fps lag after fresh windows xp install

[helpmeplz]

Ok, my situation is that my computer lags in most games I play, I bought a 8600 gt 256mb and tossed out the nvidia 7200le because of this problem, ((((worked great)))) until I decided to reformat my PC and install vista.. but vista ran horriable so I reinstalled xp once again after reformating the computer and then I installed the latest drivers for

 

1. The monitor

2. The graphic card

3. The sound card

4. the chipset

5. direct x 9.0c

 

but I still have framerate issues..

 

I have my monitor which is a vpr matrix

 

set at 120hz on 800x600

 

I also tried to override the settings using dxdiag at 120hz

 

but I still have issues, I posted below the specs.. but note

I removed the geforce 7200le and replaced it with the card above.

 

I was wondering if it might have something to do with my 350w power supply..

 

plz help me.. thanks.

 

 

General

Platform technology Intel VIIV Technology

Type Media center

Windows Vista certification Windows Vista Capable

Product Form Factor Tower

Built-in devices LED panel

Width 7.6 in

Depth 16.5 in

Height 15.2 in

Weight 26.9 lbs

Localization English / United States

Processor

Type Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / 2.13 GHz

Installed Qty 1

Max processors supported 1

Processor main features Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology

Cache Memory

Type L2 cache

Installed Size 2 MB

Cache Per Processor 2 MB ( 2 x 1 MB)

Mainboard

Chipset type Intel P965 Express

Data bus speed 1066 MHz

RAM

Installed Size 2 GB / 8 GB(max)

Technology DDR II SDRAM

Memory speed 533 MHz

Memory specification compliance PC2-4200

RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin

RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB

Upgrade rule (RAM) Max 2 x 2 GB module

Storage Controller

Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated

Controller interface type Serial ATA-300

Storage controller interface channel qty 4

Storage Controller (2nd)

Type 1 x IDE - Integrated

:Controller Interface Type:Channel Qty 1

Storage

Hard Drive 2 x250 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm

Hard Drive (2nd) 250 GB - None

System

Windows Vista logo Windows Vista Capable logo identifies hardware that delivers the Windows Vista experience at a minimum.

Optical Storage

Type DVD±RW (+R DL)

CD / DVD read speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)

Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

Optical Storage (2nd)

Type DVD-ROM

2nd optical storage read speed 16x

Storage Removable

Type None

Monitor

Monitor Type None.

Graphics Controller

Type PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card

Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE TurboCache supporting 256MB

Installed Size 256 MB(max)

Max allocated RAM size 256 MB

Multimedia Functionality

TV tuner type Analog TV

Analog TV system NTSC

Radio tuner type FM radio

Audio Output

Type Sound card - Integrated

Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround

Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio

Speaker(s) None

Input Device

Type Mouse, Keyboard

Keyboard

Keyboard connectivity Wireless

Mouse

Mouse connectivity Wireless

Mouse technology Optical

Audio Input

Type FM tuner

Telecom

Modem Fax / modem

Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

Networking

Networking Network adapter - Integrated

Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes

Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet

Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Printer

Type None

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 ( 0 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H, 1 ) x Personal Media Drive bay

Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 ( 2 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor, 3 ( 0 ) x PCI, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16

Interfaces 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front), 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ( 1 in front), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45), 1 x Audio - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm), 1 x Audio - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm), 1 x Audio - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm), 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm), 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front), 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front), 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)), 1 x Audio - RCA), 1 x Audio - RCA), 1 x Audio - Line-in ( 1 in front), 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital), 1 x Display / video ( 1 in front), 1 x Display / video)

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous / Included Accessories (AA) Remote control

Features Wireless LAN, TV Tuner, FM tuner, Remote control

Power

Power device type Power supply

Operating System / Software

OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

Software type Drivers & Utilities, HP Photosmart Premier, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, muvee autoProducer, DVD Play, Sonic MyDVD Plus, Realplayer, Intuit Quicken New User Edition 2006, Microsoft Works 8, Microsoft Money 2006, Norton Internet Security 2006, Microsoft Office Student And Teacher Edition 2003, MSN Encarta Standard Online

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & support type 1 year warranty

Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Card Reader

Card reader 9 in 1 card reader

[helpmeplz]

I also installed the drivers off of http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3230688&lang=en except for the nvidia driver

due to the new card I have, and even when I tried to install it said different version, file not compatiable.

[danzil]

have you tried running the games in compatibilty mode....what games are you trying to play

danzil

[helpmeplz]

warrock

[danzil]

what is the graphics card you are using,,,noticed you mantioning about you may have changed it....

does the card need a sepaerate power source.....have the drivers been updated for this....

your pc definatly meets the spec for it

Minimum Recommended

CPU Pentium 3, 800 Mhz Pentium 4, 2.0 Ghz

RAM 512 MB or better 512 MB or better

Graphics Radeon 8500LE, Geforce MX400 or better FX5700 / ATI 9200

OS Windows ME / 2000 / XP Windows 2000 / XP

ISP DSL Cable / T1

Network Card 10 Mbps 100 Mbps / 1000 Mbps

: NIC

Hard Drive 900 MB 900 MB

 

have you been on there web site to see if there is any uodate patches

http://www.warrock.net/

 

kind regards

danzil