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Answer» New computer cant run games without lag only when i run it on lowest graphics. i have all latest drivers. Here are my computer specs please help
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.110622-1503) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: Dell Inc. System Model: OptiPlex 390 BIOS: Default System BIOS Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.1GHz Memory: 2048MB RAM Available OS Memory: 1952MB RAM Page File: 2171MB used, 1733MB available Windows Dir: C:\Windows DirectX Version: DirectX 11 DX Setup Parameters: Not found User DPI Setting: USING System DPI System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent) DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode
Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family Manufacturer: Intel Corporation Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family DAC type: Internal Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0102&SUBSYS_04F51028&REV_09 Display Memory: 784 MB Dedicated Memory: 64 MB Shared Memory: 720 MB Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (59Hz) Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor Monitor Model: E2381 Monitor Id: GSM582A Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz) Output Type: HDMI Driver Name: igdumdx32.dll,igd10umd32.dll,igd10umd32.dll Driver File Version: 8.15.0010.2509 (English) Driver Version: 8.15.10.2509 DDI Version: 10.1 Driver Model: WDDM 1.1 Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 8/31/2011 12:45:02, 581120 bytes WHQL Logo'd: YesProblem: "Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family"
Intel chipsets are useless for gaming. Even the highest rated Intel chipset pales in comparison to most ATI and Nvidia cards. If you want to game, I suggest you choose an ATI or Nvidia card.Thanks i had idea it was the problem. How can i attach other graphic card with my current processor or do i have to buy a new one?If you are buying a graphic card , it has to be FIXED on mother board on the PCIE slotoh, ok thanks. Maybe you can recommend what graphics card should i buy for gaming for around 200 dollars?post a complete spec of your pc. it would helpThe Dell Optiplex 390 comes in 3 form factors (case sizes). Which one did you GET? http://www.dell.com/us/enterprise/p/optiplex-390/pd
If you got the largest one, any card should fit in there without a problem.If you got either of the two smaller cases, you'll need a low profile (shorter) card bracket (some cards come with them, some don't). With any of these cases, you might run into heat problems.
If you upgrade to a new video card, you will also need to get a new power supply. Even the largest of the three forms only has a 265 watt power supply. You're going to want 500 watts at least.
Your computer has an IntelHD 2000 chipset. That computer was put together with business applications in mind, not games. Look at this list and you can see how it compares to the ATI and Nvidia cards. It's more than halfway down the list (sorted by benchmark rating from the top down). NOTICE the Intel chipsets don't even come in until about halfway down the list, the 2000 even further down. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/fastest-graphics-card-radeon-geforce,3067-7.htmlI'd install more Ram, 2 Gig for Windows 7 is minimum, when playing games.Quote from: kimsland on November 28, 2011, 07:02:03 PM I'd install more Ram, 2 Gig for Windows 7 is minimum, when playing games.
He already has 2GB. The most he can have in that setup is 3GB anyway with Windows 7 32-bit.Physical Memory LIMITS: Windows 7 http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa366778%28v=vs.85%29.aspx
The following table specifies the limits on physical memory for Windows 7. VersionLimit on X86
Windows 7 Ultimate
4 GB
Windows 7 Enterprise
4 GB
Windows 7 Professional
4 GB
Windows 7 Home Premium
4 GB
Windows 7 Home Basic
4 GB
Windows 7 Starter
2 GB It can recognize 4GB, but it can't use it all.I'd be getting more Ram, but that's just me I suppose. By the way, onboard video Ram takes up some of that maximum Ram anyway. So ideally 4 Gig of ram, plus an addon good Video card. Oh and don't use heavy resourced resident protecting Antivirus/firewalls, like Norton, McAfee, even horrible AVG (IMO)Ah. I've heard that 64bit Windows computers are better than 32Bit for gaming and other programs. I myself have a 64bit and it works like a charm!The problem is your Intel(R) HD Graphics Family Card. It is no good for games.
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