How can i get my graphics card to support shader model 3.0? Which graphics card do i need if i need a new one?

[Midnight182]

I'm trying to play a game that requires shader model 3.0 but i don't know how to make my graphics card support it.

System
Computer name: DELL-PC
Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit(6.1 Build 7601)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: OptiPlex 755
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A04
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo CPU E7400 @ 2.80GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Page file: 2626MB used, 5285MB Available
DirectX Version: DirectX 11

Display
Name: Intel(R) Q35 Express Chipset Family
Manufaturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel(R) GMA 3100
DAC Type: Internal
Approx. Total Memory: 256 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor

 

[meat_loaf]

I'm trying to play a game that requires shader model 3.0 but i don't know how to make my graphics card support it.

System
Computer name: DELL-PC
Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit(6.1 Build 7601)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: OptiPlex 755
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A04
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo CPU E7400 @ 2.80GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Page file: 2626MB used, 5285MB Available
DirectX Version: DirectX 11

Display
Name: Intel(R) Q35 Express Chipset Family
Manufaturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel(R) GMA 3100
DAC Type: Internal
Approx. Total Memory: 256 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor

You can't make a graphics card support a shader model because it comes with the gpu's architecture and updates that either AMD or Nvidia put out. Don't expect to play games with intel onboard vga. Go buy a dedicated card to do that.