I've got myself a new laptop and am after some advice please. Its an Acer Aspire E1 :
OPERATING SYSTEM
Name: Microsoft Windows 8
Architecture: 64-bit
DirectX version: 11
MEMORY
Total memory: 4 GB
PROCESSOR
- Name: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU @ 2.60GHz
- Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
- Description: Intel64 Family 6 Model 58 Stepping 9
- Number of cores: 2
VIDEO CONTROLLER
- Name: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
- Adapter compatibility: Intel Corporation
As you can see by my specs its not the greatest laptop going but it was cheap and am not expecting to play Crysis at max settings lol. So anyway, Can anyone suggest any tweaks I can make to my system to get the best out of it please ? Either by altering services/RegEdits/Software optimisation etc. I have used Black Vipers "Safe" settings list already for general useage ,if that helps ?
I use Razer Game Booster (latest version ) , Is that the best one to use ?
I need some RAM I know but how much do I need and how will that effect my gaming experience ? I was going to buy another 4 Gigs , Is that enough ? I have 4 DDR3 slots , One being used with the 4 Gig. If I added 4 Gig , then wanted more would I have to balance all 4 the same or would using 3 be OK ? ( all 4 Gig obviously ) ?
The Intel App that I have says this :
System Graphics: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
Expected Processor Frequency: 2.60 GHz
Reported Processor Frequency: 2.99 GHz
Is that the best I will get out of it please ? And as a rule of thumb , what would be the equivalent nVidia/AMD ,so I can evaluate my chances of a game playing nice on my system.
Game settings , Hmmm....Could someone give me an idiots guide to them please ? I will be honest ,I don't really understand them and cant work out what does what (Anti aliasing etc ) ? The Xbox 360 was much easier to use lol.
Please don't link to "Can I Run it" as its junk for Intel based systems and I wont install Java for the obvious reasons. Also, its not very accurate for a true representation of what I can run. Its tells me I cant play most games , where in reality I can ( just want to tweak them so I get the best experience) and I know better sites for that (Not here to spam, so I wont ) I can List games I play If needed , mostly oldish ones , one or two newish titles....Just say and I will post a list.
Many thanks
OPERATING SYSTEM
Name: Microsoft Windows 8
Architecture: 64-bit
DirectX version: 11
MEMORY
Total memory: 4 GB
PROCESSOR
- Name: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU @ 2.60GHz
- Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
- Description: Intel64 Family 6 Model 58 Stepping 9
- Number of cores: 2
VIDEO CONTROLLER
- Name: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
- Adapter compatibility: Intel Corporation
As you can see by my specs its not the greatest laptop going but it was cheap and am not expecting to play Crysis at max settings lol. So anyway, Can anyone suggest any tweaks I can make to my system to get the best out of it please ? Either by altering services/RegEdits/Software optimisation etc. I have used Black Vipers "Safe" settings list already for general useage ,if that helps ?
I use Razer Game Booster (latest version ) , Is that the best one to use ?
I need some RAM I know but how much do I need and how will that effect my gaming experience ? I was going to buy another 4 Gigs , Is that enough ? I have 4 DDR3 slots , One being used with the 4 Gig. If I added 4 Gig , then wanted more would I have to balance all 4 the same or would using 3 be OK ? ( all 4 Gig obviously ) ?
The Intel App that I have says this :
System Graphics: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
Expected Processor Frequency: 2.60 GHz
Reported Processor Frequency: 2.99 GHz
Is that the best I will get out of it please ? And as a rule of thumb , what would be the equivalent nVidia/AMD ,so I can evaluate my chances of a game playing nice on my system.
Game settings , Hmmm....Could someone give me an idiots guide to them please ? I will be honest ,I don't really understand them and cant work out what does what (Anti aliasing etc ) ? The Xbox 360 was much easier to use lol.
Please don't link to "Can I Run it" as its junk for Intel based systems and I wont install Java for the obvious reasons. Also, its not very accurate for a true representation of what I can run. Its tells me I cant play most games , where in reality I can ( just want to tweak them so I get the best experience) and I know better sites for that (Not here to spam, so I wont ) I can List games I play If needed , mostly oldish ones , one or two newish titles....Just say and I will post a list.
Many thanks
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Win 8 X64
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Acer Aspire E1-571 V2.09
- CPU
- Intel i5 Mobile 3230M
- Motherboard
- Acer EA50_HC_CR Type2
- Memory
- 8 Gig DDR3
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel HD 4000 Mobile
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Generic PnP Monitor (15.3"vis)
- Screen Resolution
- 1378 x 768
- Hard Drives
- WDC WD5000BPVT-22A1YT0 [Hard drive] (500.11 GB)
- Cooling
- Standard Acer Laptop
- Keyboard
- Standard Acer Laptop
- Mouse
- Daffodil WMS330 Wireless Optical Mouse 2.4GHz
- Internet Speed
- Fast enough for p0rnz lol
- Browser
- Chrome (Latest Dev build)
- Antivirus
- Avast ~ Free
- Other Info
- Part time idiot and basement dweller ....So when you call me one its true lol.