Which gaming laptop should I get?

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CreamyPies wrote on 2013-08-26 18:34

Ok, I don't know much about computers and laptops. I don't know what specs are or what graphics cards are good. I want a laptop that can play mabinogi on high settings and can play with no lag. I might also download this game called blade and soul when it comes out which probably requires a very good graphics card. I would like to play that game with no lag or struggle and play it with maybe medium settings. I would also use the laptop for watch anime. My budget is under 1000 dollars and I will be getting this laptop next month on my birthday. Please, I don't want replies such as "get a PC instead" because I already have one. I want a laptop for mobile reasons.
RebeccaBlack wrote on 2013-08-28 01:27

You should be more specific on things like "no lag". It technically means never dropping under 60 FPS with most monitors, but most people just put up with 30+ and call that smooth enough despite it being entirely subjective. And if you have a 120hz monitor, then that 60 FPS target doubles and is nearly unreachable on many games. So are you aiming for 30+ or 60+ at all times? That's a good place to start.

Also, are you looking to spend roughly all of your budget for the best outcome or only just enough to reach this goal?

I'm not a laptop person so I can't assist much in this, but the answer to these questions should set the framework for others to give more detailed responses that get you exactly what you want for the best price possible.
Kaeporo wrote on 2013-08-28 01:55

Nothing can play Mabinogi reliably on any setting.

Your best bet for gaming laptops would be the ASUS or MSI desktop replacement lines.
drezzt wrote on 2013-08-28 04:07

I agree with Kaeporo, something from ASUS or MSI would be best. They are rumored to be very reliable.
In fact, I'm getting this laptop. It's already in shipping, and should be able to hold its own for a few years.
Bankai231 wrote on 2013-08-28 05:05

I recommend the lenovo y510p with sli gt750ms since i have it and it can handle mabi fairly well unless there are huge crits. But Kaeporo is really right nothing can handle mabis shitty engine. but if anything else I would get an msi
Yoorah wrote on 2013-08-28 05:19

MSI laptops are anything but reliable. :|
CreamyPies wrote on 2013-08-28 11:51

Well I found some laptops I got interested in, are any of these good?:

-MSI C Series CX61 0NF-258US
-Asus N56VJ-DH71
-Lenovo y510p sli
-Acer Aspire V3-771G-9809 (my friend say this is good)
-Lenovo Ideapad y500 (my friend also says this is good)
Bankai231 wrote on 2013-08-28 14:05

Quote from CreamyPies;1141350:
Well I found some laptops I got interested in, are any of these good?:

-MSI C Series CX61 0NF-258US
-Asus N56VJ-DH71
-Lenovo y510p sli
-Acer Aspire V3-771G-9809 (my friend say this is good)
-Lenovo Ideapad y500 (my friend also says this is good)

I meant to edit my post by my colleges internet just screwed up when I did but the lenovo sli is like 1.4k$ Id got with th lenovo y410p for like 700 with a single gt750m
drezzt wrote on 2013-08-28 16:34

Quote from CreamyPies;1141350:
Well I found some laptops I got interested in, are any of these good?:

-MSI C Series CX61 0NF-258US
-Asus N56VJ-DH71
-Lenovo y510p sli
-Acer Aspire V3-771G-9809 (my friend say this is good)
-Lenovo Ideapad y500 (my friend also says this is good)

Yes, I hear the lenovo y500 is good, but i also hear its more of a desktop replacement laptop, meaning the battery life isn't as good as it could be unless you want to gimp the performance. However, if you're going to be hooked up all the time, it should be fine.
Also, keep in mind that to unlock its full potential, you need to make use of the smart bay and purchase another graphics card the is adapted to the smart bay from lenovo. Adding this second graphics card will greatly increase power consumption when the card is in.

The acer aspire, weighing in at 7.05 lbs, is very heavy for a laptop. Not the best choice for mobility. Also, acer ranks among some of the least reliable computer companies, so you might want to watch out. You may be taking your computer to get it repaired often.

Lenovo and Asus are both quite reliable. Lenovo/IBM is also known for its Thinkpad line, which is arguably one of the most popular low budget laptops on the market. And those are quite reliable.

In terms of reliability, I'm not sure about MSI. There are a lot of mixed reviews about it, its kinda like the '08 alienware of today IMO. Place your bets.

Personally, I'd go with either Lenovo or the Asus.
CreamyPies wrote on 2013-08-28 17:10

Quote from drezzt;1141438:
Yes, I hear the lenovo y500 is good, but i also hear its more of a desktop replacement laptop, meaning the battery life isn't as good as it could be unless you want to gimp the performance. However, if you're going to be hooked up all the time, it should be fine.
[UB]Also, keep in mind that to unlock its full potential, you need to make use of the smart bay and purchase another graphics card the is adapted to the smart bay from lenovo. Adding this second graphics card will greatly increase power consumption when the card is in.
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The acer aspire, weighing in at 7.05 lbs, is very heavy for a laptop. Not the best choice for mobility. Also, acer ranks among some of the least reliable computer companies, so you might want to watch out. You may be taking your computer to get it repaired often.

Lenovo and Asus are both quite reliable. Lenovo/IBM is also known for its Thinkpad line, which is arguably one of the most popular low budget laptops on the market. And those are quite reliable.

In terms of reliability, I'm not sure about MSI. There are a lot of mixed reviews about it, its kinda like the '08 alienware of today IMO. Place your bets.

Personally, I'd go with either Lenovo or the Asus.

what is smart bay??? And do you know which graphics card adapts to the smart bay?
Trevor wrote on 2013-08-28 17:19

Quote from CreamyPies;1141464:
what is smart bay??? And do you know which graphics card adapts to the smart bay?

Smart bay is where your CD discs would go but what Lenovo did is make a smartbay where you can swap the CD with another graphics card or even another hard drive. I own the y500 sli and I run Mabi without any lag
drezzt wrote on 2013-08-28 17:19

Quote from CreamyPies;1141464:
what is smart bay??? And do you know which graphics card adapts to the smart bay?

Oh, lenovo calls it the "ultrabay".
This is the ultrabay video card.
CreamyPies wrote on 2013-08-28 19:15

The lenovo is about $1000 and that is $230 which will go over my budget :gloom3:.
drezzt wrote on 2013-08-28 21:50

Quote from CreamyPies;1141540:
The lenovo is about $1000 and that is $230 which will go over my budget :gloom3:.

The extra $230 should not be necessary. It should perform just fine without because mabi isn't a very high-end game.
Trevor wrote on 2013-08-29 07:01

Quote from CreamyPies;1141540:
The lenovo is about $1000 and that is $230 which will go over my budget :gloom3:.

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/y-series/y510p/

The cheapest lenovo is around 800 don't know what other laptops beat it at $770.

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