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Prince Toad · 12-31-2010, 05:30 PM

Dearest PC Forumgoers,

My laptop recently broke and I'm looking for a new one. It needs to be able to run games pretty well, but I don't want one of those gigantic ten-pound monsters. (I think my old one was six pounds or so, it was an Acer 5920G). So video card and processor speed are fairly important. At the same time I don't want it to cost too much, though it can be reasonably expensive if it's going to last me for several years.

Any suggestions? Despite being the PC Mod, I don't actually know that much about the hardware. Your advice is much appreciated.

Sincerely,
PT

Jere · 12-31-2010, 07:30 PM

My first reaction is what is wrong with it?

second Stick with Acer they have decent gaming rigs for a fair price though i can't just say take this and run with it, what worked for me would probably not work for anyone ells really.

Though PC gamer usually have some great tips for this and i think they have a good opinion in those things, as much as possible as cheap as possible.

Rainbow Dash · 12-31-2010, 08:03 PM

is your situation really that mobile you need a laptop to game with? desktops are almost always a better decision

I am nobody · 12-31-2010, 09:19 PM

HP has a nice thing where you can pick most of the parts that go into your computer. It allows you to max out the parts you care about and keep the others at a minimum, but I doubt it's the cheapest way to go as a whole.

Jere · 01-01-2011, 06:24 AM

Yeah, i prefer Asus stuff mostly cause their laptops are great when it comes to gaming and doing some heaver stuff like movie editing.

you could check if there are any x71 in stock they are great, throw in windows 7 64 bit and you have a decent machine.

***Ace Mercury*** · 01-01-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chunky Kong12345

is your situation really that mobile you need a laptop to game with? desktops are almost always a better decision

I think this is pretty accurate. Depending on your needs, you can probably buy a better desktop and a small netbook for less money than a good gaming laptop.

I'm not sure why you'd want a gaming laptop anyways, aside from LAN parties and playing World of Warcraft during lectures.

Jere · 01-01-2011, 02:09 PM

i have a power lappy mostly cause i travel a lot and it's easy to carry with you.

Prince Toad · 01-01-2011, 05:06 PM

I'm not sure what the exact problem with my old one is, but the guy at the computer store said it wasn't worth fixing. This is after several fixes at a different store failed to actually repair it. I think the graphics card and/or the motherboard are messed up.

I mean, I also travel a fair amount and it's convenient to have a laptop. For one thing I'm going to be studying abroad next semester, so I can't bring a desktop there. I guess I could haul a desktop to college next fall. I'll consider it.

edit: Yeah, well, looks like I am in fact that mobile that I need a gaming laptop. I'm still in college and all. I'll look around on PC Gamer and at the other stuff you guys recommended.

Jere · 01-01-2011, 07:33 PM

Yeah do that, i really can't just say buy this and that cause a computer can be tweaked in so many ways that it's almost impossible to say you need this and that.

Prince Toad · 01-03-2011, 04:17 PM

Ended up going with an Asus. All the other manufacturers seemed to have major drawbacks in terms of gaming capability, portability, or other random ****. Asus seemed to be generally well reviewed and high-quality, and pretty cheap for what it was. About to order it. Thanks everyone.

Jere · 01-03-2011, 05:41 PM

No problem

12-31-2010, 05:30 PM	#1
Prince Toad Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rookery Gender: Posts: 11,720 Thanks: 50 Thanked 65 Times in 56 Posts	Your beloved moderator needs help! Dearest PC Forumgoers, My laptop recently broke and I'm looking for a new one. It needs to be able to run games pretty well, but I don't want one of those gigantic ten-pound monsters. (I think my old one was six pounds or so, it was an Acer 5920G). So video card and processor speed are fairly important. At the same time I don't want it to cost too much, though it can be reasonably expensive if it's going to last me for several years. Any suggestions? Despite being the PC Mod, I don't actually know that much about the hardware. Your advice is much appreciated. Sincerely, PT

01-01-2011, 05:06 PM	#8
Prince Toad Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rookery Gender: Posts: 11,720 Thanks: 50 Thanked 65 Times in 56 Posts	I'm not sure what the exact problem with my old one is, but the guy at the computer store said it wasn't worth fixing. This is after several fixes at a different store failed to actually repair it. I think the graphics card and/or the motherboard are messed up. I mean, I also travel a fair amount and it's convenient to have a laptop. For one thing I'm going to be studying abroad next semester, so I can't bring a desktop there. I guess I could haul a desktop to college next fall. I'll consider it. edit: Yeah, well, looks like I am in fact that mobile that I need a gaming laptop. I'm still in college and all. I'll look around on PC Gamer and at the other stuff you guys recommended. Last edited by Prince Toad; 01-01-2011 at 05:30 PM.

12-31-2010, 07:30 PM	#2
Jere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sutme Gender: Posts: 3,648 Thanks: 404 Thanked 331 Times in 256 Posts Blog Entries: 3	My first reaction is what is wrong with it? second Stick with Acer they have decent gaming rigs for a fair price though i can't just say take this and run with it, what worked for me would probably not work for anyone ells really. Though PC gamer usually have some great tips for this and i think they have a good opinion in those things, as much as possible as cheap as possible.

12-31-2010, 08:03 PM	#3
Rainbow Dash been dreamin', i've been waitin' Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: a bomb-ass cloud house bachelorette pad Gender: Posts: 24,396 Thanks: 173 Thanked 1,179 Times in 716 Posts	is your situation really that mobile you need a laptop to game with? desktops are almost always a better decision

12-31-2010, 09:19 PM	#4
I am nobody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over there. Gender: Posts: 5,515 Thanks: 309 Thanked 365 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 7	HP has a nice thing where you can pick most of the parts that go into your computer. It allows you to max out the parts you care about and keep the others at a minimum, but I doubt it's the cheapest way to go as a whole.

01-01-2011, 06:24 AM	#5
Jere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sutme Gender: Posts: 3,648 Thanks: 404 Thanked 331 Times in 256 Posts Blog Entries: 3	Yeah, i prefer Asus stuff mostly cause their laptops are great when it comes to gaming and doing some heaver stuff like movie editing. you could check if there are any x71 in stock they are great, throw in windows 7 64 bit and you have a decent machine.

01-01-2011, 02:09 PM	#7
Jere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sutme Gender: Posts: 3,648 Thanks: 404 Thanked 331 Times in 256 Posts Blog Entries: 3	i have a power lappy mostly cause i travel a lot and it's easy to carry with you.

01-01-2011, 07:33 PM	#9
Jere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sutme Gender: Posts: 3,648 Thanks: 404 Thanked 331 Times in 256 Posts Blog Entries: 3	Yeah do that, i really can't just say buy this and that cause a computer can be tweaked in so many ways that it's almost impossible to say you need this and that.

01-03-2011, 04:17 PM	#10
Prince Toad Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rookery Gender: Posts: 11,720 Thanks: 50 Thanked 65 Times in 56 Posts	Ended up going with an Asus. All the other manufacturers seemed to have major drawbacks in terms of gaming capability, portability, or other random ****. Asus seemed to be generally well reviewed and high-quality, and pretty cheap for what it was. About to order it. Thanks everyone.

01-03-2011, 05:41 PM	#11
Jere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sutme Gender: Posts: 3,648 Thanks: 404 Thanked 331 Times in 256 Posts Blog Entries: 3	No problem