Decent Gaming laptop?

Adam

I am looking for a decent gaming laptop here are the specs I would like:

2.5 ghz intel dual ( preferably quad core) processor or higher.
At least 1gb of VRAM (preferably 2gb or more)
A 17"+, 1080p display
Minimum 3 gb of RAM
250gb+ HDD

Also I'm well aware that it is easy to find this stuff at high prices but I was hoping for somewhere between £500 and £800 pounds so please don't just answer about alienwares that are £1200+ please!!!! :)

Answer
Lenovo makes good gaming laptops! I have a Lenovo Y580 with an i7 ivy bridge processor, nvidia geforce gtx 660m graphics card and i love it!!!

Mine would be a little more expensive than urs, but yeah

Best Gaming Laptop under $500?

shuttlelau

Hello,
I am looking for a gaming laptop at $530 or below. My main goal is to be able to run Battlefield 3 at Medium settings with a little tweaking. I am a young teenager and I do not have an actual job. However I do sell paracord and paracord bracelets and I make an average of $15 a month. (I am undergoing the process of selling on ebay and amazon for more business) I am willing to do any brand except for an HP because I have had horrible luck with all HP products. I have currently $230 after saving for about 7 months. I would appreciate any help but please do not be stupid. Not a whole lot of people with common sense these days. Thank You!

Answer
The prices of laptops go up and down and a few go on special all of the time. There are a few out there now at exactly $530 with either GT 630M or 7670M graphics cards and two of them have i5 Ivy Bridge Mobile CPUs and are a very good deal. But, they do sell out and then you would wait for others. It is good that you are earning your money at a young age, but it does take a very long time to earn so much. These are the few many people know about:
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-V3-571G-6407-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B009JXK1WQ/
Acer Aspire V3-571G-6407 15.6-Inch i5 3210M 2.5 GHz, 4 GB SDRAM, 500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M 1GB, Windows 8, 2USB2, 1USB3, DVDRW, 5.7 pounds

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Series-NP500P4C-S01US-14-0-Inch-Laptop/dp/B0083S3MT2/
Samsung Series 5 NP500P4C-S01US 14.0-Inch, i5_3210M, 500GB Hard Drive, GT 630M graphics card (1 GB), Built-in JBL stereo speakers with subwoofer and SoundAlive enhancement, 2USB2, 2USB3, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 5 pounds 4GB DDR3 DRAM, 1.3MP cam, bluetooth 4.0
The reviews showing one defective unit received and that the backlit keyboard which should be standard is actually an option had Amazon cut the price of this $800 retail laptop to $530.


Since the Intel core i5 is better than AMD A8-4500M, this is a slower processor so not as good in this Acer:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215663

Slow running site graphics chip to gaming:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html
#143 BF3 averages medium at 23 frames per second and can be tweaked higher and the i5 should also help.
http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=1164&game=battlefield%203
Game Debate says BF3 runs at medium to high settings.
You can see with the right tweaks and system optimizing, ultra settings may be possible on the x768 screen to its maximum or using HDMI possibly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GGnBFhd0cI

Adding: Maybe similar systems come up used or refurbished or open box at a bigger discount, but buying to a lower level of graphics may be disappointing even if you can get it faster. Hopefully, more systems of this type would be available when ready to buy.
CPU Benchmark: http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
Last year survey on laptop brand quality which explains your HP dislike:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/244419/laptop_reliability_and_satisfaction_macbooks_rule.html
http://www.pcworld.com/article/260460/macs_stuck_in_4th_place_on_reliability_support_ranking.html

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Gaming Desktop/Laptop For NZ$2500?

Angus

I want to make a Gaming PC for $2500. It must have a Nvidea 570, 580 or 590, must have a good looking chassies, a motherboard that can support 2 of the above GPU's (I plan to upgrade), a SSD boot drive, a 1-2TB hard drive and wireless. I need to be able to connect it to a TV so HDMI is a must. But if I can buy one that fits these specs can you please tell me. Also what is the best gaming laptop for this price (That looks good). If This isn't possible can you tell me the cheapest possible alternative.

Thanks.
Sorry but I won't buy a desktop or laptop I am going to build one.

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hi there, since you are in new zealand then here's what i'm gonna do. I'll just give you this list and you can use it as a guide in building your PC and it's up to you to change the parts according to your preference.

here you go:

Hi again, I'll give you this build just for you :P

motherboard :GIGABYTE GA-Z68P-DS3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard - $100

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

processor :Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K - $220

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

RAM : G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL - $44

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

Video card : EVGA 012-P3-1571-KR GeForce GTX 570 HD w/Display-Port (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - $340

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

HDD : Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive - $130

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM - $100

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

casing : COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $103

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

power supply : CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - $105

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

wireless keyboard and mouse - Logitech Wireless Combo MK260 920-002950 Black 8 Function Keys USB RF Wireless Standard Keyboard and Mouse - $29

DVD writer : SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model SH-222AL/BSBE LightScribe Support - OEM - $19

monitor : Acer S230HLAbii Black 23" 5ms HDMI LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 ACM 100,000,000:1 (1000:1) - $120

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

TOTAL : $1310 (US DOLLARS)

This build can play all games including BF3 at max settings on 1080p resolution with good FPS.

Glad to help :D

What laptop should I get?

JONATHAN

I wanted to buy a laptop but wasn't sure what suited my needs. My aim was for PERFORMANCE and GAMING. Due to budget cuts, I was only able to come down with two of the best laptops that I can find with my price range here in my country. I need something that looks GOOD, SMOOTH in gaming, and FAST. here they are

HP ENVY M6
AMD A10-4600m APU
4gb ram (upgradeable)
AMD Radeon HD 7660g/7670m Dual GPU (2gb dedicated)

or

HP PAVILION G6 2230ee
3rd gen. Intel core i7 3632qm with turbo boost up to 3.1 ghz
6gb ram (upgradeable)
AMD Radeon HD 7670m (2gb dedicated)

WHhat should I get? I was going for the M6 because of its Dual GPU and awesome graphics card thinking it would run new games at max smoothly. Although I doubted it because of its slow Processor and doubtful about the graphics having 2gb only with dual gpu. I also liked the pavilion g6 because of its amazing intel core i7 but doubtful about its graphics card thinking that its weaker than the M6. So what should I get? The M6 that is slim with Slow processor but Strong Graphics card or the Pavilion with an AMAZING processor but thinking that it has a weak graphics card? NO OTHER LAPTOP SUGGESTIONS

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I would be interested to know your country, because the USA, Canada, Australia, India, New Zealand, UK, HP is never the actual best price/performance/quality. I have looked over and over again. [Maybe you are in Dubai UAE or Brazil or a different country and HP prices better there.]
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2020725/apple-macbooks-lead-in-laptop-features-and-reliability.html
http://www.pcworld.com/article/244419/laptop_reliability_and_satisfaction_macbooks_rule.html
HP has not been showing well in surveys either, but some of their new ultrabooks are getting good initial reviews.

That stated, if only asking which of the two laptops is better, among choices I would not consider to buy, The Envy is made with better parts and usually has gigabit ethernet. The dual graphics is often unsuccessful getting slightly better results than the stand-alone HD 7670M. The i7-3632QM is very much stronger than the A10-4600M CPU in non-gaming general usage:
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
Although gaming is mostly graphics card related, there are a few games that are cpu as important even though the hyperthreading of i7 is not important. The second is slightly better than the first in gaming, and is much better than the first in non-gaming overall in averaging all games and uses of a laptop. It is likely that HP is using 1x4GB in the first system taking dual channel ram as single channel. Make it 8GB by an extra card after you buy it, and they are so close overall, the Envy is probably the better choice. If I was able to see all of your choices and the prices, I have a very high confidence I could find better at your price. The 7670M is about entry level in gaming.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html
The GT 730M has been released. The GT 635M and GT 640M have been available. I would take a good core i5 3210M and GT 635M over either of those.

I am very knowledgeable of the entire industry and the construction of laptops.
About your extra comments:
Dual GPU and awesome graphics card - Dual GPU has minimal effect. Microstuttering is negating the improvement and the settings get lowered to accommodate.
Slow Processor - It is in line with 2nd generation core i5 mobility and the hyperthreading of the i7 does not help much. They are not as different as you might think.

Having 2gb only with dual gpu - The graphics ram here is all DDR3. WIth enough system ram as shared, the difference in ram is meaningless. Only GDDR5 really improves graphics performance.

"M6 that is slim with Slow processor but Strong Graphics card or the Pavilion with an AMAZING processor but thinking that it has a weak graphics card"
Better stated: The M6 of a higher quality of construction and less overheating issues with a CPU much weaker at non-gaming and a little weaker at gaming and a GPU slightly better than the G6
or the G6 of lower quality of construction with the better CPU and slightly weaker graphics and a bit more ram to start. To upgrade the 6 to 8 if probably the same price as the 4 to 8. Close decision, but not the way you are thinking it.
Actually,
I would probably take the Envy because HP laptops are waiting for issues, and the Envy is made better, and they are close enough to accept either equally.
[and - you won't like my answer, but it is knowledgeable and documented and with 30 years of computer experience in the industry]

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Looking for a gaming laptop 2012?

Young Fun

Hey guys!
I've been saving up for a new gaming laptop (I would love portability).
At first I was only looking at Alienware computers but people literally freak out when I mention it.
So i'm looking for something with a big screen and runs new games with top graphics settings with ease.
My price range is 1000-1500$
I would like 15-18inch sized screen.
The games i'll be playing will be :
Guild wars 2
Starcraft2
TERA

and in all honesty that's probably it. I don't care what brand but I am just seeing what you all would recommend.

please provide links to any specific computers if you list any.

Answer
Dell Inspiron 17R (N7110)

Price: $1,039.98 direct
The Dell Inspiron 17R (N7110) gives you some 3D performance through its Nvidia GeForce GT 525M graphics chip, creative control of both your virtual media and the laptop's physical appearance, and features to make this desktop replacement laptop pop. Read the full review âºâº


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Acer Aspire AS3830TG-6431

Price: $750 street
Best Deal: The Acer AS3830TG-6431 is one of the most powerful ultraportables on the market, equipped with an Nvidia GT 540M graphics chip. This laptop will not only play Crysis, it has enough battery power to get you through a coast to coast flight. Read the full review âºâº


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Asus K53SV-B1

Price: $990 street
Best Deal: The Asus K53SV-B1 desktop replacement laptop packs high-end performance without the price tag, offering quad-core Intel Core i7 processing and powerful Nvidia GeForce graphics for under $1,000. Read the full review âºâº


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Acer Aspire AS8950G-9839

Price: $1,499.99 street
Gamers will love the Acer Aspire AS8950G-9839 laptop's big 1080p-resolution screen, built-in Blu-ray drive, and crisp-sounding speaker system. The AMD Radeon HD 6850M powering the system impress, with playable frame rates on Lost Planet 2 and Crysis. Read the full review âºâº


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Dell XPS 15z (Microsoft

Price: $999 direct
Best Deal: The XPS 15z (Microsoft) is available from Microsoft's Store and every bit as luxurious as the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch, but it won't cost you nearly as much. Read the full review âºâº


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Asus G74SX-BBK7

Price: $1,199 list
Best Deal: The Asus G74SX-BBK7's huge exterior speaks volumes: Intimidating to the casual consumer, but speaks to the gamer saying, "The bigger I am, the better I game." Read the full review âºâº


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Alienware M17X (Sandy Bridge)

Price: $2,254 direct
Best Deal: With outstanding gaming scores and the most wicked design, the Alienware M17X (Sandy Bridge) is the best gaming laptop, period. Read the full review âºâº


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Alienware M11xr3

Price: $1,099 direct
Need a portable gaming device to keep you sharp while you're on the road? Look no further than the Alienware M11xr3.

Read the full review âºâº


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Asus G74SX-A2

Price: $2,000 street
Best Deal: The Asus G74SX-A2 holds its own against top gaming laptops with its quad-core processor and Nvidia graphics, and its stealthy cooling system kicks in when those components get hot. Read the full review âºâº


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Samsung QX411-W01

Price: $799.99 list
Best Deal: The Samsung QX411-W01 is a mainstream laptop that includes top-notch battery life and a sturdy design among its features. It's Nvidia GT 520M won't get you far when it comes to high-end titles, but for those who like to play games like World of Warcraft, Portal, and Indie games like Limbo and From Dust, the QX411-W01 will suit your needs. Read the full review âºâº

I need help finding a gaming Laptop under 1000$?

steven

I want it to run GTA IV Ultra Settings with possibly enchancers for more graphics,
Crysis 2 maybe

I want it not to overheat , im bgoing to buy from ebay . recommend any model ?
M11X is it good for ultra gta iv /crysis 2
Asus G74 G74SX-BBK7 IS WORTH IT ?

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Total Answer:

2012 Best Gaming Laptop Rank

1. Battalion 101 X7200
2. Asus G74SX
3. Alienware M18x
4. MSI GT683
5. Toshiba Qosmio X500
6. Asus
7. Alienware M17x
8. Alienware M14x
9. Origin Eon17
10. Falcon Northwest TLX

Choose The Best Gaming Laptop

Step1
Decide where you want to buy the best gaming laptop from. A few popular places include Sager, iBuyPower, CyberPower, and Alienware. Compare similar products from each company to not only get the best notebook, but to also get the best price.

Step2
Choose a price range, and find notebooks within that price range. To help you decide how much you're willing to spend, consider how fast your notebook will lose its value. The most expensive notebooks will lose their value fast, while the least expensive probably aren't a good buy to begin with. The optimum price will tend to be somewhere in the middle.

Step3
Decide how much power you want. Games include listings of "minimum requirements" and "recommended requirements." The best gaming laptop needs to at least meet the "recommended requirements," and for best performance, go beyond even that.

Step4
Look into the future. With system requirements for games constantly increasing, your notebook will one day be as useful for playing games as a brick is for breaking plexiglass windows. Consider buying a little extra power to tide you over until your next notebook purchase.

Step5
Get the best size screen for the best gaming laptop. Large screen sizes are typically best for gaming, but each increase in size means a slightly heavier laptop with less portability. If portability is an issue, a medium or even small screen size may be the best option. For both portability and a large screen size, consider leaving a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse in the location where your laptop will spend the most time. Connect these to your laptop when you're there.

Step6
Choose the best gaming laptop based on style. If you've narrowed it down to just a couple notebooks, then decide based on style. Think about what kind of image you want to present to those around you as well as what style meshes the best with your personality. The more you love the way your notebook looks, the more likely it will be that you've found the best gaming laptop.


A good gaming computer's specifications would be:

Dual-core CPU, 2GHz or greater. (Recommended Intel i5 or AMD Phenom)
2GB RAM or greater, DDR2-800 or faster. (Recommended 4GB DDR3)
PCI-E 2.0 motherboard, ideally SLI-capable.
500W ATX12V2.0 power supply or better.
64-bit Vista w/SP1
500GB SATA hard drive or bigger. (Recommended 1TB)
HD3870, 9600GT, 8800GT or better graphics, 512MB+ (Recommended 1GB).
LED widescreen display, 1680x1050, 20 inch or better. (Recommended HD)

Source(s):
www.gladgold.com

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Will a lenovo G780 laptop play games like Battlefield 3 fluently?

Sam

Specs of laptop:

3rd generation intel core i7-3632QM (2.20GHz, 4MB Cache)
8GB DDR3 RAM
Intel® HD graphics 4000 (integrated)
NVIDIA GeForce GT630 (2GB)


If needed, should I upgrade the RAM to 16gigs?

Answer
The laptop you are looking at is not a particularly good choice, because it comes with a 17.3" 1600x900 display. 1600x900 resolution in a 17.3" display makes things onscreen large, and 17.3" displays that have 1600x900 resolution tend to be low-grade LCD panels with very poor image quality due to low contrast. You should make a point to avoid displays like this when it is reasonable to do so, unless you require the larger text for eyesight-related reasons.

Second, keep in mind that RAM and CPU, while among the most marketed specs, are actually two of the least important things to be concerned with, generally speaking. The CPUs and amounts of RAM that come with most computers are plenty enough for the majority of users. And you're interested in gaming, right? Gaming depends a lot more on the GPU than it depends on anything else. (No you shouldn't upgrade your RAM to 16GB unless you have a specific application that it'll help)

So the two specs you should focus on are the GPU and the display. Seek to do well in these parts before you start trying to go overboard in things that don't matter as much to focus on.

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A much better alternative would be this Lenovo IdeaPad Y500. Compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad G780,
- It has a much faster GPU. The NVIDIA GT 650M is a lot more likely to get you your desired performance in BF3 as well as other games, than the GT 630M.
- It has a significantly better display. You're looking at a 15.6" 1920x1080-resolution display in this one versus a 17.3" 1600x900-resolution display in the G780. This means that, even though it's smaller, you can still fit more onscreen on this display than you can on the G780's. And of course the quality itself of the Y500's display is much better too. Nothing to do with the resolution, that's just how the higher resolution displays come in almost all cases.

**Lenovo IdeaPad Y500** (NVIDIA GT 650M or GT 650M SLI, 15.6" 1920x1080 glossy display) - **$839 + tax**
- Sign up and sign in here: http://shoplenovo.i2.com/SEUILibrary/con⦠(Barnes and Noble Gold discount page)
- http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/barnesnoblegold/StdAffinityPortal/en_US/config.workflow:ConfigureMtmAsItem?mtm-item=:000001C9:00009E58:&category-id=5B0116E237099FA0FCA012D9B20ED2FB (1TB + 16G SSD + DVD, single GT 650M, $839 + tax)
- Click the activate coupon button in the cart.
- Avoid any models that come with the 1366x768 display and not the 1920x1080 display.

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Or, another model available is this one here. At sacrifice of not having the mSSD, not having the optical drive, and having lower battery life, it comes with two NVIDIA GT 650Ms in SLI rather than a single GT 650M (two "graphics cards" working together). Depending on your budget and how much of a gamer you are, you may like this one better than the one above.

- http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Lenovo+-+IdeaPad+15.6%26%2334%3B+Laptop+-+6GB+Memory+-+1TB+Hard+Drive/7900057.p?id=1218862009712&skuId=7900057&st=y500&cp=1&lp=1 (1TB, SLI GT 650M's, $899 + tax)

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GT 650M SLI benchmarks:
- http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-650M-SLI.84953.0.html

single GT 650M benchmarks:
- http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-650M.71887.0.html

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What is a good gaming laptop with vibrant display? Lenovo Y470?

dxuxcxk

Hi, so I am about to buy a laptop -think desktop replacement. Budget is < $800.
I like to game on the PC and was looking for some higher tech specs (i7, dedicated graphics, 8GB ram capacity) but I also am very concerned about the screen display quality.
I like doing photography and design work so a clear, bright display with good resolution is key.
I know Sony is considered to have nice "glossy" screen displays but they are a bit more expensive for the build I was looking for.
Lenovo has the Y470 out with really good specs (kindof a clunker though). I just don't know about if the display will suit my purposes.
Anyone out there with suggestions?

I don't want a mac.

Answer
The Lenovo may or may not suit your needs photo wise. I know gaming wise it is great. I'd say get a laptop with a 17.3 screen so it has beastly resolution for high quality photos. Finding a laptop around 800 like that is a bit of a challenge. Unless you wish to settle for a weaker graphics card. I'd recommend a Lenovo with an i7 2630qm and 555m Nvidia or better for gaming. Just watch out for the Y560p it's a hell of a deal but the screen won't suit your photography needs.

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What is a gaming laptop?

HappyDays

Like for say Alienware. Can I play xbox games on it? Can I play games designed for PS2 on it, or the wii? What makes people want to buy a gaming laptop; why is it so special? How is it different from a normal laptop?

Answer
Gaming laptops have stronger CPU's more ram and bigger video cards with more on board ram in them. The graphic processing unit in a gaming laptop lets you play PC games while you can play ps3 and wii games a third party program is required which is called an emulator to play them. All in all gaming laptops boast more CPU speed and faster video cards to handle the high poly objects 3d games require while a normal laptop usually has a low end gpu which allows basic gaming and simple animations to run smoothly

Gaming Laptop?

jv120

Im looking for a powerful gaming laptop with a reasonable price and good specs. Im not entirely sure what aspects I should be looking for so I guess my question is two parts. 1) What should I be looking for in a gaming laptop, and 2) Do you have any suggestions for powerful, reasonably priced (<2.5k$), and quality gaming laptops.

Answer
Gaming Laptop is almost an oxymoron.

But, the main thing you should be looking for, is about 1GB of RAM, a good video card, a decent sound card, and a good amount of hard drive space.

When it comes to actually buying it, for a laptop, you might want to go all out and get the best possible one you can get. Laptops dont upgrade as easy as a desktop does. The idea is to give yourself the longest possible life out of it. But if completely replacing the system every 2 years isn't too much of a problem, go with Dell. Their computers are pretty good, they're cheaper because of not being resold by someone, and you can get good enough hardware to hopefully last a while.

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Are electronic gadgets advantageous or disadvantageous?

Karren

Answer
Enabling Lifestyles

Electronic gadgets have seen a revolution. In the past, most gadgets served a single purpose: Phones called people; TVs showed television shows. Now, gadgets are evolving to be multi-purpose tools. Mobile phones today not only call, but most allow texting, email, web-surfing, and a host of other features. These gadgets, whether a computer or a phone, allow people to stay more organized, stay in constant communication, and gain access to the outside world much more easily than was ever possible without electronic gadgetry.

Business and Work

Laptop computers, personal digital assistants, known as PDAs, and smart phones eliminate the need for offices for some people. They make work possible that was once impossible without a physical office-hub. Now meetings can be held from nearly any location with a simple computer, microphone, and Internet access. The ability of websites to be established as hubs, working similarly to virtual stores, has also led to a revolution for consumers, opening up the world of Internet retail. The low cost of starting an online-based business as compared to a physical business also helps push entrepreneurialism.
Time and Health Concerns

Electronic devices are designed to save time and make people more efficient. For many people, though, the increase in new inventions take up more time. An efficient gadget might actually provide someone with less free time due to the assortment of additions it's providing. Regarding health, concerns have been raised about cell phones and brain tumors; however, according to the National Cancer Institute, as of 2011, no link has been determined to exist. Another health concern is that gadgetry tends to require immobility. Video games commonly take some of the blame for rises in childhood obesity during recent decades.

Environmental Impact

A commonly overlooked negative side to electronic gadgetry is their environmental impact. Non-biodegradable, non-recyclable electronic gadgets often end up in landfills or are shipped to crude facilities in developing countries. Without safe and efficient means of recycling, electronic wastes are burned to salvage bits of metal -- releasing toxic substances into the atmosphere, polluting the immediate environment and potentially nearby water resources as well. The rapid increase in the number of electronic gadgets, as projected by the International Energy Agency, not only means greater carbon dioxide emissions but also increasing energy demands that will need to be met.

Install OSX on PC Laptop?

BlackFores

Goal: I want to use Final Cut Pro with a Sony Vaio FW Laptop. I don't need Vista - what if I only install Leopard from Apple's disc?
Can I install Leopard on the Sony Vaio FW Laptop that I customized below on Sony's website?
Will this work?


Customized Sony Vaio FW 16.4" Laptop
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$2499.99
Intel® Core⢠2 Duo Processor T9900 (3.06GHz)
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit
Black
8GB DDR2-SDRAM (DDR2-800, 4GBx2)
128GB Solid State Drive
Blu-ray Disc⢠playback/burning
ATI Mobility Radeon⢠HD4650 graphics card with 1GB vRAM-great for games and movies
16.4" widescreen with XBRITE-FullHD⢠LCD technology (1920x1080)

I have nothing against Apple, I own a Macbook Pro. I just can't stand waiting for Apple to incorporate Blue ray disc players/burners and high resolution screens like on the Sony Vaio.

If your answer is "No" to my question, I understand. But, please don't tell me to get a new Macbook Pro - I have one right now. Recommend me any PC laptop that can run Mac OS Leopard that has equal or better specs than this Sony Vaio!!!! Or if your answer is "Yes" please share how I can do this. Thank You
Also, I only use Final Cut Pro - please don't told tell me to get some PC editing software.

Answer
What you are talking about is hackintoshing. I have a few links posted below to show you which Netbooks are best for hackintoshing. Currently, I do not recommend hackintoshing your Sony Vaio laptop because it could cause problems with the BIOS among other things.

http://gizmodo.com/5325775/the-state-of-hackintosh-which-netbooks-to-hack

http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/12/17/osx-netbook-compatib.html

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How long will this gaming laptop last me?

Bob Stanbe

MODEL Alienware M17x
PROCESSORIntel® Core⢠i7 2760QM 2.4GHz (3.5GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)
OPERATING SYSTEMGenuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
MEMORY8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz (2DIMMS)
VIDEO CARD1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M
HARD DRIVE500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s
LCD PANEL17.3-inch WideFHD 1920 x 1080 60Hz WLED
WIRELESS CARDKiller⢠Wireless-N 1103 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO for Gaming & Video
I will mainly be playing Starcraft 2, Team Fortress 2, Counter Strike Source, Some other games in the future probably not extemely demanding. Other than that I will use it for Sony Vegas Video Editing (CoD Montages :D), Photoshop (GFX :D ), and basically holding HD Movies and music along with all my school work. I want it to last about 6 years so that it can get me through college as I am a Junior now. I will prob use it for LAN parties in college too and I do so now in high school as well.

Answer
I have an Asus gaming laptop, I use it a lot for gaming and web browsing. I've had it a year and a half, the battery is at 45 percent wear, it only last about 80 minutes.Mine has a GTS 360 1gb that plays most games pretty well. I plan on keeping it for another year and a half. That GPU and CPU on yours is plenty quick for those games you have and for games for a while. Those specs won't be out of date in 6 years because those are a lot better than a 360 or PS3 and people will definitely still be playing those consoles in 6 years. The only problem I see it the laptop wearing out, since it's portable and it will get scratched and bumped, breaking the fragile parts of it over the years. Also the cooling fan may not be as efficient over time, I bought a cooling fan for mine because the temperature inside of it gets over 180 F at times

Whats a good Gaming Laptop?

FJ

Now, I know this has been asked a few times, but I wanted an answer that's personal, and right up to date with the fastly changing world of computers.

I am looking to do some gaming, and I want to know what laptop to buy but unfortunately for me, a desktop is out of the question, as I need my computer to do work as well and take to the office and at home. My price range is £600-£700 but if I find something I love, I can go as far as £850. Im not looking for something that can run 3 copies of crisis or anything like that, just something that can cope with some of the recent releases, and if possible, something that can be upgraded in the future. An example of the games I want are mainly older RTS games, but I would like MW2, and when its finally out, SC2.

Any input would be great.

Answer
[HD] Acer Aspire 6935G Gaming Performance

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Good gaming laptops under $1250?

gotmilk?24

I'm going off to college and was very lucky to have a choice of laptop under $1250 from my parents. So I would like to know what are some good laptops, or actual companies. I wanted to get a Alienware m14x that is slightly upgraded to be right in my price range, but my friend told me to get an Asus. After some reading I see that Asus has horrible service, so I need some opinions. Thanks.

Answer
ASUS has good customer service. They even offer one year damage coverage on most of their laptops.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230597
Core i7 3630QM(2.40GHz) 15.6" 8GB Memory 1TB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW NVIDIA GeForce Dedicated 2GB GT 635M 1 Year Accidental Damage/30-Day Zero Bright Dot

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230592
Core i7 3630QM(2.40GHz) 17.3" 12GB Memory 500GB HDD 7200rpm DVD±R/RW NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M 1 Year Accidental Damage/30-Day Zero Bright Dot

Two HP

http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-ENVY/C2K91UA;pgid=c7twGfjc0ptSRpIq7ZUcoGXQ0000ptFcn-Ce;sid=UfkUk5vYup7bi8p-xu5OB0LXZeXRxq_ElKxaT319WyKZOCFLk0_Q5UIX?HP-ENVY-Sleekbook-6-1110us
HP SleekBook AMD Quad-Core A8-4555M APU AMD Radeon HD 7600G 4 GB DDR3 500 GB SATA (5400 rpm) $700

http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-ENVY/C2N66UA;pgid=c7twGfjc0ptSRpIq7ZUcoGXQ0000ptFcn-Ce;sid=UfkUk5vYup7bi8p-xu5OB0LXZeXRxq_ElKxaT319WyKZOCFLk0_Q5UIX?HP-ENVY-dv7-7230us-Notebook-PC
17" DV7-7230US laptop AMD Quad-Core A8-4500M APU AMD Radeon HD 7640G 6 GB DDR3 750 GB SATA (5400 rpm) $750

Brand buying advice

Apple makes a good quality laptop. The problem comes when it requires service or minor upgrades. It is near impossible to do anything with them. They even glue the battery and hard drive down so you can not change it. They solder the ram to the logic board so you can not increase it. They lock up most of the software so your stuck with what they approve.

Lenovo has serious stand behind their product problems. They bought IBM PC division and proceeded to drive the quality of the system into the ground. Their customer service is well below par. They even makes Dell customer service look good. The last and final thing to remember about them is they are a Chinese Government own company. It is up to you if you want to trust them.

Toshiba, Panasonic, Sony should be avoided because of their heavy modification of Windows and the drivers. If you remove some of the bloat they install, you can cripple the system.

Acer, Gateway, and eMachines should be avoided period. Low end system that are driving the race to the bottom.

Dell once made a good system and fell from grace. They are now struggling to regain their place in the market. Customer service is one of many problems with this company.

Alienware are glorified Dells and are more name then product. Priced extremely high for what you get. They do perform but you can get the same for less by looking around, just not packaged to be eye candy to the gamers.

Samsung has a history of using cheap parts in critical areas. Capacitors has been one area Samsung has a known history of going cheap, causing units to fail early. For that reason I would avoid them.

ASUS and HP do not modify Windows as bad as the other manufacturers. They have excellent build quality. They might add a lot of bloat but they also makes it easy to get rid of it.

Ultrabooks are the higher end of Wintel laptops but they have some of the same concerns as Apple. They make it next to impossible to change any hardware in them. Service of them will have to be done by the manufacturers. With most of them, you can not change your own battery or hard drive. They are designed to catch your eye but they are not any more special then other laptops except for the fact that they are slim or thin. Your paying for it being thin and slim. For the money your going to spend on it you can buy a much better laptop with more power.

Hybrids are the worse of the worse. The flip or detachable touch screens are just a disaster waiting to happen.

Never buy an All In One. They are far worst then laptops of any kind to service and they have a higher failure rate. My experience with them are limited because the few I worked on made me think they were designed in such a way as it would take a blow torch and a jack hammer just to disassemble them.

You get what you pay for. Systems with high end parts with low prices are to be viewed with suspicion. They have to cut corners somewhere to get the price down.

Choose wisely.

Best high performance laptop for under £750?

Oliver

For Christmas I received a 32" 3D TV to use as a display for my gaming rig I got last year, but when we tried to turn it on, it refused. The day after we took it to the shop to get a refund, and now I am looking at laptops. I got some money from the TV, but not enough to get your Alienwares or high end MSI gaming laptops, so I want to try not to spend over £750, give or take £10/£20. I have been looking at the HP ENVY TouchSmart 15-j013ea which happens to be on sale at the moment, but I don't know if there is a better deal elsewhere. I will be using the PC for a range of things, but mainly gaming, with a bit of schoolwork.

Thanks for the help.

Answer
£750=$1234.42 This is workable. Computer brands I recommend are HP, Lenovo and ASUS. The HP is a nice computer and all but not a nice computer for gaming. In your case a Lenovo Y sieries or an ASUS gaming laptop would be good for you. Check out the computers in the link below.

\/Specific ASUS computer \/

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-G750JW-DB71-17-3-Inch-Laptop-Black/dp/B00COQIKB4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388290432&sr=8-2&keywords=ASUS+gaming+laptops

\/ ASUS gaming sieries \/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_p_n_operating_system_mrr_0?rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A541966%2Cn%3A565108%2Ck%3AASUS+gaming+laptops%2Cp_n_operating_system_browse-bin%3A5945786011&keywords=ASUS+gaming+laptops&ie=UTF8&qid=1388290596&rnid=562215011

\/ Lenovo Y sieries \/

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/y-series/

\/ Specific Lenovo computer \/

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/y-series/y510p/

~good luck

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Gaming YouTube Channel?

Dylan

I am going to make a YouTube channel which I will be doing fifa12 videos with commentary and when fifa13 comes out I'll continue with that,If I get enough views/subscribers then I could make another channel of me commentating on different games,Do u guys know any cheap laptops,Also what would be the best a hd pvr or elgato capture card or if you have any others in mind,With the elgato. You can edit the video bits but do u have to put music onto it by the laptop. Other helping info will be appreciated thx,I'm not gonna use copyrighted music just music that are made from other users like the music that ksiolajidebt gets if u know him.Thx again

Answer
You can pick up laptops for near nothing these days. While the FIFA games have popularity FIFA gaming videos don't get that many views. Although if you make it work then more power to you and I wish you luck. As for recording equipment I suggest haupagge hd pvr. It's expensive but it's true HD and probably the best piece of kit on the market. I get my music from www.newgrounds.com it's copyright free but just to cover yourself mail the creator of the songs you want to use and ask for permission and tell ten you will credit them in the video. They should be more than happy for you to use their music. I edit with Vegas pro but when I started I used AvS video editor. It was easy to use and was a good program.
Best of luck to you and I hope your channel takes off. Add me ad I'll sub bak Jppegasus

What are some of the best gaming laptop for recording minecraft and call of duty videos for youtube?

Layton

I am going to start a youtube channel that plays minecraft, CoD, and Skyrim type games. I was wondering what laptops can handle that on high or extreme settings while recording with about 50-60 fps. Requirements are at least windows 7 home premium 64-bit a 15 in screen, but I would enjoy 17 in more. I mainly want options not just one idea. I don't want a alienware because they are overpriced. I was looking at digital storm and the asus g75vw laptops. Price limit: I would like to keep the price under $2,000. I don't want any macs. Thanks in advance.

Answer
ever heard of the yogscast?(they're a youtube channel with 2.5 million subs and they're know for minecraft)

here's their setup(at US$1617):

http://www.chillblast.com/yogscast.html


Basic Specification:
Fractal Design Define R3 Case
Intel Core i5 3570 "Ivy Bridge" Processor @ up to 4.5GHz
Akasa Nero 3 Cooler
Asus P8Z77-V LX Motherboard
8GB PC3-10666 DDR3 Memory
Chillblast GeForce GTX 670 2GB Graphics Card
1000GB SATA III 7200rpm Hard Disk
1000GB SATA III 7200rpm Hard Disk
Samsung Blu Ray / DVD-RW Combo Drive
Corsair Ultra Low Noise 600watt PSU
Onboard High Definition Audio
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM
2 year collect and return UK Warranty
Exclusive Yogscast digital Youtube capture and content creation guide

7 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x PS/2 for keyboard
Audio outputs
1 x 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet for network
1 x DVI output
1 x HDMI output

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What would make a better gaming laptop?

jason

Im in the market for a new laptop this christmas, and id like it to be a gaming laptop that also is used for school etc. I currently have a vaio, and i really like the brand so im leaning toward another vaio but with way better specs. The two im looking for is one that has 15.5 inch screen (1366x768), 8 GB of RAM, i7 2.10 GHz CPU, AMD Radeon HD 7550M 2GB GPU, and 500 GB 5400 rpm hard drive for $885, and the other that has a 15.5 inch screen (1920x1080), 8 GB of RAM, i7 2.1 GHz CPU, Nvidia GeForce GT 640M LE 2GB GPU, and 500 GB 7200 rpm hard drive for $1050. Which is the better deal, or should i even get a vaio in the first place? it would be my main gaming computer. Thank you for all answers
it cant be a desktop because I live in a dorm, and i also need it to be portable to be able to take it anywhere if i need to

Answer
MSI 17.3" Gaming Laptop with Core i7-3610QM, GTX660M/2GB GDDR5 and DVD Rewriter can be a better choice I feel.

15 inch vs. 17 inch laptop for gaming?

SeanBrad

I am looking into getting a laptop for playing games and I'm not sure if i should get a 15 inch or a 17 inch. The computer will mostly stay in my room and occasionally move into my basement, and I might bring it to a friend's house once or twice a month.
The 17 inch and the 15 inch have the same specs, and by going through different websites I have found a $30 difference.

Answer
its ofcourse 17" ...because it'll have more resolutions which means better gaming...
regards..

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is this a good gaming laptop?

manas

well i am planning to buy this MSI GX660 gaming laptop with following specifications that are available in india. but as i am new to gaming i don't know for sure that if this is the right choice. also, there are some confusions that are there in the configuration of the system that i wanna get sorted b4 buying it. here are the specifications: PROCESSOR: intel core i5 460M, GRAPHIC CARD: ATI Radeon HD5870 with 1GB DDR5, CHIPSET: Intel PM55, RAM: 4GB DDR3(2GB*2), HARD DISK: 500GB sata@ 5400rpm, LCD: 15.6" HD Glare(1366*768)LED. There are 3 main confusions that i am dealing with right now. FIRST, is there any difference between GDDR5 and DDR5,coz on the website they show as this model has GDDR5 graphic memory but my dealer's configuration states it as DDR5 graphic memory. SECONDLY, the hard disk is running at 5400rpm & as i want to buy this laptop for gaming , does it will effect the gaming performance on a large scale or not, as compared to 7200rpm. LASTLY, after checking out all the specifications of the system that i have provided earlier. what do you think of this laptop as a whole,especially in gaming performance. will it be able to run newest games (between 2009-2011) at high setting without any hitch?

Answer
i've had my eye on that laptop for a while. YES it is a good gaming laptop and budget friendly. If its really for gaming, i suggest you use the tag "MSI GX660" in you tube, you will find i lot of videos where users try different games on that laptop suchas CODMW2, Black Ops, Crysis. the ATI 5870 is a great video card. I dont think the hdd speed will affect your gaming. as for the ddr5 and gddr5 this might explain, http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=608938, its basically the same when used on a graphics card.

How much could it cost to upgrade my video card on my laptop?

QUEEN

I bought a laptop in September of 2011. I love Skyrim and would like to play it, but apparently the only thing that needs upgrading in order to play is the video card. According to the Elder Scrolls site, these are the minimum requirements to play:

OS: Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
Processor: Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent processor
Memory: 2GB System RAM
Hard Disk Space: 6GB free HDD Space
Video Card: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB of RAM
Sound: DirectX compatible sound card

I have:

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2310M CPU @ 2.10GHz
Memory: 7.0 GB free
Hard Disk Space: 356.1 GB free
Video Card: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family (THIS DOESN'T MEET REQUIREMENTS)
Sound: IDT High Definition Audio CODEC

The only thing that does not meet requirements is the video card. I was wondering if I should upgrade my video card, and how much it would cost. I have a decent laptop with a good amount of memory.

Recommendations? Suggestions?

Thanks.
2GB is required, and I have 7GB @ whoever mentioned it.

Answer
Sorry to tell you, but you can not upgrade the video in a laptop, unless it was made for gaming. If you want a computer for gaming, that can be updated you need to invest in a desktop pc

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About the Sims 3 game? Help!?

Flick

Sorry if I'm too much of a noob, but I'm having real hard time trying to handle my Sims 3 PC game.
I got it last year and downloaded it on to my laptop. It turned out it was the worst idea possible and my laptop collapsed after the few months with Sims 3. I've heard people say that it's because laptops can't handle it and stuff. So I tried it on my computer (PC, not MAC) but it's so very slow it takes minutes to load! We're getting a new computer, but just asking if we should try out a Mac? Will Sims3 work better on a Mac? Or, (I'm also getting a new laptop for school), is there a certain laptop which can handle the game?
Also, I saw in the magazine that there's a Sims 3 for PS3! I just happen to own one. :) Have any of you guys tried Sims 3 on PS3, and is it as good as the PC?
Sorry for my noobness! But I'm not good with tecnology!

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I have sims 3 on my PC and it takes a couple minutes to load. I think that's normal, but once it's loaded the game plays fine. It doesn't freeze or anything. What you want to have is a computer with enough memory and space to hold the game. It runs fine on my vista, but vistas aren't that great so I'd recommend the Windows 7. The sims is one of those games you play for hours so if laptop is the route you wanna go, you also wanna make sure it has a good processor like intell since laptops overheat more than PCs. I haven't tried it on a laptop.
I've never played on a mac, but they are quite pricey. I'm sure it's the same deal of having the right space. You might want to try looking up computers designed for video games. They could handle nice graphics and such.
If you're looking for a mac, try macofalltrades.com. My mac basics professor told me about that site. It's basically used macs, so a LOT cheaper than new, but used by companies, so like new, not just some guy's computer.

Also, in my opinion, anything except the PC versions suck. I've played on iphones and sims 2 on PS2 and it wasn't the same. They take out a lot of things and the game is just different. It's not the same glory as the PC version.

looking for a good pc game?

ike

ive been playing a lot more PC games since i got my new laptop, as now its actuallyy fun to play. i like cooperative games and all, but those are the only games i have. that and single player games. not much re-playabilityy in single player games. i enjoyed the battlefield games and the COD games (no arguments, to me they're both equal. leave it at that.) as well as some RPG games (mass effect, fallout 3, etc.) so i was wondering,

for less than $20 what game would you recommend?

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maybe try this one:
http://www.gameshampoo.com/magazine/articles/48/legend-of-grimrock-releasing-april-11-now-available-for-pre-order.html

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Gaming Laptop for College?

Josh

Alright guys, my budget is around $1600 (already calculated out warranty). And i need a gaming laptop that will last me and not end up being a buggy piece of junk. It has to be a name brand probably not dell because alienware sucks :P, because it needs that warranty that i mentioned earlier. Any ideas?

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There is a general supply gap in the Intel Ivy Bridge, and it may be to clear inventory. The custom's which are modified Clevo's and MSI's are possible, but I do not trust that cooling has been designed in properly. You can browse for example ibuypower and avadirect.

My recommendation at your price point is checking Newegg, Tigerdirect, BHPhoto, Toshiba.com, and googling a model you find for a slightly better price.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/244419/laptop_reliability_and_satisfaction_macbooks_rule.html
(Average in the table is alphabetical and Mac's cost a fortune and not gaming level)
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html
Graphics card(IC) is the biggest factor in gaming.
Added CPU + GPU on another tab:
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
And, you can also browse Game-debate after you find something.

As of this minute, subject to change, and I assume you want a 17.3" and not for carrying to class.
An idea might be a 15.6 and display for your room.
This Toshiba at $1050 gets you most of the way there for gaming. Starting as a base model to compare, you will find you pay somewhat more for only small improvement.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834214604
TOSHIBA Qosmio X775-Q7170 i5 2450M(2.50GHz) 17.3" 6GB Memory DDR3 1333 640GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M 1.5GB GDDR5
You can go to squaretrade.com and add a 3 year warranty including accidental damage and stay under budget.
MSI at $1250 if the rebate holds moves up to GTX 570M, i7 quad core, 17.3" 1080p, overflowing RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152293
There is a little bigger HDD model in Raid at $100 more with more GDRAM also.
And at the top of your price:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152336
GTX 670M and Ivy Bridge i7 CPU has you a little better than GeForce GTX 550 Ti of desktops.
GTX 660M as a little lower gets Bluray and is decent:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2355975&CatId=4938
or w/o Bluray a little cheaper:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+17.3%26%2334%3B+Laptop+-+8GB+Memory+-+1TB+Hard+Drive/5176239.p?id=1218621250769&skuId=5176239
Check taxes and warranty costs.

gaming/college laptop?

Andre

i'm going to college and i need a good laptop that'll benefit me in college but i also like to play games. anyone know a good model?

Answer
For the best gaming, Performance, Reliability and customer service get an Asus. Alienware are way overpriced and use poor parts on their PC's, Any Asus model will work just look for a strong Graphics card like a GTS 260 ME or Dual Graphics card's. They also have really good customer service and great warranties where you get your Laptop back the same night you ship it.

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What is the best 17" laptop to get thats not too expensive?

Maddysen F

I'm looking for a nice big laptop about 17" and the price is from 650 and under and I want to get a brand of laptop

Answer
I would wait till the Dell XPS 17
comes down a little
great laptop worth the wait
http://www.bestgaminglaptop.net/articles-guides/top-10-gaming-laptops/

What is better a computer or a laptop?

Connor

Ok so i need a new computer of some sort.

My current one is ancient and as good as dead the speakers don't work my mouse is almost dead and my keyboard is ancient too. I thought getting a laptop would solve a lot of these issues including space issues that i also have in my tiny room.

But then my friend said that laptops cant play computer games (like Minecraft) very good so im starting to wonder what i should get a more up to date tower computer or a laptop (i game a lot)

Answer
You can easily play games like Minecraft on laptops. My friends and I do, all the time. You just need to find a computer will a good processor, graphics card and you'll want one will a lot of memory.
Laptops are great because you can't take them anywhere, but they are definitely not better than a desktop. Computers are a lot more powerful, and are a lot easier to customize. I don't know how old you are, but if your going to college soon or are in college, a laptop will be the best choice, until you get older and settle in one spot.

If you don't mind spending a lot of money.... get a gameing laptop.
http://thooghun.hubpages.com/hub/Gaming-Laptop-Computers
http://www.pcworld.com/article/142959/the_best_laptops_under_1000.html
http://www.bestgaminglaptop.net/articles-guides/best-3d-gaming-laptops/
http://www.bestgaminglaptop.net/articles-guides/top-10-gaming-laptops/


Things to look for in a laptop good for gaming:
-A CPU 3.0 GHz+ (both Intel and AMD are great)
-Dual Core or Quad Core CPU
-Fast Front Side Bus (part of Motherboard)
-DDR3 RAM
-SATA Hard Drive
-250+ Gb Hard Drive
-Drive Speed of 7200 rpm (there is a faster speed, but it heats up faster, so it isn't great)
-IDE Optical Drive


Hope I Helped

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Best PC gaming laptop?

likasombod

I'm looking for a new gaming laptop (NOT a desktop) that preferably does not cost over $2000 (although a little above that isn't a dealbreaker). Right now I'm thinking about the Alienware M17x. Any other suggestions?
I'm also thinking about the ASUS G75VW. Better than the Alienware?

Answer
Check these two gaming laptops
MSI G Series GT780DX-406US 17.3-Inch Laptop
http://www.amazon.com/MSI-Series-GT780DX-406US-17-3-Inch-Laptop/dp/B005WPUN32/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&tag=basebal-20&ie=UTF8&qid=1338795004&sr=1-1
Specs:
- Intel Core i7 processor
- 12GB RAM
- 750GB hard drive
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX570M - specs here - http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-570M.56635.0.html
(Scroll down to 'Game Benchmarks')
- Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
- Full Color Programmable Backlight keyboard

Toshiba Qosmio X775-Q7170 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop
http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Qosmio-X775-Q7170-17-3-Inch-Horizon/dp/B006GTCXG8/ref=sr_1_10?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=basebal-20&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1338790310&sr=1-10
Specs:
- Intel Core i5-2450M processor
- 6GB RAM
- 640GB hard drive
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics card - specs here - http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-560M.48313.0.html
(Scroll down to game benchmarks)
- LED-backlit keyboard

Both above laptops will play Skyrim, Mass Effect 3, MW3, BF3, DiRT Showdown, etc at high to ultra settings. Also, they are your budget of $2000.

Decent priced gaming laptops?

Carolyn

I want a decent priced gaming laptop starting from $800-$1400. I've been doing lots of research but many laptops are too expensive & don't look that great. Any suggestions? (Preferably from Sony.)

Answer
Asus has good gaming laptops and also they are going really well. As you have mentioned your budget of under $1400 so there is one good option which has the price of $1364. It is considered to be one of the best gaming laptop as one of the user described it as Awesome PC, Runs Games With Ease. Here is a comment which you can look and decide:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R3ETFK97E8HH41/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00COQIKB4&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=hawmekm-20

Its features include Intel i7 4700HQ and 12 GB DDR3 which can play any games because of its strong power. It has huge storage with 1024 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive. It has 17.3-Inch Screen with Nvidia GTX765M 2GB GDDR5. And it has Windows 8 with 3.5-Hour Battery Life.

So all of these factors show that it can be a good choice to go for among others. But if you want to see other options as well then here is a list of laptop which are under your laptops. They are popular ones and usually are good options:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_p_36_6?bbn=565108&qid=1374314454&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A%21493964%2Cn%3A541966%2Cn%3A565108&rnid=2421885011&low-price=800&high-price=1400&x=-180&y=-3564&tag=hawmekm-20

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Sony PSP or Netbook laptop for deployment?

SpringerLo

My boyfriend is getting deployed to Afghanistan in January 2011. I am debating on getting him either a Sony PSP 3000 or a Netbook computer. He already has a very nice laptop he is planning on taking with him. Basically he would just use it for web browsing and web cam. I think he might like a PSP thought because it will give him something to do in his free time. He loves gaming when he is at home. Im not good with electronics and stuff like that so any help is appreciated!
The reason I thought of getting him a netbook was so he could leave his laptop home and not risk damaging it.

Answer
if he already has a laptop buy him a sony psp psp are great graphics too and fun games, or you can get aq dsi *which i dont think is better*

Laptop red hot all the time!?

Matthew Ro

So i'm just going to explain all of this as best as i can!
2011 = I purchased my laptop, meant for gaming and it worked smooth, cool and quiet for the first year or two!

2013 (January - April) = Maybe since i've been playing way too much ArmA, i believe i've strained the laptop's life completely out! My laptop will overheat on simple programs such as Google Chrome or Sony Vegas and i've tried everything!

Upgraded a much powerful fan
Bought a new laptop battery
Cleaned the dust and particles from the inside.

That's helped slightly, but it's clearly not good enough.

2013 = (May -) It's RED HOT! I literally cannot type on this thing without burning my fingers and it sounds like a jet engine!

So i've learned that there's nothing i can really do to fix this problem, unless there is please let me know!

I've got the feeling that i should just get a new laptop or even a real gaming PC, but i've got some money problems right now. It'll be a while until that happens.

Intel(R) Core (TM) i3 CPU M370
Satellite A660
4 Gigs of Ram
64 bit
GeForce 310M
Oh and another thing, I've only used less than a quarter of space on this laptop. Important things are on a 1TB portable drive safe and sound. There is no useless programs or viruses on this laptop!

Answer
You need to buy a PC cooling fan this helps keep your computer cool you can buy one at best buy or online

http://www.techradar.com/us/news/computing-components/upgrades/best-pc-coolers-and-fans-for-gaming-machines-709570

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I need help finding a gaming Laptop under 1000$?

steven

I want it to run GTA IV Ultra Settings with possibly enchancers for more graphics,
Crysis 2 maybe

I want it not to overheat , im bgoing to buy from ebay . recommend any model ?
M11X is it good for ultra gta iv /crysis 2
Asus G74 G74SX-BBK7 IS WORTH IT ?

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Total Answer:

2012 Best Gaming Laptop Rank

1. Battalion 101 X7200
2. Asus G74SX
3. Alienware M18x
4. MSI GT683
5. Toshiba Qosmio X500
6. Asus
7. Alienware M17x
8. Alienware M14x
9. Origin Eon17
10. Falcon Northwest TLX

Choose The Best Gaming Laptop

Step1
Decide where you want to buy the best gaming laptop from. A few popular places include Sager, iBuyPower, CyberPower, and Alienware. Compare similar products from each company to not only get the best notebook, but to also get the best price.

Step2
Choose a price range, and find notebooks within that price range. To help you decide how much you're willing to spend, consider how fast your notebook will lose its value. The most expensive notebooks will lose their value fast, while the least expensive probably aren't a good buy to begin with. The optimum price will tend to be somewhere in the middle.

Step3
Decide how much power you want. Games include listings of "minimum requirements" and "recommended requirements." The best gaming laptop needs to at least meet the "recommended requirements," and for best performance, go beyond even that.

Step4
Look into the future. With system requirements for games constantly increasing, your notebook will one day be as useful for playing games as a brick is for breaking plexiglass windows. Consider buying a little extra power to tide you over until your next notebook purchase.

Step5
Get the best size screen for the best gaming laptop. Large screen sizes are typically best for gaming, but each increase in size means a slightly heavier laptop with less portability. If portability is an issue, a medium or even small screen size may be the best option. For both portability and a large screen size, consider leaving a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse in the location where your laptop will spend the most time. Connect these to your laptop when you're there.

Step6
Choose the best gaming laptop based on style. If you've narrowed it down to just a couple notebooks, then decide based on style. Think about what kind of image you want to present to those around you as well as what style meshes the best with your personality. The more you love the way your notebook looks, the more likely it will be that you've found the best gaming laptop.


A good gaming computer's specifications would be:

Dual-core CPU, 2GHz or greater. (Recommended Intel i5 or AMD Phenom)
2GB RAM or greater, DDR2-800 or faster. (Recommended 4GB DDR3)
PCI-E 2.0 motherboard, ideally SLI-capable.
500W ATX12V2.0 power supply or better.
64-bit Vista w/SP1
500GB SATA hard drive or bigger. (Recommended 1TB)
HD3870, 9600GT, 8800GT or better graphics, 512MB+ (Recommended 1GB).
LED widescreen display, 1680x1050, 20 inch or better. (Recommended HD)

Source(s):
www.gladgold.com

ASUS gaming laptop ranking?

Tian

First of all, I know this question is going to take you guys a long time, but I still appreciate even if someone takes time to look at it. Can someone please rank these ASUS gaming computers based on their overall performance. Money is not an issue for me. Please do not recommend Alienware.

ASUS G75VW-DH72
ASUS G75VW-FS71
ASUS G75VW-RH71
ASUS G75VW-RS72
ASUS G75VW-DS73-3D
ASUS G75VW-DH71

Please give me an accurate answer, and please do not fool me just for the points. Thanks you.

Answer
you give a big list of laptops with no links....
and you want someone to rank them for you....

the best one for gaming will be the one with the best graphics card.
Also considering one with a SSD + hdd combo would be good for overall performance.

how to know laptop graphics cards performance?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=nvidia+gtx670m+notebookcheck


EDIT: @guy below
you must not know anything about computers is you think that...
the asus is definitely in the top 10, and why the fuck would you have the dell xps 15 in there? its not even close to a gaming computer.... a gt640m? really? ya ok guy....
and the fact there are no sagars on that list either just even makes you more fail at listing....

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Is it worth waiting 9 months for Ivy Bridge?

gusdnr1357

I am thinking about buying a new laptop with second generation i5 processor as my laptop is not working. Currently, I am using a small netbook as a replacement, which has performance that is barely enough for the things that I do.

Is it worth waiting 9 months until March 2012 (which is supposed to be release date of Ivy Bridge) or should I just buy a laptop with Sandy Bridge now?

Answer
Depends on what you want to use it for. 9 Months is a LONG time and the current sandy bridge processors are quite powerful. The top 2 mobile processors get higher benches than the top of the line desktop processors for AMD at the moment. The worrisome thing is that you don't know how much of an improvement ivy bridge will be or what will happen in 9 months that could make your netbook useless. But if you can run it on a netbook I would suggest just spending the money for a good sandy bridge processor cause it should suffice.

But like I said I can't really tell you for sure cause I don't know what improvements ivy bridge will bring, or what you use your computer for, or how long the sandy bridge processors will stay capable of running programs/games.

What could a 13 year old girl get for Christmas 2012? HELP!?

Andrea

Heyy! im a 13 year old girl and I dont have a clue what to get for Christmas 2012! My mam said she wants me to make my Christmas list this year but I dont have a clue what to get! I have â¬300 to spend! Every year I get a big main present to look forward to..Last year I got a laptop and the year before I got an ipod nano (6th generation) I also have a portable DVD player but I am going to sell my ipod nano and the portable DVD player for â¬150! They were â¬300 new! So know that means I have â¬450 to spend! I am getting an iphone in March for an update so please dont say a phone. So far I have... Cosmopolitian Hair Curler & Earmuff headphones (Adds up to â¬75)
I was thinking about getting an ipod touch! Because on my other ipod you couldnt go on the internet,play games or take pictures.All you could do was download music! So I might get an ipod touch! Any other ideas on what I could get as my main,Big present??? And a few other suggestions for other things?! Thanks,Andrea :) ! xoxo
The Strangers...My mom got me my ipod nano 2 years ago and I never used it because I couldnt figure out how to download music on it! She said I could sell it! And I baught the Portable DVD player with MY OWN money! NO USELESS ANSWERS PLEASE!

Answer
Your gonna sell your Christmas presents you got before? Sorry but I find that really selfish. Someone bought them for you and your gonna sell them and get something with their money! I don't think you deserve anything if you can't show some gratitude.

I've had an Ipod Nano for ages, they're easy to work out so it sounds like your just making excuses to get rid. was it your own money that your worked for or did your mother give it to you?

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need help with buying a laptop !?

kerrirusse

hi, im kerri i am getting a laptop for christmas but i need to find which one my parents cam buy me. I want PINK cause its my favorite color but i dont want dell. and i want a brand name one that has battery life up to bout 2 hrs if possible.can you please help me..... points for the best answer!!


Kerri (:

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Check these out, also keep a look out for laptops coming out in mid october early november, as those laptops will have windows 7 installed on them. And Oct-Nov would be a good time to get a laptop

But as for what is out right now check these out. Also let me know if you want to play games on the laptop, as that will change things around.

And it's good that you don;t want a dell, they are the worst brand out there.

$799
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9369925&type=product&id=1218093004712

$799
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4779360&CatId=2289

These aren't pink, but they are different
$629
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9370548&type=product&id=1218093001786

$599
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4123572&CatId=3444

$549
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4321422&CatId=3444

$569
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4769461&CatId=2289

Not too many pink ones out there. You may have to go directly to the Sony or Gateway website, as they are the only ones besides dell that I know have pink laptops.

Laptop shuts down when playing video games?

Ghostofmet

I have a Dell Inspiron and it keeps shutting down when I play on Steam. I've had this laptop since the end of May 2013 and I've had no problems with Steam before but as of November it started to shut down when I'm playing games on Steam ( mainly Saints Row ) I've did a scan on it and i have no viruses and everything is updated, what can I do?

I have windows 8 and 4.00 GB of RAM.
I'm 15 and I bought the Dell with my own money, it was the only thing I could afford, if I had enough money I would of bought a better laptop.....or just built my own PC.

Answer
you can test your laptops capability to run any game you want to test at http://systemrequirementslab.com/cyri

but please don't try to force your laptop to play something that it will struggle to play

otherwise all that money you've invested will just disappear

Yes I know you did what you could with the money you had and you want to play games... I understand that but listen to an old wise man.. don't destroy what you've got - go tap on your friends shoulder and ask to use his desktop gaming rig

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Would you consider me spoiled?

Misorlou

Hello, I'm 16 years old and I'm perturbed (not sure if I used that word correctly) by the fact that some people I know call me spoiled, even a family member. I own an iPhone 5, Xbox 360 (I paid for), PS3 and a laptop that cost about $2000. I don't own many video games for the Xbox or PS3, but I have a ton for my PC (courtesy of Steam Summer Sales.) I will be getting a car within the next few days (2013 Dodge Charger SXT, about $31000). The clothes I own are from (for the most part), Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, American Eagle, Brooks Brothers, brands you would find in Macy's (Izod, Polo, Club Room, etc.) I'm not a shoe-freak like some dudes in my school, I have only five pairs (one for everyday use, semi-casual "boat shoes", a pair for formal occasions and two pairs for athletic related activities.) I play violin (I play in my schools orchestra), electric bass (I'm the bassist of my band), a little bit of electric guitar and a little bit of drums. I own two violins, two bass guitars, an electric guitar and a drum set. I also travel a lot. I've been to the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Andorra, Italy, Germany, Austria, Australia and Egypt. Just a couple weeks ago, I attended a summer program at Georgetown University.

In regards to the life I have around me, I live in a 3 story house (including basement.) Both my parents make six figure salaries. I live in a very affluent area of the countruy (Westchester, NY.) For the car, I am not paying for it, nor am I paying for the gas. All I have to do is keep my grades up. Also, I didn't force/beg my parents to get me the Charger, they told me that they were getting a new car and asked for my input on it. I used to have a job (Subway), but my grades started to slip so I quit. People call me spoiled because they I say I don't appreciate the things my parents do for me. I wouldn't say I'm not thankful, I am very thankful, it's just that I have been raised in this type of manner my whole life so I really don't know how different life is for some. I know that not everyone can be as fortunate as I and my family have been, but I've never had to live like it. I also think that they are quite hypocritical because they probably have similar, if not the same things that I do. So, do you guys think I'm spoiled? Do you think I have a lot of things, but don't act spoiled? Do you think I don't have a lot of things, but do act spoiled? Please let me know how you guys feel about this.

Answer
YES....WHY DO YOU BRAG??

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Gaming Laptop?

Q. I'm planning to buy a Gaming Laptop which can play Crysis, Bioshock, Halo 2, ETC. I'm getting it on Walmart, so, can you guys pick the Top 5 Gaming Laptops from http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=4070&fromPageCatId=3951&catNavId=3951

Budget is $1400 Below, It doesn't have to be expensive, as long as it's okay for Gaming.

Answer
Hi

for gaming get xp. at this stage its better than vista for playing games. this will change in the next 12 months or so but for now its a better proposition.

Get a reasonable dual core and 1-2 gig of ram but make sure your machine has a good video gpu. The gpu is the important part of a gaming rig. You can put in 4gig of ram and a quad core but if you are running a crap graphics chipset your machine will not run recent games with playable frame rates.

The top chipset is the 8800m but you may have to wait a little while for it to be widely available as its only just come out.

See here for a list of gpu's
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Graphics-Media-Accelerator-X3100.2176.0.html
get a class 1 or a class 2 gpu. the 8xxx series will run directx 10. the 7xxx series only go up to 9c.

Hope this helps.

List of gaming laptops?

Joanna

I'm looking to buy a laptop that can handle and that is built to handle high graphics. I'v been looking at alien ware but its so expensive. I'm not sure where to look and my price range has to be under $2,000.

Answer
The answer above was talking about a desktop. You asked for a laptop. Just note that laptops aren't near as good for gaming because they use mobile hardware.

http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-ENVY/C0L20AV?HP-ENVY-dv7t-7200-Quad-Edition-Notebook-PC

you can upgrade the gpu on that one, and it will be pretty decent with a nice large screen. the dv6 is pretty much the same thing with a smaller screen. I have a dv6, but I use an external monitor.

I'd get this one: http://www.xoticpc.com/forcemsi-16f3-22001-670m-msi-gt60-barebones-p-4346.html

It looks like a great deal. Just upgrade the processor in the customize section and you'll have a nice gaming laptop.

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Gaming Laptop Vs. Gaming Desktop -- Pros/Cons?

Twistedbla

Background: So I'm considering getting a $1,500 gaming laptop come this June. I'll be using it for college coming up so I really needed a laptop as well as an upgrade for my current rig.

Pt. 1: What I'm wondering is what am I suffering in buying a gaming laptop rather than a gaming desktop. List pros and cons.

Pt. 2: Being a hardcore gamer (40+ hrs/week) can a laptop handle my lengthy gaming periods?

Answer
Gaming Desktop:

Pros: Cheaper than a similar performing laptop, upgradeable, newer parts/technology always come out for the desktop first

Cons: Not portable.


Gaming Laptop:

Pros: Portable, can offer same performance as a desktop if you have money.

Cons: More expensive than a similar performing desktop, not upgradeable (except for the hard drive), newer parts/technology come out later than a desktop.

A laptop will never on a battery, handle your gaming periods. If you plug it into the wall socket using the provided charger/AC adapter, you'll be fine, of course.


Unless you plan on gaming on the go, I recommend that you just get a mid-level laptop ($500-$700 US) for college and use the rest of your cash to upgrade your current rig or build a new one.

I need a Gaming laptop 2012?

Mike Raws

Hello! I'm going back to the US and I've saved money for a gaming laptop!
I'm going to be buying it June-July, so I have time to think about it.
Any suggestions? NO ALIENWARE!
Anything under 2.1 grand (USD)

Answer
The next thing that is close to gaming alienware is the Dell XPS 15 X15L-1024ELS gaming laptop. This is a truly awesome computer. For starters, it's without a doubt the fastest laptop I have ever used. I can literally hit the button to turn it on and be online within 1 minute. It never lags or slows in performance, even when handling 5 or 6 tasks at a time. All of the features on this laptop are state-of-the-art. The speakers truly stand out, they are the best sounding laptop speakers I've ever heard, bar none. Also, the camera on it records in 1080p so you can get some really good quality video just using what comes stock. This is a solid machine that is well worth the price. I strongly suggest it to anyone looking for a state-of-the-art laptop.

Pictures and more details here
http://www.amazon.com/Dell-X15L-1024ELS-Laptop-Elemental-Silver/dp/B004XZMBS2/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=swimgear-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

If you don't like it, just use the specs from the page as your foundation and go from there.

Good luck on finding your gaming laptop.

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