Best Gaming Computer?:)

[Elghast]

Ok first things first!

My laptop is bad, it shuts down whenever i play any game and its just broken: since this is the second laptop that lets me down in 2 years I wanted to switch to more serious stuff.

So help me out with this small debate: whats better for computer gaming: Laptop or PC? (and by pc I mean the one thats not a laptop, and I will ask for your forgiveness if Im a noob)

Elghast

 

[Golden]

Hi,

The answer to your question depends on essentially two factors:

1. What type of games you want to play, and at what quality and resolution, and
2. How much money you are willing to spend to achieve 1. above.

Regards,
Golden

 

[Trucidation]

With enough money, laptops can be just as good as desktops (e.g.: Falcon DRX, Malibal Nine).

If you don't need to bring it anywhere, get a desktop. Better bang for buck. You need to be more specific in your question, e.g. choice between what models.

 

[austinmtyler]

PC's i think are a better choice for gaming if your not doing anything to intense a laptop would also do fine. it all depends on the money you want to spend

 

[Handycam]

Do not get a laptop for games.. Build your own PC, or buy a decent one from a malefactor.

 

[amigo max]

Well, Its mostly your choice. If your going to be gaming laptops and desktops are good. But If you want to upgrade later a Desktop would be your choice. Gaming Laptops have a bit of portability which is sometimes useful. Desktops come cheaper than Laptops for the same level of specifications.

 

[Trucidation]

Do not get a laptop for games..

If you buy a crap laptop what do you expect.

Other than performance per dollar, there's no difference at all, unless you want an absolutely bleeding-edge machine - laptops don't do >2-way SLI (yet).

 

[Anthony]

For games you need a desktop PC with twin gfx cards & get the biggest HDTV you can afford!!

 

[thefabe]

PC's can be upgraded much more easily then a laptop to keep up with newer games. Graphics, Limited screen size, overheating, can't imagane playing without a mouse. Dollar for dollar you'd be hard pressed to convince me otherwise.
JMO Fabe

 

[joelkat]

as posted above all depends how much you want to spend but some nice desktops right here iBUYPOWER: Year End Special Details

 

[Elghast]

Id say from all the awesome responses I got that the Desktop PC for now wins! Now onto another debate:

What's a good Desktop PC with good gaming capabilities? What type of features should I be looking for?
Ive read somewhere it was Alienware but you guys can provide a much more indepth opinion as you did earlier!

PS To ease your minds:

Im willing to pay from a minimum of 500 bucks to a max of approx 1000 (and around, like 1200)

I already have a nice HD screen!

I wanted to play games at a good resolution, but Im willing to sacrifice graphics for good performances!

Thanks for all your expertise

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

Try this companyiBUYPOWER: 2011 New Year Specials if nothing else the configurator is fun to play with.....

 

[Elghast]

Really nice! But which one should I choose? I suck at picking computer specs xD

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

start with the 2011 amd special $499....$125 gets a nice quad core...$94 gets 8 gig ddr3 1600...a 6870 for $202
$39 for a upgraded PSU...That comes to $959/ with windows 7 home/ and three year warranty...and you still have $41-$241 for any extras....

 

[Elghast]

Aw shit bummer! I live and study in the UK!!!! It only Ships in US-Canada!!! Too good to be true^^

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

If nothing else you can match up the specs....but you might want to try the live help line/or call...they might still ship but it will be extra....Do you have any family stateside? That you trust....

 

[Elghast]

Wait let me back up a bit: Im from Italy , but live and study in the UK!

Anyways I thought about considering the laptop better since I already own an xbox 360 at home, so when Im abroad I can easily move with a laptop!

Do you know anything about the Alienware M17x? A friend of mine suggested it was one of the best in gaming laptops!

 

[RST101]

Here is a good comp shop in the U.K, it's where I got mine from, look at my specs for £550

Custom Desktop PC Builder | Budget Cheap PC | Gamers PC | HTPC | Fermi GTX 460 | ATI 5870 - EasyPC-UK.com Ltd

 

[amigo max]

Do you know anything about the Alienware M17x? A friend of mine suggested it was one of the best in gaming laptops!

Well the m17x is my dream laptop. I can't afford it anyway so it's out for now.
If you don't find good priced prebuilt gaming PCs you can have the experience and fun of building it yourself. I have just built one for myself and made some modifications a few times. It saves a lot more money than a prebuilt by a brand.

 

[hybridfan]

With enough money, laptops can be just as good as desktops (e.g.: Falcon DRX, Malibal Nine).

If you don't need to bring it anywhere, get a desktop. Better bang for buck. You need to be more specific in your question, e.g. choice between what models.

WOW that Malibal is serious business !!! but surely you want a long life battery for a portable or really there is no point, might as well get a desktop.