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12 years ago
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failed to allocate a graphics resource.simcity will now exit.[1008]

Whenever I try to open the game, I get this error. I went on systemrequirementslab, and it said I didn't have enough video memory, but I can run some games where it says that. Would I be able to change this by increasing and allocating ram? 

Thanks in advance.

dxdiag: 

System Information
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Time of this report: 3/26/2014, 18:52:24
Machine name: EZIAMA-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.130707-1535)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
System Model: Satellite A300
BIOS: PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.1
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5550 @ 1.83GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.8GHz
Memory: 2038MB RAM
Page File: 2708MB used, 1608MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 7.00.6002.18107 32bit Unicode

 

Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2A02&SUBSYS_FF501179&REV_03
Display Memory: 358 MB
Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
Shared Memory: 358 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: igdumd32.dll
Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1329 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
BGRA Supported: Yes
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 9/13/2007 13:23:46, 2498560 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes

 

  • The Requirements show the need for >256MB of on-board video RAM where your Dxdiag shows: Dedicated Memory: 0 MB

    PC System Requirements

    Processor:
     AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better or Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0GHz or better 
    Minimum OS: Windows XP/Vista/7 
    Memory: 2GB RAM 
    Hard Drive: 12GB HD Space 
    Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 2600 or better*, NVIDIA 7800 or better*, Intel HD Graphics or better* 
    Broadband Internet: Minimum 256 kbps download, 64 kbps upload 
    *Minimum of 256MB of on-board RAM and Shader 3.0 or better support.

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  • EA_Barry's avatar
    EA_Barry
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    12 years ago

    The Requirements show the need for >256MB of on-board video RAM where your Dxdiag shows: Dedicated Memory: 0 MB

    PC System Requirements

    Processor:
     AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better or Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0GHz or better 
    Minimum OS: Windows XP/Vista/7 
    Memory: 2GB RAM 
    Hard Drive: 12GB HD Space 
    Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 2600 or better*, NVIDIA 7800 or better*, Intel HD Graphics or better* 
    Broadband Internet: Minimum 256 kbps download, 64 kbps upload 
    *Minimum of 256MB of on-board RAM and Shader 3.0 or better support.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    I have now windows 8 and the simcity is not running

  • EA_Barry's avatar
    EA_Barry
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    12 years ago

    Do you see a similar error message to muguffiam232 above?

    If not, please post any error message you may see and any additional details that will help us to help you.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    11 years ago
    I have a satellite toshiba u400-134 with a intel gma x3100 grafics card. Is it possible to run the game?
  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    11 years ago

    Sorry, not Simcity 2013.

    Simcity 2013 Requirements

    Operating Systems:
    SimCity will run on Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7.
    CPU:
    Intel C2D E4400, 2 GHz, or AMD X2 4000
    Video Card:
    Geforce 7800 GT or Radeon HD 2600 XT with 512 MB VRAM
    ***NOTE: each of the above-mentioned must also have Shader 3.0 or better support, and it is essential to the game’s performance and stability that the latest possible drivers for your video card are installed at all times.
    2 GBs RAM
    Direct3D Dx9
    Needed space on HDD 10 GB
    Optical Drive:
    DVD-ROM drive required.

    Internet Connection:
    Players will need an Internet connection of at least 256 kbps download and 64kbps upload or faster.

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