Is it my hardware? All my games LAG!

[DannyD]

It's an HP. I just bought this PC about 2 months ago.

[+PeterUK MVC]

It's an HP. I just bought this PC about 2 months ago.

Model?

You probably don't want to open up your PC because its new in which case your...

That and the fact its likely to have a 350W PSU (power supply unit) to power a new GPU to run you new monitor.

[cammy]

If you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay for this system?

[DannyD]

It was like 1300 with the monitor. Where the hell can i see the model??

I just opened it up and there is one slot opened. I have no idea what it is for there is only one tho. Is it for a ram stick a graphics card or it does not matter?

[cammy]

It was like 1300 with the monitor. Where the hell can i see the model??

I just opened it up and there is one slot opened. I have no idea what it is for there is only one tho. Is it for a ram stick a graphics card or it does not matter?

Hmmm, 1300 for that spec? who sold you it? it sounds like you have been ripped off.

Is the slot Horizontal or vertical? and yes it does matter.

[StealMySoda]

On laptops model number is on the bottom, I can't remember where it was on my old compaq desktop.

Look that up on HP's website it should give you the specs. Then post it here.

[DannyD]

Here are some pictures from inside the PC. For the power unit all I can see it 160 watts since its a really small PC everything is stacked in. Will that do for a graphics card the open slot?

Thanks!

[+shift. MVC]

Full system specs, budget and what are you going to be playing otherwise everything everyone has said up until this point is moot.

[DannyD]

I dont know what other specs to give. Budget up to 100 dollars. Games I dont know what ever comes out. I want to try NFS>

[+shift. MVC]

CPU, Motherboard, RAM, Graphics card, Operating system, hard drive, CPU cooler.

If it's a computer from OEM manufacturer, try to find the model number.

[RAID 0]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814130360

Or this one if you don't thin kthe PSU will handle the 9600.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814130383

[Argote]

To stay in-budget I'd recomend getting the 9600GT posted above. You will certainly notice the difference.

[TEX4S]

I bought my monitor 600 dollars. It's huge and one of the best. Can I change my GPU what is recommended? How much do they cost?

LOL uuhhh.... that better not be USD - and if you spent $1300 in USD on that system -- MAN HAVE I GOT A DEAL FOR YOU!

Q9450

4 Gb PC8500 HYPER X

VELOCIRAPTOR 300 Gb BOOT DRIVE

1 Tb SPINPOINT

X-Fi

BFG 260GTX OC

PCP&C 1KW

ALL FOR THE BARGAIN PRICE OF $10,000 !!!

JUST IN TIME FOR SANTA - I'll even take a check from your parents...well no I wont

[+PeterUK MVC]

Here are some pictures from inside the PC. For the power unit all I can see it 160 watts since its a really small PC everything is stacked in. Will that do for a graphics card the open slot?

To everyone & DannyD ...forget it sorry but thats it. :no:

[Skulltrail]

Your integrated GPU (Nvidia GeForce 6150SE) is almost identical to mine (Nvidia GeForce 6150LE). It wasn't very good due to the fact that it was an integrated GPU; it shares resources with the CPU causing CPU loads to increase and overall performance to decrease.

My solution to the problem was buying a 8500GT, although it is no longer a good video card, it is a hell of a lot better than that 6150, and it is only around 30-40 bucks. (check TigerDirect.com)

[cammy]

I`m sorry, but do i see your naked stomach in the bottom left photograph?

No deal.

[Pharos]

I`m sorry, but do i see your naked stomach in the bottom left photograph?

No deal.

ROFL

[Mindovermaster Global Moderator]

I`m sorry, but do i see your naked stomach in the bottom left photograph?

No deal.

yeah, he has to work on his health first...

[Jason S. Global Moderator]

I bought my monitor 600 dollars. It's huge and one of the best. Can I change my GPU what is recommended? How much do they cost?

you paid $600 for a monitor at 1440x900? :|

you paid $1300 for this system :|

take it back... ripped off.

that case is really too small to handle a modern GPU.... and 160W is way too little to power one.

sorry man, you got ripped off.

[DannyD]

HAHAHA that made me laugh!!! Yes actually I was in my shorts I took a shower at that time so I didnt have my shirt on lol. Guess I should sell this PC and buy a new one

[RAID 0]

You should build a new one. Much more fun; you get to learn about the internals of the computer.

[Mindovermaster Global Moderator]

yeah, you could get lot more for 1300..

[BGM]

i think if you bought it 2 months ago, you're out of luck with the taking it back

if you want to play games and not get ripped off with the 'gaming' computers that manufacturers sell (blue flasy lights etc) i heartily recommending sourcing your own parts and building it yourself

http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&...mp;q=build+a+pc

[StealMySoda]

It sucks that generally, you always buy one or two overpriced PC's from a company like HP or shops like Best Buy before you realize your getting ripped off. Hopefully this time you'll actually know what to look out for, OR at least have some idea with a little help from the people here :)

[Argote]

I really doubt the PSU is 160W