Troubleshooting Physx in Dragon Age Origins on an AMD graphics card? Let me know if you need guidance.

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Pafikos
Member

08-13-2025, 05:37 PM

I purchased Dragon Age Origins because it was discounted on Steam at five pounds, and a friend suggested it beforehand. After downloading and launching it, I encountered an error stating 'Error initializing PhysX.' A link suggested updating the PhysX drivers, but since my system uses a Radeon 7950, which doesn’t support PhysX, I faced a similar issue with Metro: Last Light. Guides recommended disabling the feature, which resolved the problem. Now I’m reaching out for your assistance to disable PhysX and allow me to play Dragon Age again. -Jack

Pafikos

08-13-2025, 05:37 PM #1

TommyTheLommy
Posting Freak

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08-18-2025, 08:15 AM

PhysX can be installed on systems with AMD cards. This simply indicates that PhysX will utilize your CPU instead of the GPU, given the presence of an AMD processor.

TommyTheLommy

08-18-2025, 08:15 AM #2

PhysX can be installed on systems with AMD cards. This simply indicates that PhysX will utilize your CPU instead of the GPU, given the presence of an AMD processor.

Iameric92
Junior Member

08-18-2025, 05:41 PM

It actually reduces efficiency significantly.

Iameric92

08-18-2025, 05:41 PM #3

It actually reduces efficiency significantly.

XxCatCrewxX
Junior Member

08-19-2025, 02:05 AM

It only needs installation, and I can run the game at full capacity on my old Phenom II chip. Your setup should work fine based on your hardware details.

XxCatCrewxX

08-19-2025, 02:05 AM #4

It only needs installation, and I can run the game at full capacity on my old Phenom II chip. Your setup should work fine based on your hardware details.

N015iA
Member

209

08-19-2025, 07:55 AM

Sure, happy to help! Let me know how I can assist you.

N015iA

08-19-2025, 07:55 AM #5

Sure, happy to help! Let me know how I can assist you.

EasyFridays
Member

08-19-2025, 08:04 AM

Dragon Age Origins includes Physx. I’ve played it for almost 150 hours and haven’t realized it featured the feature—probably a surprise!

EasyFridays

08-19-2025, 08:04 AM #6

Dragon Age Origins includes Physx. I’ve played it for almost 150 hours and haven’t realized it featured the feature—probably a surprise!

eastland97
Senior Member

644

08-19-2025, 12:24 PM

Running PhysX on a cpu would tank performance. This is fact.

eastland97

08-19-2025, 12:24 PM #7

Running PhysX on a cpu would tank performance. This is fact.

LastLemon
Member

08-19-2025, 01:04 PM

Indeed, the discussion centers on a game released five years ago—if your system has sufficient power, it could still run smoothly.

LastLemon

08-19-2025, 01:04 PM #8

Indeed, the discussion centers on a game released five years ago—if your system has sufficient power, it could still run smoothly.

A93
Member

08-19-2025, 02:51 PM

The mirror's edge is also seven years old, and I achieved about 3 frames per second with my overclocked I7 at 4 GHz when Physx was turned on. It was a challenging stage where you had to evade numerous enemies who kept breaking glass windows.

A93

08-19-2025, 02:51 PM #9

pinkSparkle17
Member

192

08-19-2025, 04:50 PM

#10

I've always experienced no problems launching DA:O at maximum performance using an AMD card. I wasn't aware it supported physx. It's a classic title that runs smoothly.

pinkSparkle17

08-19-2025, 04:50 PM #10

I've always experienced no problems launching DA:O at maximum performance using an AMD card. I wasn't aware it supported physx. It's a classic title that runs smoothly.