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#1 radicalradness
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OK, first off, my graphics are on board. Yes it sucks, but it was all I could afford when my laptop crashed. Second, I have a desktop, so when I search for Intel Graphics 8.15.10.2372 family, I keep getting topics that seem to reflect that this particular chip (chipset, potato chip whatever) is for laptops only. Third, even though my 6 year old laptop could play both HL2, MOHAA, and other games, my new desktop (win 7, 4gb,1tbhd) cannot. I installed MOHAA, it crashed. I installed Fallout3, it also crashed. My Question: Is there a setting that I need to change in order to make these games playable? I do plan on getting a new box with a proper card soon, but I cannot imagine how it is possible that my 60gb 1/2gb centrino laptop could handle HL2 and this new box cant. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
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#2 DrTrafalgarLaw
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That chip is for basic videoplayback NOT for gaming. Just buy a videocard and plug it in, problem solved.

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#3 radicalradness
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id love to but my mb doesnt have expansion slots. this thing is onboard. is there nothing I can do to play games that I used to play on a crappy old laptop?
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id love to but my mb doesnt have expansion slots. this thing is onboard. is there nothing I can do to play games that I used to play on a crappy old laptop?radicalradness
No expansion slots!? Sorry, you're going to need a new motherboard

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#5 jonleeprice
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[QUOTE="radicalradness"]OK, first off, my graphics are on board. Yes it sucks, but it was all I could afford when my laptop crashed. Second, I have a desktop, so when I search for Intel Graphics 8.15.10.2372 family, I keep getting topics that seem to reflect that this particular chip (chipset, potato chip whatever) is for laptops only. Third, even though my 6 year old laptop could play both HL2, MOHAA, and other games, my new desktop (win 7, 4gb,1tbhd) cannot. I installed MOHAA, it crashed. I installed Fallout3, it also crashed. My Question: Is there a setting that I need to change in order to make these games playable? I do plan on getting a new box with a proper card soon, but I cannot imagine how it is possible that my 60gb 1/2gb centrino laptop could handle HL2 and this new box cant. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Er the harddrive has nothing to do with how well the game runs or not....
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#6 xxLordDavidxx
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Intel graphics basically means that your not playing any games.

You need a new motherboard and a new video card.

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id love to but my mb doesnt have expansion slots. this thing is onboard. is there nothing I can do to play games that I used to play on a crappy old laptop?radicalradness
no expansion slots? Are you sure because even the cheapest motherboards have 1 pci-X slot for installing a graphics card
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I don't think I have ever seen a motherboard with no expansion slots.

Tell us your computer model number, we will find out what you can get.

I will end up recommending the 7750 to you if you have a pci-e 16x slot.

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#9 jonleeprice
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I don't think I have ever seen a motherboard with no expansion slots.

Tell us your computer model number, we will find out what you can get.

I will end up recommending the 7750 to you if you have a pci-e 16x slot.

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I have one in our bedroom that has no expansion slots...its an emachines crappy one.
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#10 NailedGR
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[QUOTE="NailedGR"]

I don't think I have ever seen a motherboard with no expansion slots.

Tell us your computer model number, we will find out what you can get.

I will end up recommending the 7750 to you if you have a pci-e 16x slot.

jonleeprice

I have one in our bedroom that has no expansion slots...its an emachines crappy one.

No pci, no isa, no agp, no pcie1x, no pcie 4x, no pcie 16x?

Honestly, I would love to see that motherboard if you have the model number or can take a picture of the inside, that is quite an oddity!

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#11 radicalradness
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Yep, it was a bestbuy.ca special, a compaq model, and there arent even any spots on the case where a vidCard would stick out of, nevermind the board which has got everything built onto it. the only expansion is for more ram, but as for expslots, nothing, nada, zilch. like i said, when I was without computer, i got one without thinking that they would build them with no way to add things on later. And taking a closer look inside, it seems to be a case that is made for certain boards, so if I bought another one, i have doubts as to whether or not the thing would seat properly, or fit, or have the holes line up correctly. BTW, pls excuse my lack of knowledge when it comes to terms etc. you all seem smart enough to figure what i'm talking about. *edit: thanks for the replies. methinks i will either blow my next paycheque on a new box, or take advantage of the interest free loan of up to 4g's to get a new computer through work. mmmmmmmmm........4 thousand dollar gaming system......
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#12 jonleeprice
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[QUOTE="jonleeprice"][QUOTE="NailedGR"]

I don't think I have ever seen a motherboard with no expansion slots.

Tell us your computer model number, we will find out what you can get.

I will end up recommending the 7750 to you if you have a pci-e 16x slot.

NailedGR

I have one in our bedroom that has no expansion slots...its an emachines crappy one.

No pci, no isa, no agp, no pcie1x, no pcie 4x, no pcie 16x?

Honestly, I would love to see that motherboard if you have the model number or can take a picture of the inside, that is quite an oddity!

Lol yea its pretty **** missis has it in the bedroom for facebook n stuff, got it for £50 of some mates :)

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[QUOTE="NailedGR"]

[QUOTE="jonleeprice"] I have one in our bedroom that has no expansion slots...its an emachines crappy one.jonleeprice

No pci, no isa, no agp, no pcie1x, no pcie 4x, no pcie 16x?

Honestly, I would love to see that motherboard if you have the model number or can take a picture of the inside, that is quite an oddity!

Lol yea its pretty **** missis has it in the bedroom for facebook n stuff, got it for £50 of some mates :)

umm im afraid if you all READM THE TC'S OP you would KNBOW he clearly said the word LAPTOP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlYRJOW-JD4

so you know your ---- role and shut your ---- mouths

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#14 jonleeprice
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[QUOTE="jonleeprice"]

[QUOTE="NailedGR"]

No pci, no isa, no agp, no pcie1x, no pcie 4x, no pcie 16x?

Honestly, I would love to see that motherboard if you have the model number or can take a picture of the inside, that is quite an oddity!

ionusX

Lol yea its pretty **** missis has it in the bedroom for facebook n stuff, got it for £50 of some mates :)

umm im afraid if you all READM THE TC'S OP you would KNBOW he clearly said the word LAPTOP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlYRJOW-JD4

so you know your ---- role and shut your ---- mouths

Try reading it yourself muppet......HE HAD A LAPTOP BUT IT BROKE, and all he has now is a NEW DESKTOP THAT CANNOT PLAY THEM.

Lol made yourself look like a right dick now :D

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#15 seercirra
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install direct x and drivers for your onboard?