2014 13" rMBP runs Cities: Skylines like molasses. How can I correct this?

[Dekema2]

Ever since I was born in 1996, I have used slow computers. Whether it was an IBM Aptiva, Compaq Presario or a 13" MacBook Pro, I have had frame rate issues and I can't seem to figure out a fix.

Upon running the program I get around 15-20 FPS, and this is just by eye measurement. Surely there is a way to increase performance, no? The stats are in my signature.

 

[tubeexperience]

You need a laptop with dGPU.

I suggest a Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming for $800.

 

[Matthew.H]

As the post above says you need a laptop with a dGPU. Laptops with iGPU's don't tend to handle gaming very well.

 

[SoyCapitanSoyCapitan]

Ever since I was born in 1996, I have used slow computers.

There's the issue.

 

[Dekema2]

What desktop PC can run 2017 games at a decent speed under $500?

 

[an3s]

None

But descent is quite subjective. For me there are no <$500,- computer systems incl keyboard, mouse and monitor that can run 2017 with decent rate's.

 

[eroslws]

What desktop PC can run 2017 games at a decent speed under $500?

BYO PC if you follow sales and buy parts at the right time. The most important thing is your GPU and will set you back about $200. A more reasonable budget is $800.

 

[jerryk]

Find a gamer that is upgrading. You may be able to pickup a deskside PC with GTX 970/980 Broadwell/Haswell i5 for under $500. I have one I am taking apart that will do GTA at 70 fps.