A lasting gaming laptop rig?

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  1. Dlf
    Posts : 9
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       #1

    A lasting gaming laptop rig?


    It seems the 11" Acer I have (in front of me) is falling apart and I sort of wanted a new one anyway (for gaming and probably taking class notes @ school)
    • Budget: ~1000 American Dollars
    • Resolution: Up to HD (if it doesn't make the system get very hot)
    • Games / Settings Desired: DOS era on - probably high enough settings (may connect to HDTV) - though not enough to make it get extremely hot (~70 C?)
    • When I will buy?: Hopefully by start of college again

    - Hardware
    • USB 2/3 ports (though what laptop doesn't come with USB ports now?)
    • HDD: Half a terabyte (I'd think)
    • Has a HDMI port
    • Card reader (convenience)
    • Dual or quad core
    • VERY STURDY
    • As long a battery life as possible
    • Support for wireless N

    - Software
    • Windows 7 Home Premium (I doubt I need professional or ultimate)
    • Microsoft Office

    - Game software
    • Elder Scrolls (Morrowind -> Skyrim)
    • Portal 1 & 2
    • Batman: Arkham series
    • Quake, DOOM & Wolfenstein (all)
    • Commander Keen (all)
    • Bioshock 1 & 2
    • L.A Noire (if possible)
    • Bejeweled & Peggle (all)
    • anything else that interests me off steam

    - Other thoughts
    • Don't care weather AMD or Intel (CPU) or AMD or Nvidia (GPU)
    • - If Intel don't care if Sandy or Ivy bridge,
    • - Don't really care weather i3 or i5
    • Unlikely but if possible UEFI (can laptops even show BIOS?)
    • Screen size: 15+ (though probably not more than 20 inches)
    • Decent sized keyboard (lest keyboard key feel)
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  2. Posts : 7,379
    Windows 7 ultimate x64
       #2

    You can go for i5, Gigabit mobo, 8GB DDR3, 500GB HDD, ATI 6770HD, coolermaster elite430 cabinet, coolermaster 550W PSU. Monitor atleast 22 inch and microsoft KB and mouse.
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  3. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #3

    Are you sure you want a laptop for gaming. With a desktop you have a lot more options.

    In any case - I would go fo an i7, a decent graphics card and a HD screen. An eSata port is also convenient. Sony has some laptops like that in 16".
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  4. Dlf
    Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I already have a thread here (and dozens of other sites as well, google a good long lasting gaming and multipurpose rig?) about a desktop. Laptop would more be for when I am someplace away from the desktop (or for example the rare power outage) and may need to or want to pass time.
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  5. Posts : 3,300
    Win7 Home Premium 64x
       #5

    Check my specs and then look at other Asus laptops. I have been very happy with mine. plays GTA4, Crisis, etc. Doesn't get hot if not pressed. blows out hot air and stays at around 75-80C when gaming intensive.

    It has a smaller HDD, but has an extra internal bay for 2nd HDD. (putting an SSD in mine tonight (If I get time))

    Only thing is has a very short battery life and is heavy. not really good for toting all over campus, but excellent for gaming.

    More info:

    has HDMI out. Can do HD on external monitor, 1386X720? something on regular monitor.

    Easy to clean out dust. has a soft-overclock to take 2.13Ghz to 2.3Ghz (has only coreDuo CPU though)

    Processor and GPU can be swapped out if needed, heatsink is removable for easy cleaning.

    Has fast-boot options, Backlit keyboard, has webcam and mic built in, also Has Mic-in and headphone jack, has numberpad



    I bought mine 1.5 years ago and its still great. I dont know if you can find new, but I know they are around refurbished
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  6. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #6

    "Lasting" on a laptop will be far less than what a desktop can offer, in terms of gaming. If it was me, I'd price them out, but I'd be willing to bet for the cost of a good gaming laptop, you could get a gaming desktop and a small, portable laptop for when you are on the go. Given your low budget (low in the gaming laptop world), you'll be able to get a quick laptop, but probably not one that will last for gaming. Plan on $1500 to $2000 for a real "gaming" laptop.
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  7. Posts : 3,300
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  8. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #8

    The video board in that Sony isn't that great, and I usually try to talk people out of Sony Vaios anytime I can.
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  9. Posts : 3,300
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       #9

    lol. understood Deacon. I have not used a vaio, so I can't comment.

    I am just trying to help :)
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  10. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #10

    For the price, everything else in the laptop is perfect for a gaming system. That processor would scream. I've just had some bad experiences with Sony and their support, not to mention very high failure rates.
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