Given my specs, what should I play and how do I run it well?
My system specs are:
- Intel i5-6300U @ 2.4 GHz
- 8 GB RAM
- Intel HD Graphics 520 (128 MB)
- 256 GB SSD (~35 GB free space)
I’m looking for general advice on what in-game settings I should focus on to get the best possible gaming experience on this setup.
I’ve noticed that even with games I assumed were low-end (like Minecraft or Terraria, and older titles like Fallout: New Vegas or Skyrim), I still experience FPS drops. To deal with this, I usually set all graphics options to low and reduce the resolution from 1920×1080 to something like 1366×768 or similar just to regain some performance.
I’m not very familiar with graphics settings terminology (like anti-aliasing, VSync, DLSS, etc.). I mostly understand basic options like resolution, textures, and shadows.
I’m not very picky about graphics quality. I’m fine playing on low settings if it means smoother performance. But it's definitely nicer on the eyes to keep visuals as decent as possible while maintaining playable FPS (I am happy within 30-60 FPS)
Any general tips on what to prioritise would be appreciated. Also open to game recommendations that would run well on this system.