Gaming Laptop

[Elakoon]

I want to buy a laptop for gaming, but I don't know much about RAM and graphics and stuff.

I found a couple for sale and was wondering If someone could tell me if it is good for gaming:

Microprocessor 2.10 GHz Intel Centrino Processor Technology featuring Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100
Microprocessor Cache 3 MB L2 Cache
Memory 4096 MB
Memory Max Up to 4GB DDR2
Video Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
Video Memory Up to 2303 MB (512MB dedicated)
Hard Drive 320 GB (5400 rpm)
Multimedia Drive Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer
Display 17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
Fax/Modem High speed 56K modem
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN
Wireless Connectivity Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection
Sound Altec Lansing speakers
Keyboard 101-key compatible
Pointing Device Touch Pad with dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad
PC Card Slots
One ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
External Ports
5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
4 Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0
1 VGA (15-pin)
1 HDMI
1 RJ-11 (modem)
1 TV-Out (S-video)
1 RJ -45 (LAN)
2 headphone-out
1 microphone-in
1 notebook expansion port 3
1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin)
1 Consumer IR
Dimensions 15.16 (L) X 11.65" (W) X 1.57"(H)
Weight 7.7lbs
Security
Kensington MicroSaver lock slot
Power-on password
Accepts 3rd party security lock devices
Power
90 W AC Adapter
8-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

more info: http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=644019

Also I was wondering if vista is better than xp for gaming.

Thanks :)

[ebackhus]

There isn't really such a thing as a "gaming laptop" as laptops in general aren't built for that type of stress. The components inside are closely packed and designed for lower speed with less heat output. When you stress them they expel more heat, often causing the whole thing to lock and shut down. In short, if you want to game get a desktop PC.

[Lord Sirian]

Originally Posted by ebackhus

There isn't really such a thing as a "gaming laptop" as laptops in general aren't built for that type of stress. The components inside are closely packed and designed for lower speed with less heat output. When you stress them they expel more heat, often causing the whole thing to lock and shut down. In short, if you want to game get a desktop PC.

Yep. Laptop + game = not good.

Desktops cost far less than laptops, don't have overheating issues and can be easily upgraded.

Unless you absolutely NEED a laptop, you should get a desktop instead.