Is it possible to make my laptop a gaming laptop?

[thatdoggonegirl]

I just bought a new laptop, it's Toshiba L300. I loved it so much, but then I tried to run Sims 2 in it and it's so slow even though I already lowered all the settings, it's still slow. Now my questions is: Can I increase the specs of my laptop so I can play games in it especially Sims 2 and 4?

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Laptops are very difficult to upgrade. If money was no object, you might be able to do something, but practically speaking you are stuck with what you have.

There are "gaming" laptops, but they are quite expensive compared to a desktop. And they are prone to high temperatures and expensive to repair.

 

[thatdoggonegirl]

Laptops are very difficult to upgrade. If money was no object, you might be able to do something, but practically speaking you are stuck with what you have.

There are "gaming" laptops, but they are quite expensive compared to a desktop. And they are prone to high temperatures and expensive to repair.

But is there any way to increase the ghz? My laptop's ghz is 1.8. Is it possible to increase it to 2.0?

 

[Boozad]

Not without overclocking it which you won't be able to do as the BIOS will be locked down. Even if you could it would fry your CPU.

 

[Layback Bear]

Their are people that play games on laptops but their are no gaming laptops.

 

[thatdoggonegirl]

Their are people that play games on laptops but their are no gaming laptops.

Yes, I've been playing video games on my dad's laptop. It's a HP laptop, yes, it's not a gaming laptop.

 

[RolandJS]

One important purchase to make: a USB or AC - powered, external cooling assembly, preferably the largest possible, either with one giant fan or twin fans. My "Lincoln-Continental class" came with 4 USB ports, and costs me $80.00 from Altex. Borrowing an idea from Real Estate: Cooling. Cooling. Cooling.

 

[alphanumeric]

You may be able to add more RAM. Depends on what is in it and what the maximum allowed is. Swapping out the hard drive for an SSD could help too. Some aspects of the game may load faster. Don't expect a miracle though. The CPU may be upgradable but its no easy feat to actually do it. It will void any warranty you have left. Forget about upgrading your graphics in a laptop. Your onboard graphics is likely your main restriction as far as game performance goes. If it has dual switchable graphics make sure its using the more powerful GPU for that game.

 

[thatdoggonegirl]

Is it okay to change the Intel to AMD?

 

[GokAy]

No, you need to change your motherboard as well when changing CPU brands. It won't be possible in a laptop anyway.

 

[alphanumeric]

Is it okay to change the Intel to AMD?

No, one is not compatible with the other, they each require their own specific socket. Chip-set on the motherboard will be different too. Even swapping an Intel CPU for another Intel CPU, or AMD CPU for another AMD CPU can be problematic. Pin layouts/sockets change from model to model. There are also APU's in the mix now. My desktop PC's have AMD CPU's and my laptop has an AMD APU.

 

[thatdoggonegirl]

Is it okay to change the Intel to AMD?

No, one is not compatible with the other, they each require their own specific socket. Chip-set on the motherboard will be different too. Even swapping an Intel CPU for another Intel CPU, or AMD CPU for another AMD CPU can be problematic. Pin layouts/sockets change from model to model. There are also APU's in the mix now. My desktop PC's have AMD CPU's and my laptop has an AMD APU.

I guess, I'm stuck with Intel.

 

[Layback Bear]

It really doesn't have anything to do with Intel or AMD.
When you by low end hardware laptop that is what you get; low end.

You can't make a silk purse out of a pigs ear. If you could it would cost more than buying a silk purse.

 

[RolandJS]

LaybackBear is right as rain! Wifey and I purchased expensive Acers, and are still using them years later. The onboard video and onboard sound is close to if not quite within gaming quality.
...and each one has an external usb-powered cooling assembly

 

[AddRAM]

Their are people that play games on laptops but their are no gaming laptops.

Sure there are, but they are way expensive.

MSI USA - Computer, Laptop, Notebook, Desktop, Mainboard, Graphics and more Series&category_no=271

Darn url won`t cooperate, click Gaming once you get there.

But I agree with everyone, laptops are not really made for gaming, they get too hot, they are meant for employees or students

 

[alphanumeric]

It's a trade off. Buy a desktop replacement, or so called gaming laptop, and you trade portability for extra size and weight to get you the extra performance and extra cooling needed. Battery time is going to suffer too. My laptop has a 17 inch screen so its a bit of a clunker to carry around. It usually only goes as far as my back deck so no big deal for me. I have a desktop PC for gaming, but not everybody can afford to have both. That's when compromises happen. Your budget is the big limiting factor for most people.

 

[Arc]

Their are people that play games on laptops but their are no gaming laptops.

I go with this statement. I believe that a gaming laptop is a horse’s egg.