Question Coming back to PC gaming tired of console. Questions and concerns.

[minnin90]

Hi all. I have two entry, entry level gaming laptops both MSI. The better one has the following specs:

16Gb Memory
1tb SSD
Nvidia 1660 TI
i7 9750h 2.6ghz CPU

It plays games I enjoy like Diablo 3 (hopefully 4 if I try it), Witcher 3, WoW Classic/retail.

All that said what should I expect out of much newer games with these specs? Say Diablo 4, Hogwarts Legacy (if thats even possible on my machine), Elden Ring,etc.

Is there a way to turn on my laptop in sleep without using the power button (I close the lid using a monitor).

Should I stick to 1080p gaming monitor wise? given the graphics cards age?

Whats a good 3.0 usb hub I could use for extra usb ports, currently only have 2.

Finally, needing a good choice in controller. I have an xbox series, like those controllers - but I also thought Ps4 (if those work) or ps5. Possibly anything wireless. Any help there is appreciated.

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

You should be able to play any game at respectable framerates with the right mix of graphics settings at 1080p. I would ensure you have a cooling pad for your laptop. Laptops typically die prematurely due to dedicated graphics staying hot for extended periods of time.

You should be able to change the power settings in Windows to wake up from sleep when you move the mouse or press a key.

There are plenty of USB 3.0 hubs available. I'm not overly familiar with them; except I do know that you may need one that supplies it's own power source if you want to run many devices on it.

I prefer a wired Xbox One controller due to the fact the wireless ones work about as well as the worst electronic devices I've ever owned. Wireless doesn't want to connect. Wireless adapter button breaks. Bluetooth doesn't want to connect and/or doesn't respond very well.

Hope this helps.

 

[minnin90]

You should be able to play any game at respectable framerates with the right mix of graphics settings at 1080p. I would ensure you have a cooling pad for your laptop. Laptops typically die prematurely due to dedicated graphics staying hot for extended periods of time.

You should be able to change the power settings in Windows to wake up from sleep when you move the mouse or press a key.

There are plenty of USB 3.0 hubs available. I'm not overly familiar with them; except I do know that you may need one that supplies it's own power source if you want to run many devices on it.

I prefer a wired Xbox One controller due to the fact the wireless ones work about as well as the worst electronic devices I've ever owned. Wireless doesn't want to connect. Wireless adapter button breaks. Bluetooth doesn't want to connect and/or doesn't respond very well.

Hope this helps.

It sure did! speaking of wired controllers I have one laying around, I'll give it a go. Hide the cord tho haha. Oh and yes I have a cooling pad, but if you can recommend an excellent and/or good one, please do. Mines a cheapo one.

 

[geofelt]

Since you have two laptops, try them both to see if either performs as you wish.
But...
I see many complaints about gaming laptops not performing well.
Usually gaming while plugged in.
One common cause is thermal throttling.
Laptop coolers must, of necessity be small and light.
The coolers are also relatively underpowered.
If you run an app such as HWMonitor or HWinfo, you will get the current, minimum, and maximum cpu temperatures.
For intel processors, if you see a max of 100c. it means you have throttled.
The cpu will lower it's multiplier and power draw to protect itself
until the situation reverses.
At a lower multiplier, your cpu usage may well be at 100%
What can you do?
First, see that your cooler airways are clear and that the cooler fan is spinning.
Use a windows balanced power profile, not the performance profile.
Set a minimum cpu performance to something like 20%

It is counter-intuitive, but, try changing the windows balanced power profile advanced functions to a max of 90% instead of the default of 100%
You may not notice the reduced cpu performance.

For good gaming, a desktop can be better.

 

[minnin90]

Since you have two laptops, try them both to see if either performs as you wish.
But...
I see many complaints about gaming laptops not performing well.
Usually gaming while plugged in.
One common cause is thermal throttling.
Laptop coolers must, of necessity be small and light.
The coolers are also relatively underpowered.
If you run an app such as HWMonitor or HWinfo, you will get the current, minimum, and maximum cpu temperatures.
For intel processors, if you see a max of 100c. it means you have throttled.
The cpu will lower it's multiplier and power draw to protect itself
until the situation reverses.
At a lower multiplier, your cpu usage may well be at 100%
What can you do?
First, see that your cooler airways are clear and that the cooler fan is spinning.
Use a windows balanced power profile, not the performance profile.
Set a minimum cpu performance to something like 20%

It is counter-intuitive, but, try changing the windows balanced power profile advanced functions to a max of 90% instead of the default of 100%
You may not notice the reduced cpu performance.

For good gaming, a desktop can be better.

I plan on getting a desktop next year just trying to make it through the rest of this one with what I got. =) also notes taken! thanks! =)