[X Jado X]

So at the moment I'm playing a game called runescape (web-based java game), which, when I play it, makes my CPU go to 100 and pretty much stay there. What I'm looking to do, is improve the performance of the game with whatever I need. Budget is about $100-200.
Windows 7 32-bit (Could upgrade to 64-bit, but could my current hardware support that/will I lose any data)


Windows: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Version 6.1.7600
Internet Explorer: 8.0.7600.16385
Memory (RAM): 1917 MB
CPU Info: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 575 @ 2.00GHz
CPU Speed: 976.3 MHz
Sound Card: Speakers (Realtek High Definiti
Display Adapters: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family | Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family | RDPDD Chained DD | RDP Encoder Mirror Driver | RDP Reflector Display Driver
Monitors: 1x; Generic PnP Monitor |
Screen Resolution: 1280 X 800 - 32 bit
Network: Network Present
Network Adapters: Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter | Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Network Adapter | Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller | VMware Virtual Ethernet Adapter for VMnet1 | VMware Virtual Ethernet Adapter for VMnet8
CD / DVD Drives: D: HL-DT-STDVDRAM GSA-T50N
COM Ports: COM3
LPT Ports: NOT Present
Mouse: 5 Button Wheel Mouse Present
Hard Disks: C: 101.8GB
Hard Disks - Free: C: 8.9GB
USB Controllers: 8 host controllers.
Firewire (1394): Not Detected
PCMCIA (Laptops): Not Installed
Manufacturer: INSYDE
Product Make: Satellite L300
AC Power Status: OnLine
BIOS Info: AT/AT COMPATIBLE | 11/24/08 | TOSINV - 1
Time Zone: E. Australia Standard Time
Battery: High
Motherboard: TOSHIBA Portable PC
Modem: Not detected
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[Tyree]

Laptops are designed for convenience and portability and are not good for gaming.

 

[X Jado X]

So what you're saying is, I should really be looking into a desktop?

I do like the laptops portability at times, but I like to play games as well, is there any alternative?

 

[Tyree]

A desktop is the best option form serious gaming. It's pretty much a either or situation.

 

[hhnq04]

Additionally, there isn't much upgrading capability when it comes to laptops. The only thing that is capable of an upgrade that will have any effect is RAM.