Good Gaming Laptop?

jdunk90 · 04-20-2008, 07:12 PM

I want a decent gaming laptop that can last me for 3 or 4 years. I don't do any hardcore gaming, but I do like playing games like Ages of Empires 3 and World in Conflict. What is the cheapest laptop I could get that would let me play games like that and ones like it that will come out in the near future? I don't have to play the games on the highest settings, i just want the game not freeze up.

Is the GMA 3100 okay for integrated graphics? I also see a few models with a GeForce 7150M.

[-0MEGA-] · 04-20-2008, 07:16 PM

Those game won't run on integrated graphics, you would need at least a mid-ranged dedicated card for those games. I have the GMA X3100 in my laptop and I can barely play CS 1.6 on low settings.

Sir Travis D · 04-20-2008, 07:23 PM

Dell XPS M1530's start at $999 and can be configured to have an Nvidia Geforce Go 8600m GT. A laptop with an 8 series graphics card will be good. If you want it to last 4 years, you should really think about getting something more expensive. Like around $2000 for a gaming laptop can last 3-4 years. Don't get the 7150 either.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-...ist.844.0.html
As you can see, the 7150 is rated 87th in graphics cards for laptops. With the new 9 series, it is probably around the 90's. The 8600 that comes with an upgraded xps is in the mid 20's. If you really want a good gaming notebook, you can get one with the Nvidia 8800 or one with dual 8700's for around $2-2.5k.

This dell xps notebook is $1499, and has a big hard drive, good graphics card, and all the ram you will ever need. It will last 4 years, but it will not play new games for 4 years. You really need to spend over 2000 for a laptop to play games that long. I'd say this dell will play good games for around 2 years.

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...=DYDWHF1&s=dhs

jdunk90 · 04-20-2008, 08:27 PM

what would be the best option then for around $1000? I have found one or two computers with the 8600 which should do me fine.

I don't want to spend any more than that because I'm not a hard core gamer. If the game will work without freezing it is fine. I usually just play strategy type games they don't have on consoles so I'm not too concerned with graphics. If I want killer graphics I will just play my PS3 on my HDTV.

henery008 · 04-21-2008, 09:58 AM

Nvidia 8600 Gt is good enough for casual gamer...

daisymtc · 04-21-2008, 10:42 AM

Budget gaming: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....#productdetail

Approx $1000: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220192
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834198004

Interested · 04-21-2008, 04:59 PM

Budget Gaming?? That Laptop Has An 8800m Gts! Thats A Steal For That Price!

Sir Travis D · 04-21-2008, 08:26 PM

I know the 8600 is good for a casual gamer, but he specifically wants a computer that will last and game for 4 years. Since you can't usually upgrade the graphics, I just doubt an 8600 would last until 2012... if you do archive.org back 4 years, you get laptops with 128mb graphics tops - that's like a 512mb graphics card today, so he's looking at a laptop today with a 64mb graphics card.

In all honesty, I don't think a computer with an 8600m gt graphics card will last more than 2.5 years with games.. Just my opinion.

This link that daisy sent
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....#productdetail
for $1250, you get a great laptop. The only thing slow about it is the processor, but that won't affect the games you listed. The graphics on this will last 4 years in my opinion. If you are willing to spend $250 more, you can get a name brand computer with one of the best graphics cards.

Kill Bill · 04-23-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Travis D

I know the 8600 is good for a casual gamer, but he specifically wants a computer that will last and game for 4 years. Since you can't usually upgrade the graphics, I just doubt an 8600 would last until 2012... if you do archive.org back 4 years, you get laptops with 128mb graphics tops - that's like a 512mb graphics card today, so he's looking at a laptop today with a 64mb graphics card.

In all honesty, I don't think a computer with an 8600m gt graphics card will last more than 2.5 years with games.. Just my opinion.

This link that daisy sent
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....#productdetail
for $1250, you get a great laptop. The only thing slow about it is the processor, but that won't affect the games you listed. The graphics on this will last 4 years in my opinion. If you are willing to spend $250 more, you can get a name brand computer with one of the best graphics cards.

8600M GT 512mb will certainly last more than 4 years, did you know still lots of gamers are using the ATI x800 256mb and are waiting two more years to upgrade

fatdragon · 04-24-2008, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

Those game won't run on integrated graphics, you would need at least a mid-ranged dedicated card for those games. I have the GMA X3100 in my laptop and I can barely play CS 1.6 on low settings.

lol i agree with you except i can play cs 1.6 on high settings but then when u turn on the flash light it lags like crazy.

04-20-2008, 07:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
jdunk90 Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 30	Good Gaming Laptop? I want a decent gaming laptop that can last me for 3 or 4 years. I don't do any hardcore gaming, but I do like playing games like Ages of Empires 3 and World in Conflict. What is the cheapest laptop I could get that would let me play games like that and ones like it that will come out in the near future? I don't have to play the games on the highest settings, i just want the game not freeze up. Is the GMA 3100 okay for integrated graphics? I also see a few models with a GeForce 7150M.

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04-20-2008, 07:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sir Travis D Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 14 Posts: 1,178	Dell XPS M1530's start at $999 and can be configured to have an Nvidia Geforce Go 8600m GT. A laptop with an 8 series graphics card will be good. If you want it to last 4 years, you should really think about getting something more expensive. Like around $2000 for a gaming laptop can last 3-4 years. Don't get the 7150 either. http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-...ist.844.0.html As you can see, the 7150 is rated 87th in graphics cards for laptops. With the new 9 series, it is probably around the 90's. The 8600 that comes with an upgraded xps is in the mid 20's. If you really want a good gaming notebook, you can get one with the Nvidia 8800 or one with dual 8700's for around $2-2.5k. This dell xps notebook is $1499, and has a big hard drive, good graphics card, and all the ram you will ever need. It will last 4 years, but it will not play new games for 4 years. You really need to spend over 2000 for a laptop to play games that long. I'd say this dell will play good games for around 2 years. http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...=DYDWHF1&s=dhs __________________ Alienware Area-51 M15x Owner Winner of CFclan suicide and whiner medals, 2008 Last edited by Sir Travis D; 04-20-2008 at 07:28 PM.

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04-20-2008, 08:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
jdunk90 Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 30	what would be the best option then for around $1000? I have found one or two computers with the 8600 which should do me fine. I don't want to spend any more than that because I'm not a hard core gamer. If the game will work without freezing it is fine. I usually just play strategy type games they don't have on consoles so I'm not too concerned with graphics. If I want killer graphics I will just play my PS3 on my HDTV.

04-21-2008, 10:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,566	Budget gaming: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....#productdetail Approx $1000: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220192 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834198004

04-21-2008, 08:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sir Travis D Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 14 Posts: 1,178	I know the 8600 is good for a casual gamer, but he specifically wants a computer that will last and game for 4 years. Since you can't usually upgrade the graphics, I just doubt an 8600 would last until 2012... if you do archive.org back 4 years, you get laptops with 128mb graphics tops - that's like a 512mb graphics card today, so he's looking at a laptop today with a 64mb graphics card. In all honesty, I don't think a computer with an 8600m gt graphics card will last more than 2.5 years with games.. Just my opinion. This link that daisy sent http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....#productdetail for $1250, you get a great laptop. The only thing slow about it is the processor, but that won't affect the games you listed. The graphics on this will last 4 years in my opinion. If you are willing to spend $250 more, you can get a name brand computer with one of the best graphics cards. __________________ Alienware Area-51 M15x Owner Winner of CFclan suicide and whiner medals, 2008 Last edited by Sir Travis D; 04-21-2008 at 08:30 PM.

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