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Question

Lags in fps/3d games.Processor too slow?

Sep 25, 2011 10:54PM PDT

Here's the spec for my comp:

System
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit(6.1, Build 7601)
System Model: G31-M7 TE
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz (2CPUs), ~3.2GHz
Memory: 2048MB RAM
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Display
Device Name: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
Chip Type: GeForce8500GT
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Approx. Total Memory: 1267MB
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I've been experiencing lags in fps/3d games ,I surfed the net for awhile and many said that the Pentium4 is too slow to run games. If i were to change my processor to Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9550, will i be able to solve this problem?

Any help is very much appreciated!

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You're right.
Sep 26, 2011 2:42AM PDT

That machine was good in its day but since both CPU and GPU would need updating to handle today's games I suggest you don't change just one but both.

And even if you changed to the C2D and a better GPU the games continue to advance so no one should answer yes.
Bob

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Depending on the games, the resolution and the level of
Sep 26, 2011 10:15AM PDT

detail, a new GPU could take you a good way toward better performance....and be transferable to a new system if that's in the plan. And depending on how much GPU you get ....you may need a more powerful, robust PSU.....also transferable to a new PC if that's the direction you're heading later.

VAPCMD

PS....Is your system an off the shelf PC (Dell, Gateway, HP, etc.,) or a clone built from generic parts ?

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current specs
Oct 9, 2011 11:13PM PDT

The P4 proccy is pretty dated these days.

Also, the 8500GT isn't a good gaming card either, as it used to sit in the entry-level category.

Upgrading both the components are also depend on other hardware:

For the new CPU - a motherboard that supports the processor

For the new GPU - a good PSU with enough juice

If you are a serious gamer, I would suggest saving for a while and building yourself a brand new system that will last you a few years.

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choose the better upgrade
Oct 11, 2011 8:14PM PDT

Hi, there are some good processors like i5 and i7. GO for it.