Gaming Laptops
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Most people who are into playing Video games do those things. Just like most Asians are of average intelligence, and most black people who are not in the ghettos do not commit crimes. Down with such dumb stereotypes. Actually... most people who I know that are into games are much cooler and more outgoing than people who are not. So you can tell your retard "hall" buddies to go fuck themselves and not be surprised when they wake up one day living a miserable life because all they do is follow trends and believe in cliches.Little Duck said:
- Edit: also - I thought everyone learned not to care what others think since 98% of the people on the planet are idiots. I guess some are slow learners.... *cough* looks at op *cough*.
Isn't this an oxymoron? I have only seen one real gaming laptop and it was thirteen pounds. That is not a laptop. It is a portable desktop. Get a desktop if you want gaming. More versatility, easier customization, better performance (i.e. easier to cool down).
My laptop isn't necessarily built for hardcore gaming, but it's a good machine that can handle most games quite well, including tf2, L4D2, and Assassin's Creed.
If you're getting it JUST for gaming, I'd recommend building or buying a desktop. If you need it for work or college and such, a "gaming" laptop isn't bad, but just a high-end laptop would probably work best.
(my laptop) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220563&Tpk=asus%20netbook%20n51
If you're getting it JUST for gaming, I'd recommend building or buying a desktop. If you need it for work or college and such, a "gaming" laptop isn't bad, but just a high-end laptop would probably work best.
(my laptop) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220563&Tpk=asus%20netbook%20n51
Basically in the laptop world you can get laptop that is a desktop repalcment, so it will fail as a laptop, being as it has little to no portablilty unless you are close to a powerpoint and want to carry the heavy bulk aroundLittle Duck said:
Or you get a light machine with no power and will fail at gaming.
really stick with desktops for gaming, it is cheaper and in the long run will be better for you (as you can easily upgrade it)
I guess you could get a Alienware m17x, i know you can get the price up-to $10,000+ if you try hard enough
i have a Gateway fx laptop and it runs mostly everything. Crysis runs great at 1440 and so does mw2 and l4d2. Its playing newer games so its all i need. tho yes it is bulky its worth it.
Erm, considering while in college I regularly went around with 40lb+ in my bookbag, what's another 13lb? =Pcrudus said:
OT - I've been looking into the whole "gaming laptop" idea myself for a while now. Unfortunately I just can't justify the cost issue. To get something halfway decent (as in able to play games that will be coming out in the next 2-3 years reliably) I'd have to shell out twice what it took to build my PC. I'm just not willing to part with that kind of dough over some portability. Not to mention I'd actually be giving up some tech, such as having to go with a dual core instead of my PC's quad, or halving my current hard drive space, or using a GPU that's at least an entire generation behind my current PC's. It's just not cost effective to me.
I looked at all of the different sites I could find, and not only did many of them have complaints about customer service, botched orders and shoddy workmanship, but they were almost all as overpriced as Alienware. I'd say (as many others here have) go with a desktop for gaming and get a netbook for portability. Also, realize you're not as cool as you think you are and people who will snub you for being a "gamer fag" :cough: shouldn't really be worthy of your time anyway. =P
laptop gaming seems foolish to me.
you'll spend 2000 dollars on a machine, whereas a similarly spec'd desktop is 900.
you'll spend 2000 dollars on a machine, whereas a similarly spec'd desktop is 900.
Ive have played soem games on a laptop and tbh it isnt that bad. I dont know why ppl are so negative. Its all about your lifestyle. Obviously if you travel-move alot or for whatever reason dont stay at home a laptop is a good solution.
I even play wow on my laptop and tho it tickles me with the 17 inch screen its still easy n convenient :>
but yes a powerfull laptop is pretty expensive and you do have to put up with weight. Its all about your lifestyle.
I even play wow on my laptop and tho it tickles me with the 17 inch screen its still easy n convenient :>
but yes a powerfull laptop is pretty expensive and you do have to put up with weight. Its all about your lifestyle.
Gah! Kill it with fire!
Cheap laptop, spend the rest on a tough PC.
You'll get a lot more mileage for your dollar.
You can game on a laptop-- for instance, anno 1404 requires only stylus control, and is perfect for my convertable tablet.
ON the other hand, you must have a sep. keyboard and mouse for FPSes like portal.
Laptops are expensive per unit of performance . They are there to be portable. Game at home and play on your netbook.
Cheap laptop, spend the rest on a tough PC.
You'll get a lot more mileage for your dollar.
You can game on a laptop-- for instance, anno 1404 requires only stylus control, and is perfect for my convertable tablet.
ON the other hand, you must have a sep. keyboard and mouse for FPSes like portal.
Laptops are expensive per unit of performance . They are there to be portable. Game at home and play on your netbook.
+1. Netbook+desktop gives a good combo of performance and portability, and is still a good bit cheaper than a capable gaming laptop. If you're seriously worried about hallmates looking askance at your desktop, get an unobtrusive microATX PC, hide it, and run the HDMI out to a TV.thiosk said:
In the event that you're dead set on a gaming laptop, the ASUS G51 [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220605] is well-received, nicely outfitted, and not hideously expensive ($1500 US). To echo the rest of the thread, the battery life is awful.
