my 3.2 pentium d cant play quake 4 on minimum settings without lagging. does any one else have unusual lag with this game? whats a solution?

What are the rest of your system specs? Processor speed is only one of many factors in game performance.

Your video card will likely be the deciding factor in Quake 4's performance.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814121193

your probably right lncpapa

i have 1 gb ram

In Quake 4, yeah, that video card will be what is holding you back.

Yeah that card is holding Quake IV back. I would suggest upgrading to a GeForce 7/8 video card. You will get at least mdeium with those cards.