Author Topic: Gaming Laptop - Need Help! (Read 3116 times)

TheArmy · « **on:** June 15, 2007, 04:26:44 PM »

Well it's almost time for me to purchase a new computer, but unfortunately it has to be a laptop because it's primarily for college. I have looked at Dell and Alienware, but I don't know. Seeing as some of you guys are pros when it comes to this stuff I figured someone here would be able to help me. Basically I need the best laptop I can buy for $3000.00. And I believe I am going to need to stick with Windows XP because of Windows Vista's compatibility issues and it's non-existent support for SLI or Crossfire. So if anyone has any ideas or recommendations I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Sgthaarde · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2007, 04:33:41 PM »

Dell XPS-XXX, haha, Dell for the Fucked Up WIn!

TheArmy · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2007, 04:50:37 PM »

thanks for the reply but I would love it if you could provide me with a model number or some specifications. To everyone that replies: please give me specs or a model, what graphics card(s) should I get, etc.

smitty1258 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2007, 05:02:29 PM »

well crossfire and SLI are the least of your worries with a laptop

smitty1258 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2007, 05:06:37 PM »

http://www.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/xpsnb?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

TheArmy · « **Reply #5 on:** June 15, 2007, 05:39:00 PM »

explain to me how a dell xps with one 512mb card can be better then an alienware with 2 512mb cards? and what are some recommended minimum specification please?

werth · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2007, 07:11:50 PM »

that 2010 looks dirrrrrty

TheArmy · « **Reply #7 on:** June 15, 2007, 07:24:06 PM »

if i go dell m1710 or m2010?

Your Mom · « **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2007, 08:01:56 PM »

No doubt the M2010 is pretty sweet, but it's bridging the gap between laptops and a desktop.
IMO, at 20" and 18.3 lbs, it's not exactly portable...

TheArmy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 15, 2007, 08:44:33 PM »

Are any of these cards going to be able to run dx10 graphics?
1) 256MB ATI MOBILITY

smitty1258 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2007, 09:12:02 PM »

no
no
no
no

TheArmy · « **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2007, 10:20:33 PM »

1) Where can I get this? http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/lapcrusher/hps-20+inch-hdx-dragon-laptop-walked-through-and-reviewed-258864.php

2) What do you guys think?
For an Incredible $2,099.00
General
* Model: Asus G2S-A1

Processor:
* Processor Type: Intel Core 2 Duo Processors T7500 (2.2 GHz)
* FSB: 800 MHz
* Cache: 4MB L2 Cache
* Chipset: Mobile Intel PM965 chipset (Crestline) 800MHz FSB + ICH8M

Memory:
* Installed: 2GB DDR2 667 (1024MB x 2) Dual Channel
* Supported: DDR2 533/667 MHz SDRAM, two sockets for expansion up to 4GB

Display:
* LCD Display 17" WUXGA (1920x1200) Color Shine, Glossy
* Graphic Engine: nVidia GeForce 8600M GT w/ 256MB, Turbo Cache 512MB
* DirectX 10 Support + HDCP support for DVI port

Storage:
* Optical Drive: 8x Super-Multi DVDRW Dual layer w/ Light Scribe
* Hard Drive: 160GB 5400RPM SATA
* Card Reader: MMC, SD, MS, MS-Pro

Networking:
* Modem: High Definition Audio MDC Fax/Modem
* LAN: 10/100/1000 Base T
* WLAN: 802.11A/G/N Wireless LAN
* Bluetooth: Yes, Built-in Bluetooth V2.0 + EDR

Sound:
* Built-in: Built-in Intel High Definition audio compliant audio chip, SoundBlaster Pro Compatible
* Speakers: Built-in speaker and microphone