I played Half Life 2 offline just a few days ago. I was also able to play Tomb Raider anniversary offline. Sorry, mang. I don't know what the problem could be.

When I start Steam and I am not connected to the internet, Steam asks if I want to use offline mode. So I just hit yes, and I am able to play my games. This is how it should work for you too.

Herrick

I have wireless internet, so I am always connected. I just installed this upgrade today when I started my steam application.

x1950xt is the better card.9mmSpliff

why not go with the x1950 pro 256, also are you pci or agp?

AGP, right? The x1950pro is faster and something like $20 more expensive. I would go for it..frost_mourne13

agp, yes. both these cards are in my price range. i just want the better for my specs! thanx

here are my pc specs: Dell Dimension XPS Gen 2: P4 3.0ghz w/800mhz/ht technology, 1024 mb @400mhz memory, ATI 128 mb 9800 pro graphics card, 19"Acer widescreen.i am wanting to upgrade, i am going to double the memory to 2000 and am buying a new video card, which would be better for my system (with the 2000 memory) x1950 pro 256 or x1950gt 256? this will be my last upgrade until i buy a whole new system, so i want this to last awhile. thanx