Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Nov 13, 2010 12:12pm
So I want to get a gaming laptop before deployment because I'm a gamer and I want to be able to play while we are out. I have a 360 already and can bring it with me it's just not ideal to have to setup all the time and take down, storing, etc. So what's a good gamer laptop? Gateway? I know Alienware is crazy expensive. What other brands make them?
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Nov 13, 2010 12:14pm
I don't necessarily go by the brand...I go by the guts of the machine....I thought this is a pretty decent laptop for the price...it has a mid level video card in it and a good amd processor...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114907&cm_sp=DailyDeal-_-34-114-907-_-Product
The only problem I have with it is that it has a little bit of a slow HD.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114907&cm_sp=DailyDeal-_-34-114-907-_-Product
The only problem I have with it is that it has a little bit of a slow HD.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Nov 13, 2010 12:16pm
That's a pretty good deal.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Nov 13, 2010 12:21pm
I Wear Pants;556225 wrote:That's a pretty good deal.
yeah, I mean it won't play Crysis very well, but it looks like it would play many of the newer games at medium to high settings. If you want a machine that is going to play Crysis at ultra settings...you are going to pay over 2 grand.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Nov 13, 2010 12:26pm
Is this video card good? ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850. I see it in a lot of laptops. I mean I want to be able to play games with no problem. I don't play crysis. I stick to the COD, Fallout, types of games.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Nov 13, 2010 12:30pm
yeah, that one will run you some more money though....If you don't mind spending over a grand then this computer is pretty legit..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152207
I am sure there will be some good deals on black friday as well. Newegg is great site to get exactly what you are looking for.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152207
I am sure there will be some good deals on black friday as well. Newegg is great site to get exactly what you are looking for.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Nov 13, 2010 12:38pm
Yeah I was just looking at that MSI one. It seems ASUS is big on gaming laptops too and gets pretty good reviews. I've looked at the BF ads, don't see much yet.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Nov 13, 2010 12:46pm
Yeah, the name matters less than the innards. High-quality processor. Good RAM. Good video card. Decent HD a plus.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Nov 13, 2010 1:34pm
i'd be wanting to take the xbox with me
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Nov 13, 2010 1:35pm
Alienware.....best in the biz...but you will pay for it. As already stated...you could custom order something with nice specs for cheaper.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Nov 13, 2010 1:41pm
darbypitcher22;556271 wrote:i'd be wanting to take the xbox with me
Oh there will be a ton of xboxs and ps3's on the ship during deployment, people will bring them for sure. I just don't think I want to bring mine. Plus we used to have a ton of ps3's, 360's and wii's until the damn shipyard workers stole them all from the ship.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Nov 13, 2010 1:55pm
so you'll have a place to play regardless.
That's nice
That's nice
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Nov 13, 2010 2:11pm
Yep Yep we have lots of tv's on the ship. At least one tv in every space, plus direct tv. it's pretty nice, but u get bored quick. small ship.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Nov 13, 2010 5:03pm
^^^^
yeah i figured that
yeah i figured that
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Nov 13, 2010 5:17pm
Automatik;556272 wrote:Alienware.....best in the biz...but you will pay for it. As already stated...you could custom order something with nice specs for cheaper.
Alienware is awesome...every part from the MOBO to the usbs are top of the line....just wish they werent so damn expensive.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Nov 13, 2010 5:23pm
Alienware is overpriced crap. You're paying for the name.
Check out www.cyberpowerpc.com or www.ibuypower.com
Check out www.cyberpowerpc.com or www.ibuypower.com
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
Nov 13, 2010 6:08pm
TedSheckler;556610 wrote:Alienware is overpriced crap. You're paying for the name.
Check out www.cyberpowerpc.com or www.ibuypower.com
I wouldn't say Alienware is crap, but i'm currently using one from ibuypower, and i'm loving it.
#1DBag
Posts: 786
Nov 14, 2010 6:14am
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MontyBrunswick
Nov 14, 2010 11:42pm
Alienware is OK, but if you want a gaming machine you should just get a desktop.