The Acer Aspire ES1 will support standard applications and basic productivity tasks.
The Acer Aspire ES1 will support standard applications and basic productivity tasks.
You're considering swapping your current Dell laptop for an Acer Aspire ES1. Let's break down the key points.
First, regarding storage: Acer Aspire ES1 models typically use SATA II ports, not III. That means adding an SSD might not be straightforward unless you upgrade to a compatible port or use a different setup.
Second, performance-wise, the integrated graphics should handle basic games like Civ VI or Portal 2 at minimum settings. For more demanding titles, you might need a dedicated GPU.
Third, for gaming, the Aspire ES1 should work with Steam games, but expect limited options compared to a dedicated gaming PC. It’s best suited for casual play and light use.
For recommendations, check out Steam’s current deals—shooters, RPGs, and action games are popular. The Winter Sale offers great discounts if you time it right. Happy gaming!
I had a quad core AMD laptop @ 2.7 Ghz and it ran Civ 5 lowest settings and resolution. Got down to 20 FPS when I had a bunch of stuff on a map. Civ depends on the map size and amount of units. I recommend not gaming on a computer that is not meant for gaming. There's a reason that your laptop is not advertised as a 'gaming laptop'-it handles games terribly. Trust me, I've been there, wanting to play games on a craptop. It just isn't worth it . Save that money for games to buy on a new rig, if you plan on getting one. I did what you did and bought awful games for an awful computer. Then I got my beast(Alienware 15 R3) and all I had were shit games to play. Save your money.
I already own a powerful gaming setup (i7-6700k, GTX 1070). I need a laptop that outperforms my old Dell Inspiron 11 craptop (Pentium N3530...) and costs around what it was when I bought it (similar to the Acer Aspire ES1-572-37X2). I'm searching for a budget-friendly machine suitable for light gaming.
I’d really like an AMD APU, such as the one shown here. From what I’ve seen, it performs much better in gaming compared to other options.
i3-6100u compared to Core2 Quad Q6600 (Civ 5 suggests Q6400) Q6600 outperforms Q6400. Intel HD Graphics 520 meets Civ 5 needs versus GeForce 6800 GS.
Initially, it won't be a pleasant experience at all. The bigger the map and the more elements there are, the worse it becomes. I suggest using 4-player maps and setting all the options to low, while lowering the resolution completely.