Build Your Own Gaming Notebook
What kind of laptop for gaming should I buy tonight?
I'm having a hard time picking one for the following two reasons. First, I can't find one with a powerful enough graphics card It seems. I have an 8800GT in my current rig, and nothing I research seems to match or beat that. That 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT doesn't look like it will cut it on the HP HDX18t, and the ATI Mobility RADEON® HD 3670 - 512MB benchmarks on the Dell aren't any better. Second, I'm worried about huge resolutions. Yes that included full high def screen is nice, but that 1920x1200 native resolution is going to kill my FPS! I know when you don't run native on an LCD, everything looks blurry. Thanks! General Questions 1) What is your budget? About 1500 max bottom line. I will use financing. Don't forget that a quick Google search can reveal coupons up to 20% off, and some up to $500 off. Also, you can find programs where if you buy through a certain website's link, like Treasure Trooper or something, you get a small percentage back. So potentially, I can get a 2000 dollar laptop down to my price range. 2) What size notebook would you prefer? 15-17"+ screen. I would prefer as close to a full size keyboard as possible, nothing worse than typing on a scrunched up keyboard. 3) Where will you buying this notebook? USA. Online. 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? a. Like: HP and Dell because I get a discount through school, but I can't combine this with any other offers like coupons. b. Dislike: I've always had issues with Compaq. 5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? Gaming, gaming, gaming, gaming, and maybe typing a report if I have any downtime in my gaming. 6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Mainly on my desk at home and work and school. 7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games or types of games? X³: TERRAN CONFLICT, EVE Online, WoW, Spore, Oblivion, Warhammer, EQ2, Command and Conquer 3, etc. Crysis maybe. 8) How many hours of battery life do you need? It will be mainly on my desk and plugged in. I'm sure anything over an hour or two is fine. 9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? I can go without seeing it. 10) What OS do you prefer? Windows Vista. I need DX10! Screen Specifics 11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? Doesn't matter, I hear that 1280x800 is bad for gaming though. Any resolution that is good for gaming. 12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Doesn't matter really, as long as it's clear and bright. I think glossy screens are attractive, but its not a requirement. Build Quality and Design 13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? No 14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? I can buy as soon as I find something I like! I would like it to last as long as possible. Notebook Components 15) How much hard drive space do you want; 80GB to 500GB? Do you want a SSD drive? I would say 250gb minimum... but I still haven't filled my 120gb at home ... 16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? Of course! I rarely burn anything and I don't have any Blu-Ray disks, but its always nice to have! You never know...
Public Comments
- For gaming under $1500
ASUS G Series G50VT-X6
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220483
or
Gateway® P-7805u FX Edition
http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668231.php
