I did not change my graphics card, and I think that the one my computer came with is not very good. Is my processor and memory enough to play the games?
2007-12-30 10:11:08 · 12 answers · asked by Kashukun 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Thank you. I kind of get the idea of how my computer will work with the games. I also want to know if upgrading my graphics card will change anything? Like to a Radeon x1300. I always wanted to know if the graphics cards helped speed up the gaming process or just let you see better in better quality or more color and graphics?
2007-12-30 10:18:48 · update #1
Ok... so I now want to get a good graphics card. Since I have an intel, integrated, terrible graphics card. Which graphics cards are the best for my computer. I think it can only be PCI graphics cards since my motherboard is a pretty old version. Any suggestions?
2007-12-30 10:26:03 · update #2
Your biggest problem there is the integrated Intel 845GV video card that's built onto the motherboard. I looked up the specs and it's somewhat lacking. BF should play on low settings fairly well since it plays on my system which is slower than yours but has a better video card. Crysis likely would not play well if at all. A 256 MB DirectX 9-capable PCI video card would be a huge help here, if you're comfortable with opening your case and installing one.
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Q: I also want to know if upgrading my graphics card will change anything?
A: Yes, you'll be plugging your monitor into the new card rather than the slot on your motherboard. It will likely affect your in-Windows experience very much, but will definately improve gaming performance.
Like to a Radeon x1300. I always wanted to know if the graphics cards helped speed up the gaming process or just let you see better in better quality or more color and graphics?
Since it's more capable of handling polygons and texture counts, it will be both faster and capable of higher quality, up to the maximum that the game itself supports. Obviously, an older game like Battlefield 2 may simply not show much difference on the new video card, but a newer one like Battlefield 2142 or Crysis would defiantely.
2007-12-30 10:21:57 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most decent modern games will run with that setup, but to run well, with all the fancy graphics on, and at a higher resolution you will probably need to have around 2 gigs of ram, and a more modern video card. If I was to currently buy a video card, I would definitely go for at least a 512 meg version. Though I understand that they are making some killer video cards in odd sizes like 384 meg now.
2007-12-30 10:16:29 · answer #2 · answered by Mud Monkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not Crysis. Even the most current top-end systems still have problems playing that game. But you'll be able to play games like Battlefield acceptably. You're definitely gonna want to upgrade your graphics card though, but it looks like you're system doesn't have any available expansion slots (AGP or PCI-e). It also doesn't look like your system can handle any more RAM. You might wanna check out getting a new system sometime soon, like these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2032280010+1308920938+1141824149&name=Core+2+Duo
Good Luck!
EDIT:
PCI graphics cards aren't really worth it and ALL OF THEM (95% are discontinued, due to the age of the technology-slower transfer speeds=worse performance) are extremely outdated, but here's a link to a bunch of 'em:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010380048%201069609642&bop=And&Order=REVIEWS
Good Luck!
2007-12-30 10:18:17 · answer #3 · answered by Dungeon Master Level 4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the Operating system you have (most probably XP) will take up around 500 MB of RAM to run. In addition to that other background programs and processes would take up more RAM. So even if it may be possible to run the game, the exprerience may not be satisfactory..
2016-05-28 03:13:41 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a graphics card or on-board graphics? On-board graphics (usually a chip) usually suck at graphics-intensive games, if they will run them at all. You can pay hundreds of dollars for a high-end graphics card.
2007-12-30 10:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah i have like 512 ram and crappier procesor and i play games fine (i have a very old computer)
2007-12-30 10:14:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Battlefield, from experience, will with those dimensions. I don't have vista, so i dont know about crysis
2007-12-30 10:14:48 · answer #7 · answered by eevilcheese 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 1 gb ram... that is really really crappy.... your computer is really slow... so just remember whatever you do on your computer and why is it running slow.. thats why... i had one before.... not worth it, now i have a 4 gb ! from hp... much better!
2007-12-30 10:14:45 · answer #8 · answered by ɷ ɹəɥʇɐəɥ ɷLogan born 8/18/09 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your system is verry good
but you need a good video card
thats what makes the different in a gamer
this card is a very good one and is at rebate
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5057695?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
2007-12-30 10:17:59 · answer #9 · answered by dem 1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u would but it would lag ALOT.
2007-12-30 10:13:34 · answer #10 · answered by 789963 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋