What should I do?

[OnionKnight101]

Here are my computer specs:

Window 7 HP 64-bit
Intel Core i3 processor 540
Intel GMA HD graphics
500 GB Hard drive
4GB DDR3 Memory

I am a fan of any modpack that uses Gregtech, only problem is, its completely unplayable on my PC. At best,I get 3-5 FPS WITH Optifine installed, lowest settings possible, and set on the highest priority with my window manager. Also I divert the maximum amount of RAM to FTB (3.75 GB) . I have the latest Java installed.

Can someone please explain to me on how I could run modpack,containing Gregtech and other mods, without lagging so much its unplayable. Also if I need to buy something like a new graphics card or RAM, post some suggestions please.(I intend only to play FTB, so please do not post anything overkill)

 

[midgetassin]

try optifine and fastcraft that's all you can do with out spending money. Before i sugest what you should get so that you can play. Is this computer a labtop or desktop and how old is it

 

[OnionKnight101]

Optifine is installed. Haven't tried Fastcraft yet, but I will. Its a desktop and about 3 years old.

 

[midgetassin]

ok srry to say but your graphic card is shit get a nividia 660 or the 770 for a great card really you can get anything but the 750 or 650 which arnt good. probally while your in there you may what to get 8 gigs of ram istead of just 4

 

[Greenzoid2]

If you're willing to spend money to get a new computer, you could easily build a functional computer in ftb for ~$600. Head over to http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcforme and they could help you out a lot there.

 

[Hambeau]

ok srry to say but your graphic card is shit get a nividia 660 or the 770 for a great card really you can get anything but the 750 or 650 which arnt good. probally while your in there you may what to get 8 gigs of ram istead of just 4

^This. Intel does not do advanced graphics well at all, but for some reason can't or won't admit it to themselves

At least AMD went out and bought one of the two industry leaders for their graphics expertise (ATI). I just personally feel the got the wrong one

 

[purplefantum]

Also, the i3 chips are designed for laptops, doesn;t surprise me it chokes on something as intensive as a Modpack.