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sgull   09-30-2009 at 11:13:13 PM

Hey everyone. I need some advice. Im buyng a new laptop and id like to play some games on it. I understand itll not be as good as desktop but its a laptop i need. Im new enough to computers so i need help in choosing. Heres some ive been looking at. http://www.cclonline.com/product-i [...] t729-253uk http://www.cclonline.com/product-i [...] 70s-7s007c http://www.cclonline.com/product-i [...] 0vx-jx040c . Any help or suggestions are very much appreciated.

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Shadow703793   09-30-2009 at 11:26:22 PM
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Get any of those except the Asus G70S-7S007C as it has the older 8700M GPU. The other two have the 4850M and GTX260M.

Please list:
1. Max budget.

2. What games?

3. How long do you wish the battery to last?

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sepayne21   09-30-2009 at 11:48:36 PM
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as much as I've been eyeballing the mobile gtx 260, you have to consider longevity of the system. These high end mobil gfx cards will get HOT. if I were you, i think I'd get something with a mobile 4650 and any 25W core 2 duo. This will allow you to game on the go (obviously not at high rez/high settings) and the laptop will live until you're ready to upgrade again.

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sgull   10-01-2009 at 09:28:33 AM
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Max budget is about £1400. Any modern games nothing in particular really. Battery life isnt a major concern. Any other suggestions. Is longevity is big problem with these laptops running so hot?

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Maziar   10-01-2009 at 09:40:20 AM
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You should have posted in the laptop sections:)
Take a look @ new SAGER NP8690,it has i7 CPU + GTX 280M :
http://www.kobaltcomputers.co.uk/g860_overview.php

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okini   10-01-2009 at 04:36:03 PM
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why do you want a laprop lol? they suck! get a desktop with 6gb DDR 3 ram, quad core 2.8 Ghz CPU and HD 4890 for a lower price! and that will kill those lap tops any day!

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pluke the 2   10-01-2009 at 05:17:53 PM
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Agreed 100% with Onini. Laptop is AUTOMATIC FAIL FOR GAMING.

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sgull   10-01-2009 at 05:29:12 PM
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Thanks Maziar, that system looks great and a reasonable price too. I guess this would easily outperform the others ive listed. Shoul I expect build quality issue though? Thanks to sepayne21 too, its something to think about.

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sgull   10-01-2009 at 05:32:08 PM
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Okini and pluke, youre missing the point. Remember I need a laptop and I said I understand itll not be as good. Surely some gaming is better than no gaming.

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Silver Graphics badge TheGreatGrapeApe   10-01-2009 at 05:33:13 PM
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You both hitting the reply key = Automatic Fail. [:thegreatgrapeape:6]

If you don't understand the desire or need, then move on or be removed. :hello:

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Maziar   10-01-2009 at 06:20:06 PM
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sgull wrote :

Thanks Maziar, that system looks great and a reasonable price too. I guess this would easily outperform the others ive listed. Shoul I expect build quality issue though? Thanks to sepayne21 too, its something to think about.


No problem :)
Sager's Build quality is very well judging from the reviews and the users who own it :)

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sgull   10-01-2009 at 08:29:16 PM
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I think the 15inch clevo is what ill go for and budget wise is just what i was aiming for. If i can annoy you just once more, graphics wise what can i expect say in comparison to an xbox 360. Ive no experience with this type of laptop. Thanks again for the invaluable advice.

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Maziar   10-01-2009 at 09:37:43 PM
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Well it has GTX 280M which performs like a desktop 9800GT which is very good :)

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simplyderp   10-01-2009 at 09:52:56 PM
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You can't buy a killer gaming rig AND quality laptop with that budget?

If you must get a gaming laptop, understand that they aren't practical and you will be dealing with battery life problems.


Message edited by simplyderp on 10-01-2009 at 09:54:04 PM
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Silver Graphics badge TheGreatGrapeApe   10-02-2009 at 02:36:48 AM
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Guess you missed the part about "Battery life isnt a major concern.".

They are practical just obviously not for you, more so for some people that a big desktop.

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sgull   10-02-2009 at 08:04:47 PM
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Thanks to everyone. Sounds like ill get one of those clevos.Thanks again!!!

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Maziar   10-02-2009 at 08:18:34 PM
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No problem :) hope u will enjoy that beast :D

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