Gaming laptop

[ghostmob]

currently looking for help to find a decently prices gaming laptop to max of 2,000

1. What is your budget?

1000-2000$

2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?

17inch screen


3. What screen resolution do you want?

1920-1080 but doesn't have to be want it close to that

4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?

desktop replace not home enough to play on desktop anymore

5. How much battery life do you need?

Not important.


6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?

Yes I would, a graphic card of High setting range would be ideal.


7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo / Video editing,watching movies, Etc.)

Gaming / movies.


8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?

The bare minimum will do fine.


9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.

newegg.com/hp.com/tigerdirect.com whatever site has best for the deal suggestions appreciated


10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?

till it is outdated


11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?

dvd drive


12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.

not sure dont know much about laptops only good brand i know is origin and cost to much for the money

13. What country do you live in?

United States

 

[Maziar]

Sager NP8170
http/www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8170-clevo-p170hm-p-2971.html

 

[lostandwandering]

^Seconded. Also look at the Asus G73.

 

[ghostmob]

what do you think of the pricing for the sage laptops are they good compared to other sites like digital storm? and support ?

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I'd suggest a Clevo 170HM which is sold under the Sager brand as well a smany others.

Prices start at $1347 and go up depending on how you customize

http/www.pro-star.com/index.cfm?mainpage=serial-price&serial=P170HM&promoteid=90000365&screenid=13118118&cpuid=30139606&hdid=40105549&cdromid=20074691&ramid=80113913&batteryid=10140102

 

[ghostmob]

ya they look like a good company, just dont know if they are like alienware jacked up prices for mediocore parts, and I dont know much about laptops so asking around before I have to make my decision next week.

 

[ghostmob]

any other suggestions would be awesome again no idea what im getting into i know desktops but nothing about laptops researched em but not sure about the companies around

 

[ghostmob]

ALSO for ppl who know about desktops im in a tough spot i wanted to upgrade my gfx card but cant find 5870s anywhere hw can i upgrade without the same card being available =0

 

[ragenalien]

An alienware M17x would be a nice choice. They'll be in the upper end of your price range but it'll run whatever you want. This Asus computer will also work nicely
http/www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7124324&CatId=4938
This origin PC is a little pricey but so very very nice
http/originpc.com/eon17-s-gaming-laptop-features.asp
Lastly the Toshiba Qosmio is a very nice desktop replacement.

 

[ghostmob]

well i know the parts from origin are cheaper then the parts from alien-ware but that is all i have come up with i been really interested in a 485m top out the gfx but i barely see any sites with the option to get it without having to add another 400 on crap that i don't need

 

[ghostmob]

any more help pls i really want a solid gaming laptop and i dont know

 

[lostandwandering]

any more help pls i really want a solid gaming laptop and i dont know

Did you look at the NP8170 that Maziar linked to? There is also the MSI GT680R, but reviewers found more to dislike in that one than with other laptops.

 

[ghostmob]

i was looking at the msis from newegg but they only carry a 460m i need alittle more power >.< so far best site i see is sager but i want to make sure before i decideto pick up and want to hear some good news about em

 

[ghostmob]

dam no hope!

 

[ghostmob]

so is xotic pcs a reputable site just worried about sending that much to a site >.<

 

[lostandwandering]

Xotic gets recommended on here quite often and there are few members bouncing around who have bought from them. Of the members here, I don't think I've heard a negative comment yet. You can always look them up online. They have an A+ rating on the BBB: http/www.bbb.org/nebraska/business-reviews/computers-dealers/xotic-pc-in-lincoln-ne-300002743

Another option for Sager is Sagernotebook.com, whom I bought mine from. No complaints.

 

[jeckhout]

Hey ghost I feel you buddy. I spent a few weeks looking for a laptop. I checked out xotic and researched them. They seem like a good company and the warranty is really though Sagar so I think your safe with xotic. I should say I HOPE We are safe because I just dropped $1900 on a NP8150-S1 from them. The model I want is on back order for now now I wait. Check out their site and look around in their forums. Lots of good laptop info.

 

[ghostmob]

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[Maziar]

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