For desktop computers, upgrading hardware to optimize gaming performance is extremely easy, but with gaming laptops there will be more limitations.
So what can you do to improve laptop performance? How can you make your device faster for gaming during the New Year’s Day? The article will bring some of the most commonly seen device optimization methods.
Clean laptop
One important thing in improving gaming performance on laptops without getting too technical is cleaning the device. Dirt is the enemy of performance, they will prevent the flow of high-temperature air from the computer, resulting in the computer heating up quickly. When high temperatures build up, components like the CPU, GPU, and most other components slow down. This makes gaming computers less efficient.
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Clean your laptop to ensure performance |
The best way to deal with this is to remove the dirt. They often accumulate in heat dissipation slots, keyboards. Use a brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust that is clinging to the device. For dirt on the inside of the laptop, you will need to disassemble the device to remove them, if in the case the machine is still under warranty, take it to the place where you bought the device for technical support.
Hardware upgrade
Upgrading new hardware is the most effective way to speed up your laptop. And what upgrades do you need to make your gaming PC run as smoothly as possible is an important question, as laptops have always been known for very limited upgrades. There will be 3 components that you can upgrade for the laptop including:
1. RAM: increase memory capacity and speed.
2. Hard drive: switching to a solid state drive (SSD) or standard M.2 will significantly improve game performance.
3. Battery: with the battery level always full, not draining too fast will help you experience the game at the highest configuration level.
In addition, game performance can be improved by using a keyboard and mouse designed for optimal gaming.
Update driver
The new driver version will really make the game run better on the laptop.
Computers running Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems are mostly based on the same hardware with the same architecture. This means that regardless of the operating system, it is very important to keep your device’s drivers up to date.
In most cases, drivers are automatically upgraded to the new version during the update process. But with the graphics driver it will be a bit different in terms of approach.
For Intel graphics chips – which are largely unsuitable for heavy games – will receive updated drivers via Windows update. But third-party graphics vendors won’t provide this capability, so make sure your GPU management software (such as Nvidia GeForce Experience or AMD Gaming Evolved) is set to update automatically.
Also keep your controller and audio drivers up to date.
Update DirectX
DirectX is vital to Windows gaming, it’s a collection of software tools that aid graphics in video games. There have been many different versions of DirectX released over the years.
Launching in 2020, DirectX 12 Ultimate is the latest version that comes pre-installed on Windows laptops of the moment. It provides a common library for Windows and Xbox Series X/S systems.
To check the current DirectX version, do the following:
· Press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run dialog box.
· Type dxdiag and press Enter.
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· At the System tab, notice the DirectX Version line at the bottom of the list, this is the current DirectX version you are using.
To update DirectX, do the following:
· Press the Windows + I key combination to open the Settings application.
· Select Update & Security > Windows Update.
· Click Check for updates to check and update to the latest DirectX version.
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Check and update the new version for DirectX |
Overclock a gaming laptop to boost performance
Overclocking can sometimes be risky for inexperienced people, but it can force the device’s graphics card to increase processing performance. Overclocking tools are generally available for both AMD and Nvidia GPUs, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding the right tool.
The most important issues in overclocking are power and temperature. Overclocking uses more power, so you’ll need to adjust your computer’s power settings appropriately. And overclocking also increases the temperature of the GPU, which is handled by the laptop’s built-in cooling system. You should regularly clean the heatsinks and fans to avoid high performance but the device overheating will automatically turn off.
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Use the right overclocking tool for your GPU |
Look for an overclocking tool that’s right for your GPU. The most popular nowadays is MSI Afterburner, suitable for both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards.
Use Windows Game Mode to increase game performance
This is a pretty effective trick for people using Windows 10 gaming laptops. The operating system supports an Xbox app with features like screen recording, streaming, and Game Mode. Optimizing your laptop is as simple as activating the Game Bar and Game Mode.
· Press the Windows + I key combination to open the Settings application.
· Click Gaming > Xbox Game Bar.
· Go to On IMAGE > select Game Mode in the left panel.
· Then turn this mode on to On.
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Turn on Game Mode to optimize gaming performance on laptops |
From now on, before playing the game you can press Windows + G to bring up the Xbox console and select Yes in the confirmation dialog. In Game Mode, Windows will run games with optimal settings, note Windows may close or pause some background tasks.
Close background apps to increase FPS
You can manually close background apps on your laptop before launching the game. Make sure all other applications are disabled before launching the game.
Pay attention to the system tray. This section of the taskbar usually lists all the apps running in the background. Right-click each icon and close it to free up RAM and reduce CPU processing.
