I'm having trouble running games?

Question

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: Acer
System Model: Veriton X4618G
BIOS: BIOS Date: 05/30/11 11:29:38 Ver: 04.06.04
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.1GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4016MB RAM
Page File: 4278MB used, 3751MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
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
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0102&SUBSYS_04921025&REV_09
Display Memory: 1696 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 1632 MB
Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: ASUS VW193T
Monitor Id: ACI19A9
Native Mode: 1440 x 900(p) (59.887Hz)
Output Type: HD15
Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumd32,igd10umd32,igd10umd32
Driver File Version: 9.17.0010.3190 (English)
Driver Version: 9.17.10.3190
DDI Version: 10.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 5/21/2013 01:20:20, 12615680 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-4242-11CF-E37F-9824B7C2C435}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x0102
SubSys ID: 0x04921025
Revision ID: 0x0009
Driver Strong Name: oem98.inf:Intel.Mfg.NTamd64:iSNBD0:9.17.10.3190:pci\ven_8086&dev_0102
Rank Of Driver: 00E02001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeWMV9_C ModeVC1_C

I've tried running BF3, and it runs but at a really low FPS and low quality. I'd rather not buy anything, but if it's needed can you link me to something cheap and what to buy exactly?

Answer 1

Here's your problem:





Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics

Manufacturer: Intel Corporation

Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family



This computer was not designed to play games. This is just a basic display adapter. If you want to game you need a gaming graphics card. Sorry but you got to pay if you want to play. A computer is simply a computer. If you want it to game then it needs the appropriate hardware, just like a gaming console does, in order to do so. As far as price well consider this, you think a $50 card will work just as good as a $250-$400 card? You get what you pay for so if you want good frame rates, high details on the graphics, all the nice effects then don't expect that out of something that is "cheap".

Answer 2

Looks like you've got integrated graphics. You won't be able to run anything like BF3 with that. The minimum graphics required is either an NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or ATi Radeon HD 3870 with pixel shader 5.0. You can get either of those fairly cheaply on ebay, though I would get one slightly better for a bit more. Your memory and other specs are fine, it's just the card you need. Getting one would improve your other games as well (if applicable).

Answer 3

Your problem is you are using an built in Graphics card which is only use full for small rendering games and videos. For high graphic games you must have a graphic card either of Nvidia or ATI never go for Intel. With that you will be able to run your games easily :)