Which laptop out of the list below?

[zeeeeeeebra]

Hello need some advice on which laptop from the list below, would be best to get.

Not really interest in portability, as it will be a desktop replacement.

I'm looking to use it for some gaming. Main games i'll be playing is MMOs like Guild Wars 2, WoW, KOTR, Sims 3 and when it arrives the new Sim City game.

Main use would be for web browsing, graphics design work, office work and music production.

I'm quite clumsy so a durable case would be best.

Looking to spend around £400-£550 (£600) at a push.

Iv'e found a few, just need advice. I'm gearing more towards the Probook, how ever the dedicated GFX card in there seems quite weak?


HP Probook 4530s
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/HP_ProBook_4530s_1189721.html

Samsung 300E5A
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Samsung_300E5A_1171216.html

HP Pavilion DV6-6152ea
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/HP_Pavilion_DV6-6152ea_1080587.html

Lenovo IdeaPad 6770
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Lenovo_IdeaPad_G770_1123908.html

Aces Aspire 5750G with GT 630M
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5750G_1152341.html

Acer Aspire 5750G with GT610M
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5750G_1152942.html

Acer Aspire 5750G with GT520M
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5750G_1165953.html

Asus K53sc
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/ASUS_K53SC-SX307V_1156069.html

 

[WR2]

Hello zeeeeeeebra;

GPUs ranked by performance:
NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M (performance as for GT 540M)
AMD Radeon HD 6650M

HD 6490M Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX

NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M
NVIDIA GeForce 610M (performance as for GT 520M)

Computer Games on Laptop Graphic Cards

 

[Pyree]

You may want to consider this one:

http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5750G_1086985.html

 

[zeeeeeeebra]

I saw that, I was wondering why it was so cheap for the spec? Only difference is the I3 processor. Would that be an issue?

Regards

 

[WR2]

A couple on your list stand out to me:

HP ProBook 4530s Review: for it's ruggedness and durability, the Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM and anti-glare LCD.

Acer Aspire 5750G @ £590 had Core i5 CPU and the best graphics card with the GT 630M.

Lenovo IdeaPad G770 @ £550 has a 17" 1600x900 LCD screen for more workspace/gaming real estate and the HD 6650M graphics card is a close match for the GT 630M/GT540M.
(review was not an identical match in specs)

 

[WR2]

There really isn't a 'downside' to choosing an i3-2310 / GT 540M model over the i5-2450M / GT 630M.
The CPU is just a bit less powerful but not so much you'd need to worry it can't handle the same workloads as the i5. And it's enough CPU to support that GT 540M. And it's quite a nice savings.

 

[Pyree]

I think you will be limited by the GPU more than CPU in the price range of laptop you choose when you game.

As to productivity, the i3 will be slightly slower in trancoding.

You save like 30% or more for most model, but performance is still in about same class.

Depends on whether you want "best performance/price ratio" or "maximum performance obtainable within the price range".

 

[zeeeeeeebra]

I understand i'll be limited with the GPU. It's not really a dedicated gaming machine, I have consoles so most my games on that. This will be mainly used to play MMOs that you can't get on the PS3 or 360.

So it's now between

http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Lenovo_IdeaPad_G770_1123908.html

http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5750G_1086985.html

http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/HP_ProBook_4530s_1189721.html

 

[WR2]

Have you used a 1366x768 LCD before?
You might be able to adjust your on screen resolution to 1366x768 and 1600x900 to get a feel for the difference in the amount of workspace. For me - that's important.
But it might not be for the type of work you do.

The anti-glare LCD on the ProBook is a nice advantage if you want to take the laptop outdoors (in the shade), to a coffeeshop or a conference room / lecture hall where you can't control the lighting.

And the Acer gives you the best gaming experiance.

 

[zeeeeeeebra]

My current works laptop only has a 1280×720 I think. I use that in a docking station though.

How much better is the Acer for gaming, over the Lenovo and HP?

 

[WR2]

Look at the Computer Games on Laptop Graphic Cards link in my first post.

You can select several different graphics cards and specific games and compare the performance. Use the Restrict button to narrow the view to items you selected.

 

[zeeeeeeebra]

Hello,

Sorry for bumping a thread.

How ever upon attempting to find a another place to get the £450 Acer Aspire 5750g. I found this.

Fujitsu LifeBook AH531

http://www.ebuyer.com/341129-fujitsu-lifebook-ah531-laptop-vfy-ah531mp507gb

Intel Core i5 2450M 2.5GHz
8GB RAM
750GB HDD
15.6" LED
DVD Writer
NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M

According to notebookcheck the performance of the 525m is only slightly below the 540.

What do you guys think of this laptop? It seems a steal for only £50 more than the Acer, with far better build quality to it.

 

[Pyree]

It's good as well. Gives you better productivity and similar game performance (try OC it).

Possibly give you better battery life as well as the GT 525m has lower power requirement.

 

[WR2]

It's a pretty good gap in gaming performance between the GT 525M and GT 540M.
Maybe more than a 'slight difference'

Also a CPU gap in performance between Core i3 2310 2.1GHz and Core i5 2450M 2.5GHz. The i5 2.5Ghz (Turbo 3.0Ghz) has a clear advantage there.

Better build quality? I'd have to think they're about equal in that category.

 

[Pyree]

Well they are the same chip but different clock. There are people who OC the GT 525m close to or even over the default of GT 540m so I made the claim that there is a slight difference.

 

[WR2]

According to notebookcheck the performance of the 525m is only slightly below the 540

It can sometimes depend on the game how large the difference is - one game slight. Another not so slight.

 

[mattcfc]

For what you are going to use it for I'd go for either of the HP laptops. If I had to choose one for you it'd be the Pavillion

 

[zeeeeeeebra]

How easy/safe is it to overclock a laptop GPU?

I think iv'e pretty much routed out all laptops at the price point i want. Any one else got suggestions?