Need gaming laptop for deployment

[pak1351]

1. What is your budget?

<=1200

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

15.6-17.3 inch, not too picky. Prefer 17

3. What screen resolution do you want?

1920x1080

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

desktop replacement - I guess? taking it to Afghanistan and leaving it in barracks / moving to lan parties

5. How much battery life do you need?

not too worried, ~2 hours

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)?

Rome total war 2, eve online, skyrim, as maxed as possible

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

gaming and music library

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

want a ssd for boot at least, have a few external storage drives already, maybe 500 gb 7200 rpm in system

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

http/www.amazon.com/MSI-GE60-2OE-003US-9S7-16GC11-003-15-6-Inch/dp/B00CU9GKTO/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1382303970&sr=1-1&keywords=gaming+laptop#productDetails

also, very similar specs except upgraded i7 to i7-4800MQ Mobile Processor 2.70 GHz 6M Smart Cache, Max Turbo Freq. 3.70 GHz, and a 64 gb ssd boot drive from cyberpower for 1215 after military discount( full specs below)


*BASE_PRICE: [+1115]
ADAPTER: Full Range AC adapter 180W, AC in 100~240V ~ 2.5A 50~60Hz, DC output 19.5V, 9.5A
BAGS: None
BATTERY: 9-Cells Lithium-Ion battery pack 11.1Vdc 7800mAh 87Wh
BLUETOOTH: Built-in Bluetooth
CD: 8X DVD±R/RW/4X + DL Super-Multi Drive (NB-FANG-DVDRW)
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-4800MQ Mobile Processor 2.70 GHz 6M Smart Cache, Max Turbo Freq. 3.70 GHz [+40]
FLASHMEDIA: Built-In 2in1 Media Reader
FREEBIE_CU1: Intel GRID 2 Gaming Coupon [+0]
FREEBIE_VC: Free Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist Game Coupon [+0]
HDD: 1 TB 7200RPM SATA300 Hard Drive [-4]
HDMI: Built-in HDMI Port
INVERTER: None
KEYBOARD1: Built-in Full Size Keyboard w/ Red Backlight [+0]
MEMORY: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3-1600 SODIMM Memory (G.SKILL [+0])
MONITOR: None
MOTHERBOARD: Mobile Intel HM87 Express Chipset Mainboard
MOUSE1: Built In Multi-Touch Touch Pad [+0]
MOUSE2: Cooler Master Storm Xornet Wired 2000 dpi Gaming Mouse [+0]
MSSDx1: 60GB (1x60GB) Intel 525 Series SATA 6Gb/s SSD - 550MB/s Read & 520MB/s Write [+129] (Single Drive)
NETWORK: Killer E2200 10/100/1000 Mbps Gaming Network Card
NOTEBOOK: CyberPowerPC FANGBOOK EVO 15.6" FHD LED-Backlit 1920x1080 Display w/ Red backlit performance keyboard with programmable keys, Built-in 720p HD webcam, HDMI Port, Li-Ion Battery, & Universal AC Adapter
NOTEBOOK_COVER: Fangbook EVO HX6 Cover (NB-FANG-COVER2)
OS: Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium [+0] (64-bit Edition)
RAID: Non-RAID Storage
SERVICE: STANDARD 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SOUND: Supreme HD Audio w/ THX True Studio Pro Technology
SPEAKERS: Premium Stereo Speaker System
TABLET: None
TVRC: None
USB: Built-in 2x USB2.0 Ports + 3x USB3.0 Ports
USBFLASH: None
USBHD: None
VIDEO: NVIDIA GTX 765M 2GB PCIe Video (NB-FANG-501)
VIDEOCAMERA1: Built-in HD Webcam [+0]
WNC: Standard AW (WLAN802.11a/b/g/n + Bluetooth4.0) Wireless Combo Card Module
WTV: None
_PRICE: (+1280)


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

At least for next 3-4 years

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

dvd/cd

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.

I don't care, steer me in the right direction

13. What country do you live in?

USA

14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.

Need a speedy resolution to get this built if necessary before I leave


Additionally... you should also consider what support options are available in your area. If say you buy something abroad, will you be able to have it fixed near where you live? Does the warranty apply? How quickly do local accredited technicians fix laptops?

Need something reliable as I'd have to mail it from overseas for repairs. I know a little bit for troubleshooting, built my own desktop, but dont want to be messing around with it. When i get downtime I want to relax not fix computers.

Not sure if I need the 765m or if I can get by downgrading to a 750M? Or even something else for what I want to do.

Drop i7 to i5? Dont have the time to build my own system at this time

 

[ldewitt]

www.ibuypower.com check it out you can get something nice for $1200

http/www.ibuypower.com/IbpPages/Valkyrie-Series.aspx

 

[filippi]

Just for reference, check this A8 Richland with a class 2 graphic card for $530. Its not 1080p though.

http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834314119

 

[hang-the-9]

Just for reference, check this A8 Richland with a class 2 graphic card for $530. Its not 1080p though.

http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834314119

That won't work well for gaming, 765m is good, you don't want to skimp on a laptop specs because you can't upgrade in most laptops, and upgrading is pretty pricy due to the cost of parts. i5 with a 765m would be a good combination.

 

[filippi]

Just for reference, check this i5 with a class 1 graphic card (GT 650M SLI) for $800:

http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834312438

Ref.: http/www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Lenovo-IdeaPad-Y500-Notebook.87585.0.html