Alright, my in game graphics are subpar to say the least. I have no idea how to fix this, I am pretty ignorant when it comes to anything computers to be honest. If anyone can help even point me in a direction for how to up my graphics quality I would appreciate it. I'm not even sure if my computer can handle it or not haha but it does play, the only problem is how it looks...

What are the Fallout New Vegas system requirements?

Minimum System Requirements (VGAs corrected for Obsidian stupidity):

* Windows XP/Vista/Win7
* 1GB System RAM (XP)/ 2GB System RAM (Vista)
* 2.0 Ghz Dual Core processor
* Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM
(NVIDIA 6800 "GS" or better/ ATI X1300XT or better)
{Added my note here, the X1600 Pro & up really, and
avoid both the Geforce 6800 SE, and the 6800 XT}
* 10 GBs of free hard drive space

You've got everything at least that good?

Get All the Details on the Hardware Inside Your PC

http://www.pcworld.com/article/114741/answer_line_get_all_the_details_on_the_hardware_inside_your_pc.html

Well let's look at your system. Please Post a dxdiag:
Start - Run (if Vista, the search box acts like Run) - type dxdiag - hit Enter - "save all info" button - open txt file and copy/paste EVERYTHING here

Picture of process: http://www.windowsresource.net/cimages/gotodxdiag.jpg