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patrickmcc 30 Apr 2015 17:00:00 2 posts
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WHat about finding a Dell Precision laptop for gaming?

They sold with decent graphics for 3d modelling and usually turn up very cheap on ebay

Something like this cheap laptop might suit, seems to have a decent processor and plenty of ram. Not sure what graphics chips they run though.

Edited by patrickmcc at 15:48:59 01-05-2015

Justice-Buster 15 Jul 2015 18:49:28 81 posts
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Would just like to revive this thread to ask if there's anyone that can help me find a laptop that will run most recent games and won't cost an arm and leg. Any help will be much appreciated.

alspacka 17 Jul 2015 12:11:09 6 posts
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As above. Any informed opinion on whether the laptop in the link is a good buy? Seems pretty cheap for 4th gen i3? And HD4400 isn't so bad I think?
It won't primarily be for games but I'd like to be able to run stuff which is maybe 5 or 6 years old ok.
This is also my absolute max budget as I'm currently jobless. Again, any help appreciated.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toshiba-L50-B-1NM-15-6-Inch-Ci3-Processor-4GB-1TB-Laptop-/161649552627?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3

Edit: Or is this better

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acer-Aspire-E5-521-AMD-Quad-Core-6GB-1TB-15-6-inch-Laptop-/151730101126?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3

Edited by alspacka at 12:14:37 17-07-2015

alspacka 17 Jul 2015 13:28:16 6 posts
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@Concrete Hmm Thanks I'll have a look, tbh I know absolutely nothing about Radeon mobile cards, which doesn't help my searching.

Dirtbox 17 Jul 2015 14:05:46 92,595 posts
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twelveways 18 Aug 2015 06:03:30 7,131 posts
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So I'm looking to upgrade again but my budget is a little higher.

I'm looking for something around 700-800 pounds that can run GTAV on high settings, ideally I would like to play BattleFront2 and Warhammer Total war when they come out, which graphics card would you recommend? (I know sys req for those games are not out yet).

would a Geforce 860m cut it?

Currently looking at Alienware 13 and Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro, can get custom builds but not from websites as I am in China.

Thanks for any suggestions

Dirtbox 18 Aug 2015 09:02:26 92,595 posts
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Deleted user 18 August 2015 09:32:34

@twelveways As someone who has owned one: please, for the love of all that is holy, stay away from Alienware, they're ridiculously overpriced, awful performance wise, and the fans... dear god, the fans...

Dirtbox 18 Aug 2015 09:39:05 92,595 posts
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Deleted user 18 August 2015 09:40:58

Going to have to look at one of these things as I've no longer got space for a desktop. The laptop I have is an old work one and its a bit slow. Memory and disk seem fine, but the CPU is always maxed out. I think upping the memory might help a bit, but I'll have to check the spec.

twelveways 18 Aug 2015 10:51:27 7,131 posts
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Thanks guys, some good food for thought there. I don't know if I can get Gigabyte over here unless I get it online (which I don't trust).

Asus are everywhere though. I'm quite interested in the idea of an external graphics booster as well, no idea how or if they work but I like the idea.

Justice-Buster 21 Aug 2015 18:01:52 81 posts
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Is this a decent deal?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00U44D432/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?qid=1440176277&sr=1-14&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

The Graphics card is a GTX 950 but it does seem really pricey

hillbilly66 21 Aug 2015 18:04:48 3,502 posts
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Too pricey, 800ish is 960 roughly

Justice-Buster 21 Aug 2015 18:16:09 81 posts
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Thanks a lot for the help. Since searching I've found this which is cheaper and as you mentioned has a GTX 960:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00YC5578O/ref=mp_s_a_1_61?qid=1440176717&sr=1-61&pi=AC_SX110_SY165&dpPl=1&dpID=41XYAQZw1cL&ref=plSrch#featureBulletsAndDetailBullets_secondary_view_div_1440176879932

Apologies for asking but I'm a complete novice when it comes to laptops. Does this look like better value?

hillbilly66 21 Aug 2015 18:18:35 3,502 posts
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I'd buy that. Looks about a hundred quid cheaper than my search, and 1tb and 8gb seems to be the standard. I had an MSI which was well built with a decent screen

Justice-Buster 21 Aug 2015 18:19:53 81 posts
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The processor is an Intel i5 rather than an i7. Will that make a huge difference to performance?

hillbilly66 21 Aug 2015 18:29:44 3,502 posts
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I'm not sure. If they're similar to desktop it won't.but researching it, mobile i5s are dual core. I would guess games will be fine but hopefully someone else will answer

hillbilly66 21 Aug 2015 18:39:24 3,502 posts
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http://www.gaminglaptopsjunky.com/i5-vs-i7-midrange-gaming-performance-test-gt-850m/

I think you're golden.

Justice-Buster 22 Aug 2015 17:06:37 81 posts
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@hillbilly66 Thanks for the help, much appreciated! It was the cheapest laptop I could find at those specs. Screen is supposed to be great. The only downside is the battery life but cant have everything I guess. Laptop should be coming tomorrow ☺

hillbilly66 22 Aug 2015 17:29:10 3,502 posts
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That's awesome. The excitement you get from a purchase like that is what I'd imagine crack is like.

Deleted user 22 August 2015 20:06:33

@PirateRoberts where u at bro

MMMarmite 22 Aug 2015 20:11:36 1,659 posts
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PES_Fanboy wrote:
@PirateRoberts where u at bro

Doesn't do budget or Celerons...

twelveways 25 Nov 2015 04:11:02 7,131 posts
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Found a good deal on a Gigabyte laptop with a GTX 965m GPU, is that any good for new games?

BigOrkWaaagh 25 Nov 2015 07:12:09 10,554 posts
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@twelveways Mine's got an 860m and I've played Witcher 3, Wolfenstein, Mad Max and Arkham Knight in its woeful state on High settings.

twelveways 25 Nov 2015 07:23:37 7,131 posts
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Cool, that's good enough for me

Thanks

Dirtbox 28 Nov 2015 15:41:43 92,595 posts
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bladdard 13 May 2017 10:49:41 1,393 posts
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I've got �1200 to buy a new laptop, I want gaming, productivity, decent screen, fast boot, 1080p min resolution.

I appreciate any recommendations?

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