Pc has good spec but games wont run smooth

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Hello,
I've just gone to system requirements to see if my pc will run ''Mafia II'' and it passed all the tests however when I try to play it is far from smooth very juddery and difficult to control anything at all?
I'm running
OS:windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
Processor: Intel Quad cpu Q6600 @ 2.40GHz.
RAM: 3.0GB
Video Card: Nvidia GeForce 9300 GS
Video RAM: 1.5GB
Hardware T&L : YES
Pixel Shader version: 4.0
Vertex Shader Version: 4.0
Sound card: pass
Free Disk Space: 722.5GB
I pass on all tests but it runs like a dog?
Can anyone please help me out here?

Regards, Matt

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9300GS
that card is not meant for gaming, just for office and web stuff....

edit
read some reviews like this one http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews [...] w_Profile/
then choose one that fits your wallet, and go get it

Message edited by Kari on 09-08-2010 at 12:28:01 AM

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mattfriend101 wrote :

this game meter may help you out
http://www.yougamers.com/gameometer/10406/

but in a nut shell, its your video card that is killing you

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mattfriend101 wrote :

Video Card: Nvidia GeForce 9300 GS

As others have said, that is your problem. You will need a graphics card upgrade.

Agree with the other posters, you need a better card, even low end gaming card like HD5670 or GT240 is MUCH better than 9300GS.

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