Increasing Fps on these games.

Current Specs
Model: Dell Inspiron 1525
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate* , Service Pack 1 (6.1.7601)
DirectX* Version: 11.0
Physical Memory: 3062 MB
Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB
Maximum Graphics Memory: 358 MB
Graphics Memory in Use: 79 MB
Processor: x86 family 6 Model 15 Stepping 13 (Intel Pentium Dual CPU T3200)
Processor Speed: 1995 MHZ

Accelerator in Use: Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 1566.0
Current Graphics Mode: 1280 by 800 True Color (60 Hz)

The games I'm trying to run are:
- Call of Duty 4 (low settings)(currently getting around 7-30 depending on map, server, players, etc.)
- Super Smash Bros. Melee (w/ Dolphin emulator low settings) (currently getting around 16-23 fps depending on players, stage, etc.)
- Resident Evil 4 (lowest settings) (currently getting around 7-10 fps)

Regarding temperature, it seems that my GPU can handle these games, due to staying below 50 degrees Celsius, while my processor is the one heating up to 70 degrees max. I've already reapplied thermal paste to the CPU. Would upgrading my processor to an Intel T8300 help boost the fps significantly? And also what if I ran xp instead?

 

You're trying to run them on a pretty awful, probably one of the worst, graphics cards. I'm suprised you're getting that good of fps.

Temp \= gpu power/performance.

 

I see. Well, what about the downgrading of the os to xp and upgrading the processor to a 2.4ghz.

 

Downgrading to XP shouldn't have an impact. Window's 7 isn't a resource hog like Vista. Upgrading the CPU might help out with the emulator, but other than that I can't see it helping much.

 

you won't be able to run those games very well on intel integrated graphics. doesn't matter what patches, tweaks or whatever else you do. You need a modern discrete graphics card from nvidia or AMD to increase your fps in those games

 

cpu upgrade is only good for things that require more cpu over gpu, such as above poster said emulators. To get more of an increase I would try and find a card that fits within your system. Youre getting the speed you are getting because your gpu is the limiting factor.

 

Yes there actually is several ways to boost performance.
GMA booster(google it) is a good choice
Also modded drivers(all over youtube)
And at last overclocking.

These together should help alot alot
i have a old laptop with a 965 and a 1.8ghz core2duo(lol right?)
Well anyways i did these things and i can get 40's on cod 4 all lowest.
W@W was also very playable depending on map
good luck man and follow through its worth it big time!

 

His graphics are integrated into the cpu.
So this is not a option lol...
The entire load while gaming is on the cpu because the graphics are built into the cpu

 

oh crap, forget my last post lol. Its been so long that I forgot about that haha xD

yeah to get a significant increase, you would need a new mobo. But try what josh posted before, never heard of it but what do you have to lose?

 

You'd see a more radical increase in FPS if you did a DIY eGPU implementation via the expresscard slot. See http://forum.notebookreview.com/gaming-software-graphics-cards/418851-diy-egpu-experiences.html .

 

On a Pentium Dual-Core T3200? No, they're not integrated into the CPU, they're integrated into the motherboard.

@XxSpikexX - if you want to play games like that on a laptop, you're generally going to need to get one that has a dedicated GPU. For the most part, anything that requires more than a little bit of 3D processing is going to be slow on integrated graphics. There are exceptions, of course - older (3+ years) games will sometimes run fine on new integrated graphics solutions, but most stuff will struggle with yours. Hopefully Joshanator's advice will help you get your games to playable levels, but don't expect too much out of a 3-4 year old budget laptop's gaming performance.

 

Thanks for all the replies. Yeah, it's my first laptop, bought it for 200 bucks on amazon. I'll give joshanator's method a try. Otherwise, I guess I could wait till I get my bachelor's/get a job before I can have my dream gaming pc (desktop or otherwise).

 

I would say just get a new laptop for around the $450 since the performance per dollar ratio almost doubles every year. So stop wasting your time and get a better system the best buy asus K53 for $449 is a great deal

So you could have doubled that investment and gotten this http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-K53TA-SX026V-Fusion-Notebook.62849.0.html

im also in college but I luckily got my parents to buy me a laptop during my last year of high school before my impending poverty

 

Hm.. well, it appears the Gma Booster version for my 965 chipset is nonexistent, still looking into modded drivers, gonna try the sherry driver.