Probably a Dumb Question NullDC and Graphics Cards

[ryochan]

Okay, I'm hoping Emulation is the right forum for this. I'm also hoping that you guys can answer this...

Although I own the Dreamcast, I want to take some pictures of some of my favorite games via emulating them (I have no graphics card), so I've found NullDC which can play one of the games I want to work with (Blue Stinger), however, no matter what settings I use, the graphics are off.

Either this is due to an emulation issue, or my graphic's card. Something tells me the latter. Looking at NullDC's requirements I need: DirectX9 compliant video card with Projected Texures support. (Geforce MX, ATi Radeon)

Now I can do DirectX9, no issue. But I have a built-in card, which says I have this:

Video graphics
Integrated with up to 64 MB allocated video memory

So, is that my issue with the graphics? I suck at computer things like this, but I know several games don't play due to my computer's video stuff, so I'm guessing it may be. Help?

[Justinzero]

Have you tried other emulators, such as Chankast?

chanka.emulatronia.com/

[ryochan]

Chankast is great for many games, but won't play Blue Stinger

[butanebob]

It's probably an issue with your integrated graphics card.

[ReyVGM]

Buy a graphics card. You'll notice a huge jump in speed and graphics.

[ryochan]

Yeah... Seems that when I have some expendable income above the single-digits it'll be time to upgrade... or let my brother upgrade and steal his old card. Thanks guys. Had a bad feeling that was what it was.