IntelR Q45 chipset

[mmobl]

HOW DO I UPGRADE SO THAT I CAN USE MY COMPUTER TO PLAY GAMES OR AM I JUST SCREWED WITH MY VIDEO CARD

[AlHill]

First, do not be afraid to release the CAPS LOCK.

Second, if you are asking about a driver for Windows 10, yes, you are screwed.

The Q45 is not supported on Windows 10.

If your issue is something different, tell us what the specifics are.

Doc

[mmobl]

Lol. Thank you. Didn't even notice until you mentioned it. As far as the Q45, well that sucks. Can I replace it with a updated card

[AlHill]

If your system is a desktop, and you have an available PCI x16 slot, then the answer is MAYBE.

You would need to find an add-on card (nvidia or amd-based) that is REALLY compatible with your board. It might be better for you to look for a used graphics card that is still supported on Windows 10.

Personally, with a system that old, I would get a new(er) system and make the problem go away.

Doc

[mmobl]

DAMN!This was a new in the box desktop for my kid for Christmas.

[AlHill]

Anything with the Q45 is going to be about 10 years old.

Look way down this list under "legacy":

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005526/graphics-drivers.html Supported Operating Systems for Intel® Graphics Products

This also means that the processor is also unsupported on WIndows 10:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000006105/processors.html Does My Intel® Processor Support Microsoft Windows® 10?

Doc