Why is my new, seemingly decent computer lagging?

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I bought this computer for Christmas expecting to be able to play at least some games, but this thing sucks. Almost every game I have to run on the lowest possible settings (Civ 5, Counter Strike GO, etc.) From what I understand it's not a bad rig, but something must be wrong because even on old games if I play at 1680x1050 I get like 7 fps. Here's the specs:

Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz (4 cores)
RAM: 8.00 GB
Display Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4600

What's wrong with this thing??? Could I replace any of these parts and save it, or is it completely bunk? I bought it brand new, like $800. It only lags in games, runs lightning fast anywhere else. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Also I updated the graphics driver but that didn't help.
 
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Okay well, I wouldnt advise buying a graphics card that low end, sure it will play older games fine like csgo, tf2 or mobas like LoL,
I dont know where you live

In america you can get:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202081&cm_re=r7_260x-_-14-202-081-_-Product (r7 260x $99 after rebate) which is actually really good for its price and can sure play games 1080p on manageable settings with no or low AA

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127788&cm_re=gtx_750-_-14-127-788-_-Product (gtx 750)

In australia you can get:
http://www.msy.com.au/pc-components/13750-gigabyte-n740d5oc-1gi-1gb-ddr5-gt740-pci-e-vga-card.html (gtx 740)...
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If you could picture the size of your cpu, its only slightly larger than the average guys middle finger finger nail. The built in gpu (HD xxxx) is about 3 pin heads. Now compare those 3 pin heads to a dedicated gpu that's @ 10" long and 2-1/2" wide.

Built in gpus are good enough for basics, like getting Windows up on the screen, or even watching some YouTube videos, but when it comes to games, that's a whole different beast, and absolutely needs the power of a dedicated card, the stronger the card, the more intense the details, the higher the fps.
 
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What's an MB? Motherboard? How much would that cost?
 
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Any you'd recommend? I'd like to stay under the $100 range, but I don't want to buy it if I'm going to regret it.
 
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Okay well, I wouldnt advise buying a graphics card that low end, sure it will play older games fine like csgo, tf2 or mobas like LoL,
I dont know where you live

In america you can get:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202081&cm_re=r7_260x-_-14-202-081-_-Product (r7 260x $99 after rebate) which is actually really good for its price and can sure play games 1080p on manageable settings with no or low AA

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127788&cm_re=gtx_750-_-14-127-788-_-Product (gtx 750)

In australia you can get:
http://www.msy.com.au/pc-components/13750-gigabyte-n740d5oc-1gi-1gb-ddr5-gt740-pci-e-vga-card.html (gtx 740)

http://www.msy.com.au/home/12616-gigabyte-gv-r725oc-2gi-2gb-r7-250-oc-pci-e-vga-card.html (r7 240)


Keep in mind I wouldn't recommend getting any of the 1gb vram cards as they all will be very temporary if you decide to play any half demanding game

Depending on what your situation is financially I would recommend on a strict budget the r7 260x (assuming you're in america idk) but would recommend if you can to step it up to at least an r9 270 (nonx) which can reach the speeds of a 270x with a mild OC.

But there is potential on the used market to find decent cards, you might find like some 580s or 660ti's going for cheap maybe even the odd r9 270x idk what its like where you live, but I understand if you don't want to buy used on your 'new' rig.

Best of luck, would recommend saving as much as you can on a gpu because it determines alot about your pc's gaming capability
 
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