How do you tell if a graphics card is good by it's name?

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Brennan

Simple question, looking for a gaming laptop under 1000 and a graphics card is my first priority. If you know of any good laptops too post them here

Thanks
I don't necessarily "need" one, but my current laptop is also not at my desk all day either. It is also very nice on trips and friends' houses.

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Well to save time and space i just answered similar question a few days ago
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsAKprri1KhzEtqbQDV2Iejty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20120911154441AAXm0nf
(typoed 8-9=high end, not 7-8, but i guess nvidia 7-8=high end, for amd its 8-9)


For your price range look for:

core i7 3xxx Qm (3rd generation core i7)
8GB of ram (more doesnt really help at all)
nvidia GT 650m grahics card (the gddr5 version is equal in performance to the gtx560m)

and really at this price point you either want a 1600x900 or 1920x1080 resolution screen.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215410 (cheaper, 17.3", 1600x900 resolution, GDDR3 GT650m, only 5400rpm hdd, 7.05 lbs)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152339 (amazing gaming laptop for the price. 1920x1080, 15.6", GDDR5 GT650m, 750GB 7200rpm hdd, nice keyboard, speakers, looks awesome only 5.28 lbs.) But being light, might also make it more fragile, so dropping it like a tard may cause more damage the heavier ones.

There is a $100 mail in rebate on that too.


EDIT: @alienware
you are out of your mind if you think they make the best gaming computers...

its $1100
and compared to msi above

-dual core i5, compared to quad core i7
-500GB hdd instead of 750
-but the biggest downfall of all..... 1366x768 resolution screen... eeewwwww....

sacrifice all that to get a shiny glowing keyboard. great idea!

What type of 12 inch laptop do you recommend?

Nicole B

I am a college student, and I am thinking about getting a laptop to do my schoolwork on. I need a laptop that is fairly simple to use.

Answer
Gateway P-7811FX

We don't know how Gateway makes money selling these things, but the combination of high-end components and low price makes the 17-inch Gateway P-7811FX the best mobile gaming deal going right now.
Price: $1,279.99 - $1,279.99 (check prices)


Lenovo ThinkPad X300

The ThinkPad X300 breaks new ground by packing a broad display, full-size keyboard, and nearly every feature a mobile user needs into a sleek, lightweight case.
Price: $1,889.00 - $1,889.00 (check prices)

Apple MacBook

If you're not afraid to take the Mac OS plunge, it's hard to find a laptop designed with more care and precision than the 13-inch MacBook.
Price: $1,185.73 - $1,776.60 (check prices)


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(Oct 03, 2008)

Dan Ackerman Dan Ackerman
Senior Editor Michelle Thatcher Michelle Thatcher
Senior Associate Editor The most common question we get around here is simple: "What laptop should I buy?" Being a generally difficult person by nature, I usually respond with my own series of questions: "What size screen do you want? How much do you want to spend?" and so on. But sometimes people just want a simple suggestion, based on what I actually like. So, here is a jargon-free list of the current crop of laptops that I'm digging, either because they give you good bang for your buck, they excel in their specific category, or because they just plain rock.
Gateway P-7811FX

We don't know how Gateway makes money selling these things, but the combination of high-end components and low price makes the 17-inch Gateway P-7811FX the best mobile gaming deal going right now.

Price: $1,279.99 - $1,279.99 (check prices)

Filed in: Best 5 laptops, Best desktop replacement laptops
Read full review
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Lenovo ThinkPad X300

The ThinkPad X300 breaks new ground by packing a broad display, full-size keyboard, and nearly every feature a mobile user needs into a sleek, lightweight case.

Price: $1,889.00 - $1,889.00 (check prices)

Filed in: Best 5 laptops, Best thin and light laptops
Read full review
Play CNET Video
Apple MacBook

If you're not afraid to take the Mac OS plunge, it's hard to find a laptop designed with more care and precision than the 13-inch MacBook.

Price: $1,185.73 - $1,776.60 (check prices)

Filed in: Best 5 laptops, Best thin and light laptops
Read full review
Play CNET Video
Alienware Area-51 m17x

If you're looking to drop some major change on a show-off gaming laptop, it's hard to do better than the Alienware Area-51 m17x, a mean-looking, high-performance black slab.
Price: Sorry, pricing not available

Dell Inspiron Mini 9

Dell's entry into the Netbook market means it's time to take these low-cost, low-power PCs seriously. The Inspiron Mini 9 is an excellent example of the form, if not radically different from the competition.

Price: $349.00 - $349.00 (check prices)


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