What are some good ASUS 15 inch gaming laptops in the market?

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Che Leonid

My budget range is anything under 2500. If not ASUS then can someone tell me which other gaming laptop i can get? Thanks in advance.

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I want to infrom you that "gaming laptops" are really un realistic for extended use as most will last 2-3 years if that. I would how ever recommend getting a nice gaming desktop for that budget.

although if you are dead set on a nice gaming laptop I would recommend:
http://www.sagernotebook.com
www.alienware.com

if you decide to go with a desktop instead you can look at these:
both of these also carry laptops
http://www.originpc.com/

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/

where can I find a very cheap gaming laptop?

playden

I have been looking for a gaming laptop my budget is around 1000-1300 dollars. I have seen alot of difernt things but for gaming they are all about 2000 dollars. before you say aq gaming laptop isnt worth it I travel alot so I need somthing I can take with me. if you could help that would be great

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Get the M14x R2 it is now starting $999 with coupon @ http://M14xCoupon.com

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Which is the best gaming laptop under $1015(₹50000)?

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Kushal

It should be available in India.

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C i5 + GT 640M
http://www.flipkart.com/dell-inspiron-14r-se-laptop-3rd-gen-ci5-4gb-500gb-win8-2gb-graph/p/itmdj5fhygkhnveh?pid=COMDJ5FGNPSJGPYG&ref=9e9de51d-f37f-4cec-98b7-076e5907fe64&srno=t_1&otracker=from-search&query=gt%20640m

Others
http://www.flipkart.com/laptops/pr?p%5B%5D=facets.life_style%255B%255D%3DGaming&p%5B%5D=sort%3Drelevance&sid=6bo%2Cb5g&q=amd+a8#jumpTo=200|20

Check GPU games performance.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html

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how to watch the 2010 world cup south africa live on computer?

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Muaahhh

ok so i want to watch the 2010 world cup at work on my laptop but idk were to watch the game live on tha computer???

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ESPN360.com -

Where is the cheapest place that i can buy a *new* Sims medieval game for my laptop,in Johannesburg(S.A)?

Amber

Where is the cheapest place to buy a Sims medieval for my laptop in Johannesburg(south africa),and also if you can tell me the prices of it in Look And Listen,BT games,musica and anywhere else:)preferably in Fourway,Lonehill area:)thanx so much!:)

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You can buy the product from amazon
http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=wherebuy09-321-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

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What do you think of the Alienware Dell Gaming Laptop?

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dan G

I want to get one really bad, but I wonder about the keyboard and mouse setup... I'd probably have to use external keys and mouse. It seems like all laptops, when used for gaming, kind of cramp up your hands and it's hard to both move with the pad and the keys at the same time.

Or is this laptop somehow different, and easier to use for games that require both mouth and keys to play?

Also, how is the performance? Is it worth the money? Can you really have a good gaming laptop?

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One advantage about the Alienware laptop keyboard is that they usually (thought not always) come with the numeric keypad. Also, the keyboards on the newer ones light up. Still, if you're going to be using it for gaming, I would recommend getting an ergonomic keyboard, as it seriously lowers your chances of getting carpal tunnel syndrome, along with an ergonomic mouse. I know that you can't always take them on the go with you, but just using it at home will help. But these laptops were designed to be desktop replacements (which is why they can be a little heavy) so yes they are worth the money for such a powerful and portable machine. The specs are customizable, but many of them are high enough to make a good gaming computer for years to come. They are perfect for gaming.

What is the best gaming laptop and how much will it cost in pounds?

I am thinking of getting a gaming laptop so I can play new games that are being realesed soon like fallout new Vegas and cod black ops on it please explain in detail thanks :)

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I have used this product and it performs really well
1)ASUS Republic of Gamers G51JX-X3 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (Blue)
*Intel Core i5-430M Processor 2.26 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53 GHz
*4GB DDR3 1066MHz RAM, 2 SODIMM Slots; 8GB Max
*500GB Hard Drive (7200 RPM); Super Multi Optical Disk Drive; Wi-Fi 802.11 bgn
*15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 LED LCD Display; NVidia GTS 360M Graphics Engine with 1GB DDR5 dedicated VRAM
*Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Operating System; Bluetooth; 2.0MP Webcam; Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
http://www.amazon.com/Republic-Gamers-G51JX-X3-15-6-Inch-Gaming/dp/B00361G0ZO/?tag=best-laptops01-20

2)Toshiba Satellite L555D-S7005 TruBrite 17.3-Inch Laptop (Black)
*2.3GHz AMD Turion II Dual-Core Mobile M520 Processor
*4GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory
*320GB Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive (5400RPM); DVD SuperMulti Drive with Labelflash
*17.3" LED (16:9) 1600x900 Display; ATI Radeon HD 4200 Graphics
*Window 7 Home Premium 64-bit
http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Satellite-L555D-S7005-TruBrite-17-3-Inch/dp/B003155Z3S/?tag=best-laptops01-20

Also check out at ebay there are many good reatilers selling this product at good price
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Will a gaming laptop run well for general engineering programs?

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HALDR

Engineering and gaming require powerful processing and a superior graphics card, right?
So a gaming laptop is good to use for both? Disregard desktops.

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Of course, the laptop is built for much more than what your going to use it for (GEN) so it should work like a charm! Probably better than most.

What is a good quality gaming laptop for a good price?

NateTheGre

I play Minecraft on a tiny little netbook, and it sort of works when the render distance is tiny, graphics are fast, etc.... So I would like a better gaming laptop, but not a thousand dollar Alienware laptop or anything. I don't have that much money to spare, so if I can find a cheap laptop that runs Minecraft well, that would be great!

Answer
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834200695

There's no sense in buying a low end laptop that more than likely deliver what you pay for. Nothing. Investing in any laptop with a graphic card and a low end CPU is just asking for your money to be burned. If you really want to get rid of your wallet, I accept donations. Or, you can make a quality, sensible purchase with long lasting, quality components that will provide outstanding performance for at least 2-3 years before considering an upgrade.

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Advice on a new gaming laptop?

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Phil Worre

hey im looking for a new laptop one with super high performance and cool quiet fans
im mainly going to use it for games mostly stuff that isn't out on xbox
i was looking at the alienware 17x r3 just because it looks cool :P and my price limit is around 1,400
i dont know much about laptops im a bit of a noob ;[

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Alienware M17x is on your budget. I've found its discount down to $1349 @ http://m17xcoupon.com/alienware-m17x-coupon-discount-promotion-january-2012/
Spec : Intel Core i7 2670QM(2.20GHz) 17.3" 8GB Memory DDR3 1333 750GB HDD 7200rpm DVD±R/RW AMD Radeon HD 6870M

Need a good laptop under 500$?

Damon

I need a good laptop that has (at least) the following details:
1: 5 Gb of ram
2 decent processor
3:under 450$ AND DONT SAY STUPID STUFF LIKE THAT IS ONLY POSSIBLE IN YOUR DREAMS OR STUPID STUFF LIKE THAT

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http://www.hardware-revolution.com/best-budget-laptop-january-2012/

I like to use this website for an idea of a lot of computer hardware. It updates once a month or so and it is very reliable. The website lists computer hardware/ laptops at the best price range and for laptops, it even spiecifies which type of laptop to get at that price range (General, gaming, ultra portable etc) I linked you to the laptop part and hopefully you it helps.

P.S. RAM does not affect performance by much. If you are just going to surf the web, check your facebook and watch youtube, you do not need 5GB of RAM. If you are video editing and/or playing games, then RAM is helpful, though I don't think you can find a laptop with 5GB of RAM anyways.

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Is it possible to change the graphics chip on the Alien Ware M14x to a 560M?

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topcat5665

I would imagine not, but if it is possible that would be very good... The reason for this is that I want to find a 14 inch gaming laptop but alien ware seems to be the only one in the UK...

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No, it's embedded in the chipset and 14" gaming laptops are quite odd, most everybody starts with a 15.6" and goes up, the HP Envy is only $100 more but it will run circles around the M14X.

Should i get a gaming laptop or a gaming desktop?

cameron

I dont know if i should get a gaming laptop or desktop, and what kind should i get.

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I find that the best gaming laptop you can get right now is the ASUS Republic of Gamers G51JX-X3 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (Blue) because of its high end graphics card and it has an i5. It also has a powerful audio system. I'm using it now and i can't find a game I can't run on all high details. It'll only cost you a $1000 by the way.

Specifications:# Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
# Display: 15.6-inch Full HD LED-backlit Widescreen (1920 x 1080)
# CPU: Intel Core i5-430M processor 2.26 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.53 GHz
# Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M 1GB GDDR5 VRAM
# Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n) with Bluetooth v2.1 +EDR
# LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
# Memory: 4GB DDR3-1066 RAM, 2 x SODIMM Sockets (up to 8GB)
# Storage: 500GB 7,200RPM hard drive
# Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi Double Layer Drive
# Camera: 2.0 Megapixel
# Speakers: Altec Lansing speakers
# Microphone Digital Array Microphones
# Card Reader: 1 x 8-in-1 card reader (MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/Memory stick/MS Pro/MS-Duo/MS-Pro Duo)
# Input/Output: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Headphone-out, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor, 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x IEEE 1394 port, 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1 x HDMI, 1 x eSATA, 1 x Express Card 34/54
# Battery Pack: 6 cell
# Dimensions: 14.8 x 10.4 x 1.4~1.6 inches (WxDxH)
# Approximate Weight: 7.27 pounds (with 6 cell battery,1xHDD)
# Color: Blue

Buy this on amazon for the best deal:
http://www.amazon.com/Republic-Gamers-G51JX-X3-15-6-Inch-Gaming/dp/B00361G0ZO/?tag=klnprk-20

Also check out at Ebay there are really good deals going
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What's the best gaming laptop for around 800 bucks?

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Ty

I am wanting to start pc gaming and move away from consoles some, and want a good gaming laptop around 800$.

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what about del gaming model?

Can you modify a gaming laptop the same way you can a desktop?

It's true

I know nothing about PC's, and I'm thinking about getting a gaming laptop as opposed to a desktop. Mainly because I can take it with me. That being said, can I modify it just as easily as I could a desktop? And are the parts more expensive?

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It's no where near as easy to modify a laptop as compared to a desktop. But it is possible, albeit extremely limited. However, seeing as you know nothing about PCs I wouldn't recommend it anyway. RAM and Hard Drives are still very easy to upgrade in a laptop, somethings more-so than a desktop, but aside from that, it's a tricky business. If you're thinking about getting a laptop for gaming you'll need to get something that will stay current for a few years. I always recommend ASUS, simply because they make strong, reliable, and affordable machines. In fact, consider taking a look at ASUS's G75 series of gaming notebooks.

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How do I add Game Genie to my NES Emulator on my laptop?

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n99seal

I currently have the JNES emulator with every single Nintendo game ever made on there. However, I would like to some how add Game Genie. Does anyone know how I can do that and also how does it work?

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go to get-your-rom.com
they have a huge selection of games and emulators hope this helps!

Are there any upgrades I can make on my laptop to play games?

dwong013

...Hardware or software. I'm not really into games, but I'm thinking about getting Bioshock. By the way, I'm totally computer illiterate, so I haven't ever made any upgrades to my 3 or 4 year-old laptop.

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PNY 8800 GeForce GTX PCIe Graphics Card (VCG8800XXPB)

this will help you out BIG time...it is easy to install and it should be compatible with any computer, even with your computer being 4 yrs old!!!!

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What Gaming laptop would you recommend?

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Deven

Well, I recently got a job, and Im beginning to save up for a gaming laptop. I was thinking an Alienware mx18, but those things are expensive as hell. I was wondering what laptop would you guys recommend, that is capable of playing a game like Guild Wars 2 on high settings, without burning a hole in your pocket.

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IdeaPad Y400 Laptop - 59360114
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:category.details?current-catalog-id=12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087&current-category-id=6716C35E262487E9B548B6298FE58D3B

GT 650M
Guild Wars 2 (2012) low: 44.4 fps Compare high: 29.8 fps Compare ultra: 12.5 fps Compare
http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-650M.71887.0.html

Can someone help me find a good gaming laptop between $1000 and $2000?

Eli Lawd

I am looking for something rather specific, so I will just list as much information as I can.

The first thing is that I don't want it to be blatantly designed as a computer meant specifically for gaming and no other purpose. There are several reasons for this, most of them stemming from it being a college computer. First, I don't think my parents would be very happy with me getting a "Samsung Series 7 Gamer," or something similarly named. Second, it has to be able to reasonably accommodate practical things such as word processing, video editing, multimedia, and programming applications as I intend to major in computer science and be doing a lot of things along those lines. Therefore I also donât want it to be very flashy like some gaming computers are, and have a lot of features strictly for gaming such as red-glowing WASD keys.

Obviously, a "gaming laptop" is a bit silly because everyone knows that if you want to game you need a desktop. That said, I don't plan on spending too much time gaming, because, like I said, I'm going to be in college. Also, I can't exactly take a desktop to my classes, or anywhere else I want to study. So yes, it has to be a gaming laptop.

I don't want to do any computer building or modifying- I don't plan on making my own from scratch, and I donât plan on modifying it after I buy it. So I need to have exactly what I want straight out of the box. I donât really know how to, and I donât have the time to teach myself how.

Now let's talk about more performance based things. I am not really too worried about battery life, because I just don't see why someone wouldn't buy a perfectly good computer just because it can't run without a plug for 6 hours on end.honestly, 2-3 hours is just fine for me.

In terms of how powerful it is, I would be perfectly happy to be able to run any AAA game released in 2012 on medium graphics with 40 FPS. However, I want something that is going to be able to last me for a good 4 years at the minimum.

More specifically, I want something along these lines:
Processor: Something at least on par with Intel i5, hopefully something nicer but again I donât want to pay $3500... quad core would be nice, but duo is fine, I donât know too much about the Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge stuff so I canât comment. It doesnât have to be Intel, something equivalent will do, but I prefer Intel for my processors.

Memory: I would like a laptop with 16 GB RAM, but as long as it has at least GB itâs fine.

Hard Drive: Honestly I donât care too much about this. Do I need 2 TB of hard drive space? No, but it would be nice. My last desktop was I believe a Dell XPS 630 with 1 TB of space in 2007, and it lasted me 5 years and I donât think I used half of it. So 1-2 TB is fine, I donât need to go overboard though if it ups the price.

Video Memory: Not too picky here but at least 1000 MB RAM would be good

Graphics/Video Card: I donât think I can settle for anything less than a high end nVidia GeForce because letâs be honest itâs the gold standard for gaming at the moment.

Optical Drive: These seem to be a lot less common on new laptops nowadays, so if it has one, great, but if not, it wonât be a dealbreaker.

Fans: I know some people are picky about loud fans, but personally I could care less. Just as long as it doesnât burst into flames Iâm fine.

OS: I canât decide between W7 and W8. I have heard that W8 is not so good for gaming, but I have also heard that people who say that are just uninformed. And I know that W8 has many ups and downs but for the most part the good outweighs the bad. So I would like to hear some more opinions.

For price range, anything between $1000-$2000 is fine. I think something closest to about $1500 would be best, but if the perfect computer happens to be $1950 thatâs no big deal. On the other hand, just because something is only $1200 doesnât mean itâs bad.

One final note is that I would like it to be built within the past year, though I assume that's a given.

I have looked through a lot of PC review guides online and have not yet been able to find what I'm looking for, so I figured that someone on this site might be able to provide me with some assistance.

So can anyone help me out? Thanks!
Just for those who are "Windows 7 is so much better Windows 8 is just for tablets" I assume that you also know that future versions of DirectX will not include Windows 7 support... however I don't know how much of an issue that is.

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1st choice I would say alienware http://www.alienware.com. also you can have one built to your specs http://www.dell.com or http://www.hp.com. try http://www.newegg.com

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The Sims 3 keeps crashing within minutes after I start playing?

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Emily

The Sims 3 is repeatedly crashing within minutes after I begin playing. After 1-5 minutes of being in the game, it freezes and closes, giving me the "Sims 3 has stopped responding" message. I've done everything, and I'm getting desperate.

I do have custom content, but only a very small amount and it all seems to be working properly. I have not changed or installed anything for quite a while. This problem started only a day ago, and after countless attempts of uninstalling and reinstalling and restarting my computer and what not, nothing is working.

I tried the DEP thing, adding files and changing settings and what not. I could have done it wrong, but I highly doubt it. It did not work, and yes, I restarted my computer after I did it to enable the settings. I included the files for every one of my expansion packs, the launcher, AND my base game as I was instructed to do. No difference.

I have a few mod packages, but they've been installed for a year now and have never caused any problems. I always delete the cache files (SimCompositor, CASpart, Compositor, & Script) before I begin playing my game. I've tried playing the game with and without deleting them and I get the same outcome each time.

I've had Overwatch installed for 7 months now. It worked when I needed it, but now the game has a new problem and I don't know what it is but OverWatch isn't fixing it.

I tried resetting all Sims in the town, too.

My game is up to date, as far as I know. I'm not sure if this makes a difference but the game is version 18.0.126.021001. If I hover over the icon at the bottom of the game launcher the number is 1.50.56.021001.

I wasn't sure if it was a RAM problem. I have the base game, World Adventures, Generations, Ambitions, Pets, Late Night, Town Life Stuff, Showtime, Supernatural, Seasons, and University Life installed. But University Life has been installed two weeks now and hasn't caused a problem so I don't see how it could be RAM considering nothing has been added to the computer, but I could be totally wrong about whether or not that makes a difference.

Any help at all would be much appreciated! I'm very sick and I'm running out of things to keep me entertained so I want to fix this as quickly as possible! Thank you! :)

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This post is a bit longer but I hope it helps!


Well, I've been playing this game for about 2 years and I'm also having that kind of problem for months now but I just tolerated it. I frequently contacted EA support for these kind of problems because I can't stand it anymore. Most of their suggestions actually work for me. Even my PC doesn't meet the requirements of the game, most of my settings are set from medium to high which is why it causes severe slow down of the system at various times but mostly, it works that smoothly. Anyway, you may try these things as suggested by EA support and mine too:


= Try using Razer Game Booster from Razer. I use it every time I play games and if you know enough to computers, you may disable some of your system processes that use most of your system resources which causes slowdown and conflicts in your game. And of course, it's FREE.

I use a 5 year old laptop with Intel Pentium Dual core running Windows vista with 2 GB of ram and it works around 85% for me depending on your available ram and your PC condition. If you really want a faster gaming experience, consider upgrading your RAM if possible.

Now I have a new computer, I've decided to use these solutions for solving other people's problem. :D

Here's the links:
Game Booster
http://www.iobit.com/gamebooster.html
http://www.razerzone.com/gamebooster

You may try other products from IObit which also maximizes PC performance:
http://www.iobit.com/advancedsystemcareper.html

OR

=Maybe your system doesn't meet the requirements in running the game as you install every expansion pack including the stuff packs and its custom contents. Sometimes things might interfere with your game such as background tasks or corrupted files in your cache. I'm also having the same problem and for me, it freezes a lot and then crashes.

You may try using "Razer Game booster" by Razer to temporarily disable any unwanted programs which may interfere with your game.

Here's the link:
https://help.ea.com/contact-us?product=the-sims-3

Try using this one too:
Can You Run It?
http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri

OR

These things must be done in order [(Be sure to back-up all your mods and custom contents) (you may download your custom content if you purchased them from The Sims 3 website)].
*Uninstall The Sims 3 with IObit Uninstaller and use the "Powerful scan" for any leftovers (e.g. Registries)
Link:
http://www.iobit.com/advanceduninstaller.html

*Try playing The Sims 3 first (base game only) and check if the game will crash.
*Try playing The Sims 3 with all the settings on low as possible.
*Update the game and try playing The Sims 3 again.
If it worked:
*Try installing custom content and check it again.
*Try installing ALL expansion packs and check it again (with its custom content disabled).
*Try playing the game with all the expansion packs and the custom content and check it again.
*Try installing the mods with all the expansion packs (with its custom content disabled). Check it again.
*Try playing The Sims 3 with all the expansion packs including all custom contents and the mods. Check it again.

OR

Try placing your PC in a cooler room.

OR

=Try this:
https://help.ea.com/article/black-screens-crashing-or-freezing-in-sims-3-try-windowed-mode

OR

=Try contacting EA Support for your issue.
Here's the link:
https://help.ea.com/contact-us?product=the-sims-3

Still nothing?
Try buying a new PC!

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I compiled everything just in case it might solve your problem.
I hope this helps! :)
Tell me what you think!
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Updated: April 7, 2013

what is a good laptop to play arma 2 on?

Bryan

i am 15(dont worry,i am very militant and will not be a douchebag on arma 2,trust me) but both of my parents are highschool dropouts.my dad has a good paying career where he worked for over 20 years.i have a dell d420 laptop which will not run arma,and i am on a very low budget.i am getting $100 from my dad for xmas,and 50 or so from my grandparents.i get $5 for lunch money,and i save it,so $25 a week.i want arma 2,so what is the lowest price laptop i can play it on?

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Arma 2 is an older Game, but unfortunately is is Extremely CPU intensive. I understand that your budget is low, and unfortunately you may want to hold off buying one for less money; until you can afford a more advanced system. If you are looking to buy a good gaming rig, I would always go for a desktop over a laptop. For gaming, a desktop tends to dissipate heat much faster and process data much faster per dollar. For a good gaming desktop you are looking at about $500, or $1000 for an equivalent laptop.

I know it is not the answer you were hoping for, but the best Idea I can give you is to get a part time job and buy a good system. Right now (2012 &2013) is a good time to buy a long lasting gaming rig that should last you near a decade due to the fact that the next gen consoles (Release ETA winter 2013) will be running DirectX 11, which most current PC systems can already handle.

I went ahead and attached a link for the system requirements of Arma 2 with Operation Arrowhead expansion, so you can see the recommended Specifications for yourself.
http://gamesystemrequirements.com/games.php?id=1237
Also keep in mind that Arma 3 is in development, and the recommended CPU for that will be an Intel-I5. So if you want the next installment, This is what you will need.
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/05/19/arma-3-system-requirements-revealed/


Good Luck!

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What is the cheapest laptop that can play Lotro?

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person

I have had to deal with a Mac for some time now thanks to my parents and I have finally scrapped together 400 bucks. So I was wondering what laptop (no netbooks) would be able to do school work and play lord of the rings online

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System requirement for the game Lotro / The Lord Of The Rings

CPU: 1.3 GHz or faster

RAM: 256 MB

Disc Drive: 8x or faster CD/DVD drive (DVD drive required for DVD-ROM version)

Hard Drive: 4 GB or more free space

Video: DirectX 9.0b compatable with 32 MB or more memory; NVIDIA

GeForce 2 GTS or greater, ATI Radeon 7500 or greater

Sound: DirectX 9.0b compatable

Input: Keyboard and mouse

One set of discs per PC. 512 MB RAM needed for 3 or more Players. Network (2-8 Players); Internet (2 players): 56 Kbps Internet Connection, (3-8 Players): Cable, DSL, or a faster connection.

and about gaming laptops please see bellow ( By ranking of 2011... 1 to 10)
1. Battalion 101 X8100-U3
2. Alienware M17x
3. Asus G51Jx
4. Dell Studio XPS 16
5. Alienware M11x
6. Falcon Northwest TLX
7. AVADirect D901C
8. HP HDX 18T
9. MacBook Pro 15-inch
10. Sony VAIO VGN-AW190

What kind of laptop should I get for college and gaming?

Ryan

I am looking to get a new laptop for not a ton of money, and it would be for college, mainly notes, documents, powerpoints, etc. and gaming, mainly WoW, plus internet use. Any suggestions on what I should get?

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alienware, hp, toshiba, sager, battalion - they see the specs and pics here
http://www.gadgetrophy.com/2011/11/ultimate-gaming-laptops-1.html

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What kind of specifications should I look for when buying a gaming laptop?

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mdi

What kind of specifications should I look for when buying a gaming laptop?

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Dedicated memory. Ideally, avoid any sort of "shared" memory.
256MB in most cases will do. If you're a light gamer, 128MB works. The CPU is up to you. 2GB memory, although 1GB would work.

Look out for the ATI HD3200. It's a great integrated solution.

what components could i put in a regular laptop to make it a gaming laptop?

Josh

I want to pc game. But I can't afford a nice 1000$ gaming laptop. SO lets say i buy a decent Dell, or Acer. What would be good to put in it thats not extremely expensive that would make it a good gaming laptop? Thanks.
I have a xbox, and i don't mind paying for online. But i there is some upcoming games i want to play on pc.

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Laptops are not for gaming. They will overheat and wear out. They have insufficient cooling and the parts are not built for sustaining heavy 3D applications for hours on end.

Go desktop. Large box, lot of cooling, quality parts. Then there is less regret when the laptop parts burn or keeps fuming carbon monoxide on your desk.

Laptops are usually 50% cheaper than real parts. But so is what you get.

Be well.

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Does a dedicated graphics card have its own processor and ram? How do you know how fast the processor in a?

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Steve

graphics card is? What do you look for when choosing a graphics card? When buying a desktop or laptop to play some of the most popular video games, what graphics card specs should you look for? What CPU and system memory do you need? Is 4GB of system memory enough for Windows 7 or Windows 8? How much more would a new computer cost if you want a dedicated graphics card with 512 MB or 1 TB of ram?

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A dedicated graphics card will have its own video memory and its own GPU

A 1 GB graphics card goes from $75 to $250 depending on what speed you want.
This chart ranks different cards by performance
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2012-vga-gpgpu/19-Tom-s-Hardware-Index-A-Entry,2975.html

Not possible to say how much that would change the price of a new computer without knowing what computer or what price.

Laptops are not great gaming machines. You have to pay a lot for a laptop with a good discrete graphics card for gaming.

4 GB is just adequate for Win7 and Win8. 8 GB would be better, and modern RAM is cheap, you are only looking at $40 more to go to 8 GB

Can a graphics card alone improve the gaming performance on my laptop?

Tashmania

I have a really crappy laptop. It has intel 965 chipset family with Intel graphics media accelator(REALLY old i know). I've came to know that any games that came after 2009-10 don't work on my lappy, and are a lot laggy e.g. Nfs MW 2012, fifa 10, 11,12(all are demos), amnesia(demo) and a lot more. My laptop has 3gb ram. So, can graphics card alone will improve the gaming performance or is getting a new laptop is an only option.

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You would have to have a laptop that has a graphics card that's replaceable, but Intel graphics chips are part of the motherboard (or the processor itself) and can't be replaced, so really your only option is to replace your laptop.

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What are some games that can be played on a basic non gaming laptop?

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Narwhalsar

I'm on a basic non gaming laptop (windows 8, 2012-2013ish)..
Are there any good games you can suggest?
Well I have 4 gigs of RAM and it has Intel Pentium.. I really don't know what stats would helpp.. I'm a noob
and it's 64 bit

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By just knowing the OS and the date I really know nothing, but I'll try.
Excellent games than can be played on middle-of-the-road or lower computers

Terraria (Available on steam)
Team Fortress 2 (Free to play on steam)
Portal/Portal 2 and Half Life 2 are fun, (though rather short) single player games.
Skyrim is incredibly fun, can be played on low graphics on most computers.

What computer technologies should I expect in 2012?

Borce

I want to buy a new gaming laptop for collage.I have this year an 1+ from high school and I am going to go in 2011-2012 in collage. I want a top gaming laptop of 3500-5500$
Will there be a new CPU, Graphic card, Ram that will be much faster then ?

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This is sort of a pointless question.

Of course there will be new CPU's, new GPU's, faster and higher capacity RAM and hard drives. They are in a constant state of change, and new additions to each of those categories come out at least once a year, so you're looking at at least 2 generations better than what we have now.

But you might want to rethink your strategy, as a super powerful gaming laptop is not very portable and it's battery life will suck. And as a college student myself, you are going to want a laptop that you can take where ever you need, easily (both weight and size) and something that wont die in an hour. Come back to Yahoo Answers when you are ready to buy a gaming laptop, as any advice as to parts is pure speculation and will lead you astray.

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How beneficial would it be to get an external video card for my laptop?

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Blackdrago

I have a Dell Inspiron 1564. I want to play games like Star Wars Battlefront 2, Minecraft, nothing extreme, but I want to know if buying an external video card would be worth the $60-$80. Is it worth it? What one should I get?

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external video cards are not very efficient you just have to compare the speed of the interfaces

(probable external graphic card interface)USB : 35 MB/s
(2012 standard graphic card interface) PCI-E 16x: 8000 MB/s

even if the card is really powerful, the transfer rate won't be able to get to it's full capacities because it won't be able to load fast enough

so if you had an external video card, it would be less powerful than the one that you already have built in. and you would not e able to use the screen of your laptop

looking for a laptop with good performance and a decent video card under 1000$?

John R

Basically I'm in the market for a laptop but not too knowledgeable about them.

I want to get the most I can for my money. I'm not a huge gamer, but a decent video card so I can run games like team fortress 2, maybe better quality games.

basically I just want the best i can get for under 1,000$.

any help at all from people who know is greatly appreciated, thanks.

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For around $1000, I would suggest Lenovo Ideapad Y570 - http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Ideapad-08626KU-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B006M9ZVXE/ref=sr_1_28?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=basebal-20&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1328919909&sr=1-28
It's got 2nd generation i7 processor, 8GB RAM, 750GB hard drive and NVIDIA Geforce GT555M Discrete Graphics card
Here's review with video - http://www.laptopreviews.com/lenovo-ideapad-y570-first-look-and-video-2012-02

It will play Team Fortress on highest settings. Plus, Skyrim, Crysis 2, BF3, Farcry 2 and all the latest games. Search for GT555M graphics card on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=GT555M

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Suggest me a better laptop?

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dark0

pls suggest me a better laptop
my usages
music,movies,medium gaming,browsing..

my requirements are
i5 procy
14 or 14.1 wide screen
512 or higher graphics card

any brand

my budget is Rupees 35000 to Rupees 40000
pls help me out

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same post: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=As8gNsrG6ARrw8fGe_hNchLty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20110504130544AAFX3qV

If you're looking for an affordable, not so big, yet best in performance gaming laptop?
LOOK NO FURTHER.
Like me, get the MSI GT680R 15.6"-full HD GAMING NOTEBOOK which comes with the 2nd Generation Core i7 Processor 2630QM, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 1TB Hard Disk Drive (2 x 500GB 7200rpm SATA HDD) & a powerful Class 1, 1.5GB NVIDIA GTX460M DDR5 dedicated graphics card that can handle DirectX 11 enhancing the 3D detail effects from FRYS.com (SKU#: 6547393).
I was free for the day so I hung around the store and got to use the laptop first hand.
I came back to check out the laptop every hour for 6 hrs and found out that the air from the vent of the laptop remained cool compared to any other laptops on display there, meaning this laptop has proper heat management, that means this laptop can handle long hours of gruelling play. Now, I'm all stewed up saving to buy this b4 Blizzard releases Diablo 3.
The MSI GT680R 15.6" Gaming Notebook w/ the Intel® Core⢠i-7 retails for $1,499.99 (+ tax & other sur-charges). I chose to pay more to have the newest technology so that I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT GETTING OUTDATED WITHIN THE NEXT 11 YRS.
click here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152239

Are you a game enthusiasts playing for long hours? Get a COOLER MASTER U2 Notebook Cooler w/c has dual purposes. Cool thing about it is that you can position the fans on the right spot for better ventialation. When travelling, detach the easily detacheable dual fan, & you can use the aluminum frame as a protection for your laptop's LCD screen when inside the bag. I got mine from MicroCenter.com for 48% cheaper than the regular $24.99 tag (FRYS.com SKU#: 6344931).
click here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834997730

If you're a lil' bit low on budget, get the next best thing. The msi GE620-021 15.6" Gaming Notebook also features a 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 Processor 2630QM & 8GB DDR3 RAM, just 640GB HDD, but only a Class 2, 1GB NVIDIA GT540M dedicated graphics card that can also handle DirectX 11 effects from FRYS.com (SKU#: 6539123).
The ASUS N53SV-XR1 for $949.99 sounds 150dollars cheaper, but comes with only 4GB of memory.
click here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152258

Just remember these: The 1st thing you should look for on the computer surface is A LOGO STICKER for NVIDIA or ATI MOBILITY RADEON just below the keyboard. This SHOWS that the laptop has A DEDICATED GRAPHICS CARD (for AutoCAD & Adobe Photoshop). Diablo III, the game I would love most to play runs on 3D graphics & is rumored to need at least 1GB GRAPHICS MEMORY (lower graphics memory = CHEAPER laptop price),
so always check the system requirement specs on the game's box (ex. SIMS 3; see if your laptop meets all the requirements).
For gamers, make sure the GRAPHICS CARD on the laptop IS ONLY from the HIGH END or MIDRANGE:
click the link: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html
Next important aspect is the RAM (memory). If you're in designing & you need to run applications like AutoCAD or softwares for editing photos & videos, just make sure that the laptop has AT LEAST 2GB DDR2 RAM modules in it (HIGHER IS BETTER; DDR3 & DDR5 are faster & newer types of memory modules that came out).
But what makes a computer really run fast? It is it's processor! So if you really want your processor to have computing prowess & you're able to run different applications simultaneously, make sure it's AS EFFICIENT AS an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (Centrino 2 is a Core 2 Duo featuring power saving capabilities; Quad Core is for gaming fanatics). A Core 2 Duo is like having 2 motors running the computer each independent of the other w/c means for a Quad Core, it's like 4 motors are running the machine (that means it will run faster & more efficient even if its frequency is lower to that of a Core 2 Duo). Intel: Core 2 Duo, Centrino 2, Quad Core, Core i-3, Core i-5 & Core i-7 are all very much faster & better than an Intel: DUAL CORE, PENTIUM, CELERON, ATOM & their more affordable AMD counterparts. Just make sure you have AT LEAST 2GHz of speed on your processor.
The HDD (Hard Disc Drive) should be at least 320GB.
The average laptop LCD screen size is 15.4". If you want something smaller than that w/ these facts I just shed some light on, expect the price to go higher (ex. for 13.3" & 14.1" LCD screens).

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What laptop would you recommend for school?

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Justin

So I'm interested in buying a new laptop for school, preferably a PC. My budget is loosely around $800-$850. I don't plan to use it for gaming just for school needs like writing papers researching and what not, so I really just need a functioning laptop with reliable speed. Which laptop do you guys recommend and why? thanks

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Have a look at ASUS N53SN-EH71
- Quad core (2.2 with Turbo Boost to 3.1) - Not that many brands offer that for under 1000$.
- Up to 16 GBs of RAM - I haven't seen this option in any other laptops other than Alienware.
- Numpad - Some people don't like this feature, but I find it very useful, specially when using programs like Excel, but this is almost standard now in 15" laptops.
- Silent - When I'm using all its resources, there barely any noise coming from it.

What is a really great laptop for under $850?

sportsfan8

I am looking to buy a laptop for games and video editing and homework. What is the best for under $850?

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Last night I ordered a Inspiron 1501 (AMD TL-50 Microprocessor) with 1GB Memory, Vista Basic, CD/DVD R-W, 60GB HD for only $549.00+taxes (In CA it is 8.25% tax). I think you will need at least 2GB for playing games (it may cost about $150 for additional memory). With some other extras I think you can easily be below $850.00.

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