What Settings Should You Use on student laptop for Best FPS?

Studying hard means you deserve some downtime. But trying to run competitive games on a standard study machine often results in stuttering frames and frustration. You do not need to spend thousands of ZAR immediately to get a smoother experience. If you are wondering what settings you should use on a student laptop for best FPS, you are in the right place. Let us optimise your machine...

Maximise Your Windows Power Settings

Your laptop naturally tries to save battery life. This is great for taking notes in class. It is terrible for gaming. To get the best FPS on a student laptop, you must tell Windows to prioritise performance over battery. First, plug your laptop into the wall. Click your battery icon and slide the power mode to 'Best Performance'. If you are using one of our standard everyday laptops, this simple tweak forces your CPU to run at higher clock speeds.

Tweak Those In-Game Graphics 🔧

Most student laptops lack the heavy-duty cooling required for ultra settings. They also usually lack dedicated graphics cards. You need to lower your in-game settings manually. Start by dropping your resolution to 1080p or even 720p. Turn off anti-aliasing, shadows, and motion blur completely. These features look pretty but drain your system resources fast. Lowering texture quality reduces the heavy load on your integrated graphics. This simple change gives you a massive frame rate boost. You will not miss the extra details when you are winning.

Cool Down to Speed Up 🚀

Heat is the ultimate enemy of high frame rates. When your laptop gets too hot, it slows down to protect itself. This annoying process is called thermal throttling. Prop the back of your laptop up slightly to improve airflow underneath. Make sure you close all background apps before launching your favourite game. Browsers with multiple tabs eat up your precious RAM and slow everything down. If your laptop still struggles to keep cool, it might be time to look at the best gaming PC deals for a permanent desk setup.

Knowing When It Is Time to Upgrade

Sometimes tweaking settings is just not enough. If you are still getting low frames after optimising everything, your hardware might just be outdated. Upgrading does not have to break the bank. You can find incredible value by browsing our pre-built PC deals for a dedicated home rig. These machines offer incredible cooling and power. Alternatively, keep a close eye on our daily specials to score a powerful new machine. You deserve a setup that handles both university work and late-night gaming sessions with ease.