Looking for 2 in 1 gaming PC

[bergkvist.jimmie]

Hi!

I have been looking for a new PC but I am no good at figuring out what I need in comparison with what I need it for. Have been trying to read reviews and stats and what not, but I am just not that good at computors, so I can't make anything of it anyway..
So, maby someone here could help me figure out what I should buy?

I am going to use the devise a lot when traveling and it will be used for writing, gaming and streaming.

The writing I guess any computor can do. But sure, considering this the device should have a fairly good keyboard and so on.
Streaming would be YouTube, Netflix etc. I don't need the best screen, but you know, what can be had for the budget. Maby a port for a SD card to bring my own library for when offline.
For gaming I run Steam a lot and it would be games like Devinity, XCOM, Darkest Dungeon and maby even Skyrim/Warframe if the device can handle it, but I mostly plan to play turn based games on the device so not to important.

Since I am traveling a lot it would be nice if the device could be as light as possible and with a good battery time. Also screen size don't have to be big. Around 13" is enough.

I have been looking at the 2 in 1 computors since I would also like the idea to just bring the tablet version when not in need of the keyboard.
I understand that there are limits to the 2 in 1 device, but I don't belive I am asking for a total monster machine.

I have been looking at devices with the Atom core and wonder if that could be enough or it should be a i5/7?
And are there graphic card good enough for the games in those computors?

And maby most important. Can I get anything like this for no more then around 1 000 $?

If you need any other info please tell me

Jimmie

 

[GreyCatz]

Hi!

I have been looking for a new PC but I am no good at figuring out what I need in comparison with what I need it for. Have been trying to read reviews and stats and what not, but I am just not that good at computors, so I can't make anything of it anyway..
So, maby someone here could help me figure out what I should buy?

I am going to use the devise a lot when traveling and it will be used for writing, gaming and streaming.

The writing I guess any computor can do. But sure, considering this the device should have a fairly good keyboard and so on.
Streaming would be YouTube, Netflix etc. I don't need the best screen, but you know, what can be had for the budget. Maby a port for a SD card to bring my own library for when offline.
For gaming I run Steam a lot and it would be games like Devinity, XCOM, Darkest Dungeon and maby even Skyrim/Warframe if the device can handle it, but I mostly plan to play turn based games on the device so not to important.

Since I am traveling a lot it would be nice if the device could be as light as possible and with a good battery time. Also screen size don't have to be big. Around 13" is enough.

I have been looking at the 2 in 1 computors since I would also like the idea to just bring the tablet version when not in need of the keyboard.
I understand that there are limits to the 2 in 1 device, but I don't belive I am asking for a total monster machine.

I have been looking at devices with the Atom core and wonder if that could be enough or it should be a i5/7?
And are there graphic card good enough for the games in those computors?

And maby most important. Can I get anything like this for no more then around 1 000 $?

If you need any other info please tell me

Jimmie

Yes, there are limits to a 13.3" 2-in-1 laptop, especially with the games you've listed. I mean XCOM and Skyrim? Even if you're not considering the latest version of XCOM, say, these types of laptops will max out with an HD 620 IGP which isn't going to be particularly enjoyable.

Alienware has a 13.3" version that packs the hardware needed but it's not particularly portable and prices are still way above the $1,000 mark.

If you want to play the games mentioned you're going to have to compromise considerably. Forget about 2-in-1 designs and accept battery life at around 2 hours because of the GPU. Also, weight will be anywhere from 5lbs and 8lbs and the size will be 15.6".

So, which is more important - a stylish and practical 13.3" 2-in-1 laptop that will do everything except play your games OR a bulky but powerful 15.6" clam-shell laptop that can play almost any game you like (for 1-2 hours)?


Here are 2 of examples:

https/www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Yoga-13-3-Touch-Screen-Ink-Windows10/dp/B0743YS5LY/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1513863010&sr=1-4&keywords=lenovo+yoga+720
- Dual-core 7th gen i5
- HD 620 IGP
- Weight is 2.87lbs
- 2K IPS multi-touch panel
- My estimated battery life when used for web surfing/productivity = 8 hours

https/www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-Gaming-Laptop-i5577-7359BLK-PUS/dp/B06XFGF7SN/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1513863353&sr=1-7&keywords=dell+inspiron+15+5000
- Quad-core 7th gen i7 CPU
- 4GB GTX 1050 nVidia GPU
- Weight is 5.66lbs
- 2K TN panel
- My estimated battery life when used for gaming = almost zero.

 

[DSzymborski]

Hi!

I have been looking for a new PC but I am no good at figuring out what I need in comparison with what I need it for. Have been trying to read reviews and stats and what not, but I am just not that good at computors, so I can't make anything of it anyway..
So, maby someone here could help me figure out what I should buy?

I am going to use the devise a lot when traveling and it will be used for writing, gaming and streaming.

The writing I guess any computor can do. But sure, considering this the device should have a fairly good keyboard and so on.
Streaming would be YouTube, Netflix etc. I don't need the best screen, but you know, what can be had for the budget. Maby a port for a SD card to bring my own library for when offline.
For gaming I run Steam a lot and it would be games like Devinity, XCOM, Darkest Dungeon and maby even Skyrim/Warframe if the device can handle it, but I mostly plan to play turn based games on the device so not to important.

Since I am traveling a lot it would be nice if the device could be as light as possible and with a good battery time. Also screen size don't have to be big. Around 13" is enough.

I have been looking at the 2 in 1 computors since I would also like the idea to just bring the tablet version when not in need of the keyboard.
I understand that there are limits to the 2 in 1 device, but I don't belive I am asking for a total monster machine.

I have been looking at devices with the Atom core and wonder if that could be enough or it should be a i5/7?
And are there graphic card good enough for the games in those computors?

And maby most important. Can I get anything like this for no more then around 1 000 $?

If you need any other info please tell me

Jimmie

There are no convertible laptops that have a dedicated GPU, as far as I'm aware of, and if one should come into existence, it will likely be well in excess of $1000. You also don't want to be looking at Atoms at all for any gaming situation.

$1000 can buy a decent gaming laptop with a GTX 1060. $1000 will also buy you a quality convertible laptop. You'll have to choose what's more important to you, the power or the flexibility.

 

[rgd1101]

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Question from bergkvist.jimmie : "Looking for 2 in 1 gaming PC"

Hi!

I have been looking for a new PC but I am no good at figuring out what I need in comparison with what I need it for. Have been trying to read reviews and stats and what not, but I am just not that good at computors, so I can't make anything of it anyway..
So, maby someone here could help me figure out what I should buy?

I am going to use the devise a lot when traveling and it will be used for writing, gaming and streaming.

The writing I guess any computor can do. But sure, considering this the device should have a fairly good keyboard and so on.
Streaming would be YouTube, Netflix etc. I don't need the best screen, but you know, what can be had for the budget. Maby a port for a SD card to bring my own library for when offline.
For gaming I run Steam a lot and it would be games like Devinity, XCOM, Darkest Dungeon and maby even Skyrim/Warframe if the device can handle it, but I mostly plan to play turn based games on the device so not to important.

Since I am traveling a lot it would be nice if the device could be as light as possible and with a good battery time. Also screen size don't have to be big. Around 13" is enough.

I have been looking at the 2 in 1 computors since I would also like the idea to just bring the tablet version when not in need of the keyboard.
I understand that there are limits to the 2 in 1 device, but I don't belive I am asking for a total monster machine.

I have been looking at devices with the Atom core and wonder if that could be enough or it should be a i5/7?
And are there graphic card good enough for the games in those computors?

And maby most important. Can I get anything like this for no more then around 1 000 $?

If you need any other info please tell me

Jimmie

Well your going to need at the very least a 2-1 with an I3 or I5.
Atom core is basically a single processor or some dual cores, so it is not really viable for what your trying to achieve.
(ref: https/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Atom)

if I was you I would look at the new Dell Inspiron 13 2-1 series laptops
http/www.dell.com/en-us/shop/laptops-2-in-1s/inspiron-13-7370-laptop/spd/inspiron-13-7370-laptop
for 799 you get a Nice i5-8th gen, or 999 get an powerful i7-8th gen ssd, lots of ram etc...
only thing lacking is super video card, but the UHD Intel 620 should be plenty to run most of your turn based games
more detailed on benchmarking it : https/www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-UHD-Graphics-620-GPU-Review-Benchmarks-and-Specs.239936.0.html

Well your going to need at the very least a 2-1 with an I3 or I5.
Atom core is basically a single processor or some dual cores, so it is not really viable for what your trying to achieve.
(ref: https/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Atom)

if I was you I would look at the new Dell Inspiron 13 2-1 series laptops
http/www.dell.com/en-us/shop/laptops-2-in-1s/inspiron-13-7370-laptop/spd/inspiron-13-7370-laptop
for 799 you get a Nice i5-8th gen, or 999 get an powerful i7-8th gen ssd, lots of ram etc...
only thing lacking is super video card, but the UHD Intel 620 should be plenty to run most of your turn based games
more detailed on benchmarking it : https/www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-UHD-Graphics-620-GPU-Review-Benchmarks-and-Specs.239936.0.html

Thanks!

I have acctually been looking at the new dell machines lately. Might be something then