Software Mode: SimCity 4 also provides a software-based graphics driver which will work with most video cards. To fix this, please download ATI driver 7.79 or later (also referred to as CATALYST 02.4) from on the Internet.
There is a known ATI driver defect that results in SimCity advisor animations dropping polygons. Known Issues: Due to hardware limitations with the ATI Radeon series, some buildings and graphic effects will be temporarily turned off while scrolling.nVidia GeForce SDR, GeForce DDR, GeForce Quadro, GeForce2 GTS, GeForce2 MX, GeForce2 GTS, GeForce3, GeForce4 MX, GeForce4 Ti 4200/4400/4600/4800 SE, and GeForceFX 5200/5600/5800/5900.Supported Graphics Chipsets Cards with these chipsets are officially supported by the SimCity 4 hardware graphics driver:
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It is recommended to always install the latest certified drivers for all your hardware
If you experience any performance or graphics issues, we recommend running in Windowed Mode and/or Compatibility Mode to maintain the intended experience. While the classic gameplay of SimCity 4 remains unchanged, unexpected performance and graphics issues with newer systems may occur. System Compatibility SimCity was tested for performance and hardware compatibility when it was originally launched. There are also all-new tutorials available to help you get started. Wreak havoc with all-new disasters including a UFO invasion, massive wrecks at railroad crossings, and the occasional car fender bender. Choose from all-new road types including wide-avenues, suspension bridges, or one-way streets, as well as map out seamless regional networks that whisk Sims from one city to another. U-Drive It! missions will be presented for you to solve, such as chasing down a bank robber or apprehending a car-jacker. Have the ultimate level of control over your city's transportation network by completely taking charge of roads, rail, air, waterways, and even vehicles. Get Insight from Your Sims - Read the rhythm of the city, from commuter hell to mellow cruising, noon-time crowds to night-time calm.Deploy emergency vehicles and join in the action as they battle blazes, mobs, and more. Be a Responsive Mayor - Build a world-class city with stadiums, airports, universities, and real-world landmarks.Wield God-like Powers - Sculpt the landscape to create a world based on your imagination, then summon volcanoes, tornadoes, meteors, and lightning.Create an Entire Region of Cities - Weave together a tapestry of cities linked by a fully integrated transportation network and watch them share and compete for resources.Watch your population skyrocket as you get your Sims on the go and create the ultimate living, breathing megalopolis - the most expansive SimCity 4 compilation ever. Take complete control of your city's transportation system, and solve U-Drive-It missions - from fighting crime to tackling disasters. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone. SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack.