Which gaming laptop is better for the money.

[mongkeyz]

Hi all,

I'm currently looking into buying a laptop that has some good gaming ability for when I'm away from my rig. I have a friend that is offering me his old asus for $600 (specs below). But I've also looking at a MSI CX61 281AU for $880. Unfortunately laptops are very expensive in Australia. I'd mostly be playing elder scrolls online and titanfall like games. I want to know which would be better in terms of bang for buck and if I would have any issues playing these kinds of games on either. I'd prefer higher resolution and better graphics but my limit is about $900 aud. Any other suggestions would b appreciated too =)

Asus N53SV-SX581V
I7-2630qm
8gb
Gt540m 1gb ddr3

MSI CX61 281AU
I7-4702mq
8gb
Gt740m 2gb ddr3

Thanks in advance.

 

[jrlawson]

Between these two choices I would go for the newer MSI laptop. Lifespan is a huge issue with laptops, and having the newer one will allow you to use for a longer amount of time. The cpu and gpu are also both more powerful, therefore you will also gain in the performance department. Sadly I cannot provide any alternatives as I do know know the prices of laptops in Australia, though I do know they are inflated.

 

[mongkeyz]

I thought I'd get an answer like that haha. Thanks for your help. Just out if curiosity, do you have any experience with the either of the above video cards? I believe them to be the defining factor and just wanted to see if you had any experience?

 

[jrlawson]

I dont have any personal experience with either but I can say the extra VRAM will come in handy. Here are a few charts with both

GT 740M- http/www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-740M.89900.0.html

GT 540m- http/www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-540M.41715.0.html

 

[jubih]

definently the msi

 

[jrlawson]

Yes. It is the much better choice. Please don't forget to pick a solution.

 

[mongkeyz]

Thanks Guys. The MSI it is haha

 

[jubih]

Thanks Guys. The MSI it is haha

you could also go with this:
http/shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/y-series/y510p/

 

[mongkeyz]

Thanks Guys. The MSI it is haha

you could also go with this:
http/shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/y-series/y510p/

Haha. Funny you should mention that model. I've looked all over and it's not available on Australia. I was actually planning on waiting for when I go to US for holiday but I wanted pc sooner. Thanks

 

[jubih]

Thanks Guys. The MSI it is haha

you could also go with this:
http/shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/y-series/y510p/

Haha. Funny you should mention that model. I've looked all over and it's not available on Australia. I was actually planning on waiting for when I go to US for holiday but I wanted pc sooner. Thanks

try ebay?

 

[JennBerry]

VRam will give it that extra kick