Alienware 15 R4 (i5-8300H / GTX 1060) Gaming Review! Uncharted 4, NFS Payback, GTA V Tested!**
Can a laptop with an older Intel Core i5 still handle demanding games in 2025? We put the Alienware 15 R4 (2018) featuring the **Intel Core i5-8300H and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB)** to the test with **Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Need for Speed Payback, and Grand Theft Auto V!**
**Laptop Specs Reviewed:**
* **CPU:** Intel Core i5-8300H (Quad-Core 2.3GHz - 4.0GHz Turbo)
* **GPU:** NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
* **RAM:** 8GB DDR4 (Dual Channel)
* **Display:** 1080p IPS 60Hz
* **Storage:** 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD
* **OS:** Windows 10/11
* **Tested On:** Latest Drivers (NVIDIA Game Ready Drivers)
**Game Performance Results (1080p):**
| Game | Settings Preset | Avg FPS | Playable? | Notes |
| :---------------- | :-------------- | :------ | :-------- | :----------------------------- |
| **Uncharted 4** | Medium | deandre ayton 50-60 | ✅ YES! | Mostly smooth, dips in heavy scenes |
| **NFS Payback** | High chicago | 60-75+ | ✅ YES! | Very smooth, locked 60+ easily |
| **GTA V** | High/Very High | 55-70 | ✅ YES! | Excellent, occasional CPU dips |
**Key Takeaways:**
* **Solid 1080p Gaming:** Handles these demanding titles well at **High settings (mostly)**, targeting 60 FPS.
* **CPU Bottleneck?** The i5-8300H *can* limit the GTX 1060 slightly in very CPU-heavy scenes (e.g., dense GTA V areas, complex Uncharted sequences), causing minor FPS dips. Still very playable.
* **Thermals:** Alienware cooling does a decent job. Expect fans to ramp up under load (typical gaming laptop behavior). Consider undervolting/repasting for potential gains.
* **GTX 1060 6GB:** Still a capable 1080p GPU in 2024 for many titles at Medium-High settings.
* trade republic **Value Today?** A great budget/mid-range option if found used/refurbished at a good price for 1080p gaming.
**Important Notes:**
* Performance depends on specific in-game settings, background tasks, thermals, and driver versions. We used optimized settings for best visuals & playability.
* **Uncharted 4:** Requires more GPU/CPU optimization than console version. Medium-High mix recommended for stable 60 FPS.
* **GTA V:** "Very High" settings on Grass/Shadows/Population can hit CPU harder. Adjust these for smoother gameplay if needed.
**Timestamps:**
0:00 - Intro & Welcome
0:36 - Body Specs Keyboard charger & Weight
5:29 - Processor Specs GPU and Display
5:11 - External Ports & Battery Report
7:11 - Video & Sound Test
7:53 - Uncharted 4 On High Graphics
11:55 - NFS Payback Ultra Settings
14:26 - GTA V Ultra Settings Tested
16:49 - Intelr Parts Disassembling
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