Need a Graphics Card! Gigabyte G41M-ES2L

revertantgrub12

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Hey guys, new to this forum but I hope you will help me out! I'm a gamer at heart without the proper equipment, lol. Last year I got a custom built computor made and didn't save enough and wasn't able to purchase a Video/graphics card. Now I have the budget to get one. I don't really play the demanding titles (Crysis, Call of Duty, Battlefield, etc), but I do play more simple games like SimCity 5, World of Warcraft, Arma 2 (DayZ), etc. I'd like the option of playing higher end games though if I wanted to. Now I'm not a computor whiz but I will list everything I know about my system.

I'm running a Gigabyte G41M-ES2L motherboard with the included Intel G41 Chipset for graphics atm. (Which is terrible)

My processor is: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU (Is that good? lol)

My moniter is widescreen about 20 inches.

I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit as my OS.

I did purchase an additional RAM card so I do beleive my total RAM is 2GB if that even factors into graphics.

Thanks for any help guys and I look forward to you responses!
 
LOL Looks like one of my systems.
Your CPU is old but should still be workable in most games/applications. What is its frequency?

I know all about the G41 chipset.

What resolution is the monitor?

Your RAM is much too low. 64 bit really needs 4 GB to run properly. 2 GB will struggle and even less than that will crawl.

You should get another 2GB of RAM.

What is your budget for the new GPU? And how strong is your PSU?
 

revertantgrub12

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Mar 16, 2013
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You speak another language lol. all I can really answer out of that is my resolution: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)

I don't need to spend any more than $200 total on upgrading at the moment.

Here is a run up of my system i did with my Razer Game booster:

Razer Game Booster Diagnostics Report v1.0
Version: 3.5.6.22
Date: 2013/03/16 12:41:25

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01 - Operating System
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0101 - Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.130104-1435)
0102 - Language : English (Regional Setting: English)
0103 - BIOS : Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
0104 - Processor : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E7500 @ 2.93GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.9GHz
0105 - Memory : 2048MB RAM
0106 - Available OS Memory : 2012MB RAM
0107 - Page File : 2066MB used, 1958MB available
0108 - Windows Dir : C:\Windows
0109 - DirectX Version : DirectX 11
0110 - DX Setup Parameters : Not found
0111 - User DPI Setting : Using System DPI
0112 - System DPI Setting : 96 DPI (100 percent)
0113 - DWM DPI Scaling : Disabled
0114 - DxDiag Version : 6.01.7600.16385

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02 - Processor
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0201 - Caption : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E7500 @ 2.93GHz x2 ~2933MHz
0202 - Current Clock Speed : 2933MHz

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03 - Video Adapter
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0301 - Card Name : Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
0302 - Manufacturer : Intel Corporation
0303 - Chip Type : Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
0304 - DAC Type : Internal
0305 - Device Key : Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2E32&SUBSYS_D0001458&REV_03
0306 - Display Memory : 814 MB
0307 - AdapterRAM : 782.25 MB
0308 - Current Mode : 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
0309 - Monitor Name : Generic PnP Monitor
0310 - Driver Name : igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumdx32,igd10umd32
0311 - Driver Version : 8.15.0010.2555
0312 - Driver Language : English
0313 - DDI Version : 10
0314 - Driver Model : WDDM 1.1
0315 - Driver Beta : False
0316 - Driver Debug : False
0317 - Driver Date : 10/13/2011 12:05:50
0318 - Driver Size : 6549504
0319 - VDD : n/a
0320 - Mini VDD : n/a
0321 - Mini VDD Date : n/a
0322 - Mini VDD Size : 0
0323 - Device Identifier : {D7B78E66-6D72-11CF-137E-0AF0A3C2C535}
0324 - Vendor ID : 0x8086
0325 - Device ID : 0x2E32
0326 - SubSys ID : 0xD0001458
0327 - Revision ID : 0x0003
0328 - Driver Strong Name : oem13.inf:IntelGfx.NTamd64.6.0:iEGL0:8.15.10.2555:pci\ven_8086&dev_2e32
0329 - Rank Of Driver : 00E62001
0330 - Video Accel : ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_C ModeVC1_B ModeVC1_C
0331 - Deinterlace Caps : {BF752EF6-8CC4-457A-BE1B-08BD1CAEEE9F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_EdgeFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{BF752EF6-8CC4-457A-BE1B-08BD1CAEEE9F}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_EdgeFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{BF752EF6-8CC4-457A-BE1B-08BD1CAEEE9F}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_EdgeFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{BF752EF6-8CC4-457A-BE1B-08BD1CAEEE9F}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_EdgeFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{BF752EF6-8CC4-457A-BE1B-08BD1CAEEE9F}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_EdgeFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{BF752EF6-8CC4-457A-BE1B-08BD1CAEEE9F}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_EdgeFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{BF752EF6-8CC4-457A-BE1B-08BD1CAEEE9F}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_EdgeFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{BF752EF6-8CC4-457A-BE1B-08BD1CAEEE9F}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_EdgeFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
0332 - D3D9 Overlay : Supported
0333 - DXVA-HD : Supported
0334 - DDraw Status : Enabled
0335 - D3D Status : Enabled
0336 - AGP Status : Enabled
0337 - Notes : No problems found.

0338 - OpenGL : 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)

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04 - Memory
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0401 - Total Memory : 1.97 GB
0402 - Free Memory : 496.14 MB
0403 - Total Pagefile : 3.93 GB
0404 - Free Pagefile : 1.90 GB

0405 - Bank Label : Bank4/5
0406 - Speed : 800 MHz
0407 - Total Width : 64 Bits
0408 - Capacity : 2.00 GB

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05 - Network
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0501 - Description : Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
0502 - Driver Date : 2-9-2010
0503 - Driver Version : 7.15.209.2010

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06 - Motherboard
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0601 - Model : G41M-ES2L
0602 - Manufacturer : Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.

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07 - Sound Device
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0701 - Description : Speakers (4- Generic USB Audio Device )
0702 - Default Sound Playback : True
0703 - Default Voice Playback : True
0704 - Hardware ID : USB\VID_0D8C&PID_000E&REV_0100&MI_00
0705 - Manufacturer ID : 65535
0706 - Product ID : 65535
0707 - Type : WDM
0708 - Driver Name : USBAUDIO.sys
0709 - Driver Version : 6.01.7600.16385
0710 - Driver attributes : Final Retail
0711 - Date and Size : 7/13/2009 19:06:32
0713 - Driver Provider : Microsoft
0714 - Min/Max Sample Rate : 5047294, 5047294
0715 - Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs : 5047294, 5047294
0716 - Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs : 5047294, 5047294
0717 - HW Memory : 5047302
0718 - Voice Management : False
0719 - EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src : False, False
0720 - I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src : False, False
0721 - Notes : No problems found.

0701 - Description : Realtek Digital Output (Realtek High Definition Audio)
0702 - Default Sound Playback : False
0703 - Default Voice Playback : False
0704 - Hardware ID : HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0887&SUBSYS_1458A002&REV_1003
0705 - Manufacturer ID : 1
0706 - Product ID : 100
0707 - Type : WDM
0708 - Driver Name : RTKVHD64.sys
0709 - Driver Version : 6.00.0001.6053
0710 - Driver attributes : Final Retail
0711 - Date and Size : 2/25/2010 04:14:46
0713 - Driver Provider : Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
0714 - Min/Max Sample Rate : 5047294, 5047294
0715 - Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs : 5047294, 5047294
0716 - Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs : 5047294, 5047294
0717 - HW Memory : 5047302
0718 - Voice Management : False
0719 - EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src : False, False
0720 - I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src : False, False
0721 - Notes : No problems found.

0701 - Description : Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
0702 - Default Sound Playback : False
0703 - Default Voice Playback : False
0704 - Hardware ID : HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0887&SUBSYS_1458A002&REV_1003
0705 - Manufacturer ID : 1
0706 - Product ID : 100
0707 - Type : WDM
0708 - Driver Name : RTKVHD64.sys
0709 - Driver Version : 6.00.0001.6053
0710 - Driver attributes : Final Retail
0711 - Date and Size : 2/25/2010 04:14:46
0713 - Driver Provider : Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
0714 - Min/Max Sample Rate : 5047294, 5047294
0715 - Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs : 5047294, 5047294
0716 - Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs : 5047294, 5047294
0717 - HW Memory : 5047302
0718 - Voice Management : False
0719 - EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src : False, False
0720 - I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src : False, False
0721 - Notes : No problems found.


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08 - Harddisk
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0801 - Model : WDC WD5000AAKS-00E4A0 ATA Device(Western Digital)
0802 - Media Type : Fixed hard disk media
0803 - Size : 465.76 GB
0804 - Interface Type : Serial ATA
0805 - Driver Date : 6-21-2006
0806 - Driver Version : 6.1.7600.16385

0807 - Caption : C:\
0808 - Capacity : 465.66 GB
0809 - Free Space : 271.84 GB
0810 - Drive Type : 3-Fixed
0811 - File System : NTFS

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09 - Process
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0901 - 0000 Idle 0 0 0
0901 - 0004 System 0 0 0
0901 - 010c smss.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 0184 avgrsa.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 01bc avgcsrva.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 028c csrss.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 02c0 wininit.exe 0 0 0 high
0901 - 02d0 csrss.exe 1 46 42 normal
0901 - 02fc services.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 0314 winlogon.exe 1 6 0 high
0901 - 0330 lsass.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 0338 lsm.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 03a8 svchost.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 03f4 svchost.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 0180 svchost.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 0264 svchost.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 006c svchost.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 046c svchost.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 04dc svchost.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 0568 spoolsv.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 0590 svchost.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 05f8 armsvc.exe 0 0 0 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0
0901 - 0624 taskhost.exe 1 14 14 normal
0901 - 066c dwm.exe 1 17 2 high
0901 - 068c explorer.exe 1 303 220 normal
0901 - 06a4 AppleMobileDeviceService.exe 0 0 0 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support
0901 - 07c0 avgidsagent.exe 0 0 0 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\AVG\AVG2013
0901 - 07ec RAVCpl64.exe 1 54 19 normal
0901 - 03b8 igfxtray.exe 1 12 5 normal
0901 - 0460 hkcmd.exe 1 10 17 normal
0901 - 04a4 igfxpers.exe 1 9 4 normal
0901 - 0530 MWSOEMON.EXE 1 9 4 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin
0901 - 06b0 avgwdsvc.exe 0 0 0 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\AVG\AVG2013
0901 - 085c steam.exe 1 552 88 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam
0901 - 0888 BCUService.exe 0 0 0 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\DeviceVM\Browser Configuration Utility
0901 - 0894 SkyDrive.exe 1 63 36 normal C:\Users\Logan B\AppData\Local\Microsoft\SkyDrive
0901 - 08d0 wpn111.exe 1 41 15 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\NETGEAR\WPN111
0901 - 08e4 mDNSResponder.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 0928 ESSVR.EXE 0 0 0 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\Gigabyte\EasySaver
0901 - 0968 mwssvc.exe 0 0 0 normal C:\PROGRA~2\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin
0901 - 09a8 BCU.exe 1 9 4 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\DeviceVM\Browser Configuration Utility
0901 - 09e8 c2c_service.exe 0 0 0 normal C:\ProgramData\Skype\Toolbars\Skype C2C Service
0901 - 0a24 soffice.exe 1 4 1 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\OpenOffice.org 3\program
0901 - 0a4c soffice.bin 1 33 21 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\OpenOffice.org 3\program
0901 - 0a60 Updater.exe 1 9 5 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\Ask.com\Updater
0901 - 0ac8 vprot.exe 1 11 11 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\AVG Secure Search
0901 - 0b18 WoWMHID.exe 1 33 10 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\SteelSeries\World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse
0901 - 0b28 realsched.exe 1 9 13 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\Real\RealPlayer\Update
0901 - 0b64 avgui.exe 1 137 59 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\AVG\AVG2013
0901 - 0b7c jusched.exe 1 9 2 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Java\Java Update
0901 - 0ba0 svchost.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 0bec ToolbarUpdater.exe 0 0 0 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\AVG Secure Search\vToolbarUpdater\14.2.0
0901 - 078c WoWMTray.exe 1 67 6 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\SteelSeries\World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse
0901 - 0aa0 WLIDSVC.EXE 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 08cc WLIDSVCM.EXE 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 0f84 avgnsa.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 0f8c avgemca.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 0e54 svchost.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 0f2c SearchIndexer.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 0d44 iPodService.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 05f4 svchost.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 1278 Origin.exe 1 288 170 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin
0901 - 098c GameOverlayUI.exe 1 103 4 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam
0901 - 00f4 wmpnetwk.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 03a4 audiodg.exe 0 0 0
0901 - 1308 taskeng.exe 1 9 3 normal
0901 - 0ab0 avgcsrva.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 0f5c iexplore.exe 1 288 109 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer
0901 - 0aac iexplore.exe 1 73 83 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer
0901 - 06d4 ScriptHelper.exe 1 9 3 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\AVG Secure Search\ScriptHelperInstaller\14.2.0
0901 - 1158 GameBooster.exe 1 1170 118 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\Razer\Razer Game Booster
0901 - 1020 gbtray.exe 1 54 45 normal C:\Program Files (x86)\Razer\Razer Game Booster
0901 - 1070 SearchProtocolHost.exe 1 5 7 idle
0901 - 0eec SearchFilterHost.exe 0 0 0 idle
0901 - 09cc WmiPrvSE.exe 0 0 0 normal
0901 - 105c WmiPrvSE.exe 0 0 0 normal


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10 - Service
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1001 - Adobe Acrobat Update Service - ["C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\armsvc.exe"]
1001 - Application Experience - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs]
1001 - Apple Mobile Device - ["C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe"]
1001 - Windows Audio Endpoint Builder - [C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted]
1001 - Windows Audio - [C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted]
1001 - AVGIDSAgent - ["C:\Program Files (x86)\AVG\AVG2013\avgidsagent.exe"]
1001 - AVG WatchDog - ["C:\Program Files (x86)\AVG\AVG2013\avgwdsvc.exe"]
1001 - Browser Configuration Utility Service - [C:\Program Files (x86)\DeviceVM\Browser Configuration Utility\BCUService.exe]
1001 - Base Filtering Engine - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork]
1001 - Background Intelligent Transfer Service - [C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs]
1001 - Bonjour Service - ["C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe"]
1001 - Cryptographic Services - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService]
1001 - DHCP Client - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted]
1001 - DNS Client - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService]
1001 - Extensible Authentication Protocol - [C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs]
1001 - ES lite Service for program management. - ["C:\Program Files (x86)\Gigabyte\EasySaver\ESSVR.EXE"]
1001 - Windows Event Log - [C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted]
1001 - COM+ Event System - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService]
1001 - Windows Font Cache Service - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation]
1001 - Human Interface Device Access - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted]
1001 - IP Helper - [C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetSvcs]
1001 - iPod Service - ["C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe"]
1001 - CNG Key Isolation - [C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe]
1001 - Server - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs]
1001 - Workstation - [C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService]
1001 - TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted]
1001 - Multimedia Class Scheduler - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs]
1001 - Windows Firewall - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork]
1001 - My Web Search Service - [C:\PROGRA~2\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\mwssvc.exe]
1001 - Network Connections - [C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted]
1001 - Network List Service - [C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService]
1001 - Network Location Awareness - [C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService]
1001 - Network Store Interface Service - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService]
1001 - Program Compatibility Assistant Service - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted]
1001 - Plug and Play - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch]
1001 - IPsec Policy Agent - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkServiceNetworkRestricted]
1001 - Power - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch]
1001 - User Profile Service - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs]
1001 - Security Accounts Manager - [C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe]
1001 - System Event Notification Service - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs]
1001 - Shell Hardware Detection - [C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs]
1001 - Skype C2C Service - ["C:\ProgramData\Skype\Toolbars\Skype C2C Service\c2c_service.exe"]
1001 - Print Spooler - [C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe]
1001 - SSDP Discovery - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation]
1001 - Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc]
1001 - Superfetch - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted]
1001 - Themes - [C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs]
1001 - Distributed Link Tracking Client - [C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted]
1001 - UPnP Device Host - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation]
1001 - Desktop Window Manager Session Manager - [C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted]
1001 - vToolbarUpdater14.2.0 - [C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\AVG Secure Search\vToolbarUpdater\14.2.0\ToolbarUpdater.exe]
1001 - WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService]
1001 - Windows Management Instrumentation - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs]
1001 - WLAN AutoConfig - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted]
1001 - Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant - ["C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLIDSVC.EXE"]
1001 - Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service - ["C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe"]
1001 - Security Center - [C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted]
1001 - Windows Search - [C:\Windows\system32\SearchIndexer.exe /Embedding]
1001 - Windows Update - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs]
1001 - Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Driver Framework - [C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted]

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11 - Windows Express
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1101 - System Score : 3.5
1102 - Memory Score : 5.5
1103 - CPU Score : 6.5
1104 - Graphics Score : 3.5
1105 - Gaming Score : 4.4
1106 - Disk Score : 5.9

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12 - Event Log
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1201 - Time : 3/17/2013 1:36:41 AM
1202 - Source : Service Control Manager
1203 - Description : A timeout (30000 milliseconds) was reached while waiting for a transaction response from the avgwd service.

1201 - Time : 3/17/2013 1:35:35 AM
1202 - Source : Service Control Manager
1203 - Description : A timeout (30000 milliseconds) was reached while waiting for a transaction response from the avgwd service.

1201 - Time : 3/17/2013 1:34:51 AM
1202 - Source : Service Control Manager
1203 - Description : A timeout (30000 milliseconds) was reached while waiting for a transaction response from the avgwd service.

1201 - Time : 3/17/2013 12:21:34 AM
1202 - Source : Service Control Manager
1203 - Description : The ScRegSetValueExW call failed for FailureActions with the following error:
Access is denied.

1201 - Time : 3/17/2013 12:20:58 AM
1202 - Source : Service Control Manager
1203 - Description : The ScRegSetValueExW call failed for FailureActions with the following error:
Access is denied.

1201 - Time : 3/17/2013 12:17:05 AM
1202 - Source : Service Control Manager
1203 - Description : The ScRegSetValueExW call failed for FailureActions with the following error:
Access is denied.

1201 - Time : 3/17/2013 12:05:37 AM
1202 - Source : Service Control Manager
1203 - Description : The ScRegSetValueExW call failed for FailureActions with the following error:
Access is denied.

1201 - Time : 3/17/2013 12:05:17 AM
1202 - Source : Service Control Manager
1203 - Description : The ScRegSetValueExW call failed for FailureActions with the following error:
Access is denied.

1201 - Time : 3/17/2013 12:03:32 AM
1202 - Source : Service Control Manager
1203 - Description : The ScRegSetValueExW call failed for FailureActions with the following error:
Access is denied.

1201 - Time : 3/16/2013 11:57:54 PM
1202 - Source : Service Control Manager
1203 - Description : The ScRegSetValueExW call failed for FailureActions with the following error:
Access is denied.

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what is your exact processor? i used to have the very same mobo and i was able to push my E7500 (2.93Ghz stock) to 3.77Ghz though i keep it at 3.6Ghz. for 20 inches monitor the resolution usually will be 1600x900. as for the RAM 2GB is the bare minimum to have but if you can add more RAM that's even better. what is your PSU and budget for new GPU?
 

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I don't know alot about my system, i mostly paid a guy to do it and he handed it to me a month later. Everything I know I got from that diagnostic I just posted. I may actaully have 4GB RAM, I know there is the base RAM plus another card I added (It may be 2GB or 4GB, can't rememeber)
 

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I am not sure of my PSU wattage, I realize that I should know because it will make the diff in the card I can get. I popped the hood on it earlier, and i do have the two plug in things that I would plug into a graphics card if I had one. (The 8 pin, and 6 pin)
 
from the your previous post the system diagnostic states that you have 2GB for system RAM. right now we need to know your exact PSU before we can really recommend gpu that can match your system.
 

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How do I go about finding this out? My PSU? The PSU is the power supply right?
 

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There are no labels on it. It is just a metal box with a couple stickers with random letters and numbers on them about the warranty and how if you tear the sticker it voids it, i took some pics
 

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Okay, I found an old receipt that lists all the components I had to buy. the only item on it that looks like a PSU is: 550w dual Okia. it was $37.95
 

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I google'd AMD Radeon 7850 and have been price shopping and everyhting i see is in the $150-$220 range and since I am going to need to buy at least 4GB of additional RAM, that will probably make my total from $190-$300. Anything over $250 is out of my price range but I would probably be able to go up to as high as $275..