The Dell Inspiration N5050 isn't worth it for any reason.

09-20-2016, 04:42 AM

I own the upgraded Dell Inspiron N5050 featuring 1TB storage, 6GB RAM, and an Intel i5 processor running at 2.5 GHz. It includes an Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated card. According to my understanding, it should handle games smoothly even at the lowest settings. However, when playing Borderlands at minimal graphics options, it stutters significantly and caps at around 30 FPS. My concern is why this isn’t working despite the specs. I’m curious if there’s a solution or reason behind this performance issue. Also, is this the right place to ask? Thanks. (P.S. Not sure if I’m in the correct forum.)

Kinq_Karpfen

09-20-2016, 04:42 AM #1

PvP_Ziya
Member

09-24-2016, 06:23 PM

It's disappointing with Intel HD Graphics 3000, I own it on my laptop with an i3 2330m. I can only run old games from around 2010 or earlier at low settings, around 30 fps.

PvP_Ziya

09-24-2016, 06:23 PM #2

It's disappointing with Intel HD Graphics 3000, I own it on my laptop with an i3 2330m. I can only run old games from around 2010 or earlier at low settings, around 30 fps.

themagnum310
Member

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09-24-2016, 11:49 PM

The issue is with the Intel HD3000 graphics.

themagnum310

09-24-2016, 11:49 PM #3

The issue is with the Intel HD3000 graphics.

JellyKoss
Junior Member

09-25-2016, 02:57 AM

The HD 3000 iGPU is terrible. My mom's laptop has a 2330M and it's really frustrating.

JellyKoss

09-25-2016, 02:57 AM #4

The HD 3000 iGPU is terrible. My mom's laptop has a 2330M and it's really frustrating.

Thuthur
Member

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09-25-2016, 11:40 AM

The HD3000 is mainly suited for browsing the web and watching movies, with limited other functions. Just plug in a GPU =) It’s actually a notebook, not a desktop. You’re left with nothing else.

Thuthur

09-25-2016, 11:40 AM #5

The HD3000 is mainly suited for browsing the web and watching movies, with limited other functions. Just plug in a GPU =) It’s actually a notebook, not a desktop. You’re left with nothing else.

CristyEstevez
Junior Member

09-30-2016, 10:07 PM

Could there be a method to boost performance or speed things up further?

CristyEstevez

09-30-2016, 10:07 PM #6

Could there be a method to boost performance or speed things up further?

BattleHack
Member

156

10-01-2016, 06:27 PM

Yes, you can definitely add a normal GPU to a laptop.

BattleHack

10-01-2016, 06:27 PM #7

Yes, you can definitely add a normal GPU to a laptop.

techiseasy
Senior Member

688

10-03-2016, 03:21 PM

I had to make changes in, I believed that model was a desktop. I'm sorry. No, you can't. It's not good.

techiseasy

10-03-2016, 03:21 PM #8

I had to make changes in, I believed that model was a desktop. I'm sorry. No, you can't. It's not good.

Scarlet_s
Junior Member

10-03-2016, 11:46 PM

There’s a method for older laptops using Expresscard, though I’m unsure if your machine has it. Check out this guide: http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-...tor-915616

Scarlet_s

10-03-2016, 11:46 PM #9

There’s a method for older laptops using Expresscard, though I’m unsure if your machine has it. Check out this guide: http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-...tor-915616

fadgemd
Member

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10-07-2016, 07:57 AM

#10

Alright, I understand you're feeling overwhelmed. Let's take it one step at a time.

fadgemd

10-07-2016, 07:57 AM #10

Alright, I understand you're feeling overwhelmed. Let's take it one step at a time.