Hi Guys!! :)
I would like to get some help.
I actually play the game with a Samsung RF411 :((http://www.solonotebooks.net/product...m-6-gb-640-gb/)
I know that my laptop is really crappy but i actually could play the game decently...
I ran the Benchmark and i got a score of 1833 (Slightly Slow)... IMO is really crappy against the 8k-11k scores that i saw in other thread
Right now im trying to get the MSI GT72 Dominator PRO (but im not so sure yet...) :confused:
http://www.solonotebooks.net/product...dominator-pro/
Anyone here that owns that laptop could tell me how much score you get in the benchmark or at least someone could tell me an accuarate estimation of the score.
I know that getting a desktop PC is way more powerful and WAY MORE affordable... but i must stick with laptops.
Any info is really appreciated and i accept suggestions about different models or specs.
Need help with a benchmark score!!
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05-01-2015, 07:19 AMAuldrantNeed help with a benchmark score!!
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05-01-2015, 07:28 AMFailia
What settings were you using in your initial benchmark? Making changes to the settings (especially shadows) can make a big change.
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05-01-2015, 07:47 AMAuldrant
I just ran the Benchmark with the default settings and with Direct X9, but im trying to get a laptop that could run the game with high settings (Or at least a bit above average)
With My RF411 i play the game with the lowest settings and im not really satisfied because is the gameplay is not really smooth at all. -
05-01-2015, 08:07 AMFailia
Based on the specs of that laptop, you should easily get something between 8-11 k, likely even higher. (important parts bolded)
Screen Size 17.3 inches
Max Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7
RAM 16 GB DDR3L SDRAM
Hard Drive 1000 GB SATA
Graphics Coprocessor NVIDIA Geforce GTX980M
Graphics Card Ram Size 8000 MB
Wireless Type Bluetooth
Number of USB 3.0 Ports 6
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Other Technical Details
Brand Name MSI
Series GT72 Dominator Pro
Item model number GT72 DOMINATOR PRO-211
Hardware Platform PC
Operating System Windows 8.1
Item Weight 8.4 pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H 16.85 x 1.89 x 11.57 inches
Color Aluminum Black
Processor Brand Intel
Processor Count 1
Flash Memory Size 128.0
Hard Drive Rotational Speed 7200 RPM
Optical Drive Type BD Burner
Audio-out Ports (#) 2
Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required.
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05-01-2015, 08:23 AMAuldrant
To be honest im from Chile and i can't import a gaming laptop due to customs fee and taxes... (Stupid $1000 limititations)
And there is only 1.... ONE... Store that sells gaming laptops
And my only options are the ones that this store sells.... If you can scroll to the last pages the gaming laptops available are there.
https://www.pcfactory.cl/?categoria=425&papa=636 -
05-01-2015, 08:31 AMWelsper59If you can afford those expensive laptops, you should be fine pulling off a minimum 8K (likely to hit around 10k), just based on the specs. I wouldn't want to raise your hopes with higher numbers though, just because I don't know the algorithm that's used for the benchmark, as it's not just based on FPS.Quote:
Originally Posted by Auldrant
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05-01-2015, 08:51 AMAuldrant
That Would be nice...
Like i said im not sure if i should buy that kind of laptop due to the price...
Specially if i buy it in my country... it cost $1000 bucks more than buying it in Ebay, but i can't charge dollars to my paypal account with my bank account and my credit cards don't let me purchase anything above the $600 and my bank is not interested to increase my credit card limit to $2300-$2500. So Ebay is not an option and sadly due to customs regulations importing something of that value will make me pay taxes, fees and the honorary of the customs guy that process my purchase in the office.
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05-01-2015, 09:05 AMSaccharin
Don't take the benchmark as gospel. I put every setting on high (DX11) and it said that I could run it fine. In a real game scenario there's no way i'd get it as smooth as that.
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05-01-2015, 09:05 AMsynesthetic
Geez.. That laptop you linked to in your first post is about 6-7 times the cost of my (non-gaming) laptop.
I'm running on a laptop with..
Intel Core i5-4210U 1.7 GHz
Costed me $600--not great, but I needed a replacement fast.
8 GB DDR3L SDRAM
500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive (SSD was not an option, but I'm still hoping to swap it out eventually)
15.6-Inch Screen, NVIDIA GeForce 840M
Windows 8.1, 7-hour battery life
I play the game on max settings, 1280x760 screen res. I don't get 60+ fps; I actually prefer 15-30 fps because anything higher actually gives me motion sickness.
Everything in the game runs fine aside from taking a bit longer to load large crowds.
Benchmark score for dx11 is 3584 (High).
And I am content.
By no means do I recommend my laptop, but since price is a concern for you, I do recommend asking yourself what you really need out of your laptop before you consider a gaming one. -
05-01-2015, 09:17 AMcharlemagne
It kinda depends just what you want from your laptop, the msi one you linked is way more than you need for decent game play.
An Acer Aspire V3-772G-7616 17.3-Inch would come in at under that $1000 mark and be more than adequate to give you a score to make a lot of people jealous. -
05-01-2015, 09:42 AMAuldrant
That's why im asking...
The Dominator Pro is OP and would be like pure indulgence since it's the second best laptop that the store has and i can afford it...
The best 1 that they sell is way out of my league and instead of a "luxury" would be a waste of money....
The main reason that i want a powerful gaming laptop is because my laptop hardly plays the game as it is right now.
And I would like to buy something that could let me enjoy the game for some years without worrying of getting a new laptop for playing future patches/expansions.
anyways im really thankful for your comments and advices they will really help me when i make my final choice. -
05-01-2015, 10:17 AMsynesthetic
The advice that was repeatedly thrown at me whenever I needed to look for a new laptop was essentially to not rely on them for longevity. I've had laptops last 4+ years, and I have friends with older ones, but I've also had family with laptops barely lasting over 1-2 years (just past warranty). The one I had to quickly replace with my current one was also about 2 years.
I don't think I'll ever be able to afford to learn how long gaming laptops are likely to last, but I was told to keep in mind that the warranty is the expected lifespan of the product.
Of course, if you take good care of it and don't use it heavily, it can last a lot longer. But.. I'd be prepared for it in case it doesn't.
We've had a few laptops in my family just start breaking down within the year past warranty expiration. Not dirt-cheap laptops, and from various manufacturers. And it's not like we abuse them (aside from my baby brothers jumping on them--I am not including those casualties). -
05-01-2015, 10:54 AMWelsper59The main thing you need to keep in mind are the limitations you have make for yourself. Since desktop is out, that limits you SEVERELY as far as cost:power ratios go. Let's also not forget the general "mortality" rate of laptops is much higher than desktops (due to how you can replace parts easier on desktops). If your goal is to smoothly play at max settings for any game on a laptop, even if specifically FFXIV, you're looking at a very expensive bill coming your way (this is the case regardless of where you live). If you're willing to compromise however, in that you're okay with running smoothly but not at max settings (maybe near max?), you're looking at being able to buy a weaker, yet still powerful laptop at a far better price.Quote:
Originally Posted by Auldrant
The MSI laptop for example on that site is significantly cheaper, and the specs seem to be more than enough to run the game. You may not pull off 10k+ scores with it, and probably will experience noteworthy lag if you play on max during certain activities (raids/dungeons, crowded cities, etc), but it'll be smoother if you move away from max. If price is a concern, and your options are limited, you'll need to learn to compromise. The MSI laptop btw, was just an example. I know some folks are okay with it, but I personally don't like the brand.