Need guidance to improve graphics for a game

[Beh162]

I just bought this laptop b/c it was marked down a great deal. Was hoping it would improve the graphics when playing Sim City but no such luck! Looking for any tips on system changes to increase the graphics.

I was going to test out Vidock but this laptop doesn't have a express card slot. I know I can't upgrade the graphics card in the laptop... are there any other options out there?
I still have 90 days to return the laptop, so I'm not too worried.

Laptop specs:
Intel Core i7-3612QM CPU @ 2.10GHz
RAm: 8GB
Display Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000

Picture: (It won't let me post a picture until I'm confirmed - which I did already)

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b485/beh162/screenshot_zpsb5b558da.png

 

[darkone999]

From what I understand HD4000 is not very good at games.The sad truth is unless you want to shell out some big money on a laptop and then three years later they our old school stick to a desktop.I bought one gaming laptop about six years ago for a boatload of money and now its collecting dust in my closet.I bought a new laptop last year for 300 dollars and just use it for light gaming,internet and videos on the road.