How is the HP G6 Laptop for gaming and multimedia?

[playthoseblues]

Hi Guys,

I've found quite a nice HP G6 laptop within my budget, however I'm not sure whether the specs are good enough for some moderate gaming. (By that I mean probably playing 2-3 year old games on such as Napoleon Total War, Minecraft etc..)
Key Features

Battery life Information not available


Bluetooth No


Brand HP


Built-in ethernet connection 10/100/1000


Computer Software Helpline Free 90 day computer support


Dimensions H36.3 x W37.4 x D24.5cm


Function Everyday


Graphics card AMD Radeon HD 6520G


Graphics card - video RAM Information not available


Guarantee 2 year guarantee included.
Buy a 3 year John Lewis Plan for £135


Hard drive 750GB


Eligible for International Delivery No


Memory card slot SD Card


Model name / number G6-1338SA


Multi Touch Pad Yes


Operating system Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit


Processor AMD Vison Quad Core


Processor speed 1.5GHz


RAM 6GB


Screen resolution 1366 x 768


Screen size 15.5"


Stereo speakers Built-in


Touch Screen No


USB ports 3 USB 2.0 ports


Visible screen size (measured diagonally) 39.4cm


Built-in Webcam Yes


Weight 2.5kg


Widescreen Yes


Wireless networking 802.11a/b/g/n






Please tell me what you think, and if you can recommend any other laptops within the £400 ($800) mark, I'll be most grateful.

Thanks!

 

[mubin]

Games will run fine with HD6520g on it. It is fine for you. But if you find a laptop with intel cpu, it will run more fine. Like hp g4 1018tu. It is without gpu and around $600. It can run most of the latest game in low res smoothly(batman: arkham city, fear 3 etc).

You can look for a laptop like that g4 with gpu will be very good for you. It will be in your price range.($800)

 

[playthoseblues]

Hi Mubin,

Thanks for your reply, I also have seen a refurbished HP DV6 for the same price but its refurbished.

Would the DV6 perfrom better?

Thanks

 

[mubin]

Depends on model that has better configuration. Look for a laptop with i5 and discrete graphic.