Solved Game Tweaks and Game Optimising Software

sean6027

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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

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My Computer

System One

  • 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.

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dude
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU OC@ 4.5 GHZ Turbo
    Motherboard
    MSI Z77MA-G45 (MS-7759)
    Memory
    8.00 GB DDR3 1600Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    PNY GTX 760
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S23O9W, HP L1710
    Screen Resolution
    DELL-1920 x 1080 HP-1280 x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial m4 256 SSD WD 7200RPM 500GB
    PSU
    Seasonic X650 Gold
    Case
    Zalman Z12
    Cooling
    Antec Kuhler 920
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    MSI DS100 Interceptor
    Internet Speed
    50 down 5 up
    Browser
    Chrome, IE 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Logitech X-620 Speakers
Yup I can play most games on medium to high depending on the quality of the game , Like the new Splinter Cell 4 coming out for instance. I should be able to run it on my native resolution just fine on medium. Splinter Cell conviction runs on High with no AA. I've been told Battlefield 3 will work good as well if I'm selective with the maps I choose.

Wish I could stick a discrete card in , but my laptop isn't capable of that as far as I am aware. Hope I'm wrong ?

Ordered another 4 Gig of RAM just waiting for it to turn up. Will see how it goes and maybe add more. Most likely end up with 4 x 4 Gig , won't hurt will it lol.

I'm guessing Intel Turbo boost is kicking in and pushing my Processor Frequency to 2.99 GHz not much of a boost but it helps I guess.

Thanks for the advice and the link Dude , appreciate it lots.

Found the guide below that explains most of my questions with detailed explanations , maybe it will help someone else out with similar questions to mine.

http://www.tweakguides.com
 

My Computer

System One

  • 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.
You are right, with a laptop it would be more of a hassle to use an EGPU. The tweakguides are helpful too, good link. Good luck and Game on!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dude
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU OC@ 4.5 GHZ Turbo
    Motherboard
    MSI Z77MA-G45 (MS-7759)
    Memory
    8.00 GB DDR3 1600Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    PNY GTX 760
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S23O9W, HP L1710
    Screen Resolution
    DELL-1920 x 1080 HP-1280 x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial m4 256 SSD WD 7200RPM 500GB
    PSU
    Seasonic X650 Gold
    Case
    Zalman Z12
    Cooling
    Antec Kuhler 920
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    MSI DS100 Interceptor
    Internet Speed
    50 down 5 up
    Browser
    Chrome, IE 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Logitech X-620 Speakers
In hindsight I should have got a better laptop but it was cheap and I wasn't gaming then. Got a few really cheap games of Amazon and that's that ...gaming again lol. Think it looks like "it is what it is " on my laptop but happy days !

Be cool bro.
 

My Computer

System One

  • 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.
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