Help Regarding buying a Gaming notebook

[trojan_virus]

hey sorry 2 post this is wrong section but i need help from u ppl.

i need a gud decent gaming laptop in around 1750$

the ones i figured out are
ASUS G1S-A1 Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.20GHz) 15.4" Wide SXGA+ (1680 x 1050) 2GB DDR2 160GB DVD Super Multi w / Light Scribe NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT DirectX 10 Support Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 A / G / N, G1 Gaming Notebook w / Windows Vista Home Premium - Retail

$1,699.00
after rebates: $1,619.00

ASUS G2S-A4 Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.20GHz) 17" WXGA+ (1440x900) 2GB DDR2 160GB DVD Super Multi w / Light Scribe NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT DirectX 10 Support Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 A / G / N, G2 Gaming Notebook w / Windows Vista Home Premium - Retail

$1,699.00


any other options ?? plz help i need it fast

 

[Maziar]

G2S has bigger screen

 

[pous]

You could check out Killer Notebooks... I forget if the site is .net or .com or whatever but I know the guy that runs the site puts out a quality product and garauntees his work.

That's what I'd recommend for 'other options'.

Based on the two there... I'd go with the top one for its higher resolution... but that's just me.

 

[emp]

However that 8600M GT won't be adequate for gaming at either 1440x900 or 1680x1050 for that matter, but the 8600M GT actually performs EVEN WORSE (As hard to believe as you may find it to be) than the desktop 8600GT. You could only play current titles at 800x600 or 1024x768 lowering settings and that's tuning down a few settings here and there.

 

[trojan_virus]

en which laptop u wud prefer ??

 

[Maziar]

If u want to travel alot with your laptop , go for G1 , if not , then go for G2

 

[skywalker9952]

Mtech makes a notebook with an 8700M GT or a GO 7950 GTX (best mobile video card available) that starts around $1650, I would look at them. http://www.discountpcsales.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=MTECHM570UR

they also make a laptop that uses desktop c2d processors, these start at around $2K
http://www.discountpcsales.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=MTECHD900C

Ava direct has some decent deals on notebooks.
There is an AMD system with an HD2600 (not sure how it will hold up to gaming) TL-60 and the works for around 1500$
http://www.avadirect.com/product_details_configurator.asp?PRID=9129

Intel solutions:
E6600 with 8600M GT and decently configured for 1650$
http://www.avadirect.com/product_details_configurator.asp?PRID=9189

Same system as above but with a T7500 for 1600$
http://www.avadirect.com/product_details_configurator.asp?PRID=8994

The big rig with a GO 7950 GTX for $2100+
http://www.avadirect.com/product_details_configurator.asp?PRID=9170

All of the above systems can be customized. To get the prices I did I used 2GB RAM, 160GB HD (5400RPM),wireless a/b/n (when available), bluetooth (also when available), and Vista Home Premium, both Mtech and AVA direct default to no OS installed on their initial configs. I have not personally purchased a computer from either Mtech or AVA direct, so I don't know how their service ect will be.

 

[trojan_virus]

oki u want me 2 go in for 7950gtx rather dan 8600m gt ?? dats ur main point nah ??

which Gc is better
7950gtx or 8600m GT ....... ??

 

[trojan_virus]

n i dont want a pro gamer notebook .. its just dat it cud play latest games wid some quality otherwise i hav mah Pc dats has 8800 in dem .

 

[DoMTaR]

your grammar hurts me...jesus

Anyways, as said earlier...8600M GT will *not* play any games at more than 800x600...and it will be sad at that res.

7950gtx destroys the 8600...its not hard to do the math

 

[Maziar]

7950GTX is the fastest Geforce mobile GPU

 

[Maziar]

7950GTX is the fastest Geforce mobile GPU

 

[ja7mad]

Try customizing an hp dv9500t at their website.

from my personal experience, I seriously wouldn't advice a gaming laptop. I'd rather spend the money on a desktop coz i will get better specs with that kind of money. Also keep in mind the weight of a powerful laptop (if 17") and short battery life.

but if u really need a gaming laptop for whatever reason, try to get the 15.4". Ur shoulder will thank me later

 

[pous]

I also think 7950gtx is your best bet in a laptop, although I still think it wouldn't hurt to look at KillerNotebooks, if I buy another laptop someday it'll probably be from them.

 

[skywalker9952]

If you want to get a laptop thats light on gaming I would recommend the Dell Vostro 1500. For less than a $1000 you can get a T7100 (1.8 GHz) with 2GB RAM, 120G HDD, 8600GT, DVD/CD RW, B/G/N wireless and Bluetooth. Saves you $700 that you can put towards a desktop gaming rig (that can really game).

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=04&kc=6W300&l=en&oc=bqdwk7x&s=bsd

This is from Dell small business, so it probably wont be a flashy computer, but its cheaper and more reliable than if you got it from their home section. ($1400 for an equivalent Inspiron) It's also a 15.4 inch display so it will be smaller, lighter and have better battery life than a 17 inch monster.

 

[trojan_virus]

7950GTX is the fastest Geforce mobile GPU

sorry man 4 mah english , i wrote 2 many short forms as i ws in hurry .....
oki i wud be going in for 7950gtx rather dan 8600m GT .
thanx for the suggestion. And which all notebooks have 7950 gtx in dem ?? i think HP gives it .

 

[trojan_virus]

I also think 7950gtx is your best bet in a laptop, although I still think it wouldn't hurt to look at KillerNotebooks, if I buy another laptop someday it'll probably be from them.

man killer notebooks r expensive ....... acc to dere configuration i guess. wat do u ppl say ?

 

[Maziar]

notebooks with 7950GTX :

SAGER NP9261 (AKA CLEVO D900C/D910C)
SAGER NP5790 (AKA CLEVO M57RU)
ALIENWARE M9750
DELL XPS M1710
KILLER NOTEBOOK EXECUTIONER
KILLER NOTEBOOK ODACHI

 

[pous]

Killer Notebooks are expensive, so it would depend on your budget. I'm a firm believer though that you get what you pay for with things like laptops.

 

[bfg72]

If you want my 2 cents, the only advice I have is get something with the best video and largest video RAM you can afford.

You want be able to upgrade most laptops later.
What ever laptop you get now, your stuck with for the life of the laptop.
(of cause you can upgrade hardrive and system RAM) but your screwed on upgrading video.

P.S. if it's for gaming, get rid of Windows Vista !!!

 

[trojan_virus]

thanx 4 de replies .......... i wil look onto de options given 2 me by Maziar .
thanks dude . i wil shoot back soon after looking on dem for more help

 

[Maziar]

Good luck

 

[trojan_virus]

man all those notebooks are way way way above de budget , i increased de budget to 2000$ but stil no gud

 

[Maziar]

you are wrong ,
SAGER NP5790 starts from $1600 ,

http://www.xoticpc.com/product_info.php/cPath/51_150/products_id/2023?wconfigure=yes

configure it to something like this and it will be $2000:

INTEL T7500 @ 2.2
NVIDIA GEFORCE 7950GTX
4096MB DDR2 RAM
160GB HDD

It will be $2038 , u can downgrade the CPU to T7250 and it will be $1958

 

[trojan_virus]

oki thanx man , u r gr8 .

ok wat abt ATi Gc ?? any gud ones out dere 4 a lappy ??
ATi are cheap .