Texturiser Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 So I have a £400 HP Notebook PC with integrated graphics and a half decent processor and I have done absolutely everything possible to optimize my operating system for gaming Despite my efforts, I am still dissatisfied with the frames I get from power-hungry games like GTA 5 (20-30 FPS on lowest settings). I do not know whether the issue lies in my GPU or my CPU If the issue is my CPU: I am willing to overclock but I'm scared (see CPU-Z screenshots below) If the issue is my GPU: I have some money to upgrade (If that's even possible) SO what do I need from you guys? 1) If the issue is my CPU, would it be safe for me to succesfully overclock it? and if so, what should I overclock it to 2) If the issue is my GPU, how the hell do I upgrade/improve an integrated graphics card? 3) If neither can be done, what do you suggest I do? My Specs OS: Windows 8.1 64 bit RAM: 8GB CPU: Intel i5 4200U 1.60 Ghz GPU: Intel HD Graphics Family 4400 Your help would be much appreciated!!!! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/794633-i-need-a-tech-genius-gpucpu-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Raven_ Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) *Post deleted. Edited October 8, 2017 by The7thOne Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/794633-i-need-a-tech-genius-gpucpu-help/?do=findComment&comment=1067469170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texturiser Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) I understand, but I just don't have the funds to purchase a whole new gaming system until I go off to university, which is all the way in september.. With that said, is there anything I can do in the short term? because f , the intel HD Graphics 4400 has a lot of potential Note - How about if I use a cooling fan? Edited May 15, 2015 by Texturiser Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/794633-i-need-a-tech-genius-gpucpu-help/?do=findComment&comment=1067469201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 What you've heard is wrong I'm afraid. Even the most basic dedicated GPUs outperform integrated graphics significantly. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/794633-i-need-a-tech-genius-gpucpu-help/?do=findComment&comment=1067469740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texturiser Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 (edited) What you've heard is wrong I'm afraid. Even the most basic dedicated GPUs outperform integrated graphics significantly. So what do I do (apart from buying a new computer)? Remember I'm broke, and I have an overclocking software chilling on my desktop Edited May 17, 2015 by Texturiser Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/794633-i-need-a-tech-genius-gpucpu-help/?do=findComment&comment=1067478039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 There's nothing you really can do. Your laptop is designed for web browsing, word processing, and watching/listening to media, not playing games. Overclocking a laptop is extremely dangerous and even if you did try it, it's not going to help. Not to mention that software doesn't really work and your laptop manufacturer probably has all the settings you would need to overclock locked anyway. Texturiser 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/794633-i-need-a-tech-genius-gpucpu-help/?do=findComment&comment=1067478769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texturiser Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Ahhh well that sucks, but thanks for your support! Gonna have to save up a lot of cash, and when that time comes I will return, seeking advice on how to build the best PC for GTA V (Probably on a £300-£400 budget) Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/794633-i-need-a-tech-genius-gpucpu-help/?do=findComment&comment=1067478938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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