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Hello, I have a ASUS i5 X53E
I know nothing about PC/Laptops, what can i do to upgrade this computer? specifically make it a bit better for gaming.
Thanks.
Specs:
I know nothing about PC/Laptops, what can i do to upgrade this computer? specifically make it a bit better for gaming.
Thanks.
Specs:
Processor Type: Intel Core i5-2450M
Processor Speed: 2.6GHz
Memory (RAM): 6GB DDR3
Maximum Memory: 8GB
Hard Drive and Multimedia Drives
Hard Drive: 750GB 5400RPM
Optical Drive: DL DVDRW/CD-RW
Multimedia Card Slot: 1 x 5 in 1 card reader : SD+MMC+MS+MS PRO SDHC
Graphics and Audio
Graphics: Intel GMA HD
Audio: Altec Lansing Stereo
Display, Keyboard, Mouse and Webcam
Display Size: 15.6"
Display Type: LED HD
Display Resolution: 1366x768
Keyboard: Chiclet Keyboard with number key pad
Mouse: Track Pad
Webcam: 0.3M Pixel
Connectivity
Ethernet: On board 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast ethernet Controller
Wi-Fi: 802.11BGN
Bluetooth: NA
Modem: NA
Ports/Slots
Ports: 1 - VGA, 1 - HDMI, 1 - Audio Jack-in (Microphone), 1 - Audio Jack-out (Headset), 1 - RJ45 LAN, 2 - USB 2.0, 1 - USB 3.0
Power
Battery Type: 6 Cell Lithion Ion Battery
Typical Battery Life: Up to 4.5 hours
Software
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit)
Manufacturer Software: ASUS AIRecovery, ASUS Color Enhancement (ASUS Splendid), ASUS Fast Boot, ASUS Fancy Start, ASUS Live Update 2, ASUS LifeFrame3, ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid, ASUS Smart Logon, ASUS Virtual Camera, ASUS Winflash, ASUS Wireless Console 3, ASUS Screen Saver, eManual, eDriver, Nuance PDF, SyncablesDesktop SE, GameParkConsole, Asus WebStorage, Google package & Toolbar, Office 2010 Starter, Power2Go v6, Windows Live4 package & Toolbar
Other Software: Microsoft Office 2010 Starter preloaded (Includes reduced functionality versions of Word and Excel with Ads, PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher are not included. Purchase of Product Key required to activate full Office 2010 suite).
Trial Software: Trend Micro Titanium 2011 -30 day Trial
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications: Energy Star and EPEAT Qualified
Additional Information
Color: Espresso
Processor Speed: 2.6GHz
Memory (RAM): 6GB DDR3
Maximum Memory: 8GB
Hard Drive and Multimedia Drives
Hard Drive: 750GB 5400RPM
Optical Drive: DL DVDRW/CD-RW
Multimedia Card Slot: 1 x 5 in 1 card reader : SD+MMC+MS+MS PRO SDHC
Graphics and Audio
Graphics: Intel GMA HD
Audio: Altec Lansing Stereo
Display, Keyboard, Mouse and Webcam
Display Size: 15.6"
Display Type: LED HD
Display Resolution: 1366x768
Keyboard: Chiclet Keyboard with number key pad
Mouse: Track Pad
Webcam: 0.3M Pixel
Connectivity
Ethernet: On board 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast ethernet Controller
Wi-Fi: 802.11BGN
Bluetooth: NA
Modem: NA
Ports/Slots
Ports: 1 - VGA, 1 - HDMI, 1 - Audio Jack-in (Microphone), 1 - Audio Jack-out (Headset), 1 - RJ45 LAN, 2 - USB 2.0, 1 - USB 3.0
Power
Battery Type: 6 Cell Lithion Ion Battery
Typical Battery Life: Up to 4.5 hours
Software
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit)
Manufacturer Software: ASUS AIRecovery, ASUS Color Enhancement (ASUS Splendid), ASUS Fast Boot, ASUS Fancy Start, ASUS Live Update 2, ASUS LifeFrame3, ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid, ASUS Smart Logon, ASUS Virtual Camera, ASUS Winflash, ASUS Wireless Console 3, ASUS Screen Saver, eManual, eDriver, Nuance PDF, SyncablesDesktop SE, GameParkConsole, Asus WebStorage, Google package & Toolbar, Office 2010 Starter, Power2Go v6, Windows Live4 package & Toolbar
Other Software: Microsoft Office 2010 Starter preloaded (Includes reduced functionality versions of Word and Excel with Ads, PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher are not included. Purchase of Product Key required to activate full Office 2010 suite).
Trial Software: Trend Micro Titanium 2011 -30 day Trial
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications: Energy Star and EPEAT Qualified
Additional Information
Color: Espresso
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Okay so here's the bad news
You cannot upgrade that laptop. But why not? you may ask
So unlike a desktop PC, you cant upgrade the graphics in a laptop. Some of them you can, high end gaming laptops have a separate GPU chip. Yours does not have this. The graphics is integrated with your CPU.
What about my CPU then?
Unfortunately no. Most laptop CPU's are soldered onto motherboard. this means that it is virtually impossible to upgrade it. A quick Google search confirmed this.
Well what about RAM. Most people say that upgrading RAM is awesome.
You currently have 6GB of RAM. To be honest, that is enough. I would recommend 8GB in a desktop but 6GB is close enough. You can check to see if you need more RAM by going to task manager while your in a game and seeing how much RAM your system is using.
If you want a gaming machine, get a desktop. Please.
You cannot upgrade that laptop. But why not? you may ask
So unlike a desktop PC, you cant upgrade the graphics in a laptop. Some of them you can, high end gaming laptops have a separate GPU chip. Yours does not have this. The graphics is integrated with your CPU.
What about my CPU then?
Unfortunately no. Most laptop CPU's are soldered onto motherboard. this means that it is virtually impossible to upgrade it. A quick Google search confirmed this.
Well what about RAM. Most people say that upgrading RAM is awesome.
You currently have 6GB of RAM. To be honest, that is enough. I would recommend 8GB in a desktop but 6GB is close enough. You can check to see if you need more RAM by going to task manager while your in a game and seeing how much RAM your system is using.
If you want a gaming machine, get a desktop. Please.
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