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2016-10-22 11:34:08
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Laptop Advice
Given the wise and all knowing nature of the FUMBBL community, I come to you for help.
Basically I'm thinking of getting myself a new laptop to play games on.
It doesn't have to be top-end alien-ware sort of thing, just something nice and smooth and hassle free.
Typically I play strategy games on PC and would be looking to run comfortably:
CIV 6
XCOM 2
Whatever the next EU game might be
Other things I tend to do are:
FUMBBL
Office Stuff
Media
And realistically, that's most of it.
Ideally I'd be looking to spend less than 1,000 GBP, but if there was a significant improvement for a small incremental cost increase i'd consider it.
Currently I'm running a nice brushed steel, large screened, full keyboard HP that I am rather fond of.
It's served me well, but alas, it will not run CIV 6....
Specs:
System Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
System Model HP ENVY dv6 Notebook PC
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2401 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB
Appreciate any advice I can grab.
-DB
Basically I'm thinking of getting myself a new laptop to play games on.
It doesn't have to be top-end alien-ware sort of thing, just something nice and smooth and hassle free.
Typically I play strategy games on PC and would be looking to run comfortably:
CIV 6
XCOM 2
Whatever the next EU game might be
Other things I tend to do are:
FUMBBL
Office Stuff
Media
And realistically, that's most of it.
Ideally I'd be looking to spend less than 1,000 GBP, but if there was a significant improvement for a small incremental cost increase i'd consider it.
Currently I'm running a nice brushed steel, large screened, full keyboard HP that I am rather fond of.
It's served me well, but alas, it will not run CIV 6....
Specs:
System Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
System Model HP ENVY dv6 Notebook PC
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2401 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB
Appreciate any advice I can grab.
-DB
Comments
Posted by DarthPhysicist on 2016-10-22 14:24:30
There are scrually more affordable alienware's these days, so I wouldn't write it off. I've owned both slienware snd maingear and both are well worth your money, and can be affordable in the right configuration. Maingears are just better but alienwares are certainly more stylish.
Posted by DarthPhysicist on 2016-10-22 14:25:23
Mangled by fat fingers and smartphone...
Posted by Chainsaw on 2016-10-22 19:50:09
I recommend you get one with an integrated screen and keyboard otherwise I'm afraid it won't be of much use.
Posted by garyt1 on 2016-10-22 19:55:30
What is the limit missing to play civ6? A separate graphics card? Your current specs seem reasonable. I would think for 600 pounds you can get a decent games machine, not for top specs of course.
Posted by gansus on 2016-10-22 19:58:23
Well, taking the risk to be thrown rocks and so on, i would advice you to check some acer that could suit you. They are really cheap for what they offer and if your use is the one you described, you dont need any extra durability or harness options typical trademarks (Toshiba, HP and some other ones) say they give you for the big amount of money they ask for the same features.
I can tell you to check this model, for instance
https://www.amazon.es/Acer-Aspire-F15-F5-573G-74UR-Port%C3%A1til/dp/B01K9XGA0Q/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1477158645&sr=8-6&keywords=portatiles+acer+i7
Guess you can find even better one for a little less if you check a bit, i had not the time to do that now or to check those small sufixes in the processor name that could mean a little speed improvement.
Just my 2 cents!
I can tell you to check this model, for instance
https://www.amazon.es/Acer-Aspire-F15-F5-573G-74UR-Port%C3%A1til/dp/B01K9XGA0Q/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1477158645&sr=8-6&keywords=portatiles+acer+i7
Guess you can find even better one for a little less if you check a bit, i had not the time to do that now or to check those small sufixes in the processor name that could mean a little speed improvement.
Just my 2 cents!
Posted by akaRenton on 2016-10-22 20:58:12
I know a lot of people avoid eBay, but these days there is plenty of good gaming laptops on there for well within your budget from established eBay stores with very good feedback scores. Might be worth checking out.
Posted by thoralf on 2016-10-22 23:26:10
Asus Republic of Gamers is my choice.
Posted by awambawamb on 2016-10-23 02:22:03
indeed - go for Alienware/ROG.
if you want a well rigged laptop you could look for Clevo... but getting them could be a true challenge! the thing is, you might stumble in a model with MXM graphic card that you could update in the future, but this has become less of importance since the advent of external GPU holders for laptops (but they add another box and another PSU).
I'd love a 15" 4:3 screen or a 17" (the bigger the better), now the trend is GO RECTANGLE and it's pissing me off a little.
Oh, install graphic cards updates only from Asus. Not from the GPU maker. believe me. the GPU maker only makes the chip, then the laptop maker slams in inside his motherboard and adapt the hardware. somehow. I've cooked my GT450m on my preferred laptop :(
if you want a well rigged laptop you could look for Clevo... but getting them could be a true challenge! the thing is, you might stumble in a model with MXM graphic card that you could update in the future, but this has become less of importance since the advent of external GPU holders for laptops (but they add another box and another PSU).
I'd love a 15" 4:3 screen or a 17" (the bigger the better), now the trend is GO RECTANGLE and it's pissing me off a little.
Oh, install graphic cards updates only from Asus. Not from the GPU maker. believe me. the GPU maker only makes the chip, then the laptop maker slams in inside his motherboard and adapt the hardware. somehow. I've cooked my GT450m on my preferred laptop :(
Posted by pythrr on 2016-10-23 03:45:40
BUNNY!
did you move to the UK?
did you move to the UK?
Posted by Beanchilla on 2016-10-23 23:00:12
I have an Asus ROG laptop and it's fantastic. I play XCOM 2 with graphics maxed out consistently at 60fps. I'd definitely recommend that if you're grabbing a new laptop and don't mind spending a bit. The latest one even has an nvidia 1070 and a SSD built in. Thing is a beast!
Posted by DustBunny on 2016-10-30 19:47:52
Thanks for all the input people!
Will take a look through the ROG catalogue and Alienware and see what I find.
And some other points - yes gary mostly the graphics card.
And yes pythrr - i've done the bog-standard kiwi thing and moved to London (just in time for the pound to crap itself now i'm earning...)
Will take a look through the ROG catalogue and Alienware and see what I find.
And some other points - yes gary mostly the graphics card.
And yes pythrr - i've done the bog-standard kiwi thing and moved to London (just in time for the pound to crap itself now i'm earning...)