Notebook Laptop Troubleshooting

[Sky]

Hello there readers!

 

      I have a HP: Pavilion g4 Notebook - PC

 

I've had since February 2013, and it's now September 2014. Not a long time frame I've had it for, but with the amount of time I use it, especially now for gaming, there are some problems that have surfaced.

 

 

I know that's is not recommendation for high performance or gaming, however when optimized well and constantly held in optimization, it works well enough!

 

 

On the other hand, I am running into a few problems with this laptop, even though I am running ----> software :  Advance System 8 (beta),

 

My PC now ----> 3.47 GB out of 4 on RAM, enough disk space for storage (386 GB out of 440 GB), 2.70 Ghz,  Processor:  AMD A6-4400M APU with Radon HD Graphics, running with Windows 8.1, 64 bit system.

 

All of my drivers are update.

 

 

I wanted to get a full rundown of what I can to ---->     1.) increase my performance, yet lower or keep my pc temperatures down.

 

 

                       2.) prevent over-heating (without having to literally disassemble the laptop to find the problem) , and also ---> (while keeping my cpu from heating up above  70-80 degrees Celsius as well)

 

       3.)   boost specific, needed processes such as one or two  programs  in use instead of so many at once , like say for .....a game or video editing 

 

4.) If I cant get it to those levels for this limited laptop, then any recommended gaming/ high performance, top of the line or affordable pc's for me?

 

                                         I could really use some expert or tech-savvy, well rounded know-how help.

[TheSLSAMG]

For 2, you will have to disassemble. Likely, and this goes for most laptops (even high quality ones from Apple and the like), the thermal paste is bunk and needs replacing. Also cleaning dust would help, but not solve that issue.

 

For 1, there are things you can do. Upgrade to an SSD to improve overall system responsiveness, upgrade the CPU (requires thorough disassembly, can be difficult) to improve performance in heavy load applications, such as gaming, etc.

 

For 3, I am unsure personally.

 

For 4, if you are looking to get a desktop, I would recommend trying to build one yourself. What would the budget be if it came down to that?