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    Can't decide on a slim portable laptop with discrete GPU

    I've recently parted ways with my massive gaming rig that I built myself, and am searching for a portable, slim ( >1inch thick, >5lbs) laptop that could not only handle coursework, but also run games decently. I understand that with portability and small form factor, that there's no way I will...
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    Need super thin, super light laptop for school

    I already have a monster gaming desktop for all of my gaming needs. What I need now is a laptop that I can bring with me virtually anywhere, be super thing (Able to fit in my already crammed backpack) and super light. I would prefer if it had a touchscreen, but this is not a necessity. I was...
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    Is the Lenovo Y510P SLI technology really bad?

    I mean, the only reason that I would'nt get the Y510p would be if I got a laptop with a 860m instead. I guess I'm wondering about reviews on the Y510p
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    Is the Lenovo Y510P SLI technology really bad?

    So I've been looking for an affordable gaming laptop, and I would like to spend the least amount of money possible, and the Lenovo Y510P looks just right for me. I am looking at the i7 version on Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834313740) but if I could get the one...
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    1,500 Gaming Laptop (For Lan parties)

    Any other suggestions?
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    1,500 Gaming Laptop (For Lan parties)

    That looks really nice! Is there any possibility of adding an SSD and an MSata chip? And, is there a possibility I could get an 880m for my budget or not?
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    1,500 Gaming Laptop (For Lan parties)

    1. What is your budget? 1. What is your budget? Anywhere from $1,000-1,500. But 1,500 is really my max 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? Anything 15.6" or above, I would prefer a 17.3" but a 15.6" would work fine 3. What screen resolution do you want? 1920x1080p...
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    Gaming laptop for college (under 1000$)

    I would recommend looking at one like this http://www.xoticpc.com/force-1757-24012-860m-msi-ge70-apachepro-barebones-p-7178.html It's only 970$, it's at the top of your budget, but it has a 17.3" screen and a 860M. The 860 is a really good laptop GPU, and will easily run your games. The...
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    Heavy Gaming Laptop Under 1,100

    I've seen some MSI and ROG laptops that might work, any opinions/recommendations?
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    Heavy Gaming Laptop Under 1,100

    I'm still looking for other options :) Unless the Y50 is a shoo in
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    Heavy Gaming Laptop Under 1,100

    Hello TomsHardware community, I'm currently looking for a gaming laptop that is able to play games such as BF4, GW2 and Cod Ghosts. Battery life doesn't matter to me as it will be plugged in 99% of the time. I don't care about any cosmetic features, I don't care how heavyor big it is, I don't...