Should I get a gaming laptop or desktop?

midnitesun

I am looking to invest in a new PC and I'm not sure whether I should get a laptop or desktop. I want a decent PC that'll last me at least a while. It should be able to run games like Minecraft and TF2. And I also prefer a PC with Windows 7, not 8. I also don't want to spend over $1,000 and am not looking to build a custom desktop sine I have no experience whatsoever.

Laptop...

PROS:
- It's portable and I can move it around my small house whenever needed

CONS:
- To get a powerful laptop, it'd be more expensive than a desktop with equal components


Desktop...

PROS:
- It'd be cheaper to buy a powerful desktop than laptop

CONS:
- I wouldn't be able to bring it on trips due to monitor portability

Also, I am currently looking into the $699 Alienware X51 and looking for a $0-199 12"-22" monitor that has an HDMI input. And if I were to get a laptop, I'm looking into HP pavillions and stuff like that.

All suggestions and buying tips are helpful.
Thank you :)
EDIT: I'm not looking into an Alienware laptop because it would end up being well over $1,000 which I want to stay under

Answer
For gaming, a laptop is rarely the answer.
You can find laptops which allow for and upgraded video card. You would have to research laptops which have that option and check the performance scores of the card you can add/switch to against those required for the games you will play.

If buying HP, I strongly recommend the ProBooks and Elitebooks over the Pavillions. The former are excellent, well-built machines with native US support where as the Pavillions or consumer line machines are support by whichever contracted call center gets the call anywhere in the world, usually India.

Asus offers some machines they rate for gaming, and theirs would be less expensive than Alienware, without a doubt. It's a little more than your mentioned price limit, but Amazon has the ASUS G75VW-AS71 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop new for $1199.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=asus+g75vw&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=6228365607&hvpos=1t2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7640185751468031394&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_2kqhlwuzta_e

Toshiba offers some "gaming" laptops:
http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/customlanding.to?page=customizable_laptops#25+216+366+367+368+369+371+4294946613~10~0~p_Featured

Lenovo is arguably the best laptop manufacturer in the world. They offer these gaming laptops:
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/laptops?cid=us|semd|se|google|K113973|Lenovo_Laptops|IIP_NE_Lenovo_Laptops_Only|100119&ne_ppc_id=1019&ne_key_id=11542358&ne_sadid=30149397344&s_kwcid=TC|1027469|lenovo%20laptops||S|e|30149397344#/?facet-7=6&page-index=1

SUGGESTION ON MID RANGE GAMING LAPTOP?

mehak Gill

I want i5 processor (turbo-boost), 4gb ram and 1gb nvidia graphics either gt540, gt555, gt445 or any higher class vedio card.

Price should be between 35000 rs to 40000 rs (india).
I want it latest price in indian market.

Answer
LOL for 'gaming laptop'! And worst is you are looking for a mid range.. To be honest, its pointless to spend on any 'gaming laptop', they are just disappointment in gaming no matter how much you spend on them.. Even the most expensive i7 based 'gaming laptop' can not outperform a much lower priced i3 desktop with a dedicated gfx.. So if ur in gaming, get a capble desktop do not waste your money on 'gaming laptop'.. Its not just the processor and size of graphics card memory that give you perfomance.. Components used in all laptops are crappy and slow so that they can run on that lil power and its a complete waste if you are accepting gaming.

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Relatively inexpensive gaming laptop?

Xquardoff

I'm going to college in the fall, but I'll need a computer. I want to be able to game really well, but won't be able to lug a desktop all over the place. I'm looking for something decently priced, but I don't care about size or weight, so long as it is smaller than a desktop tower. What amazing gaming laptops would you recommend?

Answer
innexpensive/amazing gaming laptop + 2012 USA economy = nearly impossible

innexpensive/decent gaming laptop = 2012 USA economy = doable

Try looking at your local stores, best buy has some really great deals sometimes, if you catch it at the right time, it might even be under 500-600 bucks.

Dell/Toshiba (if you have the money, alienware) but one of the main things with gaming computers are RAM and Graghics card. If you want a good laptop look for one with atleast 2-4 GB of RAM and a RADEON 6000 series or up or a GFORCE 400 series and up. Find a computer with those specs for the right price and youll be set for college, beer, books, and call of duty is the life if you think about it. (dont forget the hot chicks)

Good cheap gaming laptop?

connor

I want a gaming laptop that can play things like Dragon age origins, skyrim, world of Warcraft, without lag. What would be a good laptop for those games for under 800$?

Answer
Gaming needs really good speed so you can play games without any delay. The laptop which I think has good processing speed and comes under your budget is Acer Aspire V3-571G-9686. It has a good combination of superior features and also affordable price.

It has Screen Size of1 5.6 inches which is really ideal size to have. The most important is its Processor2.2 GHz Core i7-3615QM which is really fast and efficient and will be helpful in playing games. It RAM6 GB SDRAM and Hard Drive 500 GB SATA. It has Graphics Coprocessor NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M which will give you superior graphics and It has Average Battery Life of 4.5 hours. So overall it is really good laptop.

Look at it for further details:

www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-V3-571G-9686-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B009JXK23O/ref=zg_bs_565108_33&tag=faowiw-20

I would like you to see this comment from an actual user as well because the better would be explain by the actual user that how it really performs:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R2QF7AGP8FAZZN/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B009JXK23O&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=faowiw-20

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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!

Answer
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?

Answer
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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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.

what is the best laptop for gaming?

Q. i need one for gaming i play SC2 and WOW

Answer
Alienware MX18...The Fastest Gaming Laptop on Earth!!!

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Can you play games on ASUS's Multimedia Entertainment laptops?

jaye3rd89

On the site it has the following categories:

Business
Gaming Powerhouse
Multimedia Entertainment
Special Edition
Superior Mobility
Versatile Performance

Are the Multimedia Entertainment ones ok for playing games on?
I ask since the laptop I was looking at falls under that category.
Don't want to spend 1k+ on laptop and this one seems to be ~$900

http://www.asus.com/Notebooks/Multimedia_Entertainment/N53SM/


I'm not a hard gamer but I would like whe n I do play stuff I get a nice experience at of it and not have to put setting to lowest to actually play stuff

Answer
For gaming better choose gaming powerhouse, but your choice is not bad. First i want to ask what stuff you want to play? as long as it is not new game with high spec, your laptop will handle it at most.
This is about the graphic.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-630M.63761.0.html

Can this laptop play these games?

Sackington

I was thinking of getting a laptop for my schoolwork but I also wanted it for entertainment. So can I play Portal 2 or Crysis 2 on this laptop?

LINK: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+Laptop+/+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i3+Processor+/+15.6%22+Display+/+4GB+Memory+/+500GB+Hard+Drive+-+Silver/1814118.p?id=1218293981088&skuId=1814118&st=Samsung - Laptop / Intel® Core⢠i3 Processor / 15.6" Display / 4GB Memory / 500GB Hard Dri&cp=1&lp=1

If this laptop isn't good enough performance wise, please include a laptop you think will perform well, and my budget is $600.

Answer
Silver Samsung RV511-A01 is not a gaming laptop.
Intel HD Graphics is like free that's why it's integrated, so don't expect it to live up for game playing.
Core i-3, better than Core 2 Duo
Core i-5, better than Core i-3 in interactive social networking & creating home videos
Core i-7, better than Core i-5 in designing your own website

Are you looking for an affordable, not so big, yet best in performance gaming laptop like me? Look no further, the msi GT680R-15.6" full HD Gaming Notebook which comes with the 2nd Generation Core i7 Processor 2630QM, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 1TB Hard Disk Drive (2x 500GB 7200rpm SATA HDD) & a powerful Class 1, NVIDIA GTX460M 1.5GB DDR5 dedicated graphics card that can handle DirectX 11 enhancing the 3D detail effects from FRYS.com (SKU#: 6547393). I was free for the day so I hung around the store and got to use it first hand. I came back to check out the laptop every hour for 6 hrs and found out that the air from the vent of the laptop remained cool compared to any other laptop on display there, stating power and proper heat management, w/c means this laptop can handle long hours of gruelling play.
Now, I'm all stewed up saving to buy this b4 Blizzard releases Diablo 3.
Are you a game enthusiasts playing for long hours? You need a notebook cooler. I have a Cooler Master U2 Notebook Cooler w/c has dual purposes. Detach the easily detacheable dual fan, & you can use the aluminum frame as a protection for your laptop's LCD screen when inside the bag. I got mine from MicroCenter.com for 48% cheaper than the regular $24.99 tag (FRYS.com SKU#: 6344931).

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

Just remember these: The 1st thing you should look for on the computer surface is A LOGO STICKER for NVIDIA or ATI MOBILITY RADEON just below the keyboard. This SHOWS that the laptop has A DEDICATED GRAPHICS CARD (for AutoCAD & Adobe Photoshop). Diablo III, the game I would love most to play runs on 3D graphics & is rumored to need at least 1GB GRAPHICS MEMORY (lower graphics memory = CHEAPER laptop price), so always check the system requirement specs on the game's box (ex. SIMS 3; see if your laptop meets all the requirements). For gamers, double check from the list on this link, make sure the GRAPHICS CARD you get on the laptop IS ONLY from the HIGH END or MIDRANGE:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html
Next important aspect is the RAM (memory). If you're in designing & you need to run applications like AutoCAD or softwares for editing photos and videos, you have to make sure that the laptop has AT LEAST 2GB DDR2 RAM modules in it (HIGHER IS BETTER; DDR3 & DDR5 are faster & newer types of memory modules that came out).
But what makes a computer really run fast? It is it's processor! So if you really want your processor to have computing prowess & you're able to run different applications simultaneously, make sure it's AS EFFICIENT AS an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (Centrino 2 is a Core 2 Duo featuring power saving capabilities; Quad Core is for gaming fanatics). A Core 2 Duo is like having 2 motors running the computer each independent of the other w/c means for a Quad Core, it's like 4 motors are running the machine (that means it will run faster & more efficient even if its frequency is lower to that of a Core 2 Duo). Intel: Core 2 Duo, Centrino 2, Quad Core, Core i-3, Core i-5 & Core i-7 are all very much faster & better than an Intel: DUAL CORE, PENTIUM, CELERON, ATOM & their more affordable AMD counterparts. Just make sure you have AT LEAST 2GHz of speed on your processor.
The HDD (Hard Disc Drive) should be at least 320GB.
Get one w/ a 15.6" LCD screen.

FOR the best PRICEs, go to Fry's Electronics, MicroCenter, CostCo & BestBuy's web sites for updates & COMPARISON.
This MSI GT680R 15.6" Gaming Notebook w/ the Intel® Core⢠i-7 retails for $1,499.99 (+ tax & other sur-charges). I chose to pay more to have the newest technology so that I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT GETTING OUTDATED WITHIN THE NEXT 11 YRS.

FYI: I always tell my customers, a laptop's battery is similar to a cell phone's. You charge it when it's depleted & you unplug the adapter when it is already fully charge (this will prevent the battery from getting overcharged & extend the life of the battery). So for less hassle, I always advice my customers to just remove the battery if they plan to use the computer for long hours straight (more than 1 hour) and just run it on AC power alone so as not to overcharge it & shorten the battery life.

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What's the most powerful gaming laptop WITH the best 3D display 2013?

Answering

Hello hardcore gamers! With a budget of around 2K, I'd like to get a very poweful gaming laptop that has THE BEST HD screen for 3D gaming: high res, bright, emitters, 120hz LCD +, etc

For a while, I've had my eye on the Toshiba Qosmio X875 Q7390
http://computers.toptenreviews.com/gaming-laptops/toshiba/toshiba-qosmio-x-series-review.html

But I've wondered about the Alienware MX17:
http://computers.toptenreviews.com/gaming-laptops/alienware-corporation/alienware-m17x-review.html

^ the MX17 has as good screen, but I don't know if it is as bright and as crisp as the Qosmio. Granted the MX17 has a better keyboard, heating, batt life, graphics, and RAM option. I don't like that the max ram on the Qosmio is 16GB and cannot be upgraded past 16GB (I've seen a 32GB version on amazon but it is around $2050 which exceeds my budget).

The screen is VERY important for this purchase, however. And I'd rather it be a laptop for business reasons, and to take it to other people's houses to work with them on projects and such.

ALSO: I am very good at modding electronics (I'm an inventor), and I was wondering if it's possible to find a 17.3" LCD with 240hz and just swap out the laptop screens.

Answer
Be it either Eurocom, Sager, XMG, Origin PC or any other vendor, they will probably be selling you the base of a Clevo laptop fitted with the parts that you choose. Sager is the cheapest of them all and pulls it off without compromising on performance.

In your case, you should be looking for the Sager NP9370-3D model which is based on the Clevo P370EM3 chassis.

It outranks the Alienware M17x R4 and the M18x R2 in performance given that you choose the right components to put in. The Sager is sold via resellers thus giving it much better customisation options than the Alienware. However this is not an issue if you purchase an Alienware from a reseller which however is very hard to find and even when you do find a reseller that sells Alienwares, they will be restrained in the otherwise more options they can offer than those that are available on the Dell website. This is because when it comes to Alienware, the extra options are also produced and fitted by Dell and not the reseller.

But the guarantee with a Clevo based chassis is that it will always be cheaper than an Alienware given that both of them have been fitted with similar components. Plus, a Clevo based laptop is easier to maintain and upgrade (Sager allows hardware upgrades with component warranty)

Try it out yourself, go to this website: www.xoticpc.com and build an Alienware M18x R2 and a Sager NP9370-3D with the same (or similar components) and watch the Alienware price climb higher than the Sager by USD 500 - USD 800 depending on what components you select. Why am I comparing the Sager build to the M18x and not an M17x? That's because the M17x is a single GPU laptop and the Sager NP9370-3D is a DUAL GPU laptop. Thus to keep it fair, we need to compare the builds equally to the M18x which is also a DUAL GPU laptop.

People often argue over the difference between build qualities of both brands claiming in most cases that Alienwares are better built however, it is worthy to note that before Dell bought Alienware (and ruined it), Alienware used Clevo as their chassis' whereas now they don't. What I do know is that neither laptop has bad build quality since they need to be strong enough to hold what is inside them in the first place. 17 inches of real estate on a desk requires durability in a laptop as standard. Then again quality is not fact, it is an opinion. This is where many people confuse the better design of the Alienware as an indicator of better build quality. Alienware laptops are very intimidating in their looks and quite frankly deserve the stares they draw from the rest of a classroom/meeting room/office.

You mentioned that you'd rather the laptop for business reasons. The Sager wins in this department since it is very discrete in it's design and you can also choose to remove any branding from the body of the laptop to make it look plain. The Alienware is more ostentatious in this regard with all the obvious lighting and bodywork albeit a beautiful piece of design.

The screen. The Sager NP9370-3D comes with a 72% color Gamut 120hz display as standard. The Alienware M17x R4 does as well but without the Gamut adjustment unless you're buying form a reseller and they provide that service. Also the M17x R4 is a single GPU laptop whereas the NP9370-3D is a DUAL GPU laptop. The Alienware dual GPU laptop, the M18x R2 does not come with 3D capabilities nor a 120hz screen. In terms of replacement, I have not heard of any screen variants for any Alienware laptop on the market nor do I recommend it. Alienware laptops are the complete opposites of there desktop counterparts when it comes to customisation. which means that they do not handle it well. Sager on the other hand has a better track record in custom parts however I have not seen any screen replacement for the NP9370-3D on the market either.

The choice is yours however since Alienware in itself is not a bad choice if you have the money. They are powerful themselves. But my personal recommendation is a Sager NP9370-3D with the Nvidia 680m SLi setup which is more powerful, better value for money and leaves options for future customisation, upgrading (this includes CPU and GPU upgrades apart from RAM) and overclocking.

Whats the best laptop to get in 2013?

Q. Preferably one without Windows 8 pre-installed and one thats powerful enough to use as a gaming computer as well be used for simple browsing and has great battery life.

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 5.8 lbs

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230416
Core i5 3210M(2.50GHz) 14.1" 8GB Memory 750GB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW NVIDIA GeForce Dedicated 1GB GT 620M

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834231089
Core i7 4700HQ(2.40GHz) 17.3" 12GB Memory 1TB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW NVIDIA Dedicated 2GB GTX 765M 1920 x 1080 1 Year Accidental Damage/30-Day Zero Bright Dot

These HP can be customized to what you need, Bump the APU and ram for better performance. They would be consider good all around laptops.

http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-ENVY/C9W57AV;pgid=c7twGfjc0ptSRpIq7ZUcoGXQ0000fb8mNv9y;sid=NID2W1inOb6JXwkRbh2qz4GoAJwzDmy78dUe8LW2AJwzDtPc7Kuhl6jI?HP-ENVY-15z-j000-Notebook-PC A8-5550M APU HD 8000 Series Graphics 6GB DDR3 750GB 5400 rpm HD 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 A4-5000 APU HD 8330G 4GB DDR3 500GB 5400 rpm HD Starting at $450 Your choice of 4 colors

These are not customizable

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 less then an inch thick 4.5lbs

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 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. 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.

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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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Which laptop is better?

Vibhu K

i am confused which laptop is better in e001AX the processor is better whereas in n007tx the graphic card is double so please help what to choose
http://www.flipkart.com/hp-pavilion-15-n007ax-laptop-apu-quad-core-8gb-1tb-win8-2gb-graph/p/itmdp26es35te9fc?pid=COMDP26EZTCWABG4&affid=adminsmart1

http://www.flipkart.com/hp-pavilion-15-e001ax-notebook-apu-quad-core-a10-8gb-1tb-win8-1gb-graph/p/itmdn4emwsqrf6vt?pid=COMDN4EKQKGRGAGF&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=hp+e001ax&ref=cfcc4997-48eb-4008-bfa6-262a09cd497a

Answer
HP Pavilion 15-n007AX Laptop A10-4655M / 8GB/ 1TB/ Win8/ HD 7620G and AMD Mobility Radeon HD 8670M Dual Graphics 44000
A10-4655M APU2495
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
Gaming rank 150 to 151
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html
HP Pavilion 15-e001AX Notebook (A10-5750M/ 8GB/ 1TB/ Win8/ AMD Radeon HD 8650G and AMD Mobility Radeon HD 8670M Get HP Pavilion Backpack + Headset + Mouse free > OUT OF STOCK < 42000 Rs when available CPU score 3422, Gaming rank 150
The graphics is about the same. The extra 1GB of video memory means nothing. The CPU is stronger. The out of stock 15-e001AX is a little better. Neither are strongest for the money. The GPU is for gaming and high graphics functions.
Samsung NP370R5E-S06IN Laptop (i3-3120M/ 4GB/ 750GB/ Win8/ HD 8750M 2GB Graph)
Rs. 35490 or less because of cashback. CPU score 3284 and graphics rank 111
At the lower price, can upgrade ram to 8GB. This is better than both HPs, and Samsung brand is better quality.
http://www.flipkart.com/samsung-np370r5e-s06in-laptop-3rd-gen-ci3-4gb-750gb-win8-2gb-graph/p/itmdk6ybsdhfwzcz?pid=COMDK6Y9ERRTKDSW
May have a sealed battery.
http://www.rescuecom.com/news-press-releases/computer-reliability-report-2013-Q2.aspx
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2020725/apple-macbooks-lead-in-laptop-features-and-reliability.html
http://www.flipkart.com/samsung-np350v5c-s0bin-laptop-3rd-gen-ci5-4gb-1tb-win8-2gb-graph/p/itmdk6ybyyztxbcf?pid=COMDK6Y9E53GCC3K
Samsung NP350V5C-S0BIN Laptop i5-3230M / 4GB/ 1TB/ Win8/ HD 7670M 2GB Graph 37990 Rs
CPU score 4008, Graphics rank 174 Stronger CPU, but lower graphics.
http://www.flipkart.com/sony-vaio-fit-15e-f15213sn-w-laptop-3rd-gen-ci3-4gb-500gb-win8-1gb-graph/p/itmdm64yuawsbvba?pid=COMDM64TGGAVCDUF
Sony VAIO Fit 15E F15213SN/W Laptop (i3-3227U/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Win8/ GT 740M Graph
CPU 2588 Graphics rank 89
Strong graphics, weaker CPU similar in performance to the A10-4655M of the HP.
The HP's you found are nothing special.

Gaming Keyboard.. HELP!?

Yair

I play on a laptop and most of my friends play on Desktop but i play on a laptop. I was wondering if getting a Keyboard would make a difference playing games like CS:GO and BF3. Im planning on ordering the Razer DeathAdder 2013 and im wondering if i should buy a keyboard with it.

Answer
I play minecraft on a laptop with the laptop keyboard without problem. But buying a keyboard you feels comfortable with is important imho. It's just which keyboard you are used to. If you play using laptop a lot and you are used to it, changing to a gaming keyboard may hinder you.

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Quality gaming laptops?

JohnThePyr

I'm looking for a decent quality gaming laptop. Nothing absolutely stunning, I know for instance that I won't be playing crysis at 40 fps on high settings, but something that would perform decently for other games. Something like CoD MW:2, CoD 5, maybe crysis at medium settings. Ect ect.

Normally, I build my desktop units myself. However, I'm going off to college soon, and will need a portable unit. I have absolutely no experience with laptops in terms of construction, so I don't want to risk it.

Anyway, any good recommendations for a gaming laptop, preferably sub $2000 dollars? My top price range would probably be $2500, but I'd like to avoid that if at all possible.

Answer
ASUS G51VX-X2A
ASUS W90Vp-X2

They are all top gaming laptop and should last for quite a long time....

Best sturdy/portable gaming/work laptop?

Sierra

I just want a laptop that's sturdy as hell(like a thinkpad), & Can be taken & used almost any & everywhere. Uses for the laptop are not only gaming, but also work/classwork, photoshop, MikuMikuDance, Steam Filmmaker, music making (i.e. editing, recording, garageband, fruity loops) & artwork related stuff. The types of games I like to play are minecraft, skyrim, pretty much every fallout, etc. I'd say my budget is around $999-$1200(preferably $999 & lower)

I also prefer it having Windows 8

Answer
I know it is Refurbished and everyone is like NO!!!! I know a few people who have gotten Refurbished laptops from Newegg and have had no problems.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834231001

This is one of the better laptops I could find.
It has an average processor, dedicated graphics card(best option for gaming), 8GBs of RAM, and it has Windows 8, plus a 750GB hard drive (should be plenty of storage), plus it is below $999

Best of luck with your laptop search

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Is this Sony VAIO a good gaming laptop?

Bianca

Sony VAIO S Series SVS15113FXB

Processor: Intel Core i5 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz ( 3.1 GHz ) ( Dual-Core )
Memory: 6 GB / 12 GB (max)
Hard Drive: 640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm
Display Type:15.5 in IPS
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Optical Drive:DVD-Writer
Graphics Processor:NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Video Memory:1 GB

I checked out the graphics card and seems pretty good, but does anyone know otherwise? its $1000 dollars and that's a pretty good price for a gaming laptop.

Answer
The graphics processor should be sufficient to play most new games at medium settings. Maybe more if you use smaller resolution. If you want to play the most demanding games at max settings though, it won't be enough.

The CPU and Memory is enough for most new games.

On the flipside, Sony VAIOs are usually known for their screen quality. So games look better on them compared to most other laptops, even ones with more powerful graphics processor using higher game settings.

Best sony vaio laptop for games?

Skorpio

Just curious, I am talking about overall performance, graphic cards, RAM and processors. I want sony because my father works there and so I get the stuff for free so do not suggest other brands PLEASE (and also do not suggest getting a desktop either). Anyways; best sony laptop for gaming...? Maxed out of course..!
I have found the Sony Vaio "S series". the exact name i forgot but it has 8GB RAM, Radeon HD 6630 (1 GB VRAM) and an i7 processor (sorry forgot the real name).
But yeah, the ultimate sony gaming laptop... and how does the one that i just mentioned sound..? (please check the processor out~) Is sony a reliable gaming laptop brand? i mean the specs are good and all but are they good for it?
it is the new vaio "s" and i believe it is the i7 2620m processor with 2.7 GHz-3.40 GHz

Answer
I have a few that I would recommend and they have great price tags:

Sony VAIO VPC-F13YFX/B 16.4-Inch Widescreen Entertainment Laptop (Black)
16.4-inch display with 1600 x 900 resolution
1.73 GHz Intel Core i7-740QM processor
640 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
6 GB of installed DDR3 RAM ($ GB + 2 GB; 1066 MHz; 8 GB maximum)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M with 1 GB of dedicated DDR3 video memory
8x multi-format DVD drive
MOTION EYE webcam and microphone
Comfortable, isolated keyboard with built-in numeric keypad.
Up to 3.0 hours of battery life

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Is my Laptop being hacked?

Weweo

I just looked on my routers security logs and found this. ( i have a belkin router)

10/07/2012 17:33:25**TCP FIN Scan** 88.221.88.57, 80->> 192.168.2.3, 50277 (from WAN Inbound)
10/07/2012 17:31:10**TCP FIN Scan** 23.62.1.80, 80->> 82.9.222.136, 51499 (from WAN Inbound)
10/07/2012 17:27:54**TCP FIN Scan** 192.168.2.2, 51544->> 216.239.120.55, 80 (from WAN Outbound)
10/07/2012 17:27:53**TCP FIN Scan** 192.168.2.2, 51567->> 216.239.120.50, 80 (from WAN Outbound)
10/07/2012 17:27:53**TCP FIN Scan** 192.168.2.2, 51584->> 216.239.120.70, 80 (from WAN Outbound)

There are a lot more of these which is making me think im infected, not sure though.. any ideas guys? my computer is like 2 weeks old and i do nothing but play games on steam and origin, and youtube sometimes..

Answer
What firewall do you use? It could be your firewall generating that, or it could be an attempt from a hacker to sniff out open ports on your computer. Do you have a password on the router? Have you ever updated the firmware of the router?

See my answer here to see if you have malware:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnQRZ.mUCvk0KaAS476X0j7sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20121006195422AAZ3B5g

Im new to pc gaming so forgive me, but is this a good build?

Taylor M

Case ( Coolermaster HAF 932 Full Tower Gaming Case - Black )
Processor ( Intel® Core⢠i7 920 Processor (4x 2.66GHz/8MB L3 Cache) )
Motherboard ( Asus P6T SE Intel X58 Chipset CrossFire Supported w/7.1 Sound, Triple-Channel DDR3, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, Triple PCI-E MB )
Memory ( 6 GB [2 GB X3] DDR3-1333 Triple Memory Module - Corsair Value or Major Brand )
Video Card ( NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX+ PCI-Express x16 â 1GB - Single Card )
Case Lighting ( None )
Power Supply ( 450 Watt -- Standard Power Supply )
Processor Cooling ( Asetek Liquid CPU Cooling Fan System Kit )
Video Card Brand ( === High Performance === eVGA Brand Video Card Powered by NVIDIA )
Hard Drive ( 500 GB HARD DRIVE - [Serial-ATA-II, 3Gb, 7200 RPM, 16M Cache] )
2nd Hard Drive ( None )
2nd Optical Drive ( None )
Optical Drive ( [** Special !!! ***] LG 22X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black )
External Hard Drives [USB 2.0/eSATA] ( None )
Sound Card ( Creative Lab Sound Blaster Audigy SE )
Speaker System ( None )
Network Card ( Killer Xeno Pro Gaming Network Card - w/ Game Networking Acceleration + Hardware-accelerated Voice )
Floppy Drive ( None )
Monitor ( None )
Keyboard ( Combo: Multi-Media/Internet Keyboard + Optical Internet Mouse - Blue )
Operating System ( MS Windows XP Home Edition w/ Service Pack 2 )
Warranty ( Standard Warranty Service - Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support )
Rush Service ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days )
Advanced Build Options ( iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging System - Protect your investment during transportation! )
Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis )
Advanced Build Options ( Tuniq TX-2 High Performance Thermal Compound - The best interface between your CPU and the heatsinks )
USB 2.0 Accessories ( Built-in USB 2.0 Ports )

Answer
As good as it gets.. for now
Only thing I might go for would be a Quad set of the older Pentium III running at 1.3 ghz on a Dell designed motherboard with a clean pipeline to and from the processor
I still have mine and it still smokes everything new on the market.
Just like Scotty once said: "the more plumbing there is, the easier it is to stop up".
Gaming is getting ready to go to a completely different level soon anyway.. you will no longer need fast computers.. it will all be LIVE online
This is also the way Microsoft is going. Windows 7 is the last true windows OS. The next one will be based on Midori Linux and will everything set to go live, real time. Shortly after that, there will be nothing but consoles you buy that hook up to the internet and sign on to go LIVE. The thinking will not be inside the console like your old laptop. The thinking will be done by a remote super computer where everyone is just a part of it. The monitoring will be done by an advanced Artificial Intelligence that will appear to be totally human. There are bots all over the internet now that appear totally human. You think you are chatting with another real person, but you aren't. This is what has happened to Yahoo chat sites and is happening to Craigslist personals. There are vitually no real people on the sites now and more so in the future. By 2012, nothing will be the same anymore. We will enter into the Age of Truth. Nano Technology will have had it's profound effect on the world, even more so with much new technology that vastly surpasses ideas out of Star Trek. One day soon, there will actually be no more computers, as you know them now. The United States has become the greatest power on the Earth. China close behind. The US has technology that would take your breathe away, if you knew it existed.. let alone understand the technology. We already now have aircraft that can neither be heard or seen, equipped with weapons far beyond nuclear fission. Yes, far beyond atomic weapons. Stuff that would blow your mind. We have aircraft that can be anywhere in the world in less than 5 minutes. Trajectory space flight. The craft simply goes up into space, waits a minute or two, and then decends to it's destination. Letting the movement of the Earth itself do the work. Less time, less fuel, better arrive times at "space ports", designed for these special craft.
So, have fun with your old computers and games. They will soon be obsolete. Nano dimensional imagery is coming. Makes blueray look like a cartoon joke. You can actually interact with the imagery, smell it, taste it, etc.
It will happen just about the same time a full cybernetic being is introduced to the world by a Japanese industrialist. The "C" being will be created via Nano technology.

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FPS Drop in a good laptop. Pleasee (even in a low game)?

Q. i have toshiba laptop with i7 2.1 ghz, amd 7675m HD 4gb, 6GB Ram. i bought at march 2013. i play games like bioshock, black ops 2, far cry 3, fifa 13, that's run clearly. and now when i play games like cod ghosts,ac 4 fifa 14 , all the games suddenly lag and fps dropped. i try to use the VERY LOW settings on them, still not. i try to play my old fifa 13, and still, the fps still dropped. help please?

(don't ask me to use any software. i already use all software. ccleaner, kaspersky, razer game booster, amd fusion, radeon pro, disk defrag, advanced system optimizer, regcure pro, baidu, etc)

even i got a lag for a game like Counter Strike 1.6 offline
please help me, i don't want to waste my money to buy this laptop

Answer
THAT IS NOT A GOOD LAPTOP

What's a reasonably good gaming computer for a reasonable price?

Q. Hi,
I'm looking for a good gaming computer for a good price. I'm also thinking of "building" my own computer. So, if you could recommend a good computer or a good processor and/or graphics card. The furthest extent of the games that I'll be playing would probably be Portal 2, Half-Life 2, Loadout, The Ship, and maybe Team Fortress 2 and Garry's Mod. I'm not asking for a top-of-the-line gaming computer. Nor, the latest and greatest parts. If you would kindly recommend a reasonable computer and/or parts for these games, that would be great. If it could also be less than $500 in total, that would be awesome. Also, I don't care if it's a laptop or a desktop, as long as it works well and is within my budget, that's awesome as well.
Thank you,
Nick
I already have a PS3, and have a enough money tucked away for the PS4. I travel a fair bit(a couple times a week, but just to friends houses). A laptop would be nice and convenient, but it needs to be within my budget and can work well. If it needs to be a desktop, so be it. Thanks for the specs and recommendations, I'll be sure to look out for that.

Answer
Laptops are never considered as gaming accessories, it is only for those gamer's who are on the move and also like to play games while traveling. I personally own both a Sony Vaio Laptop ( which is still good for new games on medium settings) and a intel core i5 gaming rig.

When you are thinking about buying or building a custom end gaming pc.you have to keep some things in mind.

1. What is my budget?
2. Should i only be doing gaming on my pc or other side work too?

You have to Check for below things when buying or building a gaming pc.

1. A good Graphics Card ( This is my first Priority, I will recommend go for Nvidia or Ati ).
2. A bigger RAM ( 8 GB to 12 GB will be enough to run games in optimal settings ).
3. CPU ( Central Processing Unit : a intel core i3 or any other with same or greater performance ).
4. HHD ( Hard Disk Drive : Above than 200 GB you can go higher depending on your budget ).

The same requirements are for laptops too.

You can check website like Amazon, Best Buy and Ebay ( Ebay is particularly good if you are low on budget, but be careful while buying and always select seller that are in your country and have good ranking and reviews ).

I have a advice you mentioned your budget is $500 why don't you consider buying a next gen gaming console like Xbox One or PS4.

Because a Powerful Gaming PC/laptop has one downfall. You have to keep it upgraded as new games comes in the market. While a Console have no such issue.All new games don't require general requirements for a Console you can play any game you want till a new console comes in which is pretty much not happening soon after PS4/Xbox One.

Take a look at the gap:

PS1 release date : 1994
PS2 release date : March 4, 2000
PS3 release date : November 11, 2006
PS4 expected : November 2013
PS5 maybe : 2019-2020

same goes with Xbox One with little difference.

Each PlayStation has a Gap of 6 year's. That mean Buy a PS4/Xbox One and forget about spending money for next 6 year on another PS/Xbox Console.

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Best PC gaming laptop?

Q. 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?

Q. 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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Who makes the best laptops for playing games like Sims etc., music, pics, media and is priced $1000 and below?

sdezzy711

I need a new laptop and i like games, music, pictures, videos and movie making, and of courses need a burner as well. I also need to still be able to handle things like term papers etc. but entertainment is needed to. So who has the best memory and stuff.

Answer
For gaming, Alienware is pretty good, I guess. The alien logo bothers me, though.

For entertainment, an HP or Toshiba laptop might be good.

For homework and business applications, a Dell seems professional enough.

When buying, it's not so much the company as the components.

1. CPU
Get a Core 2 Duo, speed doesn't really matter too much.
2. RAM
Get 2 GB, DDR2-667 speed if possible, I don't think laptops support DDR2-800.
3. Graphics Card
If you're a serious gamer, get 2 7900s in SLI. (2 Video cards work together for more performance.)
If you're an average gamer or don't have thousands of bucks to spend, get at least a 7600.

You'll want a nice battery life, so keep in mind that the better the performance, the faster the battery will burn out, especially during gaming.

Recommendations on laptops?

Michael

I am looking for a medium size laptop, priced at about $1000. I will mainly be surfing the internet, and doing schoolwork on it, but I need it to be powerful enough to run and download softwares quickly. I am not going to be playing any games, but I will be developing apps on it. I prefer Windows, as I have never owned a PC before and would like to. Also, something safe and secure would help because I tend to download things from some sketchy websites...
Thank you!!!

Answer
ASUS laptop

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230597
Core i7-3630QM(2.4GHz) 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

This HP can be customized to what you need. If you want better performance upgrade the APU to a A10, dedicated graphics and increase the ram to 8GB.

http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-ENVY/C9W57AV;pgid=c7twGfjc0ptSRpIq7ZUcoGXQ0000fb8mNv9y;sid=NID2W1inOb6JXwkRbh2qz4GoAJwzDmy78dUe8LW2AJwzDtPc7Kuhl6jI?HP-ENVY-15z-j000-Notebook-PC A8-5550M APU HD 8000 Series Graphics 6GB DDR3 750GB 5400 rpm HD Starting at $530

This HP can be customized to. Upgrade the Graphics to NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M 2048MB of dedicated video memory. Do not get this lappy without the graphics upgrade.

http://shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-ENVY/E4T17AV?HP-ENVY-15t-j000-Quad-Edition-Notebook-PC i7-4700MQ 8GB DDR3 1TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive Starting at $870

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. Lenovo will not allow people to read instruction on how to access the BIOS menu or to get info on their puters on their web site unless you connect to them thru Facebook. They do this so they can spy on their users. 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.

Chrome books are useless. They are designed by Google to make you dependent on Google. If you can not access the web then you can not do anything.

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.

:)

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Buying a gaming laptop (WoW)...?

Colton

What should I look for in a gaming laptop?

Would this laptop handle World of Warcraft well? I have an eight year old Compaq desktop and it works like the day I bought it, so I'm guessing their laptops are decent...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Compaq+-+Presario+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Celeron%26%23174%3B+Processor+-+Black/9755446.p?id=1218167394741&skuId=9755446

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If your buying a gaming laptop i wouldn't set my sights on wow gaming since its graphics are not very good compared to other standards of gaming and most new age laptops will be able to handle the graphics fairly easily


http://buy.blorge.com/2009/01/14/buying-guide-how-to-buy-a-gaming-laptopnotebook-our-five-picks/
Have a read of that article and the comments below ok?
this should explain what you need to know to get a "gaming laptop"
what your looking at isnt exactly what gamers would call a good gaming laptop

What gaming laptop should I buy?

Sam

I am an avid gamer and my current laptop cannot even run Minecraft. I would like a new laptop that can run games well and is not insanely expensive. I looked at the Razor Blade and almost cried because of the price tag. Are there any similar laptops (obviously not quite as good) that I can buy for less than $2,000? Thanks in advance.

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A good gaming laptop that you should buy is the asus n53sm like the one on this page

http://www.amazon.com/N53SM-ES72-15-6-Inch-Laptop-Silver-Aluminum/dp/B007BY57Y2/?ie=UTF8&tag=utf8-qid-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

it is a very high and laptop and is suggested if you want to play more games in the future. It will definitely play minecraft on its highest setting without running into any issues.

If you one of my a gaming laptop that can run minecraft for your budget, check out the Sony VAIO like the one below

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-VPCEH37FX-15-5-Inch-Laptop-Black/dp/B006MB7DII/?ie=UTF8&tag=utf8-qid-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

both of these laptops with run minecraft flawlessly with the only difference is if you want to buy hardware that has a little more headroom.

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laptop video card?

Freedom!

i just go a laptop the other day, it's not the top top of the line but it's still really nice, anyway i like to play computer games but with the some of the newer ones coming out, my computer is barely handling them, ( i also only keep one game on the computer at a time). i didn't know if i could get a video card to help my computer out, or if there was anything i can do to. (and i can't buy a more expensive computer either.) thanks

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Laptops aren't really "gaming computers." As i don't have a laptop myself, I don't know if you can put graphics cards in them.
Desktop computers are better for games as you can easily change the RAM, graphics cards and other stuff.

Laptops and Video/Graphics Cards?

Superman

I want to know what laptop to get. I want a cheap one for no more than $600. I also want a good video card but not a really expensive one. I'm mostly going to use this laptop for gaming, so I want at least 512mb RAM, 50GB hard drive and a good prossecor but I don't want to spend much money. Also I'm stumped on what graphics or video card or whatever to get! Thanks:)

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If u want good gaming expereince then u should purchase atleast 256 mb video card. U can purchase nvdia geforce cards which provides good quality graphics card.

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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

Which laptops are good for gaming?

Reatanks

I am buying a new laptop around November and I am wondering what good gaming laptops to buy. I also want it to have class 1 video cards ( go to notebookcheck.net). The laptop should have Windows 7, 6-8g of mem, around 500gb of storage, 14-16 inch, and ya.
It can be 17in maybe im not sure yet.

And i kind of dont want an alienware. I was going to buy some people had some issues so im afraid i might have some issues to. If u believe other wise, feel free to post

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

Or
ASUS G73JH-RBBX05 G73 REPUBLIC OF GAMING LAPTOP, i7 6GB
*Condition:
New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, ... Read moreabout the condition
*Brand:ASUS
*Processor Type:--
*Type:Laptop/Notebook
*Processor Speed:2.8 GHz
*Screen Size:17.3 inches
*Processor Configuration:Quad Core
*Operating System:Windows 7 Home Premium
*Memory (RAM):6 GB
*Primary Drive:DVD+/-RW
*Hard Drive Capacity:500 GB
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=sdhrhiaiaa&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fcgi.ebay.com%2fASUS-G73JH-RBBX05-G73-REPUBLIC-GAMING-LAPTOP-i7-6GB-%2f140459521562%3fpt%3dLaptops_Nov05%26hash%3ditem20b40a361a%23ht_1632wt_1139

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Best gaming laptop for under $1500?

RCOz

I am looking for a gaming laptop under $1500 that has a good build quality, a 17.3 inch 1080p screen, a back-lit keyboard, and one with a decent graphics card and processor from the newest generation. Thanks

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Gaming laptops are offered many of the brands but there is one laptop which is going really well now a days. It is from Asus. It is one of best gaming laptop which gives you highest value possible. As one of a customer describes it as a "Fantastic Gaming Power at a Midrange Price". For your ease here is a complete review which you can see and decide:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R2X5A1CF4H5V8J/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B007MW73C2&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=hawmekm-203

Also it is very strong in its features as well which include Intel Core i7-3610QM Quad-core 2.3GHz Processor and 8 GB DDR3. A strong processor to process things with high enough RAM. Good storage with 750 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive. A 17.3-Inch Full-HD LED Screen with Nvidia GTX 660M 2G GDDR5 Graphics. And it has Windows 8.

So overall it has everything which you can expect from a good gaming laptop. It has performance and it has strong features with good built. Also as I have mentioned it is one of a best selling laptop in the market. So if you want to see other laptops which are popular ones and comes under your price range then here is a list:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_p_36_6?bbn=565108&qid=1374489982&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A%21493964%2Cn%3A541966%2Cn%3A565108&rnid=2421885011&low-price=1000&high-price=1500&x=-180&y=-3564&tag=hawmekm-203

Good gaming laptops for around 1000-1500 dollars?

straight s

Right now all I have found is Alienware, which people tell me is very expensive for the specs. Could anyone help me find some other gaming laptops??

Answer
For gaming Laptops? Go with Asus, they have some good gaming Laptops within that price range. Although honestly, it's better if you search for it then someone over Y!A since we don't know all of your details about what games you are trying to run or the specific specs you desire. Remember, Asus is your friend.

Hope I've helped.
-Elohim

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Can use my computer and ps3 on July 9th?

Brent

I'm not a computer savvy guy! My dns is fine on both my laptop and desktop.
I'm currently playing through a game and I usually check my computer for a tip every now and then.
Will it be safe for me to have my ps3 and laptop on at midnight???

Answer
Yes... you can have both on and everything will be fine.

Many people seem to be misunderstanding the impact of the DNS Changer rootkit. If you were affected by what will happen on Monday, you WERE ALREADY infected. In fact, it's possible you were infected for many months or more!

There IS NOT a new virus going out on Monday that is going to crash the web.

What actually happened is back in November of 2011, the FBI raided the offices of a group that was responsible for the DNS Changer rootkit. If your computer was infected by this malware, your legitimate DNS entries would be changed to fake DNS entries that pointed to this group's illegal DNS servers. From there, they could capture and monitor much of your Internet traffic.

When the FBI raided those facilities, they didn't want to just turn everything off; this would have crippled infected users immediately. So they setup a bunch of proxy DNS servers, using the DNS Changer IP Addresses, so infected computers could still reach the Internet and use the provided tools to clean infected systems.

What is happening on Monday is the FBI is finally going to shut down those proxy DNS servers. Anyone infected with the DNS Changer rootkit who hasn't cleaned their computers will not be able to access the Internet. NOT because they pick up some new infection, but rather because they never bothered to clean up an infection that was ALREADY there.

If your computer has passed the DNS test, you're OK! You'll have no issues if you're on the Internet at midnight.

Hope that helped!

Do you think i could run this game with my current computer?

Gabriel

I don't really know anything about computers so..... If it doesn't work could you tell me what i need to change? here is what the game requires
Minimum:

OS: Windows XP
Processor: Dual Core
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Shader model 3 graphic card
DirectX®: 9.0c
Hard Drive: 850 MB HD space
Sound: Stereo sound card

Recommended:

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Quad Core
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia series 3/4/5 or ATI HD series
DirectX®: 9.0c
Hard Drive: 850 MB HD space
Sound: 5.1/7.1 sound card

My computer
Processor Information:
Vendor: AuthenticAMD
Speed: 1297 Mhz
2 logical processors
2 physical processors
HyperThreading: Unsupported
FCMOV: Supported
SSE2: Supported
SSE3: Supported
SSSE3: Supported
SSE4a: Supported
SSE41: Unsupported
SSE42: Unsupported

Network Information:
Network Speed: Don't Know

Operating System Version:
Windows 7 (64 bit)
NTFS: Supported
Crypto Provider Codes: Supported 323 0x0 0x0 0x0

Video Card:
Driver: AMD Radeon HD 6310 Graphics

DirectX Driver Name: aticfx32.dll
Driver Version: 8.861.1.2000
DirectX Driver Version: 8.17.10.1083
Driver Date: 5 July 2011
Desktop Color Depth: 32 bits per pixel
Monitor Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
DirectX Card: AMD Radeon HD 6310 Graphics
VendorID: 0x1002
DeviceID: 0x9802
Number of Monitors: 1
Number of Logical Video Cards: 1
No SLI or Crossfire Detected
Primary Display Resolution: 1366 x 768
Desktop Resolution: 1366 x 768
Primary Display Size: 18.98" x 10.67" (21.73" diag)
48.2cm x 27.1cm (55.2cm diag)
Primary Bus Type Not Detected
Primary VRAM: 384 MB
Supported MSAA Modes: 2x 4x

Sound card:
Audio device: Speakers (Realtek High Definiti

Memory:
RAM: 3690 Mb

Miscellaneous:
UI Language: English
Microphone: No, I do not have a microphone.
Media Type: DVD
Total Hard Disk Space Available: 476730 Mb
Largest Free Hard Disk Block: 376138 Mb
OS Install Date: dic 31 1969
Game Controller: None detected

Answer
Depends on your processor and it's speed. The processor is essentially like the brain of the computer.
It works kind of like the engine of a car as well. a 6 cylinder is faster than a 4 cylinder and a 8 cylinder is faster than both. As with processors, for gaming at least - The more cores you have, the better the game will play (better frame rate per second). Therefore, something like a "Core 2 Duo" which has two cores, would be better than a regular old processor with one core. I believe your processor is a single core. The more ram speed, the better. My Core 2 Duo processor runs 2.8Mhz. The more, the better.

To answer your question: Yes it should be able to run it, especially if it's new and doesn't have much already installed on it. You may experience a little lag and overheating if your on a laptop though.

* A friendly tip is to test your internet speed via a Google search for "test my internet speed", and see how many megabytes per send you are getting (768k - 1.5 - 3.0 - 6.0 - 12.0 - 18.0 - 24.0 - 56.0). Most likely you have a lower tier speed as a basic residential connection. For online gaming, you are going to want at least 6.0 or 12.0mbps for an ideal gaming experience. If you have below a 6.0, call you're Internet provider and ask if there are any higher speeds for you to upgrade to. Most ISP's offer upgrades at a fair price of an additional $5 or $10 a month. $5 to double you're internet speed is always a steal :)

==Derek Keene - Sales agent for At&t and Legacy==

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What is a current good gaming laptop for under $1,000?

Brendan Ry

I'm looking for the best gaming laptop i can get for cheap. Its ok if its a little over 1000 but im not looking to go too much higher than that. If you could post the link to the laptop i would appreciate it.

thanks

Answer
All of these laptops come with decent GPUs and decent displays at the same time.

**Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p** (NVIDIA GT 750M GDDR5, 15.6" 1920x1080 display w/ matte finish and good contrast) - **$929 tax**
- Sign up and sign in for the Barnes and Noble Gold discount: http://lenovo.com/barnesnoblegold/
- Take this model: http://shop.lenovo.com/barnesnoblegold/us/en/laptops/ideapad/y-series/y510p/?sb=:000001C9:0000ECB3: ($929 model)
-Or: http://shop.lenovo.com/barnesnoblegold/us/en/laptops/ideapad/y-series/y510p/?sb=:000001C9:0000ECB0: ($999 model w/ 24GB cache SSD)
- Avoid the cheapest model, as it comes with a 15.6" 1366x768 display. 1366x768 resolution in a 15.6" display makes things onscreen rather large, the resolution itself doesn't let you fit much onscreen, and 15.6" displays that have 1366x768 resolution are almost always low-grade LCD panels with very poor image quality due to low contrast.

MSI GE60: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152393

Acer V3-772G-9653: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834314147

Acer V7-482PG-6662: http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=83180 (For portability)

Can you go $1066? http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np7352-clevo-w350st-p-5842.html (Select Windows under Operating System -- default option is No OS)

If you have anything else to ask, check out http://reddit.com/r/SuggestALaptop/ . The discussion based nature of the site is much better for this type of thing, and there are also fewer trash posts you have to wade through.

What is a good gaming laptop for $900 and under (READ DESC.)?

Aanderu

I am just wondering that because the HP I wanted is no longer for sale ;(
I want a laptop with GeForce GT-GTX graphics (NONE OTHER THEN THOSE). I REALLY like GTX. I can use it for a lot of games. If you find a laptop with a better graphics card, please tell me and give me the link.

On notebookcheck, I recommend a laptop with a CLASS 1 CARD.
notebookcheck graphics cards list:

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html
@Powlmao I live in the U.S.
@Dakota is this some kind of troll? Seriously?

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All of these laptops come with decent GPUs and decent displays at the same time.

**Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p** (NVIDIA GT 750M GDDR5, 15.6" 1920x1080 display w/ matte finish and good contrast) - **$929 tax**
- Sign up and sign in for the Barnes and Noble Gold discount: http://lenovo.com/barnesnoblegold/
- Take this model: http://shop.lenovo.com/barnesnoblegold/us/en/laptops/ideapad/y-series/y510p/?sb=:000001C9:0000ECB3: ($929 model)
- http://shop.lenovo.com/barnesnoblegold/us/en/laptops/ideapad/y-series/y510p/?sb=:000001C9:0000ECB0: ($999 model w/ 24GB cache SSD)
- Avoid the cheapest model, as it comes with a 15.6" 1366x768 display. 1366x768 resolution in a 15.6" display makes things onscreen rather large, the resolution itself doesn't let you fit much onscreen, and 15.6" displays that have 1366x768 resolution are almost always low-grade LCD panels with very poor image quality due to low contrast.

MSI GE60: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152393

Acer V3-772G-9653: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834314147

Acer V7-482PG-6662: http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=83180 (For portability)

If you have anything else to ask, check out http://reddit.com/r/SuggestALaptop/ . The discussion based nature of the site is much better for this type of thing, and there are also fewer trash posts you have to wade through.

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What's the best gaming laptop under 1000 dollars?

Jacky lin

The laptop I am using now is absolute rubbish, I want to buy a new gaming laptop, the price is better under $1000, can some one give me some advise
P.S. I would like to play BF3, Portal 2, CoD:MW3, :)

Answer
Best gaming laptop for under $1000,
ASUS N53SM-ES72, it is in the promotions now so it has a cheap price, only $899! but its specs is incredible, it features Intel Core i7-2670QM processor, (few laptops with i7 processor under $1000), The Nvidia GT 630M(VRAM 2g) is much better than AMD Radeon HD 6770M or Nvidia GT 555M that are found in $800-$1000 gaming laptops. this Asus features 750GB hard drive and a 6G ram, with this specs, you can play nearly all popular games available in the market.
Most cheaper laptops only use 1366x768 resolution screens but the asus use 17.3 inch screen with 1600x900 resolution.
you can see more top gaming laptops under 1000 comparison on this site,
http://gaminglaptopsunder1000.net/
Good luck!

What is a good laptop for gaming under $1000?

Frank Jame

So my computer broke and I sent it in to be fixed. It's going to cost me like $500 and since this has happened before I'd rather just get a new one.


So what would you recommend with similar specs to this for under $1000
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220821
maybe a better processor. I know that it would be smarter to just buy a tower, but I'm a college student so there needs to be an element of portability.
Oh and screen size doesn't matter.
I'm looking for something with a graphics card that is pretty close.
Are you sure those gpu's are better? I've looked at benchmark tests that say otherwise.

Answer
A good laptop for gaming with similar specs is the Acer aspire for pretty much the same price. I was able to check it out at a local store but wasn't able to get it because it was out of stock.

I like this laptop for many reasons. The keyboard is comfortable to use, the screen is large and able to be viewed even by people sitting to the side of you, the battery has an amazingly long life and charges quickly. The whole thing is durable and is sleek.

Take a look at the details and descriptions on the laptop here...
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-V3-771G-9875-17-3-Inch-Midnight/dp/B0085H64GY/?ie=UTF8&tag=utf8-qid-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

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