Specs for playing games on my laptop - low fps

[Skyast]

Here are my laptop specs. I can barely run games like League of legends on the lowest graphics without the fps dropping to about 5. I also have a laptop cooler going at all times so i don't know what the problem is, any help?

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.140303-2144)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: LENOVO
System Model: 10246JG
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2330M CPU @ 2.20GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.2GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8106MB RAM
Page File: 3715MB used, 12495MB available
Windows Dir: C:\windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11

Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0116&SUBSYS_397D17AA&REV_09
Display Memory: 4049 MB
Dedicated Memory: 977 MB
Shared Memory: 3071 MB
Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (16 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id: LEN40B0
Native Mode: 1366 x 768(p) (60.000Hz)

 

[bootcher]

There is no problem, your videocard is just a very weak one, incapable of playing 3d games.

 

[Skyast]

So there's not much i can really do :/?

 

[bootcher]

You might be able to upgrade your cpu (which has the videochip built in), but it could be costly. You will have to search online or ask your manufacturer if a cpu upgrade is possible for your laptop.

 

[Skyast]

Would i get a noticeable performance increase from doing this?

 

[bootcher]

Depending on what cpu you can get, it should. If you can get an i7 for instance:
http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/248/Intel_Core_i3_Mobile_i3-2330M_%28PGA%29_vs_Intel_Core_i7_Mobile_i7-2670QM.html

However, putting in another cpu might be costly and cause trouble. Your laptop probably will need better cooling, and definitely will need a more powerful power adapter.

edit: reading other people's performance they say they can play LoL very well on similar systems. Just turn down all video settings to low.

 

[i7Baby]

No - integrated graphics is all very weak. You should look forward. Next time you want to buy a laptop - for playing games - get one with a discrete graphics card.

 

[jaguarskx]

You will likely not be not be able to upgrade the CPU because there are two version of the i3-2330m CPU. One is soldered into the motherboard and the other version goes into a socket. Even if you were able to upgrade the CPU, you will only be able to install another Sandy Bridge generation CPU that will have the Intel HD 3000 graphics core so you are not going to notice any difference.

The only solution is to buy another laptop. If you live in the US, then you can take advantage of Black Friday sales. Best Buy will be selling a 15.6" Dell Inspiron laptop on Nov 27th that has the Core i3-4030u with the Intel HD 4400 graphics core and a 1366x768 resolution screen for $300. Yes, it is an integrated GPU like the Intel HD 3000, but it is more powerful.

http://blackfriday.bestbuy.com/?category=doorbusters2&filter=&sub_cat=Laptops&cat=Computers%20%26%20Tablets



Click below link for LoL being played on a Surface Pro 2 with a Core i5-4200u and the Intel HD 4400. It is being played at 1920x1080 resolution with Very High graphic settings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPOBeiNhVnA


To see what other games the poster has tested out on his Surface Pro 2, click "Show More". You can also do a search for "Intel HD 4400 games" or insert the name of the game you are interested in checking out. Note, the poster of the LoL video is using a standalone video capture device, the Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket, so the you are seeing the actual performance in the recording. Other people rely on software (like FRAPS) to record gameplay video when playing. This lowers the actual performance because the laptop is being used to play the game and record video at the same time.

The Intel HD 4400 is still weak compared to dedicated graphic chips. But it is much better than the older Intel HD 3000 and you cannot beat the $300 price tag for that kind of performance... assuming you can buy it from Best Best.