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custom gaming laptop

mattb112

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Jan 19, 2014
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looking for a good custom built gaming laptop
my price range is $1500
I will be playing things like Minecraft and steam downloaded games and also running photo shop and C4D etc....

please do not direct me to websites that have computers with a customisation tab
i dont want to be spending my money on the brand more than the actual laptop
(alienware at dell etc....)

thanx
matts friend casper :pt1cable:
 
Solution
You won't get a better reply than on your previous forum mate.

Laptops are better bought pre-built and there are some great pre-built gaming laptops, as I've previously stated.... Alienware or Republic of Gamers.
You won't get a better reply than on your previous forum mate.

Laptops are better bought pre-built and there are some great pre-built gaming laptops, as I've previously stated.... Alienware or Republic of Gamers.
 
Solution
Yes, they are right. If you want to build your computer, it'll have to be a desktop PC. Yeah, it's sad if you want it to play outside or move it.
 
It's a sacrifice you need to be willing to make when it comes to performance I'm afraid, especially if you have a limited budget like most people do.
 


ok thank you for letting me know
is there any of the couple sites that u gave me that offer free shipping to nz???
 


I doubt you would get free shipping considering the size and weight of the parcel that will be sent but a site my offer free shipping with purchases over a certain price. The only way you can see that is if you add a laptop to your basket and continue until you see if there is a price for shipping.
 


ok will the shipping price include duty??? if there is any
 


I'm not very aware of how shipping works in Aus/NZ, but the checkout price that you will see will be the price you need to pay so follow that.

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ok thank you for your help :bounce:😀