Comments on: Home Computer — my new setup runs Second Life really nicely!

By: Torley

Torley — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:24:12 +0000

Yes, Linden Lab should keep the requirements updated over time — especially since there are a lot of newer GPUs out now not mentioned there. In the meantime, the SysReq page DOES link to: http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Graphics_Cards

… where links to bargain-shopping sites can help you narrow in on great graphics cards for the price.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:09:12 +0000

Hi, I dont know if someone can help me, an IT guy changed my pc and now I cant run SL, it keeps saying my video card is out of date or did not install properly, he is on hols and now I m left without SL.

I think the new card is an Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset, is anything I can do to fix the problem?.

Please help!!
Thanks all

By: Eddie

Eddie — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:55:56 +0000

Hi ,
I noticed SL is very behind with driver requirments? I had too downgrade my video card so it would work on SL ! I went from 1Gb DDR2 ram down too a 512 as my Nvidia 1Gb was not loading Sl .

They need too update the system requirements page !! I cant even get the reccomended Video cards as they are old ;-(. Money is no object when i shop for a pc that is going to last me a few years and it would really help if they mentioned the latest high end cards so i dont go wrong !!

Best Regards
Eddie

By: Torley

Torley — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:26:50 +0000

@shannon: That's a laptop and alas, I don't think you have an easy path to upgrade your graphics card. But Second Life should still run based on the info you gave me — best way is to try and find out. You have enough RAM, 2 GB is fine as long as you're not running other memory-hogging applications.

By: shannon

shannon — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:37:57 +0000

Hi, Torley:
I have Dell Inspiron 710m which configuration is as follows:
12.1" WXGA Display (1280×800)
Intel Pentium M Processor 735 (1.7 GHz, 400MHz FSB, 2MB Cache)
2048 MB PC2700 RAM, Shared
Integrated Intel Extreme 2 Graphics (64MB Shared RAM)
100GB 5400RPM PATA Hard Drive (Seagate)
8X CD/DVD Dual Layer +/- Recorder
Intel Pro Wireless 2915 (802.11 a/b/g)
65 WHr 8-Cell Extended Battery
Microsoft Windows XP Home
3 Year Warranty
Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller 6.14.10.4277
——–
If I upgraded it to 2GB memory cards, how about the graphic card? The current one is Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller: It is a display adapter component of the Intel 852GM chipset. The Intel 82852/82855 GM/GME graphics controller, combined with the Intel Extreme Graphics Driver allows the output of high quality 2D/3D video and graphics to the monitor.
If I don't change the graphic card, would it bother if I use the SL?
And are there any other upgrading necessery other than memory and graphic card?
Thanks a lot?
Shannon

By: Torley

Torley — Sun, 18 May 2008 14:29:22 +0000

@theresa: Hello! I'd start with the System Requirements/Recommendations page @ http://secondlife.com/corporate/sysreqs.php . I've since upgraded to a Q6600 w/8800GTS system (if you search elsewhere on my blog I've more details), and it still runs nicely. We also have an automated tester @ http://secondlife.com/support/systest.php to make things easier for you. Hope this helps.

By: theresa

theresa — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:05:27 +0000

Hi Torley,

I'm not PC savvy, but wish to get on second life. i have a laptop now so am looking to buy a PC through a major US retailer, (costco, best buy, etc). I've checked out the SL system requirements but I'm still overwhelmed when I walk into the stores. Since your above system was built in 06 prior to Vista, I'm wondering if you can offer a suggestion on what I should look for in a new PC in order to enjoy SL and not get frustrated by PC issues and drop off of SL.

thanks much.

By: Torley

Torley — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:49:45 +0000

Solo, while I'm not Second Life support ( I recommend contacting http://secondlife.com/support ), that is frustrating and I do hope you find a way to make it work: no specific mouse is needed, a standard one will work fine, perhaps driver upgrade/fresh reinstall is needed. There may be BIOS settings to adjust too. There are some macro apps (like QuickKeys) which can trigger mouse buttons via the keyboard. This sounds puzzling and is the first time I've heard of this. What happens if you simply right-click on the ground terrain?

By: Solo

Solo — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:34:53 +0000

Hi,

Re: Right click problem

Hope this is an appropriate place to ask this. SL works well for me in most ways. However, I have problems with right click of the mouse. The PC was just completely upgraded, speeds are fine, have cable connection, visuals are OK.

However I cannot get the right click to function as it should when trying to do certain functions within SL like touch, buy, sit. The pie simply does not appear, or when I need to touch, the sit pie will appear. Drop downs all work fine, can access all menus normally. Mouse works perfectly in all other PC systems. I bought a new logitech mouse with no change.

The result is I can go anywhere, but often can do nothing but walk, fly, change clothes, or chat when I get there. At times I can do all of the functions noted but it is hit and miss, mostly miss. I have looked through support and spoken with many people on SL and can't find any solution.

Is it possible that I need a specific mouse, or is there some way to adjust sensitivity to the mouse for these functions, or substitute a command for the right click?

I believe there must be a simple answer that I am missing.

Thanks for any advice/assistance.

Solo