How much longer until my laptop is obsolete?

[sirnixk]

Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit (10.0, Build 17134) (17134.rs4_release.180410-1804)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming
BIOS: 1.6.0 (type: UEFI)
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7300HQ CPU @ 2.50GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.5GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8058MB RAM
Page File: 7519MB used, 9068MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 12
Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics 630
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Type: Full Device (POST)
Display Memory: 4157 MB
Dedicated Memory: 128 MB
Shared Memory: 4029 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
HDR Support: Not Supported
I just got this laptop recently, and am now being told that this is a "glorified toaster". How much longer until I have to consider buying a new laptop?

[Kayhan]

Your Laptop was already obselete since yesterday.

[The Rock God]

Messaggio originale di Kᴀʏʜᴀɴ:

Your Laptop was already obselete since yesterday.

Yep.
Weird to see people buying new ones that are less powerful than what was available in 2013.

[BanOphobia My Struggle]

Might get more feedback here OP.

https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/11/

[pants]

On the assumption there's dedicated graphics in there, and there SHOULD BE - it's a gaming Inspiron - you're fine. Four cores, decent graphics (1050 usually), average RAM. Might get a few heat issues, and some throttling, otherwise, fine.

If you don't have dedicated graphics, you basically have a very hot business laptop with a slightly ehhhh keyboard and too much weight. Also I have no idea how one would even come into existence, that too.

Make sure it's all set up okay and using all the appropriate drivers. And remember, DXDiag is sometimes a POS when it comes to accurately reporting PC specs. Because Microsoft.

edit: i could be more accurate and informative but that would require effort and it's drinking hour

[Chemistara]

As long as you're laptop never be as bad as mine, it'll never be obsolete

[The Burning One]

Technically it’s possible that the end of the week after your computer comes out it’s obsolete cause then by the end of the week new better model

[BanOphobia My Struggle]

Well I have a weak Laptop that I can Stream to from the Desktop. So having a weak laptop around the house doesn't really matter. I am still playing the Desktop games on it.

[愛と愛]

Messaggio originale di TheHeroWeDeserve:

Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit (10.0, Build 17134) (17134.rs4_release.180410-1804)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming
BIOS: 1.6.0 (type: UEFI)
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7300HQ CPU @ 2.50GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.5GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8058MB RAM
Page File: 7519MB used, 9068MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 12
Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics 630
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Type: Full Device (POST)
Display Memory: 4157 MB
Dedicated Memory: 128 MB
Shared Memory: 4029 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
HDR Support: Not Supported
I just got this laptop recently, and am now being told that this is a "glorified toaster". How much longer until I have to consider buying a new laptop?

It is good but You only have iGPU so that sucks

[Xero_Daxter]

I remember I use to have Intel HD Graphics until my daddy got a job.

Now I have this Laptop. Everything 1080p, 60 Frames a Second, Maxed Out.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1463181803

[The Rock God]

Messaggio originale di Riedy:

The ones insulting laptops never even owned one, so you can't really take their opinion seriously.

Did someone delete a post? There are only five posts before yours, and none of them were insulting laptops.

[Mivo]

It depends on what you do with it. For gaming? Unless you mostly play 2D games or old stuff, the lack of a dedicated video card doesn't make it very suitable. For work? I could do all of mine on a laptop like that for the next 5+ years with no problem. So it really comes down to what your expectations and needs are.

[sirnixk]

Messaggio originale di Mivo:

It depends on what you do with it. For gaming? Unless you mostly play 2D games or old stuff, the lack of a dedicated video card doesn't make it very suitable. For work? I could do all of mine on a laptop like that for the next 5+ years with no problem. So it really comes down to what your expectations and needs are.

I have an Xbox One for triple A titles. I usually use this laptop for indie games that are exclusive to computers. I am also able to run games like Just Cause 3 or Dishonored, basically anything before and during the year 2016. I'm able to run most year old games at the 2nd highest settings.
But really, it's mostly to run PC only titles at (usually) Ultra or very high settings.

[Dr. Fronkensteen]

Messaggio originale di Riedy:

It's fine. The ones insulting laptops never even owned one, so you can't really take their opinion seriously. I had a somewhat similiar setup for two years and had my entire Steam history with it.

If you want to keep up with beefy AAA releases, you obviously need to have a stronger setup and periodically update it, which is why some people prefer a regular PC for doing so. But you should get your own setup based on your needs and laptops can pull a lot of weight on their own.

People recommend against gaming laptops because they are more expensive, less powerful, and 80% of people do not even need to move their pc.

Even a laptop with a gtx 1080 will perform less than a desktop with the same hardware because of thermal issues.

[sirnixk]

Messaggio originale di Dr. Fronkensteen:

Messaggio originale di Riedy:

It's fine. The ones insulting laptops never even owned one, so you can't really take their opinion seriously. I had a somewhat similiar setup for two years and had my entire Steam history with it.

If you want to keep up with beefy AAA releases, you obviously need to have a stronger setup and periodically update it, which is why some people prefer a regular PC for doing so. But you should get your own setup based on your needs and laptops can pull a lot of weight on their own.

People recommend against gaming laptops because they are more expensive, less powerful, and 80% of people do not even need to move their pc.

Even a laptop with a gtx 1080 will perform less than a desktop with the same hardware because of thermal issues.

Whelp, this was my first gaming computer ever. You live you learn! I'll think of investing in a beefy desktop computer in a few years.

[Arya]

Although the CPU and RAM are good and should last another 2-3 years, your Intel 620 iGPU is a huge problem. And because of it, your laptop is effectively obsolete already.

Riedy is right; Desktops are generally a better option but you should always buy the system that suits your needs. If that's a laptop, that's fine, and don't let people bully you for it.

Desktops offer the ability to upgrade, but they're also a more complex system and require a lot more knowledge and a lot more patience. While you can buy a complete desktop ready-to-run, this is a really bad idea. Pre-Built desktops have terrible design problems, and they're just bad value for money. For the same price you could buy a much better system in pieces.

And so I would always recommend a custom-build. Even if you have to pay a tech to assemble it, you'll still save at least a hundred dollars or so. Probably a lot more than that. And if you seek out good advice, you'll get a much more reliable and long-lived system with more power than an equivalent Pre-Built PC.