Which laptop is best for gaming?

nancy

My laptop is getting old now, I've had it for five years now I think. I'm not sure if its the old age or the processor that affects gaming. So I need your help, ya'll laptop experts. I've been viewing a few laptops on amazon and I want to know which one out of these all would be the best for gaming. Oh and by the way I wont be installing like 10 games or anything, its mainly feral heart and arokai when its released and maybe one or two others. Oh and when answering please don't just randomly say which one out of the ones I list is best, I want a reason too, otherwise its a bit harder to trust someone when they just say something random right? Also you can suggest other laptops, but not if the cost is above £500. Ps: it isn't purely for gaming, its for homework and other stuff online too, I just want a laptop that responds well to 3d games.
So here are the ones I found:

Acer Aspire V3 17.3" Windows 8 Laptop
Processor Speed: 2.20 GHz
Brand: Acer
Hard Drive Capacity: 500 GB
Product Line: Aspire V3
Operating System: Windows 8
Screen Size: 17.3"
Operating System Edition: Home Premium
Memory: 6 GB
Graphics Processing Type: Integrated/On-Board Graphics
Release Year: 2012
Processor Type: Intel Pentium
£429.30

HP Compaq CQ58-250SA Cheapest Windows 8 Laptop
Hard Drive Capacity:750 GB
Brand:Compaq
Operating System: Windows 8
Product Line: Presario
Graphics Processing Type: Integrated/On-Board Graphics
Primary Drive: DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive
Screen Size: 15.6"
Webcam: Integrated HP TrueVision HD Webcam with integrated
Memory: 8 GB
Wireless Lan: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Processor Type: Intel Celeron
Network Card: Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Processor Speed: 1.80 GHz
£339.00

HP G6-2250sa 15.6" Windows 8
Brand: HP
Processor Type: Intel Pentium Dual Core B960
Product Line: Pavilion
Processor Speed: 2.2 GHz
MPN: C0Y35EA#ABU
Hard Drive Capacity:750 GB
Screen Size: 15.6"
Operating System: Windows 8
Memory: 6 GB
£329.99

ASUS X401A
Intel Celeron dual core B815.
1.6GHz processor speed.
4GB DDR3 RAM memory.
320GB SATA hard drive.
£224.99 (REFURBISHED)

I'm kinda leaning to the Asus because it looks pretty. We have 6 laptops in the house (including my old one and an even older one thats totally broken) and all I know are dark colours like black, navy and crimson thats why I quite like the white Asus, it would be way unique in the house LOL. But ignore me, your the experts and its about the best laptop on the inside, not how it looks xD.

Answer
Those are all bad choices.

For computer gaming, 75% of your performance is determined by your graphics card. So the graphics card is the single most important component for any gaming computer, laptop or desktop. It's the graphics card model that determines whether you get 6fps in games or 60 fps.

With desktop computers you can upgrade the graphics card- just pop a better one into the PCI-E x16 slot and you can easily triple or quadruple your performance over the factory integrated graphics. Sometimes installing a better card requires upgrading the computer's power supply too, since higher-end cards require more power.

But upgrading the graphics later isn't an option with laptops. The built-in graphics are permanent, so it's critical to choose a laptop with the best graphics card you can find that fits your budget.

Here's a list all laptop graphics adapters ranked by performance. For casual gaming you'd want a graphics card that's at least class 3 (the brown/amber group).

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html

On a tight budget you'll want to check out laptops which have AMD's A-series processors (like the A4, A6 and A8). The A-series processors have MUCH better built-in graphics (APU) than Intel's processors, although the CPUs are otherwise slower. So the A-series processors are better all-around choices because everyday tasks like web browsing, e-mail, word processing etc don't require much CPU power- any dual-core or higher processor can handle that smoothly. But gaming REQUIRES a decent graphics adapter. If you wouldn't be gaming at all, then the HP G6 with the dual-core B960 would be the best choice.

I recommend one of these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-V3-551-15-6-inch-Laptop/dp/B009RNFC0Y/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1358367472&sr=8-16
http://www.amazon.co.uk/15-b115sa-15-6-inch-Sleekbook-Dual-Core-Processor/dp/B00AAW44ZU/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1358367694&sr=8-9
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-355V5C-15-6-inch-Laptop-Pink/dp/B009SJCX54/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1358367536&sr=8-5
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-V3-551G-15-6-inch-Laptop/dp/B009RNFC90/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1358367596&sr=8-12
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-15-6-inch-Quad-Core-Processor-DDR3_SDRAM/dp/B009ZQLKE0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358367321&sr=8-1

APU gaming performance:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-a8-3850-llano,2975-13.html
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1655/13/
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/a10-5800k-a8-5600k-a6-5400k,3224-16.html

Need help studying gaming laptops.?

Will

I need to consolidate space at home and I have a lot of dead time at work so I am in the market for a gaming laptop. I mostly play World of Warcraft but if a game comes out that looks good, I'd like a machine that would be able to handle it at near max settings.

My budget for a laptop will be $1500-$2000. I've read a lot of best gaming laptops of 2012 articles and the Alienware M17 & M18 seems to be the top vote getters. I'm not looking to get one until early 2013 (so hopefully some of those better Alienware laptops will drop in price by then) but I want this to be something that will last me awhile.

What specs should I be looking for? What brands should I stay away from? Like desktops, is it more cost effective to order and build my own or should I go with a factory made? I need help with those kind of questions and anything else you think will be relevant in my search. Also, if you could please tell me why I need to pay attention to certain things, that also will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for reading and the help!

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http://www.razerzone.com/store/choose/razer-blade?src=pgm.80025700&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=razerbladelaptop&utm_campaign=adwordsusbrandsystemsblade is an amazing laptop.The one on the left is just as good as the one on the right, and are the same thing, just one right side is newer. You will be able to play WoW on it with amazing graphics, and other gmes as well. I recommend getting Battlefield 3, which is a great game.

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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)

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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.

3DS or Laptop Question?

Samuel and

I have a DS lite, and also a... *please don't crack up* IBM ThinkPad Pentium MMX 233mhz. I can't even keep myself from laughing. I got it at a garage sale. It doesn't hold or take a charge. My DS lite is brand new, I got it on the 18th of June, I think. I was wondering if I should get a netbook for $250 and then put OS X on it, or get a 3DS for the same price? Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time looks really epic, and Luigi's Mansion 2 is a remake of a game I played a lot when I was 5ish. Some very cool games are being released for the 3DS. But, with the laptop, I could have my own laptop. I also have 2 computers, one a Intel Quad Core 3.2GHz and the other a AMD Phenom II Black Edition x2, one running OS X 10.6.7. I just don't know what I should get. I love gaming, but unless I somehow get a Xbox 360 in this month, I don't have ANY game consoles. My Wii went to Wii heaven when I installed a bad OS wad. Oh... So, what should I save up for? I just want your opinions. Thank you.
-Sam
By the way, I wouldn't game on the laptop. Youtube, mostly,

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I would buy the 3DS. Laptops are inadequate for gaming. If you really want to play games on a computer, get a desktop that is super up to date and is meant for gaming. A gaming PC will also serve as an every day computer because gaming PCs have immense amounts of RAM put into them causing it to run faster for everything you do in your daily life. Also, if you get a gaming desktop PC, download the program called Steam. This program allows you to play video games on your PC and most of them are controller compatible. Steam also has sales on games. For example, there was a sale on a set of games called The Witcher. The first one costed about $2 and the second costed about $3. Two games for $5, great deal right?

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Are there any gaming notebooks, or laptops that are reasonably priced? I'm looking for one $400 or less.?

Rebecca

If not, what is a laptop at that price that would work for my son's gaming?

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Gaming laptops are always much more expensive than a desktop equivalent. Depending on the types of games you would probably need to double that, the biggest problem is most laptops have integrated graphics which are useless for any types of games greater than the Sims type games.

If desktops are not out of the question that would be the way to go. I know most like laptops for their portability but I went through 2 in just a few years, then running into problems that were unfixable and having no warranty. You wont run into those problems on desktops, since if you do have a problem you can pull that part out and replace it. You can also always upgrade them which is a big plus for anyone who wants to play many games

is it okay to use notebooks/laptops for gaming?

i have these two brothers who borrowed my laptop and they played Warcraft (dota) last night. i allowed them and i was restless because i could hear lots of clicking and tapping.. lol.. so help me please..

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playing game in laptop occur no problem but,the key board of the laptop is very expensive. So buy a
external usb key board to playing the game. games will increase the processor speed and working condition.

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Good Cheap Gaming Laptop?

C Sav

Hey there, I am looking for a cheap laptop that is able to run games at a good fps without lag, I don't wanna spend 1000 dollars on a laptop i will just use for games, some movies, and web browsing. I want a it to have a decent processor so i can run games like cod 4, black ops, and others. I don't really care about the space on the hard drive that much i just want it to be pretty fast, good fps when on games, and will kinda last awhile.
Thank you, CS4V!

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"Gaming" and "Laptop" already hardly go together, add in "Cheap" and you're asking for miracle workers. Laptops are hardly ever designed for gaming (hence the brutally low frame rates on most games), and when they are, it isn't cheap.

If you want a gaming computer, get a desktop. With about $800 you can buy or build a computer that will play any game, bar Crysis, with at least medium graphics settings (make sure to look extra hard at the specs of the computer). This is considered extremely cheap for a gaming computer.

If you want a cheap laptop, go to Wal-Mart. If you want a GAMING laptop, prepare to whip out the checkbook in full force; if you want to play anything with a decent frame rate that doesn't look like a LEGO game (i.e. extremely blocky), you'll be paying a lot of money for a decent graphics card, processor, and so on.

So, to recap, a "cheap" gaming laptop doesn't really exist, and a gaming laptop in general will cost you a pretty penny, if not two. If you're looking for a gaming computer, go with a desktop, they're less than a third of the cost of a laptop with the same graphics power, except are often more reliable and easily upgradeable.

About laptop for designing and gaming?

Xoft_RS

So I'm planning to buy an asus a46cb with core i3 3217U (ULV) with a nvidia GT 740M,will it suit my need on gaming? Such Skyrim,Most wanted,gta 4,Saints row 4,postal 3 and many others? And I need it for running an adobe photoshop cs6,corel draw,sony vegas etc so is this laptop good for my need? I'm interested with this laptop Because it has low voltage on the processor and I really love the slim body which it has 21mm thick,good audio speaker,good cooling system and GT 7xx nvidia whcih it has good performance on low voltage

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Yes you'll be able to run those games, but you'll have to get used to running most of them on "Low-medium" settings. As mentioned before you'll need at least 4GB of RAM to run most games, but more preferably 8GB.

Laptops aren't really designed for gaming due to the problems with air filtering, but that laptop will run most of the games you throw at it.

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Laptops under 500 dollars fast good memory?

Jack

So i'm looking for a laptop under 500 bucks, i do a lot of photography so i'd have lots of pictures on there (148 GB) with a photoshop elements or lightroom (1 gb) with a few other programs on there (ill call it 1.5 gb). On top of that i'd have a pretty good amount of music and such from my iTunes (152 GB). I might get a music editing software I'm not sure which kind since i don't have it yet or the equipment but i do know that it's something i want. I'm gonna wanna put a couple games on there like mine craft, a few horror games, stuff like that. I'm also gonna be using video chat. So all of this considered, can some give me some computers under 500 bucks, 600 if necessary, that have room for all of that, and will run applications smooth and fairly quickly (i don't mean like, click it and it's instantly open, but not like i could make myself a sandwich while I'm waiting for it to load slow) and video chat won't lag. Also if someone could also explain to me exactly what steam is that would be great.

Answer
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834314321

Check out that laptop.

It has 1TB of storage with it's blazing fast i5 processor, you've be able to blow through your pictures on Photoshop. You have Windows 8 which can be updated to the latest OS 8.1 for free. You'll be on your way with the 6 hour battery life and being light at around 4.8 pounds. I'll have to admit though that the graphics isn't the best with the Intel HD 4000, but you'll be able to play Minecraft at a high frame-rate with the proper settings.

I do lots of video editing and photo editing, and I recommend not to put all your pictures onto the actual hard drive since it can fail(all eventually do). I would set up some RAID NAS or something for your pictures.

What laptop should i get?

Garrett

I will be browsing, downloading, gaming, video chat. Has to be a good price like under $400.

Answer
Under $400 highly limits your gaming and weakens your video chat capability. Pretty sure you should want gigabit ethernet to support your video chat and download, so on low price, Dell is out. You could suffer quality, but HP/Compaq (ughh!) maybe your choice unless you get lucky with an Acer or Lenovo sale. http://www.pcworld.com/article/211402/reliability_and_service_laptops.html
Probably looking for the super sale close-outs. Will edit back a couple of possible towards the limit of $400. Remember that the true price without contract of an iphone is over $500.
Let's start with this:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1296796&CatId=4938
Now the question is can you do better.
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 14 0199-A52 Notebook PC - AMD Athlon II Dual-Core P360 2.30GHz, 4GB DDR3, 320GB HDD, DVDRW, 14" Display, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Red, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, but low end ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics, good audio, 5 pounds weight, 0.3mp cam which is low res, but this is a start for comparison. $380 plus tax and delivery in a good brand nice system from a good seller.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1126317&CatId=4938
$400 plus tax and delivery. AMD Phenom II X4 N970 2.2GHz, 15.6" Display. Doubles CPU power, raises screen to a 15.6. 5.74 lbs and CAM at 1.3 megapixel from Acer is OK. Although not as sleek a system as Thinkpad Edge for style and quality and extra special features, $20 upgrade is worth it by a lot for the CPU and CAM and extra screen size. (Acer is a 5552) Still checking.

This looks interesting @ $430 plus tax and any delivery fee:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=19198&CatId=4938
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF06b/321957-321957-64295-3929941-3955552-5060880-5060884-5081511.html
Intel® Core⢠i3-2310M (2.10 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache)
The Intel graphics is somewhat better than the HD4250 in the other 2, though can't do much better at your price point. The CPU is just slightly lower than the Acer, but not by very much. You get a 7200rpm HDD and USB 3.0 according to the HP Web site. Camera is OK though it does not show megapixels, it is HD. It is a $580 retail for $430 at Tigerdirect. Seems a little better even with the HP service. It is an OK choice. Just $20 more, and they bump it up to 8GB at $450. Now you are talking value even if a little above your intention.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1415910&csid=_22
This Asus at the same $450 is a lot better hardware and brand in general, but cuts it back to 4GB RAM, 0.3mp camera and 5400 rpm HDD and no USB 3.0, but does include a 1 year accidental damage, Altec Lansing speakers. It is a comparison.
http://www.amazon.com/A53E-XA1-15-6-Inch-Versatile-Entertainment-Laptop/dp/B00568VAB4/ref=sr_1_9?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1319038854&sr=1-9

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can gaming laptops be also used as notebooks?

hey frnds i m going to buy a laptop.
i want a laptop that can work as both gaming laptop and a notebook.

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The only difference between a so called "gaming" laptop and a "normal" laptop is that a "gaming" laptop in general has a better graphics card, that is all. You can use any laptop for any purpose. Keep in mind though that you cannot replace the graphics card of a laptop, so the graphics card which is in a laptop when you purchase it, is the graphics card with which you have to do the rest of the lifetime of the laptop in question.

Laptops/Notebooks That can play all games at maxed settings?

Sebastian

I understand that desktops are more cheaper and powerfull but i have a Xbox 360 and a ps3 to play games on at home but when i travel to lan partys and friends house i want a gaming laptop that can play on maxed settings it doesent matter on the price aslong as its worth every penny

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A powerful gaming laptop? There are many laptop brands out there but only few can handle high end gaming laptops. One of them is Dell XPS, besides having an amazingly fast processor it also has 3gb of Ram that can still be upgradable, that's one heck of fast computing definitely right for gaming. Another is what experts say "The UFO of Laptops", The Alienware, this is what I suggest for you, because it is definitely designed for gaming. Portability, Mobility and Functionality in gaming, this is what Alienware gives you. Alienware is the most best credited when it comes in laptop gaming.

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Where can i buy a laptop that is 320GB and is under 300 dollars?

jojo

Looking for something decent and nice between 320 and 250 though worth my money.
With a DVD and CD reader with option to burn on music.
Thanks very much!!!! ;-)

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When you consider that with a USB port, you can add ALL the external portable storage you want, and then you can KEEP on adding all the external portable storage you want... the size of your internal laptop hard drive becomes irrelevant. Windows Vista and Windows 7 take up around 5 gb. XP takes up less than that. You add in the software you need, and you might be looking at 40 to 60gb.

Now. You want to put your music somewhere? Why would you put it on the hard drive inside the computer? What is going to happen when the OS gets fragged with Malware and Spyware and a Virus or three, and you have to reinstall your OS, and you LOSE ALL THAT MUSIC? Ok, it might be movies. It might be games. However, regardless of what it might be, the fact of the matter is that every professional in the business of computers will agree that when it comes to media of any kind, it is better to put it on a separate drive, and preferably a portable one. This way, if for any reason whatsoever, you have to reinstall Windows, you do not have to touch your media in any way.

So, why not reconsider the ONLY specification you are asking about here? Whether or not your new potential laptop has a 320gb hard drive, or a 250gb hard drive, or a 160gb hard drive is not all that important. How smart you are about where you put the things you want to save, is FAR more important.

Seriously.

And... you are far more likely to find something with a 40gb hard drive, for the money you want to spend. Just want to get you ready for that. Want to see?
http://www.geeks.com/products.asp?cat=NBB

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Laptop for under £300?

Maurice S

Can anyone give me a good deal on a laptop for about £300? Im not a gamer would just need it for work with applications such as microsoft word and excel and also for watching films and that sort of stuff. Would like a decent laptop though with good memory. Thanks

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Why don't you just build a computer dude lol, my brother made me a computer from scratch cost 350 dollars, and it's just as good as some of those alien ware computers, i'm sure if you could find somone to build you one that you'd be a very happy man :-) i had a dell before cost 900 dollars and this is three times as fast and has double the space.

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Gaming Lab Top Under 1000$?

David Robi

I am looking for a gaming lab top under 1000$. I do not play games like Battlefield, but I want something that can at least play Sim games. It has to be a Windows 8 computer and can't make a lot of noise. When answering you might have to simplify it a little. Can't be a Mac.
BTW under 1000$ does not mean 999$
Did I really misspell Laptop -.-
I'm smarter than that I SWEAR
I would vote Alex for best answer but I need to be level 2
Question Solved
Thanks internet

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Good Gaming laptop needs to have strong technical capability to play games. I have one in my mind from Acer which is really good for gaming and other tasks. You'll be interested on this actual user review, which explains its superior value to the gaming:

http://www.amazon.com/review/RJ8XL43GR46WP/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00AVYPPHI&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=daieom-20

You can see its technical features which includes Intel Core i5-3230M 2.6 GHz (3 MB Cache) and 6 GB DDR3 RAM for playing games efficiently. It has 750 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive for storage. It has 17.3-Inch Screen with NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M. It has Windows 8 and 4-hour battery life. And has the price of under $700. So overall it is a good one from both technical and performance aspect. But if you want to see other options in the market then see the list here for most popular laptops under the price of $1000:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p_36_0?bbn=565108&qid=1369872303&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A%21493964%2Cn%3A541966%2Cn%3A565108%2Cp_36%3A-30000&rnid=2421885011&low-price=500&high-price=900&x=11&y=13&tag=daieom-20

what is a good gaming lap top?

eaglesridg

i believe for my birthday i am getting a lap top, and my mom wanted to know what kind. i would play Guild wars, runescape and WoW on it. something that is about under $900 please, and that is wi fi capable. no vista. tell me if you need more info!

Answer
go on ebay and get alienware they have the best laptops

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When im playing a game why does my laptop crackle, freeze then beep?

Cocoblu2

I was playing sims 3, editing a sim, on my laptop (vaio VGN-NR11S) when i heard a loud crackling sound. Then my laptop froze and carried on crackling, about a minuet later there was a loud short 'beep' and my laptop completely froze! i turned if off then back on and it was fine on the internet,it has done this once before.. but before any of this happened it seemed to be playing just fine, it just happened playing sims? is their a reason for this and how can i solve it? thanks

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I'd guess this is either a HDD or GPU failure, similar thing happened to my desktop when my HDD was on the verge of dieing. I'd advise you take your laptop to a repairman if you still have the warranty on.

Screeching noise in laptop?

mikeiznotm

My laptop, I got it last year for christmas, but it's older than a year, I know that. It screeches when I play music or videos, not when I start them though, it screeches in the middle or the video or song and freezes and I have to turn it off. The computer also has a problem with overheating, but it's usually fixed by putting it in front of a fan when in use. Anyways, I was okay with it, but then I installed a computer game. The installation when great, it only overheated once since I forgot to put it in front of a fan. I got the installation all set up and clicked play on the game. It went on for five minutes, loading. Then out of no where, it started screeching, gave me a heart attack. I had to turn the computer off. Can anyone tell me what the noise is and how to stop it? Pleases and thank yous.

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The HDD is on the verge of being kaput. You better start backing up your files, and replace with a new HDD.

Better yet, have an expert check the whole laptop so you can know what else is deteriorating since the laptop is older.

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summer 2012 MacBook pro 13" or Alienware M14x R2?

I've used a windows computer my entire life, however some of my family members own macs so i'm familiar with that too. I am gonna be buying a laptop by the end of this month. Im going off to college very soon so i need a reliable computer. one that has a solid build quality and is easy to carry around on campus. I've basically looked at every possible brand and laptop, and came down with two choices, either the 2012 13" macbook pro or the Alienware M14x R2. I like OS X it seems awesome with all the apps available in the mac app store. I'm gonna be playing some games from time to time tho. Games such as crysis, skyrim, diablo 3. I'm not a hardcore gamer but i'd like to have that luxury. Speed means everything to me. Most of the time im gonna be surfing the web, doing college work Send emails etc...I'd appreciate it if you can help me make up my mind.. and please try not to be super biased and thank you in advance.

here are the specs of the two laptops:
Macbook pro 13"
13.3" display
dual core I7 ivy bridge processor
8gb of ddr3 ram 1600 mhz
750 gb hdd (5400 rpms)
no dedicated video card.
1500 $
Alienware M14x R2
14.1" display (1600x900) 900p hd
quad core I7 ivy bridge processor
12 gb of ddr3 ram 1600 mhz
750 gb hdd (7200rpms)
2GB ddr5 dedicated Nvidia geforce GT 650M with optimus
1450 $

Answer
im no computer expert, but due to the fact that theres no dedicated video card, which you need to play games. i would go with the alienware. But i've heard that alienwares are very unreliable and break down alot. so mabye have a look at some other laptops.

Hope i helped : )

Desktop PC that is good for gaming?

Q. I don't want an expensive one, nor do I want to build it. I just want a great one to play the latest games that run smoothly and look good. I am not fussy about frame rate or if everything isn't high res, but I do expect something more powerful than a Macbook Pro. Obviously it has to be a quad core processor, but I also would like it to run more advanced gaming emulators like PS2 and PSP. It would be good too if it also had one or two Blu-ray players, 3D capabilities, a decent HDD size. I don't whether to pick i3, i5 or i7 though, as I know they get more expensive respectfully.

I need to know what's enough.
I want a desktop, not a laptop. Didn't you read my question, or are you a spam bot?
....

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Alienware because
It looks nice and it is like the Apple of gaming computers because it has a lot of competition but but unlike its competitors it is just too good of the competition and it also has a wonderful design that can even rival some fashion designers.
M11x - $899 (worst alienware lappy but still better than a lot of other lappies)
M14x - $1,199 (better 3D and gaming capabilities than the M11x)
M17x - $1,499 (almost perfect 3D and gaming compared to M11x and M14x)
M18x - $1,999/$2135(all capabilities have been maxed out) (these prices are laptops with no customer customization at all.

*Lighting such as the keyboards. The colours can be bought as a base such as yellow green red blue and purple for no extra cost.

*The numbers such as 11,14,17 and 188 refer to the screen size

The 18x is a beast if you see it. Colour customizable keypad. 3D wireless connection with any 3D capable device. Touch pad sensitivity controls. Laser inscriptions on a piece of metal plating. Pre installation of Steam or Eve online.
I myself am planning on getting a M18x myslef in red during summer in 2012.
The inbuilt grpahics card make s it all worth it if you look at my Toshiba NB(netbook)505 that i use for AOE 3.
Beware peronalization. I made a laptop that was beyond awesome and it costs $10,663.76 and i could not buy it Trust me the Alienware brings a new meaning to the term Gaming.

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Help finding a gaming laptop less than 1200 dollars for future college student?

BAHAT

Im looking for something with a screen size under 16 inches because I will need to take it to class. My price range is between 700-1200 dollars. Needs to be able to play games fairly well. I looked at Asus but they have too many models and dont price them.
Dell, Asus and Gateway all look good. Any help in my quest for the ultimate laptop would be great thanks

Answer
go to newegg.com as they will generally have the lowest prices and they have great customer support.

The main thing to look for in the laptop you will want is a good graphics card. Heres a list of gpu benchmarks
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html
and here's the list showing many of the games you can expect to run with those cards http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html

For the processor get an Intel dual core of 2ghz or better.Outside of that the specific processor isn't as important.

For ram try and get ddr3 or at least get 800mhz DDR2

Try to find the best mix of those three you can get for your price range and especially look at the gpu games link I gave you..

If the laptop only comes with a small amount of ram(you'll want 4GB)or a small HD these things are both cheap to upgrade yourself so don't let it stop you from buying a laptop as you can get a 500GB HD for under $100 and a 2GB ram stick for less than $50.

Did Some Leg work and found the best deal you can get with everything you want.It's even better than mine and that makes me a bit sad. Here ya go. compare anything else you find to this one, but I'd just go ahead and buy it if you want something to use within the next couple months. It's always best to wait until just before you need a laptop because they just keep getting better and cheaper. Only negative to this laptop is that it's DDR2 ram instead of DDR3.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152095

best gaming laptop under 1500 dollars?

mo

I've posted this question before but so far I have not seen a good computer in the answers. I don't want to build my own computer or buy the parts for someone else to build them. I want to buy a good gaming laptop that can work almost any type of games such as battlefield and cod and stuff like that in high stetting's and good resolution that's under 1500.

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Toshiba Qosmio X70-ABT2G22. This model is highly customizable and ranges from $1200 to $1600. (Choose between 256 GB SSD to 1 TB hybrid drive to 1 TB 5400 RPM drive -- also from 4 Gb to 32 Gb RAM) Toshiba will customize it per your requirement.

Intel® Core⢠i7-4700MQ quad core
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770M 3GB DDR5
1920x1080 TruBrite 17.3" display
Blu ray DVD burner

an Alienware M18x or Eurocom panther 5D is way better but they will cost more (not less than $2000)

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Is there a gaming laptop out there that is new and under $300?

BK

My budget might be able to go to 400 but thats as high as it can go. Ive tried alienware still too expensive.

New as in never been used. It needs a fairly good sized hard-drive 60-120gigs is good. It also needs to be able to play 3D games with ease.
Is there a used one out there for this price then. Or can i get one with a low payment plan? The payment plan has to be monthly though and it has to range from $20 - $60.
Im sorry for the inconveiience but im only 17 and no one will higher me for minimum wage. It sucks trying to get a job all i can do is mow a friends lawn for $20 week. including raking and maybe shovelling.

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No such thing as "Good, Cheap, and FAST" you can only have 2 of the three. It'll be good & fast but not cheap. Good and cheap but not fast enough for games, or fast and cheap but overheats.


You're not going to see any of these for 300. Not even on Dells outlet site do they go that low. look for a used desktop or lanbox and add a decent video card.

Cheap Light-Gaming Laptop? $300 and Under?

Brayden

I really want to get a laptop but i'm having troubles finding one that suits my needs at a low price. These are the Specs, Games, and Price range:

Specs:
4GB RAM
120GB and up hard drive
2 Ghz and up
and ok graphics card

Games i would play: (I don't mind playing on minimal settings)
TF2
Minecraft
GTA SA
Counterstrike
Garry's Mod

Price:
$300 Dollars and under.
$350 MAX

Note: If it happens to be a Desktop PC, tell me anyways cause maybe it will change my mind, but i would enjoy having a laptop more since it's portable.

Answer
Toshiba Satellite has some pretty good laptops around $350-400. For decent gaming on newer games, you'd pay around $500-$550. But they got something around your price range that will easily run those games greatly with good graphics. I doubt you'll get the specs you want. But they look good for what you are willing to pay. Maybe a but lower in RAM, and maybe an AMD APU instead of a GPU and CPU. It's like both put into one, they're pretty decent/ I'd recommend Dell and Toshiba (satellite, mostly). I wouldn't go for HP or anything like Gateway or Compaq. I guess Acer is all right. I can't give anything specific, just Dell and Toshiba.

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Cheap gaming PC?

Kruger, Fr

ok, basically i want what every gamer wants, a fairly powerful PC that will play games smoothly and have the HD space to install plenty of games but all for a small price, im not bothered about the "brand" of the PC.

i want a desktop not a laptop although it would be very handy if the PC had a wireless internet connection (my wireless router is downstairs and i want it in my bedroom upstairs).

do you have any ideas of where i could go, they must be able to deliver to the UK.
and no PC World please!

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Just about any PC you purchase or build these days will due. Just plan on getting a Dual-Core processor (though I'm sticking with my AMD 4000+ Single-Core for right now since I don't need a better processor for what I do).

As for Hard Drives, anything over 60Gigs (which I'm not sure they even still make HDs with that low) will due for plenty of multimedia and games.

PC games for a laptop?

Dr. Riddle

I would like to know what games my T42 Thinkpad notebook can play without frying itself. I know that it can play halo smoothly because I downloaded the demo but I don't think it can play games like Call of Duty 4. I would like a list of games or suggestions of games I can play on it. I have windows XP because right now I dont trust VISTA if I need it to play Gears of war or Call of Duty then please tell me. Thank you.

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First thing, you DO need Vista to play Gears of War, but not for COD4 (I think).

However, your in luck because I have good news: you can play some GREAT games on this PC, ones even better than Gears of War.

Half-Life 2 is a good game to get started. This game is THE best fps ever made IMO. Another good one to look at is The Sims 2. you could play this game forever!

Here is a basic list of some more games (judging by your tastes it looks like you are interested fps, so I'll list mainly those)

UT 2004
WoW (World of Warcraft)
Deus Ex: Invisible War
Call of Duty 2
Counter Strike

I would think your computer could handle many games pre-2005, but you might have to run them on the lower settings.

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Is this a good gaming laptop?

Richard

http://www.cel.ro/laptop-notebook/notebook-acer-as5750g_260mnkk-i7-2630qm-500gb-4gb-nvidia-gt540m-l/

Site's in Romanian, but I think you can make out what everything's supposed to mean.
I also plan on using it in college, to write during lectures. Got tired of pen and paper, and I plan on saving trees 15 notebooks at a time :).
Eh, I don't want a high-end gaming laptop. Crysis 2 on medium with 40 fps sounds just about what I'm going for in a laptop. I'm not one for graphics, gameplay is the order of the day. But I'd like it if games didn't stutter like Professor Quirrell from Harry Potter when I play.
Also, the price range of the laptop should be around 700-800 â¬. The laptop I linked to is approx. 660 â¬

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Yes as far as laptops go it is good for gaming, you wont get max graphics settings on the demanding games but they should all run smoothly at medium settings.

IE Crysis 2 at medium settings will get you close to 40fps

Well done saving the earth btw!

Even the most demanding games will run smoothly on lower settings at least for the near future.

If you can find one with a geforce gtx500 series graphics card you will do a bit better but the price will be significantly higher.

That one you have found seems like a very good price, you wont find one much better for around there.

What is the best laptop for me?

Joe C

Im looking for a new computer that isn't too expensive. I want to have at least 150 gigs of memory for having alot of music. Another important thing is I want a laptop that is good for playing games. Games like Empire Earth, Age of empires, and Roller Coaster tycoon. Games like that, not crazy ones that need a really good computer. I don't want to spend more than $500, unless its really worth it and what im looking for. Thanks

Answer
ASUS laptop.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230987
Core i5 3230M(2.60GHz) 15.6" 6GB Memory DDR3 1600 500GB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW NVIDIA GeForce Dedicated 2GB GT 610M 1 Year Accidental Damage/30-Day Zero Bright Dot

Two HP that can be customized to what you need, Bump the APU and ram for better performance.

http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-ENVY/C9W57AV;pgid=c7twGfjc0ptSRpIq7ZUcoGXQ0000fb8mNv9y;sid=NID2W1inOb6JXwkRbh2qz4GoAJwzDmy78dUe8LW2AJwzDtPc7Kuhl6jI?HP-ENVY-15z-j000-Notebook-PC Starting at $530

http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-Pavilion/D1H55AV;pgid=c7twGfjc0ptSRpIq7ZUcoGXQ0000fb8mNv9y;sid=NID2W1inOb6JXwkRbh2qz4GoAJwzDmy78dUe8LW2AJwzDtPc7Kuhl6jI?HP-Pavilion-17z-e000-Notebook-PC Starting at $450 Your choice of 4 colors

http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-2000/D3X05AV;pgid=c7twGfjc0ptSRpIq7ZUcoGXQ0000fb8mNv9y;sid=NID2W1inOb6JXwkRbh2qz4GoAJwzDmy78dUe8LW2AJwzDtPc7Kuhl6jI?HP-2000z-2d00-Notebook-PC Starting at $350 Your choise 2 colors

Brand buying advice

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.

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.

Choose wisely.

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Looking for a decent affordable gaming laptop?

Ahmed

I've recently decided to throw my old laptop away and buy a new one since it's no longer able to keep up with the newest games.
Since I only have $750-900 to spend, I don't expect it to be exceptional. I'm looking for a laptop that has a decent mid range graphics card and a least 6 gb of ram.
As for the brand, I've been using dell and hp laptops for a while now and I haven't had any problems with them, but I've heard that Acer and lenovo are also quite decent. Sony and Toshiba are also preferred, but I know they tend to be a bit pricey.

P.S: I know gaming is best done on a PC but I already have a decent one and I'm just looking for a laptop to carry around because I move around a lot.
Oh and I also live in Canada so I'd prefer to be able to buy the laptop from a Canadian retailer (I've bought stuff from Europe before though so this isn't required)

Answer
ASUS laptops. Newegg has a location in Canada.

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 GT 635M 1920 x 1080 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 1920 x 1080 1 Year Accidental Damage/30-Day Zero Bright Dot

Brand buying advise

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. What cost you less today is going to cost you more tomorrow.

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.

Choose wisely.

:)

gaming laptop?

????

wats a good gaming laptop under 1000$
wtf robby
no spam

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Hp sells some cheap laptops that can play games, you can customize them to suit your needs specifically, they actually just released a new series called HP dv5z, and although im still looking into seems like a great affordable laptop for gaming and multimedia. You could also look into some Acer's or Asus

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How's South Africa now?

D

Whats up, im wanting to go to SA next summer since I didnt get to go for the WC. I understand that they have done a lot of work down there since then, is it still as safe now as it was during the games, and have things inproved over the past couple of years? I understand that Joburg and other areas should be avoided after dark and all that, but on a grand scale are things relatively better there or is there still a lot of racial tension? Really looking forward to going! If your actually South African that would be better than someone just giving a blind opinion. Thanks.

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I'm South African and I can tell you that if you are worried about racial tension you're worried about the wrong thing.
Our crime stats are the real concern. During the WC there were much more police visibility and for that time period it certainly seemed to have helped. When you are in a city, don't let your guard down even during the day time, muggings are common, be vigilant of anyone following you or cars following you. Do not walk around with cameras to advertise that you are a tourist - you'll be targeted. Stay out of townships, we don't want another incident like the one with the murdered british tourist on our hands.
Be careful of minibus taxis if you are driving - half of them probably bought their drivers licenses and all of them drive like maniacs.
If you bring electronics like laptops or cameras - do not let them out of your sight for even a moment at the airport. Make sure your luggage is secure (with locks), airport personnel have been known to go through people bags and steal valuables.

I'm not sure what type of places you like to see when on holiday, but I can assure you that if your the nature loving type and more interested in things like the Kruger national park or the Drakensberg, you should be absolutely fine. Even if you decide to visit Capetown and you stick to the bigger tourist attractions like Table Mountain and the surrounding Wine routes you have nothing to worry about. The City centres are the places to avoid.

I am thinking of buying myself an Alienware laptop,but!!!?

OK, well I am wanting to buy the "alienware xm920", but you see I live in South Africa, if it gets delivered to South Africa, from the U.S.A will it be able to work in South Africa (we use EU adapters, and our systems runs on PAL & games) Will the alienware laptop still work in South Africa? If not, how do i change it?

Regards

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I would assume that all your have to do is possibly get a "universal power adapter" set so that the plug will match the socket. Most laptops can use 100-240 volts, and 50/60hz. As far as the pal thing you will probably need to just set region that you are in using the region/language settings in control panel. But just to be sure I would get the 1-800 (toll free) number for Dell (they sell the alienware line) and ask before you spend that much money. I was in the US Navy and a lot of us used to take our laptops overseas with us. NOTE: I do know that in windows there was a "limited" number of times that you could change the region before it became a permanent thing and we bought our movies on base so that we didn't have to worry about the PAL format. However, with a "travel valet" power adapter so that we could plug them into the wall they ran fine. Anyway it is probably best to call dell and ask if the cd/dvd drives are different on their overseas models so that they can support PAL if they are then I am sure that they sell European versions of the computer they are an international seller so they must get this question often.

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Best gaming laptop under $500?

tweeterman

I have found this one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006LWUPA6/?tag=gaming.laptop.under.500-20 to have a good speed that is only $380 and can run games at a good speed for its price. I'm looking for something I can play my online game that has a nice speed gonna start saving my money. My laptop is terrible every time I open my laptop it feels like it gonna break (it was just made crappy) and since prices are so low on a good computer why not update. It also needs to be 14-16 inches I don't want an anchor laptop that weighs like 10 pounds. What do you guys recommend?

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You might visit the Emerald City and speak to a fellow name of OZ. There is no such thing in the real world as a good gamer laptop for 500 bucks.

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

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Screeching noise in laptop?

mikeiznotm

My laptop, I got it last year for christmas, but it's older than a year, I know that. It screeches when I play music or videos, not when I start them though, it screeches in the middle or the video or song and freezes and I have to turn it off. The computer also has a problem with overheating, but it's usually fixed by putting it in front of a fan when in use. Anyways, I was okay with it, but then I installed a computer game. The installation when great, it only overheated once since I forgot to put it in front of a fan. I got the installation all set up and clicked play on the game. It went on for five minutes, loading. Then out of no where, it started screeching, gave me a heart attack. I had to turn the computer off. Can anyone tell me what the noise is and how to stop it? Pleases and thank yous.

Answer
The HDD is on the verge of being kaput. You better start backing up your files, and replace with a new HDD.

Better yet, have an expert check the whole laptop so you can know what else is deteriorating since the laptop is older.

Looking For A Laptop...?

brwnskinsi

I currently have a Dell Inspiron, and its on the verge of crashing and burning. I was wondering what laptop i could consider looking at when i go to purchase a new one. I mainly use my computer for internet, games every once in awhile, watching DVDs and iTunes.

Answer
You should look at HP. They have good laptops and I like them better then deal. They are not too expensive either.
www.hp.com

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Is this laptop good for gaming?

Dylan

I found this on Newegg!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152394

I noticed that the graphics card is really good being a 7970. But im not sure about the processor, i dont know if and A10 is any good? Id really like to play shogun 2 total war, rome 2 total war, and guild wars 2 all on high or ultra settings. Can this do the job?? Im guessing the card can no problem but can the processor handle it?

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It will probably run fine on it, yet I think it is somewhat overpriced. Personally I found that 8GB of ram isn't that much anymore, especially when running the game on 1080p. DDR 1600 isn't that fast either. Laptops will always perform way worse than a desktop and can be quite expensive. If you'd spent that amount of money on a desktop gaming pc it would quite a lot better than the laptop. Laptop CPU's and GPU's aren't nearly as good as the desktop equivalent.

Just to illustrate my point. Last year (June 2012) I built my pc with the following specs:
2 times Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD7850 2GB DDR5 HD Experience (PCI-e) (Crossfire)
Asus Sabertooth 990FX (Socket AM3)90-MIBFN0-G0AAY00Z
Corsair 16GB PC3-14900 DDR3 SDRAM Vengeance Black (2x 8GB, 1866MHz)
Corsair 800W Gaming GS800
AMD FX-8150 Black Edition (Socket AM3, 3.60Ghz)
Scythe Mugen 3 Rev. B CPU Cooling PCGH Edition
CoolerMaster Storm Scout MidiTower Black
3 times CoolerMaster 120mm SickleFlow Red-LED Casefan (19dB, 41CFM, 22RPM)
LG BH10LS38 Internal Blu-Ray SATA writer
for a total of ⬠1.090

It runs all games up until now on the highest possible settings.

Please note that I have no intention of offending you in whatever way, I'm just trying to help.

Will my Laptop run BF4?

Harry

Hi, i am a veretran BF player on Xbox. I want to try PC as it will be superior to the Xbox One, which i have.

I have a laptop. The Accer Aspire 5750

Intel Core i5-2450m, 2.15ghz
1760mb dynamic video memory
6GB DDR3 memory
500 gb hdd
If so what setting. Need to see the mini map

Answer
I'm not being sarcastic here, It's surprising there are thousands of Gamers in the world. It's don't matter what platform they are playing their games on, they are totally ignorant to what's going on in the gamers world. Valve dumped M$ in September 2012, because M$ demanded the all games for W8 and the X box had to be sold through M$ website, M$ would then charge 30% of the selling price, Valve then moved over to Linux Open Source Operating System, because it's faster secure and far more advanced

Valve (Stream) announce last June that they are bringing their own Linux Stream Operating System out with and a new games consul, Today they have announced the specifications and the price, $499.00 the specification are the new AMD processor, 500 gigabyte HDD, 8 gig of ram, they have stated that all their games will run on it, there will be no subscription fees, If you want to run games on your laptop the download any of the Free Linux operating systems Or you could download a Gamers release here.scroll to the bottom of the web page till you see Game Over, and watch the videos on the operating system
http://sparkylinux.org/download
here is the website for all the latest gamers news, News about the new stream gaming consul
http://gamingonlinux.com

Looking at the answers you got, people are clueless.

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A good gaming/multipurpose laptop under $1200?

Whispers

No Macs no desktops and canât build it.
This is basically going to be my main computer for games, school, and work it needs to be durable enough to stand to be used several hours, everyday, with little to no overheating, and can last quite a few years without major maintenance.

Answer
Go with ASUS N53SV-EH72 - http://www.amazon.com/N53SV-EH72-15-6-Inch-Dynamic-Entertainment-Aluminum/dp/B005UUSIGS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&tag=basebal-20&ie=UTF8&qid=1326839001&sr=1-1

It's got i7 processor, 6GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, Nvidia GT 540 1 GB and Windows 7 Home Premium. Nice laptop you can get under $1000. You can do your school work, play games and surf the interwebz. An awesome computer, at an awesome price.

Best "gaming/multimedia" laptop for under $1200?

lomereed

I realize that I won't get a ton of gaming power from a laptop for under $1200 dollars but that is my budget. I need some help finding the most powerful laptop for under that price range. Thanks.

Answer
Asus - Laptop with Intel® Coreâ¢2 Duo Processor
Model: G71GX-RX05 | SKU: 9366615
Intel® Coreâ¢2 Duo mobile processor P8700; 6GB DDR2 memory; DL DVD±RW/CD-RW drive; 17.1" widescreen; 500GB hard drive; built-in webcam; facial recognition security; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M graphics; Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with SP1
$1,299.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9366615&type=product&id=1218092150740

a bit overbudget that ... get it if you can afford it
else there is another one with ditto graphics, smaller screen & lower cpu
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9366651&type=product&id=1218092150636

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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.

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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

Good cheap gaming laptops?

Reborn

This summer I'm going to be getting a summer job and I'm holding off on buying a Xbox One till the price drops and more games release. Meanwhile I'm looking for a gaming laptop that will be able to run Minecraft (Good graphics with possibly mods like Hexit, divine RPGs etc.) Also games like WoW, runescape, and Rift. I also would like to get into the YouTube business on computer. (I'm already a console recorder with my HD PVR 2 GE.) I don't really have a specific price but I just can't pay an outrageous price, so as cheap as I can get. Preferred I'd like a windows 7, but if push comes to shove I can do a windows 8.
I can do no more than $500 I understand if this may not be possible. I mainly want it for Minecraft and Rift. But I'd like room to play other games.
If I MUST do a desktop it would help if you link it.

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The games you have mentioned need certain minimum requirements to play games well without any lag. These games do not have high features requirements and they can be played well with medium features.

I have seen one of a laptop from Dell which is under $500 and good for games which you have mentioned. Here is a review for your help in making decision:

http://whatlaptop.org/good-gaming-laptop-500

You can see that it has good processor of i5, good multitasking ram and decent storage. Also other features are really good which includes its graphics and screen size. They all help in getting good gaming performance. So under the price of $500 it is really good gaming laptop to have,

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Gaming laptop suggestions?

Fat Spider

Hey, I've been trying to convince my mom on buying me a new laptop. However, she seems to be only looking at nothing more then $900. She really wants me to get a compact or HP but I think alien ware would be better (though not completely sure). I'm a heavy gamer, but I also need some side things for school and simply internet stuff. Any suggestions?

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Alienware, as a general rule, is overpriced. For a good gaming laptop, Iâd go with Falcon Northwest, Asus or Sager (which makes most Alienware laptops, amusingly).

Iâve heard good things about this store: http://www.powernotebooks.com/index.php3

Edit: Like Matt Smith said below, go with a desktop if you can. Way better performance for your money.

Sager gaming laptop compared to...?

Q. What is the sager gaming laptop compared to Asus and Alienware? I've heard its a very good gaming laptop brand that is cheaper and has better performance, is this correct? The one I'm looking at is 1600 bucks, 400 dollars cheaper then the M18x Alienware.

Link: http://www.sagernotebook.com/index.php?page=category_browse&selected_cat=special&mid=NP8170

Heres the link.....if you have prior knowledge of computers, take a look and tell me what you think of the specs and if its a good gaming computer.

(I play the following games: Fallout, Counterstrike, WOW, Runescape, Minecraft, Terraria, Garrys Mod, Dirt 3, GTA 4, Crysis 2, Oblivion, Civilization 5, Sims, Call of Duty, etc. Would the laptop be able to run all of these games with good fps?)

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For gaming i would still go for alienware its the best gaming laptop for me but this sagger laptop is good enough. Alienware is made for gaming but its really expensive. I think you can run these games on your sagger laptop it has enough specs for gaming and its also cheaper than alienware. If you want you may use a desktop computer its easier to assemble and to upgrade

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help, i would like to get a gaming laptop for around $1000?

Nikilus

I would like to play games like battlefield 3, call of duty, fallout, skyrim, hopefully battlefield 4 when its released, and new released games all at high or even ultra. If anyone could link me to a nice Laptop that can meet my requirements. i need help i have looked all over but cant really find anything of use i have no idea what specs i need to look for. help please. Thanks in advance.

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For 1,000 you might find a few laptops that will run your games at high settings, at ultra maybe but at 30 or so FPS (frame rates per second). Check out the MSI G series laptops or the Asus ROG laptops they're nice but prices are around 1,200. You might find them cheaper if you look around. But anyway heres the link to an Asus ROG laptop and the MSI G series site.

http://www.amazon.com/Republic-Gamers-G55VW-DH71-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B009AEW5HI

http://www.msimobile.com/level2_productlist.aspx?id=6&order=arrival&page=all

Best gaming laptops/desktops priced around $1000?

Q. hi, i have gone trough 1 hp desktop and 3 hp laptops, the laptops were kinda crappy old work laptops but the desktop wasn't. all of these crashed and were toasted and i think it is because of games. i really like games and i am not giving that up so i really need to know what to look for in a computer that is good for gaming and if you have any suggestions on gaming computers around $1000 please post them.

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Im not going to waste your time and my own by bashing hp, acer, and dell. We all know they are terrible quality, and put quantity over quality. I bought a Gateway Fx two years ago. The laptop still plays COD MW2 at max settings. The current models are around $1100. But you get what you pay for. It has an amazing video card for a laptop, fast processor, high ram, and best of all its tweaked to play games. It was not made to be a throw around college computer. It is by far my best buy. Acer bought Gateway buy thankfully they have stayed hands off. Remember with dell, hp, and acer: Cheap computers means cheap parts, Cheap parts mean crap computer with a short life. I would stick with Gateway,Asus, or Toshiba. Alienwares have become dolled up dells. You would be amazed of how many corners they cut now. A simple thing as a wire going bad will cost your 8 x its actual cost. So much for not basing other brands. Again I have had nothing but perfection from my Gateway Fx.

Btw things to look for: at least 4 gigs of ram. Preferably NVIDIA and INTEL (not amd and not Ati) Hd with speed of 7500rpm and of course a motherboard mad to handle the stress. Following these things you cant go wrong. (unless you buy a hp or dell (in which case you will find how much a manufacturer can destroy great hardware with poor design and manufacturing.)

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