Which Laptop Should I Choose For Gaming?

[TheMattVid]

I am looking for a relatively cheap laptop for gaming. I also prefer Windows 7, but I don't want to pay more than $1000. I found some preferable results on Ebay and I would like your opinions. All of these laptops have favorable CPUs and memory, but the graphics are what confuses me because it is not that easy to find out how good and fast the graphics are. For example, if the graphics are Intel, gpuboss has no information on it. Here are some links to favorable options:

Asus K55A
http/www.ebay.com/itm/Asus-K55A-15-6-Intel-Core-i7-500G-Hard-Disk-16G-RAM-DVDRW-WiFi-WebCam-Win8-/181450661382?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item2a3f4d5e06

HP Envy 15t
http/www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HP-ENVY-15t-Quad-Core-i7-4700MQ-12GB-RAM-1TB-HDD-2GB-Graphics-Win-7-15-6-/231249892944?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item35d7915650

HP Elitebook 8470P
http/www.ebay.com/itm/HP-EliteBook-8470P-14-i7-3540M-3-0GHz-8GB-500GB-1600x900-Radeon-7570M-Notebook-/221483177556?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item33916d1654

Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E545
http/www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-Edge-E545-20B20011US-15-6-Laptop-16GB-320GB-Windows-7-Pro-/171376981001?

Dell Precision M4800
http/www.ebay.com/itm/DELL-PRECISION-M4800-i5-4200M-8GB-500GB-SSD-Hybrid-M5100-WIN-8-Pro-3YR-NBD-WTY-/261521020275?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item3ce3de1573#viTabs_0

 

[TryHardVermin]

Do you have a company preferance? If not I would recommend:http/www.xoticpc.com/sager-np7358-clevo-w350ss-p-6991.html?wconfigure=yes
Also for gaming laptops try to aim for nvidia GPU. The 800M series are the newest generation of the mobile GPUs. Also order from xotic PC, no taxes and free shipping = 😀

 

[Gorgonzer]

of the list, the dell has the best cpu/gpu option. That GPU is rated as a class 1

 

[TheMattVid]

of the list, the dell has the best cpu/gpu option. That GPU is rated as a class 1

Just realized though, that the Dell is a Windows 8, even though I specified in the search that I wanted Windows 7 laptops only.

 

[Gorgonzer]

The Envy15t has the next best gpu

 

[iBUYPOWER - Jason]

I think you should check out Newegg for more updated laptops. Try looking for something with an 800M series GPU like TryHardVermin pointed out!

 

[TheMattVid]

I think you should check out Newegg for more updated laptops. Try looking for something with an 800M series GPU like TryHardVermin pointed out!

As great of a GPU that I understand that it is, I won't be finding a Windows 7 laptop with this particular model since it is so new. I do understand, though, that I should stick to Nvidia for the best graphics.

 

[TryHardVermin]

Is buying Windows 7 and overwriting Windows 8 an option?

 

[TheMattVid]

Is buying Windows 7 and overwriting Windows 8 an option?

I guess I am limiting my options by not including Windows 8 laptops as options. I know replacing Windows 8 with Windows 7 can be moderately difficult, but if you think that it won't effect performance or any other aspects of the laptop, then i will include Windows 8 laptops as possibilities.

 

[TheMattVid]

A lot of results remain, so I figured I'd provide search results pages, narrowed down to at most 30, so that I can discover the laptop with the best performance.

Ebay:
http/www.ebay.com/sch/PC-Laptops-Netbooks-/177/i.html?Memory=16%2520GB%2520or%2520more%7C8%2520GB%2520or%2520more&LH_BIN=1&Processor%2520Speed=3%2520GHz%2520or%2520more&Graphics%2520Processing%2520Type=Dedicated%2520Graphics&Hard%2520Drive%2520Capacity=1%2520TB%2520or%2520more%7C750%2520GB%2520or%2520more%7C500%2520GB%2520or%2520more&_fspt=1&_udhi=900&_dcat=177&rt=nc&_pppn=r1&LH_ItemCondition=1000%7C1500%7C2000

Amazon:
http/www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p_computer_cpu_speed_1?rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A541966%2Cn%3A565108%2Ck%3Alaptop%2Cp_36%3A20000-90000%2Cp_n_feature_five_browse-bin%3A7817224011%7C7817225011%2Cp_n_condition-type%3A2224371011%2Cp_n_feature_seven_browse-bin%3A3012497011%2Cp_computer_cpu_speed-bin%3A3+GHz+%26+Up%7C2+to+2.9+GHz&bbn=565108&keywords=laptop&ie=UTF8&qid=1404488750&rnid=107455011

 

[TheMattVid]

Ok, everyone. I have narrowed my choices down to a new 5. Taking into consideration everything that will make a game perform at its best, plus if the laptop is fairly priced, which of these 5 laptops is the best option?

Dell Precision M4800
http/www.ebay.com/itm/DELL-PRECISION-M4800-i5-4200M-8GB-500GB-HYBRID-BLUETOOTH-8-PRO-WARRANTY-/221476508327?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item33910752a7

Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p
http/www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Y510p-i7-4700MQ-8GB-1TB-BT-Webcam-Backlit-KB-GT755M-Gaming-Laptop-/131232822388?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item1e8e15f474

Lenovo IdeaPad Y410p
http/www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Y410P-Gaming-Laptop-900P-LED-i7-4700MQ-8GB-1TB-2GB-GT-755M-Video-/321450594107?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item4ad7f2cf3b

HP Envy 15t
http/www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HP-ENVY-15t-Quad-Core-i7-4700MQ-12GB-RAM-1TB-HDD-2GB-Graphics-Win-7-15-6-/231249892944?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item35d7915650

Acer Aspire V3-772G-5413
http/www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-V3-772G-5413-17-3-Inch-Sophisticated/dp/B00K2O4S0W/ref=sr_1_7?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1404587317&sr=1-7&keywords=laptop#productDetails

 

[iBUYPOWER - Jason]

Ok, everyone. I have narrowed my choices down to a new 5. Taking into consideration everything that will make a game perform at its best, plus if the laptop is fairly priced, which of these 5 laptops is the best option?

Dell Precision M4800
http/www.ebay.com/itm/DELL-PRECISION-M4800-i5-4200M-8GB-500GB-HYBRID-BLUETOOTH-8-PRO-WARRANTY-/221476508327?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item33910752a7

Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p
http/www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Y510p-i7-4700MQ-8GB-1TB-BT-Webcam-Backlit-KB-GT755M-Gaming-Laptop-/131232822388?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item1e8e15f474

Lenovo IdeaPad Y410p
http/www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Y410P-Gaming-Laptop-900P-LED-i7-4700MQ-8GB-1TB-2GB-GT-755M-Video-/321450594107?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item4ad7f2cf3b

HP Envy 15t
http/www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HP-ENVY-15t-Quad-Core-i7-4700MQ-12GB-RAM-1TB-HDD-2GB-Graphics-Win-7-15-6-/231249892944?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item35d7915650

Acer Aspire V3-772G-5413
http/www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-V3-772G-5413-17-3-Inch-Sophisticated/dp/B00K2O4S0W/ref=sr_1_7?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1404587317&sr=1-7&keywords=laptop#productDetails

Hey! So I looked at all your options ... the decision may come down to preference. Technically speaking, the Lenovos are both the best performing laptops. However, the Y410P has a better resolution, which may result in worse FPS if you play in its native resolution. On the bright side, everything will look much better.

I noticed you didn't want to spend more than $1,000 so this solution might be slightly costly. -(http/www.amazon.com/ASUS-N550JK-DS71T-15-6-Inch-Touchscreen-Laptop/dp/B00IAA5BSS/ref=psdc1_t1_B00K2O4S0W_B00IAA5BSS) - $1,059 and free shipping.

It has a new GTX 850M, which is significantly better performing GPU compared to all five of your choices. This is just something to consider. Otherwise, the Lenovos, either one, are a great choice.

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