Right, I've never bought/built a gaming laptop before. I'm looking for something simple to use (yeah

[SeriousSquirrel]

Right, I've never bought/built a gaming laptop before. I'm looking for something simple to use (yeah, I'm not great with computers) that will fill out my needs. I don't plan on playing Crysis 2 anytime soon, but I'd like it to be able to:

*Play older games very smoothly, and hopefully store quite a few games. Mostly older games, maybe some emulators (only for playing games I own, of course). Several of the titles I'm thinking of are available on GoG if that helps bring to mind the type of games I mean. In particular the Ultima games, old Arcania titles, Diablo, Baldurs Gate, and a plethora of RTS games.

*Surf the information super highway

*Run Microsoft office/similar products (for school, not necessary but would be lovely)

*I'm not too invested in this one, but I'm curious as to whether it's possible to run editing software on one of these badboys.

I'm leaning towards the Alienware M11x, but I am open to the M14x as well. I'm probably gonna lean towards a large amount of memory, but apart from that I have no idea what sort of build I should get. So please give me some guidance and keep the price within about 1200 US dollars (the price of a standard 14x). Has to be Alienware, buying through a Dell account.

 

[Ziadaine_v1legacy]

I cant advice much since most people (myself included) see Alienware as overpriced, over inflated (rep/attitude) machinery that is essentially a Dell, with a alien sticker on it.

Try looking around on reviews of certain Laptops you're interested in. that;s what I did with my headset and haven't gone wrong since.

 

[dillinger88]

If you want to go the custom laptop route, I'd suggest something other than Alienware. They're ok, but as Ziadine says they somewhat overpriced.

I'd say go for an MSI branded one, as they're pretty reasonable.

Also, stay away from Acer like the plague.