Q. I understand my computer has an integrated graphics card, but I can insert a new graphics card into one of the expansion slots in my motherboard. However, I have no idea how to determine what kinds of graphic card is compatible with my system! I'm trying to find graphic cards that would make PC gaming perform better and smoother.
If it helps, here are some of my specs:
Time of this report: 5/14/2013, 15:11:17
Machine name: USER-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130318-1533)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: FQ606AA-ABA a6704f
BIOS: BIOS Date: 11/05/08 15:51:14 Ver: 5.03
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5400+ (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3840MB RAM
Page File: 2180MB used, 5495MB 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: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9100
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9100
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0847&SUBSYS_2A81103C&REV_A2
Display Memory: 1903 MB
Dedicated Memory: 239 MB
Shared Memory: 1663 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (59Hz)
Monitor Name: HP w2007 Wide LCD Monitor
Monitor Model: HP w2007
Monitor Id: HWP26A7
Native Mode: 1680 x 1050(p) (59.954Hz)
Output Type: DVI
Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver File Version: 9.18.0013.1106 (English)
Driver Version: 9.18.13.1106
DDI Version: 10
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 2/26/2013 00:32:38, 18055184 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4B07-11CF-DE77-8C0A1FC2C435}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0847
SubSys ID: 0x2A81103C
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Driver Strong Name: oem21.inf:NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTamd64.6.1:Section040:9.18.13.1106:pci\ven_10de&dev_0847
Rank Of Driver: 00E02001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeVC1_C ModeWMV9_C
A. Compatibility is not your problem.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=c01637202#N931
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01635734&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en#N315
The computer case is ATX size and you have a PCIe x 16 slot, so any modern graphics card plugs into it. Your problem is the 250 watt power supply that barely handles your system the way it is, and the old 2006 CPU that has the power of less than the cheapest of laptops.
You need a CPU upgrade as found on ebay and has to be compatible to your motherboard.
You need a stronger power supply as top mounted in the back.
You can use any number of graphics cards, but the CPU is low end and you don't get their performance. I would suggest any of GT 640, HD 7750, or HD 6670 as good value cards, but you must start with a power supply replacement and upgrade before the graphics card, and then you can use a CPU upgrade, but the motherboard is an old socket AM2 and cannot accept good newer CPUs.
CPU and graphics performance(2nd tab)
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/613?vs=612
Graphics card compare with a good CPU
Power supplies.
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/power-supply/#sort=a7
Corsair CX500 looks like a good choice now at $30 after rebate
Graphics cards $50 to $100
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=106,58,80&sort=a5
What games can I run with my brand new PC?
Q. I would like to know what games I can run on my new PC. Here's some info from dxdiag:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 3/5/2013, 17:53:30
Machine name: SANCTUARY
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Acer
System Model: Aspire Z3771
BIOS: BIOS Date: 05/04/12 12:05:56 Ver: 04.06.04
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2120 CPU @ 3.30GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 6048MB RAM
Page File: 3710MB used, 8384MB 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: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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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_06401025&REV_09
Display Memory: 1696 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 1632 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Monitor PnP genérico
Monitor Model: AIO LCD
Monitor Id: CHE0001
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (59.993Hz)
Output Type: HDMI
Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumdx32,igd10umd32,igd10umd32
Driver File Version: 8.15.0010.2462 (English)
Driver Version: 8.15.10.2462
DDI Version: 10.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 7/26/2011 17:22:46, 8311808 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
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Sound Devices
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Description: Altavoces (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0663&SUBSYS_10250640&REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.6463 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 9/20/2011 05:53:34, 3074664 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Description: Realtek Digital Output (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0663&SUBSYS_10250640&REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.6463 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 9/20/2011 05:53:34, 3074664 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Micrófono (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.6463 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 9/20/2011 05:53:34, 3074664 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF
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EVR Power Information
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Current Setting: {5C67A112-A4C9-483F-B4A7-1D473BECAFDC} (Quality)
Quality Flags: 2576
Enabled:
Force throttling
Allow half deinterlace
Allow scaling
Decode Power Usage: 100
Balanced Flags: 1424
Enabled:
Force throttling
Allow batching
Force half deinterlace
Force scaling
Decode Power Usage: 50
PowerFlags: 1424
Enabled:
Force throttling
Allow batching
Force half deinterlace
Force scaling
Decode Power Usage: 0
Yes, I've heard of Steam. I'm looking for a list or any recommendations of games I can run at the moment, yes I know this graphics card is horrible and I'm going to try to add on a different card, but in the meantime I'd like to know what I can run at the moment.
A. Nothing close to high end. You have no video card, only Intel integrated graphics
If you want to play modern games, you need to buy and install a decent video card (and most likely the power supply too)
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