Hello, fellow gaming and electronic enthusiasts! I have decided to invest in a gaming laptop and would like to ask for some opinions on the models of laptops I've found an interest in.
----Also, please note that I am fully aware that desktops are significantly cheaper and in some ways and scenarios more powerful than notebooks. I have deliberated on this subject for quite some time and have decided that a notebook works best for my gaming and entertainment needs. -------
Information about my planned usage and gaming habits:
I want to play games like battlefield 4, borderlands 2, grand theft auto 5 (it will be pc eventually), league of legends (because LOL is so graphically intensive), natural selection 2, and other miscellaneous steam games. The main trend is that I like sandbox and fps games. I also plan on using the laptop for netflix and possibly light email browsing.
Requirements
-1080p res
-Most current games on High or above with consistent fps at 40-60
-Somewhat future-resistant (i know I will be building a desktop someday, but not for a few years)
- Priced between $1000-2000, the lower the better
In conclusion, I want to spend enough money to enjoy a high level of graphical detail but I don't necessarily need ultra settings with 100 fps. I just want the notebook to be able to play all games now and (hopefully) for the next year or so.
I've narrowed my search down to the ASUS ROG line of gaming laptops mainly because of their superior cooling systems and quality of specs for price.
I'm trying to decide between these models:
G750JX http
/www.amazon.com/ASUS-G750JX-DB71-17-3-Inch-Laptop-Black/dp/B00COQIKKA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2DUBG90A7U2JX&coliid=I4XGC8Q2W2GIZ
G75VW http
/www.amazon.com/ASUS-G75VW-AS71-17-3-Inch-Laptop-Black/dp/B007MW73C2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343030849&sr=8-1&keywords=asus%20gaming%20laptop&tag=vglnk-c1001-20
G750JW http
/www.amazon.com/ASUS-G750JW-DB71-17-3-Inch-Laptop-Black/dp/B00COQIKB4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376459300&sr=8-1&keywords=asus+rog
The price of the G75VW at about $1,200 is probably the optimum price for me, and has a 7200 rpm hard drive, but does not have an SSD. The G750JX has virtually everything I want with an overkill amount of RAM and an SSD, but I've read that the 5400 rpm hard drive is somewhat of a bottleneck. The JX is also very close to my maximum I'd be willing to spend and seems very overpriced for the stated improvements over the other models. The G750 JW seems to be the middle ground between the other models with regards to RAM and the GPU, but again does not have an SSD and has the 5400 rpm hard drive.
What are your thoughts on these models of laptops? Which seems the best value for price? And (forgive my newbie-ness) what on these laptops can be upgraded? Are there major differences between the processors and GPU's in terms of performance? Are the hard drive speeds as important for my needs? thanks in advance for all of the questions
Please feel free to offer as much advice and information as you'd like
Thank you for your time
----Also, please note that I am fully aware that desktops are significantly cheaper and in some ways and scenarios more powerful than notebooks. I have deliberated on this subject for quite some time and have decided that a notebook works best for my gaming and entertainment needs. -------
Information about my planned usage and gaming habits:
I want to play games like battlefield 4, borderlands 2, grand theft auto 5 (it will be pc eventually), league of legends (because LOL is so graphically intensive), natural selection 2, and other miscellaneous steam games. The main trend is that I like sandbox and fps games. I also plan on using the laptop for netflix and possibly light email browsing.
Requirements
-1080p res
-Most current games on High or above with consistent fps at 40-60
-Somewhat future-resistant (i know I will be building a desktop someday, but not for a few years)
- Priced between $1000-2000, the lower the better
In conclusion, I want to spend enough money to enjoy a high level of graphical detail but I don't necessarily need ultra settings with 100 fps. I just want the notebook to be able to play all games now and (hopefully) for the next year or so.
I've narrowed my search down to the ASUS ROG line of gaming laptops mainly because of their superior cooling systems and quality of specs for price.
I'm trying to decide between these models:
G750JX http

G75VW http

G750JW http

The price of the G75VW at about $1,200 is probably the optimum price for me, and has a 7200 rpm hard drive, but does not have an SSD. The G750JX has virtually everything I want with an overkill amount of RAM and an SSD, but I've read that the 5400 rpm hard drive is somewhat of a bottleneck. The JX is also very close to my maximum I'd be willing to spend and seems very overpriced for the stated improvements over the other models. The G750 JW seems to be the middle ground between the other models with regards to RAM and the GPU, but again does not have an SSD and has the 5400 rpm hard drive.
What are your thoughts on these models of laptops? Which seems the best value for price? And (forgive my newbie-ness) what on these laptops can be upgraded? Are there major differences between the processors and GPU's in terms of performance? Are the hard drive speeds as important for my needs? thanks in advance for all of the questions
Please feel free to offer as much advice and information as you'd like
Thank you for your time