What can I do to make games run smoother

[FloydZeppelin]

I recently purchased GTA4 on steam, and needless to say, i already need help.

I loaded it up, everything went fine until game-play. It lags like no other and runs extremely slow (I mean like literally slow motion).

Anyway, I took a benchmark test - here are the results:

Statistics
Average FPS: 6.19
Duration: 37.14 sec
CPU Usage: 98%
System memory usage: 62%
Video memory usage: 84%

Graphics Settings
Video Mode: 800 x 600 (60 Hz)
Texture Quality: Low
Shadow Quality: Low
Reflection Resolution: Low
Water Quality: Low
Texture Filter Quality: Anisotropic x2
Night Shadows: Off
View Distance: 1
Detail Distance: 1

Hardware
Microsoft® Windows Vista" Home Premium
Service Pack 1
Video Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
Video Driver version: 8.14.10.662
Audio Adapter: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
AMD Athlon(tm) Processor TF-20

What do you suggest I do?

 

[Dabest]

I know GTA takes ALOT of ram and you need a decently updated vid card so i would try to update your drivers if this doesn't work, Then u may not be able to run it.. I had an Nvidia 9800GT and mine acted the same way, SO that's just my opinion.

 

[Gurtaton]

From what I know, the minimum requirement is a Radeon X1900. You need to upgrade your card. Can you tell us your exact specifications?

 

[xeleration]

It looks like your issue is purely hardware related.

If you could post the rest of your hardware specs, we can help you pinpoint exactly what you need to upgrade.