Colby needs help.

[Colby]

3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i3-3227U processor
Features a 3MB cache and 1.9GHz processor speed.
Intel® Core™ i3 processor
Features smart 4-way processing performance for HD quality computing. Intel® HD graphics provide extra graphics power for your laptop when you need it.
4GB DDR3 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Lets you create custom DVDs and CDs.
17.3" WLED high-definition widescreen display
With TrueLife technology and 1600 x 900 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.
500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
Intel® HD graphics
Feature integrated video memory for lush images with intricate detail. HDMI output for flexible connectivity options.
Built-in high-definition 1.0MP webcam with digital microphone
Makes it easy to video chat with friends and family.
8-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, SDXC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick XC, MultiMediaCard and MultiMediaCard Plus formats.
2 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
Bluetooth 4.0 interface
Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN
Offers quick and easy wired Web connection.
Weighs 5.8 lbs. and measures just 1.1" – 1.2" thin
For easy portability.
Textured black matte finish
Offers a stylish appearance. The 10-key numeric pad allows simple data entry.
Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.



Is this a good laptop for some gaming and normal day use?

[Dr.MonaLisa]

With TrueLife technology and 1600 x 900 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.

This screen resolution is supported by Unofficial Patch 1.4

Features smart 4-way processing performance for HD quality computing. Intel® HD graphics provide extra graphics power for your laptop when you need it.
Intel® HD graphics

There's no information what graphics card model it is.

3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i3-3227U processor
Features a 3MB cache and 1.9GHz processor speed.
Intel® Core™ i3 processor

For normal day use - it's OK, but for gaming - it will lag even on the old game like Empire Earth II

If you are going to buy a new laptop:
Try to find something with Intel i5 processor, with at least 2.4Ghz, and Nvidia graphics card.
The GPU should be at least in the "2. Mid-Range Graphics Cards" group on this website:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html
Then every game would work fine.

If you already have got this laptop, then maybe it's not that bad, you should test how it works with EE2. Check the current FPS (frames per second) in Empire Earth II. Click ctrl+shift+alt+F, and the FPS number should appear on the right. If FPS is under 20, then the game is lagging.

[Colby]

No I haven't bought it yet. I'm looking around trying to find something that isn't expensive but still has some good stuff to it. Okay thanks Leader I'll keep looking around and do some research.

[Dr.MonaLisa]

You're welcome. If you find something better - paste the technical specification again, for checking