laptop question

tide2 · 07-17-2008, 12:40 PM

im going to purchase a laptop and am looking to spend somewhere around 1000-1500. are there any laptops out there that provide great gaming for that price? I would like to be able to run any game well. im not saying it has to be perfect but should look good. any suggestions? thanks

**jarod** · 07-17-2008, 01:26 PM

I am not so sure about getting it at that price but these are a few qualities you should look in good laptops, generally laptops are not so good for playing intensive games but moderate games are okay

1) Dual core processors
2) 2 GB RAM
3) Preferably an independent video RAM, not a shared one

tide2 · 07-17-2008, 06:31 PM

thanks jarod. Does anyone know any computers with those qualities that dont come at such a pretty penny?

ebackhus · 07-18-2008, 09:46 AM

What you're looking for cost more than $1,500.

tide2 · 07-18-2008, 10:36 AM

damn. kind of saw that coming, but i appreciate it. When i do decide to purchase a laptop where would you suggest i purchase one? like what about ebay if i can find a good deal? or should i just go to a best buy or circuit city and look there? i just dont know much about laptops and dont even know what brands to stay away from.

**Fox** · 07-18-2008, 11:56 AM

I don't think any modern laptop at any price can provide "great gaming". The gaming experience extends much further than the machine's ability to render an image on a screen. Gaming with a laptop keyboard is simply inferior, and laptop LCD quality leaves so much to be desired...

Not only that, I bought a machine for college with the intention of being able to use it for gaming. Well, it sort of worked. I spent a thousand bucks on it two years ago. It has an ATi x1600 video module, which is already outdated. It has depreciated about 65% since I bought it. Totally not worth it.

On the other hand, the desktop build I just completed is really awesome, cost me a fraction of what the laptop cost, and will be upgradeable probably for the next 8 years. Definitely a better way to go. I like my laptops cheap and sturdy. 'Gaming laptop' is an oxymoron.

07-17-2008, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
tide2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 OS: xp	laptop question im going to purchase a laptop and am looking to spend somewhere around 1000-1500. are there any laptops out there that provide great gaming for that price? I would like to be able to run any game well. im not saying it has to be perfect but should look good. any suggestions? thanks

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jarod TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Malaysia, Klang Posts: 522 OS: Win XP service pack 2 My System	Re: laptop question I am not so sure about getting it at that price but these are a few qualities you should look in good laptops, generally laptops are not so good for playing intensive games but moderate games are okay 1) Dual core processors 2) 2 GB RAM 3) Preferably an independent video RAM, not a shared one __________________ Optimus Prime: Were we so different? They're a young species. They have much to learn. But I've seen goodness in them.Freedom is the right of all sentient beings. You all know there's only one way to end this war. We must destroy the cube. If all else fails, I will unite it with the spark in my chest.

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tide2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 OS: xp	Re: laptop question thanks jarod. Does anyone know any computers with those qualities that dont come at such a pretty penny?

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ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,318 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: laptop question What you're looking for cost more than $1,500. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

07-18-2008, 10:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
tide2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 OS: xp	Re: laptop question damn. kind of saw that coming, but i appreciate it. When i do decide to purchase a laptop where would you suggest i purchase one? like what about ebay if i can find a good deal? or should i just go to a best buy or circuit city and look there? i just dont know much about laptops and dont even know what brands to stay away from.

07-18-2008, 11:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: laptop question I don't think any modern laptop at any price can provide "great gaming". The gaming experience extends much further than the machine's ability to render an image on a screen. Gaming with a laptop keyboard is simply inferior, and laptop LCD quality leaves so much to be desired... Not only that, I bought a machine for college with the intention of being able to use it for gaming. Well, it sort of worked. I spent a thousand bucks on it two years ago. It has an ATi x1600 video module, which is already outdated. It has depreciated about 65% since I bought it. Totally not worth it. On the other hand, the desktop build I just completed is really awesome, cost me a fraction of what the laptop cost, and will be upgradeable probably for the next 8 years. Definitely a better way to go. I like my laptops cheap and sturdy. 'Gaming laptop' is an oxymoron. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!