 2GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Newegg.com

Do you actually have a video card in that thing ? Post a link to it, showing all it`s specs.

 

[Parvir]

I posted pictures up there using speccy showing all my computer specs its on the first page.

Edit: View attachment 274358

I can't even afford that anyways so no point.

 

[AddRAM]

No. I meant a link to the info of your video card, like I posted.

Something like this, but of your exact card.

http://www.amd.com/us/products/desk...-2400/Pages/ati-radeon-hd-2400-gpu-specs.aspx

 

[sygnus21]

You could go with something like this...
- Amazon.com: ASUS 2GB GDDR5 DIGI+ VRM technology Graphics Cards HD7770-2GD5: Computers & Accessories

Or something like this....
Amazon.com: XFX AMD Radeon HD 7750 1GB GDDR5 DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort PCI-Express Video Card FX775AZNP4;FX-775A-ZNP4: Computers & Accessories

And yeah, for what you have, 200 bucks might be a bit too much. I would probably go with the second card. Cheap (price), and not overpowering to your system. Well maybe...

What kind of power supply do you have? What's the wattage? You really need to know that.

 

[sygnus21]

Do you actually have a video card in that thing ? Post a link to it, showing all it`s specs.

You know this question just reminded me of something I should have asked earlier....

Is this a laptop or desktop machine?

If this is a laptop, you may not be able to swap that card anyway.

 

[AddRAM]

Use Internet Explorer 10 and reinstall DirectX, then try again. I just bought this game 4 weeks ago and went all through this. But my only issue was trying to run it through IE8.

Right on the box it states- Video: Graphics Card (AMD) DirectX 10.1 compatible with 512 MB Ram (ATI) Radeon 3000,4000,5000, or 6000 series, with ATI Radeon 3870 or higher performance graphics card.


It could be a desktop or a laptop, but he has desktop in his specs, so I ran with it.
God I hope we`re not talking about a laptop, I hate them LOL

 

[Parvir]

It is a desktop and I dont want to buy another video card which would be a waste of money since the game was only $20.
I don't know fully all the stuff about the PC since the whole hardware got corrupt and the repair shop guys put in windows ultimate 32bit before it was windows vista 64bit so it most of the old stuff.

 

[Dude]

You could go with a cheaper vid card like a ati 6670. With that you can play on probably medium settiings but will have to play at a lower resolution. It will still be enjoyable!

 

[Parvir]

You could go with a cheaper vid card like a ati 6670. With that you can play on probably medium settiings but will have to play at a lower resolution. It will still be enjoyable!

Could you please link me the cheapest version of it to buy? Thanks.

 

[Dude]

Parvir,

XFX HD-667X-ZHF3 Radeon HD 6670 1GB PCI Express Video Card - Newegg.com