What games should I be able to run? Laptop; Samsung

[Lord7th_SwagKage]

I was wondering if you guys can help me see what games my laptop can run. Here are my specs according to my lappy (Samsung Ativ book 8, non-touchscreen):

Operating System: Windows 8.1 64-bit (6.3, Build 9600)

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU @ 2.60GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.6GHz

Memory: 6144MB RAM

Available OS Memory: 6030MB RAM

Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000

Manufacturer: Intel Corporation

Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family

DAC type: Internal

Device Type: Full Device

Display Memory: 1664 MB

Dedicated Memory: 32 MB

Shared Memory: 1632 MB

Graphics Preemption: DMA

I'm new to Steam and PC gaming; even if it's just casual. I have a couple of games. Fallout:NV is the best game I've got considering. The graphics run pretty smooth, not ultra HD realistic of course, but more than good enough to play and doesn't slow down/run blotchy. DOTA 2 looks great. Mortal Kombat doesn't even run because it says something about not having enough screen resolution (how can I go about fixing this?). I have Saints Row the Third and it runs ok; kinda sucks though. The game runs blotchy and not as enjoyable as I'd like, but it's playable. Amnesia demo is awesome. That's about it. Any feedback is appreciated; thank you(:

[SilentHorizon]

Well, if you tone the resolution down and eye candy down, it will definantly play games at decent framerates.

[Kickin' Chicken]

The requirements for each game are listed on the store page. Just compare them to what you've got.

[Lord7th_SwagKage]

I don't exactly have a computer spec-saavy knowledge. I tried using canirunit.com but it is really unreliable. Told me Fallout:NV would be unable to run (best running game I've got), Saints Row the Third would be great but it's actually pretty bad (well, OK. Between the line of playable and just downright annoying), said Mortal Kombat was good to go; but nope cannot even open it to run (something about screen resolution). So I thought I would come here to you guys. Most games say Nvidia but I think my graphics card is lagging behind, just how much idk. By decent framerates do you mean able to enjoy playing the game without the laggy framerates? Something more specific: Will I be able to enjoy Skyrim with these specs? I understand the graphics won't be ultra-HD hyperrealistic, but will I be able to fight dragons and undead hordes without experiencing laggy framerates?

[Crypto Carlos]

Even the better integrated graphics chipsets are going to be inferior to even a low-end dedicated add-in card. Unfortunately, using a laptop, you have no choice. You'll be able to play Skyrim and many modern games, but you're going to have to kick most settings down to low and play at a lower resolution, maybe squeezing out a medium setting or two, and the performance probably isn't going to be stellar. The Intel HD series tends to fall into the "minimum requirements" area, as in newer games will run, but it won't exactly be an optimal experience.

[Doc. Goodguy Glue]

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[Lord7th_SwagKage]

(I think) My laptop has extra slots for adding in cards. On the bottom of the laptop it reads, HDD Memory with an arrow pointing to it and has a pretty sizeable compartment with screws to hold it tight. I think I even read in the manual that I can unscrew it and add in, what 2-4 cards I beleive. If this is the case, I cannot use any memory card. It would have to be optimized for laptops, right? That's how I read things online. Someone recommended I use the AMD 7770 but I don't think I can put that in my laptop, any good cards you recommend? Most I found online are like 1-4 gb cards with an occasional 8gb and maybe a shiny 16gb. Would these help substantially?

[Crypto Carlos]

Originally posted by gallegos813:

(I think) My laptop has extra slots for adding in cards. On the bottom of the laptop it reads, HDD Memory with an arrow pointing to it and has a pretty sizeable compartment with screws to hold it tight. I think I even read in the manual that I can unscrew it and add in, what 2-4 cards I beleive. If this is the case, I cannot use any memory card. It would have to be optimized for laptops, right? That's how I read things online. Someone recommended I use the AMD 7770 but I don't think I can put that in my laptop, any good cards you recommend? Most I found online are like 1-4 gb cards with an occasional 8gb and maybe a shiny 16gb. Would these help substantially?

That's the compartment to access your Hard-Drive and install more RAM - you cannot upgrade/add a new GPU to that laptop (or any laptop for that matter - as far as GPU goes, what it has is what you're stuck with).

[Lord7th_SwagKage]

Then will adding RAM help? I also saw online a whole bunch of DIY GPU laptop installations; I might seek out a friend who is good with soldering and messing with these kind of things, the price for a professional service ranges up to like $600.

[Crypto Carlos]

Originally posted by gallegos813:

Then will adding RAM help? I also saw online a whole bunch of DIY GPU laptop installations; I might seek out a friend who is good with soldering and messing with these kind of things, the price for a professional service ranges up to like $600.

A bit, but not much. Also, it's really not a good idea to try to solder a random mobile GPU into your laptop if you're not sure if it's compatibile with the rest of the computer/will have adequate airflow etc. - especially not for a general usage laptop like that that is not going to be designed/have adequate room for airflow that a hot GPU chipset will require. You'd be better off asking your friend to put together a budget desktop build for you than voiding your warranty trying something that in all likelihood will fail spectacularly if you want more performance.