Lenovo Laptop Config

[R_M_P1452]

Is this good specs for a laptop that can play basic games like csgo, tf2, rocket leauge, etc...

Intel Core i5-5200U Processor (3MB Cache, up to 2.70GHz)
Windows 8.1 64
Windows 8.1 64 - English
12.5" FHD (1920x1080) IPS Display 400nit, WWAN
8GB PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM 1600MHz SODIMM
Intel HD Graphics 5500
Security Chip Enabled
Keyboard Backlit - US English
UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) with Fingerprint Reader
720p HD Camera
500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm, 2.5"
ThinkPad Battery 3 cell Li-Ion (23.2Whr) Rear
Country Pack 45W AC adapter United States (2pin)
ThinkPad Wireless 2 x 2 BGN with Bluetooth
Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable

 

[jtabb1256]

Your limitation is your graphics card (which is integrated into the cpu)
https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZzpFGaMZGY

Consider the lenovo y50, which has dedicated graphics.

I use HD 4000 on 768p, and can play games like cs go on low with ~ 40 fps. At 1080p with the HD 5500, you'd probably get similar results (maybe a little better)

 

[R_M_P1452]

Your limitation is your graphics card (which is integrated into the cpu)
https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZzpFGaMZGY

Consider the lenovo y50, which has dedicated graphics.

I use HD 4000 on 768p, and can play games like cs go on low with ~ 40 fps. At 1080p with the HD 5500, you'd probably get similar results (maybe a little better)

Im looking for a slim laptop that can play games like csgo, but is around 1000$
Is the y50 good for that?

 

[jtabb1256]

It's not slim, but it is thin. It is much more powerful than that other laptop, but if you're looking for an ultrabook style laptop, then what you selected is okay for light gaming.

http/www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-y50-touch-15-6-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i7-8gb-memory-1tb-8gb-hybrid-hard-drive-black/6337026.p?id=1219665860106&skuId=6337026

 

[jtabb1256]

Here's a similar laptop to what you were looking at, but with better graphics:

http/www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-thinkpad-yoga-2-in-1-14-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-1tb-16gb-hybrid-hard-drive-black/7067032.p?id=1219668752948&skuId=7067032

https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_YhSL1J1JQ

 

[R_M_P1452]

Here's a similar laptop to what you were looking at, but with better graphics:

http/www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-thinkpad-yoga-2-in-1-14-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-1tb-16gb-hybrid-hard-drive-black/7067032.p?id=1219668752948&skuId=7067032

https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_YhSL1J1JQ

I was looking at the yoga 3... is that any different?

 

[jtabb1256]

Here's a similar laptop to what you were looking at, but with better graphics:

http/www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-thinkpad-yoga-2-in-1-14-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-1tb-16gb-hybrid-hard-drive-black/7067032.p?id=1219668752948&skuId=7067032

https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_YhSL1J1JQ

I was looking at the yoga 3... is that any different?

Not sure. So many different laptop names and configurations that I have trouble keeping up with it all.

When you are looking for a laptop, I'd suggest you write down your priorities. Do you want power? long battery life? thin? light? Don't mind if it's bulky?

After you ask questions like this, you can decide which CPU you want. i3 and i5 aren't much different in laptops. i7 can have quad core + hyper threading or be like the i3 and i5 (dual core + hyperthreading).

Screen size determines a lot. I know I wouldn't go smaller than 15" because it'd be too narrow to rest on my lap and too small to see, but if you want something really portable, 13" may be great for you.

For RAM, 8gb is the sweet spot.

For GPU, if you are going to be gaming on a 1080p resolution, you probably need at least a gt 940m (on that youtube video, the guy said he could play cs go on medium with ~45 fps).

There are so many more things to consider like backlit keyboard, camera, ports, cd drive, etc.

 

[R_M_P1452]

Here's a similar laptop to what you were looking at, but with better graphics:

http/www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-thinkpad-yoga-2-in-1-14-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-1tb-16gb-hybrid-hard-drive-black/7067032.p?id=1219668752948&skuId=7067032

https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_YhSL1J1JQ

I was looking at the yoga 3... is that any different?

Not sure. So many different laptop names and configurations that I have trouble keeping up with it all.

When you are looking for a laptop, I'd suggest you write down your priorities. Do you want power? long battery life? thin? light? Don't mind if it's bulky?

After you ask questions like this, you can decide which CPU you want. i3 and i5 aren't much different in laptops. i7 can have quad core + hyper threading or be like the i3 and i5 (dual core + hyperthreading).

Screen size determines a lot. I know I wouldn't go smaller than 15" because it'd be too narrow to rest on my lap and too small to see, but if you want something really portable, 13" may be great for you.

For RAM, 8gb is the sweet spot.

For GPU, if you are going to be gaming on a 1080p resolution, you probably need at least a gt 940m (on that youtube video, the guy said he could play cs go on medium with ~45 fps).

There are so many more things to consider like backlit keyboard, camera, ports, cd drive, etc.

Are those the only ones you recomend? 1) I think the yoga 2 is outdated with the yoga 3 out
2) The other one is a little to big

 

[R_M_P1452]

Here's a similar laptop to what you were looking at, but with better graphics:

http/www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-thinkpad-yoga-2-in-1-14-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-1tb-16gb-hybrid-hard-drive-black/7067032.p?id=1219668752948&skuId=7067032

https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_YhSL1J1JQ

I was looking at the yoga 3... is that any different?

Not sure. So many different laptop names and configurations that I have trouble keeping up with it all.

When you are looking for a laptop, I'd suggest you write down your priorities. Do you want power? long battery life? thin? light? Don't mind if it's bulky?

After you ask questions like this, you can decide which CPU you want. i3 and i5 aren't much different in laptops. i7 can have quad core + hyper threading or be like the i3 and i5 (dual core + hyperthreading).

Screen size determines a lot. I know I wouldn't go smaller than 15" because it'd be too narrow to rest on my lap and too small to see, but if you want something really portable, 13" may be great for you.

For RAM, 8gb is the sweet spot.

For GPU, if you are going to be gaming on a 1080p resolution, you probably need at least a gt 940m (on that youtube video, the guy said he could play cs go on medium with ~45 fps).

There are so many more things to consider like backlit keyboard, camera, ports, cd drive, etc.

Do you know any that is thin, light, and that can play games fine (Not amazing, but that can run games fine) Other then the ones you showed me

 

[jtabb1256]

This one lol: http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834326013&cm_re=razer_blade-_-34-326-013-_-Product

You'd have to search for yourself. That's why I gave you some things to look for. Maybe a macbook pro or macbook air that have iris pro graphics.

Just configured a 13" macbook air with 8gb ram and 256gb storage and everything else minimalistic. It is $1300

 

[jtabb1256]

Interesting comparison:
http/www.itpro.co.uk/laptops/21797/macbook-pro-15in-v-dell-xps-15-head-to-head-review

 

[R_M_P1452]

Interesting comparison:
http/www.itpro.co.uk/laptops/21797/macbook-pro-15in-v-dell-xps-15-head-to-head-review

Cool..
I figured out that im going to get the lenovo y50... its on sale for 1000 right now

 

[jtabb1256]

Interesting comparison:
http/www.itpro.co.uk/laptops/21797/macbook-pro-15in-v-dell-xps-15-head-to-head-review

Cool..
I figured out that im going to get the lenovo y50... its on sale for 1000 right now

Okay. If the sale lasts through tax free day and they have enough stock, you may want to wait to order it this weekend.

 

[jtabb1256]

There are also a few different combinations of the y50, so get the one you like the best.