[cheesemasta]

Hey

I have been having problems running WoW lately even with all the video settings turned almost all the way down. I went tohttp://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest to see if I actually could run it properly. I passed the minimum requirements but failed the recommended. It said my only problem was my video card failed. I was wondering if my computer is able to be upgraded. I have an Intel Pentium 4 CPU and an Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family video card.

[Cazio]

It sounds like you have a laptop. If so, the answer is no. You can't add a graphics card to a laptop that by default has integrated graphics. There isn't enough room.

If, however, you have a desktop, the answer is yes. If it is a desktop, what motherboard do you have?

[BG-0]

Yes, please post your computer specs, or at least the model and type(DT/LT) of it. If it is desktop it can be upgraded, to a point. If not, you'll just know laptops aren't really gamers' machines, at least when costing under 1500$.

[cheesemasta]

Its a desktop.
I ran dxdiag and got this. I dunno if it helps. How do I find out my motherboard?

Time of this report: 7/22/2008, 18:51:56
Machine name: WINXPSHANE
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp.080413-2111)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: INTEL_
System Model: D915GAV_
BIOS: BIOS Date: 03/24/05 15:33:35 Ver: 08.00.10
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 1526MB RAM
Page File: 438MB used, 1695MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

[win2kpro]

Here are the specs on your board features

http://www.intel.com/support/motherb.../CS-012066.htm

Here is full information on your board

http://www.intel.com/support/motherb...5GAV/index.htm

[Cazio]

Since your motherboard has a PCI-E x16 slot, you should be able to upgrade. However, you need to see if it is open. Take the side of off your computer, and check to see if there is a space open that looks like the one marked 'x16' in this picture: http://www.viperlair.com/articles/ed...xpress_001.JPG

[cheesemasta]

Yes. Four open slots.

[Cazio]

Good. Then you are perfectly capable of upgrading to a decent graphics card.

[cheesemasta]

Thank you very much for all your help.