I need help with my PC. Gaming.?

Fear

Whenever I play a game on my computer it always lags. I'm thinking I may have to replace something but i'm not sure what. Here's all the system specs I know of. Please help me if anything seems outdated or weak? For some odd reason my games are sluggish play slower then if I were on an Xbox.

Operating System: Windows 8 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (9200.win8_gdr.130108-1504)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: XPS 8500
BIOS: A09
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz (8 CPUs), ~3.4GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8154MB RAM
Page File: 3920MB used, 6536MB 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: 6.02.9200.16384 64bit Unicode
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GT 620
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GT 620
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Type: Full Device
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1049&SUBSYS_097710DE&REV_A1
Display Memory: 4050 MB
Dedicated Memory: 978 MB
Shared Memory: 3072 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: T27B350
Monitor Id: SAM0944
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: HD15
Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver File Version: 9.18.0013.0529 (English)
Driver Version:
DDI Version: 11
Feature Levels: 11.0,10.1,10.0,9.3,9.2,9.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.2
Graphics Preemption: DMA
Compute Preemption: DMA
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 7/26/2012 15:22:00, 18229096 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-5309-11CF-7F71-7A291CC2C435}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x1049
SubSys ID: 0x097710DE
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Driver Strong Name: oem104.inf:0f066de3c760f7d2:Section021:9.18.13.529:pci\ven_10de&dev_1049&subsys_097710de
Rank Of Driver: 00E00001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeVC1_C ModeWMV9_C

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Everthing is fantastic apart from the Graphics Card, you might need to install new drivers but if that doesn't work then I am afraid you need to upgrade because this card is old and won't be able to run new games. Another reason could be that your GPU is being used in some other program such as rendering and stuff, make sure nothing is using GPU and CPU when playing the game but remember GPU>CPU in games.

Can I use a monitor as a tv in a car?

mark.degui

I wanna buy 4 Dell UltraSharp U2711 monitors and attach them to the headrests of a 2012 Ford Flex Titanium. I was hoping to use them for satellite tv and video games for passengers. I guess I could buy separate computer speakers and use them that way. Is it possible for me to do this and if so how would I do this? I want the monitors to be able to play video games (all 4 of them) on an xbox 360/ps3 and also be able to( again all 4 of them) watch satellite tv on separate channels. If it is possible to do this I'll probably have it all professionally done seeing as how I am a total newb at all of this tech stuff. I will be using Direct-TV for travelers as the satellite service. The reason why I don't want to use one of those DVD Entertainment systems is because i don't really get to choose the display or the monitors and I don't like any of them, I want to use my own. I thought this might be possible to do because I know people can use their computer monitors as tv's. The person with the best, most detailed, and helpful response will get 10 points, also if there are any alternative ways you could recommend please do so, I am open to suggestions, also instead of monitors maybe I could get a vizio tv and use that instead???

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Yes you can... Satellite will be tricky as it has to reposition to lock the signal. It will require some DVI/VGA converters and such. But it can be done... IT is a very complicated install. And would have to be done all custom and may run hundreds if not thousands of dollars for the install. And the satellite TV would be the trickiest.
This project is way out of my skill sets. As I don't want to do that my Jeep as I just like audio and my subwoofers mounted to the chassis for my off-roading. But props to yo if you can do it all!

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Is a PC that much better than consoles?

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Tyrant

This is where all PC elitists fail miserably at understanding what console gaming is really all about.

To be a fair competition, get a PC from 2005 that cost $350 at the time (XBOX Core cost $299 at the time). Then show me how many great games that system could handle all the way to present day.

Let me give you a hint: Not many.

Not only would you miss the Portal games, you probably couldn't even play half life 2 in 720p.

Stop comparing apples to oranges. PC gamers constantly compare their newly purchased rigs to hardware released almost a decade ago to proves what? That the world moved forward? You need to waste $700 on a video card to figure that out? Seriously?

Understand that your video card will be deprecated by a better, cheaper model within a year. Also savour the fact that many of the features that came with your new card will never be utilized by any developer.. well not until a $99 dollar model hits the market. But your card will be obsolete by then. You see, the games industry doesn't care about people with GPUs as expensive as yours. Your demographic is far too small to be profitable so they make games for people with reasonably priced video cards, or consoles. This is why I converted to consoles. I got sick of getting all caught up in the tech only to have a couple of games actually take advantage of my hardware.

It's a lot more satisfying seeing developers push old hardware beyond what you thought was possible and deliver visuals like Uncharted 3 or Halo 4. This is why consoles will always be a better investment and a more enjoyable product.

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i agree that consoles are better for gaming, but let me play the devil's advocate.

assume that we're talking about a medium end gaming pc, not an alienware gaming pc.

300 was for the core 360, and most people end up buying the 20 gb hard drive for it so a 400 dollar price tag for the 360 is more realistic.

pc games only costs 50 dollars, while ps3/360 games costs 60 dollars. so if you bought 10 ps3 games, that's an extra 100 dollars. if you're anywhere like me, you've probably bought at least 50 games so that's an extra 500 dollars. suddenly, that 400 dollar 360 is now up to 900 dollars, still much less than the 1500 most people normally spend on a gaming pc.

for the 360, it costs an additional 50/60 dollars per year to play online, while it's free to play online for the pc. so if you bought the 360 and got xbox live since the beginning, that's almost 7 years and an extra 360 dollars (50 dollars for xbox live from 2005 to 2011) and 60 (for 2012). so now the 360 with 50 games and xbox live is now up to 1260. add some battery packs, extra controller, hdmi cable, and that 1260 gets bumped up to 1350.

the 1500 pc also includes a monitor. take away the monitor, and the pc drops about 200, so now it's 1300.

Should I get an HD Ready or Full HD LCD TV if I want to hook my PC up to it?

Cazaimex

I'm planning on buying a 32" (due to space restrictions in my room) LCD TV set to replace my current 29" CRT TV. I'm mainly going to use it for movies (DVD/Blu Ray) and gaming (Xbox 360/PS3). My friends tell me I will not be able to distinguish between an HD Ready and a Full HD set at 32" size, so I'll be wasting my money going for a Full HD set.

HOWEVER, I might want to hook up my PC to the TV (via VGA / D-Sub). Would it be worth it then getting a Full HD set? I currently use a 23" Dell monitor, set at 1920 x 1080 resolution, while using my PC.

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Well, you use a Full HD monitor right? Try lowering the resolution to 1280x720 and see how it looks and feels quality and working space wise. Much worse right? You see now why your friends' advice is pointless. Same applies to a TV.

Full HDs are already a tad cheap these days. And offer MUCH More resolution and thus workspace for you. Multitasking, watching movie, music/video editing, games everything is much more crispy in a Full HD. Go for a Full HD man. There is a big difference. And the difference increases with the increase in screen size--totally opposite to what your friends said.

This is almost 2012. 1280s are a no go these days. Full HD will also make you much more future proof as pretty much all movies, programs and games are built so that they run at their best in Full HD. Cheers!!

For hooking up, if it's a newer model, pretty much EVERY TVs nowdays come with HDMI. If your system has an HDMI out, connect the TV with this. Or if you have a DVI out connect to that. Remember VGA gives worse quality than both DVI and HDMI. But it you don't have an HDMI capable device to run the TV, you need to buy a HDMI to VGA converter. You can get it and it'll get your job done.

Here, the converter: http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-VGA-HD15-Male-Cable/dp/B001OLCHJ6

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Can I use a monitor as a tv in a car?

best gaming monitor xbox 2012 image

mark.degui

I wanna buy 4 Dell UltraSharp U2711 monitors and attach them to the headrests of a 2012 Ford Flex Titanium. I was hoping to use them for satellite tv and video games for passengers. I guess I could buy separate computer speakers and use them that way. Is it possible for me to do this and if so how would I do this? I want the monitors to be able to play video games (all 4 of them) on an xbox 360/ps3 and also be able to( again all 4 of them) watch satellite tv on separate channels. If it is possible to do this I'll probably have it all professionally done seeing as how I am a total newb at all of this tech stuff. I will be using Direct-TV for travelers as the satellite service. The reason why I don't want to use one of those DVD Entertainment systems is because i don't really get to choose the display or the monitors and I don't like any of them, I want to use my own. I thought this might be possible to do because I know people can use their computer monitors as tv's. The person with the best, most detailed, and helpful response will get 10 points, also if there are any alternative ways you could recommend please do so, I am open to suggestions, also instead of monitors maybe I could get a vizio tv and use that instead???

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Yes you can... Satellite will be tricky as it has to reposition to lock the signal. It will require some DVI/VGA converters and such. But it can be done... IT is a very complicated install. And would have to be done all custom and may run hundreds if not thousands of dollars for the install. And the satellite TV would be the trickiest.
This project is way out of my skill sets. As I don't want to do that my Jeep as I just like audio and my subwoofers mounted to the chassis for my off-roading. But props to yo if you can do it all!

Is the Xbox 720 just rumors, or is it real?

Cabel

I remember reading fan-based web sites a couple years ago saying that there was going to be the Xbox 720, PlayStation 4, and Wii Revolution. The Wii Rev and the X720 where both 100% fan-based rumored names for the 8th gen versions. And the PS4 was just an unconfirmed console most likely to be called the PS4 when Sony releases their 8th gen console. Although recently, My friends told me that they read something on IGN saying that Microsoft is actually planning on relesing their 8th gen console calling it "Xbox 720". This doesn't sound right though. if you know anything, please tell me about it. Thanks for reading this!

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i heard that game publishers are encouraged to update their staff on training and invention for newer and notibly better game making methods for use on high end game systems by the end of 2012.. underground sources.

and a publisher will take about 1-4+ years to build a game depending upon the complexity of the game.

Xbox and Playstation are waiting for the technoligy's that make games look allmost real or movie like to cheapen up. Right now that would cost $7-900 or more in game system pricing and i think they are considering using stylish compact 3D LCD Monitor Glasses. Making it so you don't need a tv. and eye tracking mouse controllers. as well as the standard like controller.
they can bring the system out now but it would cost a bit more than normal. and they are waiting for the prices to reach around $500. and i think they are trying to avoid issues with having to replace so many new units when the 1st gen of that system 1st come out.

but video games arn't really fully meant for kids anymore. adults video game players would be willing to easly save up and pay for like a $1000+ game system. they do allready with gaming pc's.
xbox and playstation can you please take a hint.

nintendo is like disney. meant for kids. xbox and playstation is like universal studios. fun for all ages

now all we need is a fully adult gaming system.

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I need game System when will a new one come out?

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poke-yugi-

ok so i have a wii and a pc and a ds but i want a better console and my friends keep telling me i need to get a xbox 360 and well i love the games and stuff for the xbox360 but i also love the grephics for the ps3 and well here what i wann know

is it worth it to buy a 360 in 2 months
should i get a ps3 or is it to pricy
should i wait like 6 months for a new system to coem out cuz like the 360 came out in 2006 so cmone people we need a new system already will there be like a xbox 720 or will there be a diffretn name like plase



just tell eme whn the next game system will come out and how much and all of that info thanks

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Get a PS3 - free internet - Playstation store is a hella lot easier to use than microsoft thingy - Graphics are Rad - Games can be pretty cheap - try play.com or Game i never pay more than 40 quid for a new release, Killzone & Resi 5 £35 each - built in wi-fi & bluetooth - blu-ray player, those Blu ray movies are killa's - i have 4 conrtol ports so Headset, Joypad, & guitar hero thingy all fit in together - why not get a playstation eye as well - Platinum range of games 20 quid

Don't get an Xbox just cause your mates have one - Get the PS3,

I did just this morning read an article that Micorsoft put out an Ad for developers to create new games for the next gen-console so maybe a very nice 2012 ish time for Xbox 720 cause thats what i would expect it to be

But for all that you could buy a upgrade a PC taking in mind it would take a heela lot of money to do - Sorry long Explanation - 30in Monitor 700 ish pounds but it has a native resolution of 2560 X 1600 - take in mind Full HD is 1920 X 1080 - not all Console release's are at these specs yet - But then you would need maybe another £1000 to buy just 2 top end Nvidia Cards to run the Graphic Content at 2560 X 1600 resolution - also you would need £300 for about 6 GB of DDR3 Ram - then you would also need a quad core at least 3 to 3.2 GHZ processor, about 600 quid for an Intel or AMD have them bout the 250 ish mark - Again a motherboard capable of running 2 graphics cards 6 GB of RAM & plenty of cooling, maybe another £250 & of course a power supply to run it all another £100 - After all that you need a case to put it in & why not a decent top of the range 7.1 sound Card so add between 3-400 quid

When i get to the end of it i think your price is nearly WOW £3000 pounds Crysis would blow my mind at that kinda rate

Get the PS3

Is a PC that much better than consoles?

Tyrant

This is where all PC elitists fail miserably at understanding what console gaming is really all about.

To be a fair competition, get a PC from 2005 that cost $350 at the time (XBOX Core cost $299 at the time). Then show me how many great games that system could handle all the way to present day.

Let me give you a hint: Not many.

Not only would you miss the Portal games, you probably couldn't even play half life 2 in 720p.

Stop comparing apples to oranges. PC gamers constantly compare their newly purchased rigs to hardware released almost a decade ago to proves what? That the world moved forward? You need to waste $700 on a video card to figure that out? Seriously?

Understand that your video card will be deprecated by a better, cheaper model within a year. Also savour the fact that many of the features that came with your new card will never be utilized by any developer.. well not until a $99 dollar model hits the market. But your card will be obsolete by then. You see, the games industry doesn't care about people with GPUs as expensive as yours. Your demographic is far too small to be profitable so they make games for people with reasonably priced video cards, or consoles. This is why I converted to consoles. I got sick of getting all caught up in the tech only to have a couple of games actually take advantage of my hardware.

It's a lot more satisfying seeing developers push old hardware beyond what you thought was possible and deliver visuals like Uncharted 3 or Halo 4. This is why consoles will always be a better investment and a more enjoyable product.

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i agree that consoles are better for gaming, but let me play the devil's advocate.

assume that we're talking about a medium end gaming pc, not an alienware gaming pc.

300 was for the core 360, and most people end up buying the 20 gb hard drive for it so a 400 dollar price tag for the 360 is more realistic.

pc games only costs 50 dollars, while ps3/360 games costs 60 dollars. so if you bought 10 ps3 games, that's an extra 100 dollars. if you're anywhere like me, you've probably bought at least 50 games so that's an extra 500 dollars. suddenly, that 400 dollar 360 is now up to 900 dollars, still much less than the 1500 most people normally spend on a gaming pc.

for the 360, it costs an additional 50/60 dollars per year to play online, while it's free to play online for the pc. so if you bought the 360 and got xbox live since the beginning, that's almost 7 years and an extra 360 dollars (50 dollars for xbox live from 2005 to 2011) and 60 (for 2012). so now the 360 with 50 games and xbox live is now up to 1260. add some battery packs, extra controller, hdmi cable, and that 1260 gets bumped up to 1350.

the 1500 pc also includes a monitor. take away the monitor, and the pc drops about 200, so now it's 1300.

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