How sustainable will your laptop's performance be over the coming years?
How sustainable will your laptop's performance be over the coming years?
Greetings,
I am a novice computer builder with a gaming laptop equipped with a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Intel Core i5-8300H, 8GB of RAM, and a 1TB hard drive. I enjoy this laptop, which I purchased last summer, but I wish to determine its longevity for future gaming performance. I play contemporary games such as Doom, Just Cause 3, and numerous others, and I am interested in assessing the continued suitability of my system for upcoming titles. Thank you.
The 8300H supports DDR4 memory up to 2666MHz or LPDDR3 up to 2133MHz. To check your RAM speed and slot usage, use Task Manager's Performance tab and Memory section. Utilizing two out of two slots indicates a 2x4GB SO-DIMM configuration, suggesting a 16GB kit would be beneficial. You may also find RAM type information on the manufacturer's website; if Task Manager displays 2400 or 2666MHz, it signifies DDR4 compatibility.
Purchasing any 8GB laptop RAM stick should function, correct? I’m uncertain whether DDR3 or DDR4 compatibility is a factor in my selection.
It's DDR4 (likely 2400 or 2666mhz/260-pin SODIMM) and even if you add in a identical stick there's a small chance it won't work but you won't know until you try.
I just bought something similar 9300H/8gb/1650 MaxQ. Games like the Division 2 are a mix of Med/Low settings at 1080P so you might get a couple of years but it depends on what your comfortable with settings/resolution and what is acceptable for FPS.
Adding in more memory and getting a SSD would be ideal.
Official memory support for the 8300H is DDR4 up to 2666MHz or LPDDR3 up to 2133MHz. Within Task Manager’s Performance Tab, selecting Memory displays RAM speed and utilized slots. Utilizing two out of two slots indicates a 2x4GB SO-DIMM configuration, suggesting an upgrade to a 16GB kit would be beneficial. Checking the manufacturer’s website for your laptop model may reveal whether it uses DDR3 or DDR4 memory, however, if Task Manager shows 2400 or 2666MHz, it signifies DDR4 compatibility.
Visit a RAM vendor’s website and use their upgrade application. Crucial and Kingston offer these apps. Input your laptop's make and model to see a list of compatible upgrades. Consider replacing your hard drive with an SSD; laptop HDDs are designed for power conservation and result in slow performance. An SSD upgrade will significantly improve your laptop’s speed and responsiveness. The Samsung SSD Migration app is particularly useful for seamlessly transferring your Windows C drive to an SSD device. No one can predict how long your laptop will meet your needs, and you likely don’t know what games you'll require in the future. Laptops are primarily intended for portability, so if gaming performance is a priority, consider purchasing a desktop with a larger display and a powerful graphics card.