gaming laptop on par with ps3

DagonetN7 · Apr 12, 2014

Hi guys, let me test your knowledge

I have an acer aspire laptop which runs one of my favourite games "mount and blade" but it's hdd is buggered and so am looking for a slightly more powerful laptop. I'm well aware laptops for gaming are something of a sin to pc gamers but I'm not looking to play battlefield 3 or 4 or anything like that. My aim is to sell my ps4 to put toward something that could run say...... Dark souls 2.
I have a budget of 500 pound give or take.
Cheers lads.

Rationale · Apr 12, 2014

We're not sure of how Dark Souls 2 will actually run at the recommended specs yet, and you won't be able to expect to run it on the equivalent of PS3 hardware since the PC version from comparison screens on IGN has enhanced detail LoD, higher shadow resolutions, higher resolution textures, etc.

I'd wait until Dark Souls 2 releases. After that it'll be much easier to see what's actually needed to run it. As a PS3 port, it's probably CPU heavy, which will help for a laptop.

DagonetN7 · Apr 12, 2014

Thanks rationale,
I see what you mean about being heavy on the cpu as I tried to run dayz (the arma mod) and my poor laptop went into a seizure. I went into curry's today to ask about gaming laptops, and they all assume I want cutting edge graphics for the latest games. As I'm getting older I guess I just don't care about graphics much. I've never gamed on pc before, been a Sony fan boy for 26 years! But there is souvh choice for pc/laptop gaming. And I want in!......(on a budget) ;-)

DagonetN7 · Apr 13, 2014

HP Pavilion dv6-6135dx
I found this on ebay. It's an old model but runs dayz, fallout 3 etc on med settings and 20-30 fps (which Ok for me) . At £250 would you say it's a good deal?

Rationale · Apr 13, 2014

This is a list of game benchmarks for the same graphics chip as that latop. You may have to scroll down to see the actual game performance. It's overall stronger than a PS3, though that's not saying much anymore.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeon-HD-6750M.43958.0.html

That's a good deal assuming it's in good condition.

DagonetN7 · Apr 15, 2014

Thank you so much for the reply. I really appreciate the help. Wish I could be computer literate! The benchmark thing is really helpful too!
Using your idea of the benchmarks I think I've found a more "powerful" (for a laptop) choice.

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laptops-netbooks/laptops/refurbished-laptops/hp-pavilion-15-n083sa-refurbished-15-6-laptop-21843173-pdt.html?sPageInfo=3_20&sSortInfo=price-asc

What do you think?
Thanks again ;-)

DagonetN7 · Apr 15, 2014

This should run mass effect I would have thought too going by the games needs.

DagonetN7 · Apr 15, 2014

Sorry! I copied the wrong one!
This is the one I was looking at.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laptops-netbooks/laptops/refurbished-laptops/hp-pavilion-15-n268sa-15-6-refurbished-laptop-black-silver-21862442-pdt.html?sPageInfo=4_20&sSortInfo=price-asc#longDesc

Rationale · Apr 15, 2014

Unfortunately, the APU in that last laptop is very weak, and I suspect it's not usable for games above minimum settings at 480p, if at all.
Its only benefit is ultra-low power consumption, meant for environmentally friendly laptops and long battery life. Although that's a nice goal, that still means it's not really usable for games.

DagonetN7 · Apr 15, 2014

Mmm, the search continues.... Thank you for the shift reply friend.
I'm getting better with your help though lol
How about this. This has gotta be good for the price (even if it's a referb) http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/ASUS_A1-R500VD-SX403H/version.asp#maindesc

DagonetN7 · Apr 15, 2014

We're almost there rationale! I can feel it ;-)
I found this too. Might be better. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00F93MBSC/ref=mw_dp_mdsc?dsc=1

Rationale · Apr 15, 2014

DagonetN7 :

Very strong CPU (which is probably what drove the price up), but terrible graphics card. The GT 610m isn't meant for any gaming really. :/

Rationale · Apr 15, 2014

DagonetN7 :

More detailed specs on that laptop (http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/z-series/z500/#techspecs) indicate that it has Intel HD 4000 graphics, which is a graphics chipset integrated into the CPU.
I'm sorry to reject another one, but unless you want to run games at minimum, it wouldn't be a very good option. These are some benchmarks of games on that CPU/graphics chipset combination.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-HD-Graphics-4000.69168.0.html

I'll see if I can find some suitable laptops within your budget.

Rationale · Apr 15, 2014

This is a reasonable option, whether you buy it used or new.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Z500-15-6-inch-Laptop/dp/B00F93MBXC/ref=sr_1_12?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1397597931&sr=1-12
Benchmarks:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-635M.66964.0.html

DagonetN7 · Apr 17, 2014

Rationale. You the man!
I'm buying this right now.
Thank you for your patience and honest advise.
Kind regards.
Paul.

Rationale · Apr 17, 2014

Happy to help.

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