I like to play Path of the Exile. I get lag killed a lot. Because it won't process the game data fast enough.

Path of Exile Minimum System Requirements

CPU: x86-compatible 2.6 GHz or better.
RAM: 4 GB.
HDD: 32 GB available space.
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon HD 7850 or better.
OS: Windows 7 or 8.
DirectX: Version 11.
Screen Resolution: 720p.
Network: Broadband Internet connection.

My computer:

Processor:
3.4o gigahertz [nte] Core i3-4t3o
tzS kilobvte nrimarv memorv cache
crz kilobite iecondirv mem6rv cache
[o7z kilobye tertia r/ memory"cache
64-brt ready
Multi-core (z total)
Hlper-threaded (+ total)

Main Circuit Board:
Board: Hewlett-Packard 2AYz La4
Serial Number: rz58g7:5ooo5545
Bus Clock: roo megahertz
LIEFI: AMI Bo.zo iolzt/zor+

Display:
AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series [Display adapter]

Memory Modules:
8132 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory

I think my CPU is bottle necking my system. I would love to know what you think and what I can do to fix my computer. Thank you for your help.

You might be best off by buying a new computer since those HP premades are hardly upgradable for gaming. The main concerns are the weak PSU, lack of GPU power connectors, thermals, space for better cooling/graphics.

Could you please make a recommendation that will get a computer that I can play POE with or tell me how to fix my computer?

I'm not sure if I am allowed to post links here but you can go to newegg.com and select pc builder at the top - their builds are well rounded and have different budget points

Also, be aware that there is currently a global shortage in graphics cards which causes them to be priced extremely high - a bad time to buy. If you buy an AMD system, the built in APU should be enough to get you playing before the prices normalize and you can upgrade your GPU.

This post was edited by b1tterman on Feb 27 2021 01:40pm

I have seen others post newegg.com postings. My video card and power supply was upgraded on my rehabbed computer I bought online from a Walmart site. I would prefer not to change my motherboard. If you know of a CPU that is compatible with my motherboard and will manage POE that would awesome. If not do I need a new motherboard and CPU?

You don't own an upgradeable system. This thing is ancient - time to buy a new PC!

This post was edited by TimmyTurner on Mar 2 2021 10:54am

Can anyone recommend a new computer that I should I buy?

I'm guessing you probably won't want to build a computer yourself. Your best bet is to go to a local computer retailer (microcenter, memory express, etc...) and find a prebuilt that's on sale or refurbished. Always opt to get a better graphics card then a better CPU. Most of the time the CPU is not the bottleneck when it comes to PC gaming.

This will depend quite a bit on where you live. Feel free to ask anymore questions if you need more help!

This post was edited by TimmyTurner on Mar 2 2021 12:27pm

You can buy cheap refurbished dell computers that have been reconfigured and upgraded to be entry level gaming computers with older components for around 200- 300$ They sell them on Walmart online store or Amazon or e b a y But you have to do your research and find one with the right specs that isn’t a rip off. Quad core 16 gb ram 1tb storage and prolly a 2gb gpu with ddr5 is prolly the spec range you want. Buying from Walmart online with give you return options and least likely to be ripped off.

This post was edited by UsEr_SeLeCtEd on Mar 2 2021 12:52pm

So, what are the limitations on upgrading this computer. The mother board or some other component?