Looking at Gaming Laptops...Suggestions?

just my two cents... i play exclusively on my alienware m11x r2 i5 and i would not recommend it, it's definitely playable but not ideal.

I also gotta recommend an ASUS G73JW. It is a serious beast for the price. Has an HDMI output and the video card supports 3D so you can get a separate monitor to play on and and use the laptop display for browsing or w/e. If not the screen is still massive(1920x1080). Backlit keyboard is also nice. Keep in mind though you'll probably want to uninstall a lot of the programs preloaded on it if you get it.

There are many different versions, I got mine new for $1,750. I've seen ~$1,500 though.

Jacob: I was considering a G73J, but it just skims right outside my price range.

Neptune: I said a GAMING laptop, not a fancy bookshelf. (I am VERY anti Apple, by the way.)

argwings: I wasn't looking at alienware, they're way out of my price range for the performance. Thanks for the heads up, though, as I was considering them at one time.

BelgainRofl: Nothx

Sounds like I should look at the Toshiba ones. Ill also take a look at some of the other suggestions. Thanks for the input guys, keep it coming.

Asus G73JW go for it!

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Originally Posted by MagicofGaia

you actually paid money for a gateway and are proud of it??

sorry, I really don't want to or mean to be a di--.



Moving on. I know they are expensive, but I've owned 2 different systems now and Alienware has always delivered dollar for dollar, and you can escape with a decent one for about $1500 nowadays.

If you look at the 9-1100 range you can find a couple great 15" and 17" Sony Vaio's with core i5's and 7's, 8 gb memory, and radeon HD's that will do the trick as well.

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LMFAO and you suggesting he buy Alienware.... Dont do This ^^

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Originally Posted by MightyDan

i built mine a month ago:
CMIII case
i7 950 @ 3.07
2TB WD
corsair c8 24 GB 8x3 triple channel
evga mobo
nvidia geforce gtx 560 ti 1 gb x2 SLI
sony 40 inch hdtv led via hdmi
:)
FFXIV? well..?

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The fact you chose an X58 to build in Feb puzzles me. 24 GB RAM big waste of money for most.. P67 FTW and the same cost. I built in January a

CASE: HAF X CoolerMaster
MOBO: Gigabyte P67A-UD5
CPU: I7-2600k @ 4.7 60Celcius under Full Load
RAM: 4GB Dominator GT 1866 CL8
HD: 640GB SATA3 6.0GB Going to upgrade when prices on SSD fall
GPU 2x EVGA GTX 570 @ 800/1600/2000 W/ 3D Vision Kit
PSU: Corsair 950TX
COOLER: Noctua NH-D14
Monitor: Benq XL2410 120Hz 23.6 Inch
LoL and a keyboard I found at the bottom of some guys driveway....

I love it... its ma baby ^^
But yeah is there any reason why you chose to go with the X58? Just curious..
3D Vision on this game pwns lol ^^

Asus G73JW seems like a little beast of a laptop ^^ Maybe you can find one with new Sandy Bridge chips..

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Originally Posted by Asra

Jacob: I was considering a G73J, but it just skims right outside my price range.

Neptune: I said a GAMING laptop, not a fancy bookshelf. (I am VERY anti Apple, by the way.)

argwings: I wasn't looking at alienware, they're way out of my price range for the performance. Thanks for the heads up, though, as I was considering them at one time.

BelgainRofl: Nothx

Sounds like I should look at the Toshiba ones. Ill also take a look at some of the other suggestions. Thanks for the input guys, keep it coming.

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Maybe wait a month and get the ASUS it really is a nice lil system.

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Originally Posted by MightyDan

:)
first time trying corsair. used to be kingston fan before. i'd must say, solid performance and overall acceptible speed.

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It better be damn acceptable to run 24GB.. lol

I have a HP DV6 (i5 quad version) and surprisingly it can run the game pretty well, but thats probably because due to the resolution the highest res I use is 720p lol. I have high textures and things, Shadows off, and 2x AA. About 30fps, can get daunting in places such as Bloodshore/Broken Water