Help with choosing a laptop

gmodperson · 09-16-2012, 04:36 PM

Hi,

I'm currently looking for a laptop thats able to run things like Half life 2 - episode 2, in Max preferable, fine. As I'm going to be using Source SDK allot when I'm out using it, If its able to run better things such as Cry engine 3 would be a big bonus. Space isn't to much of an issue 400GB+ or around that is fine... But in a students price range £500+/-....

I'm not a laptop person, only getting one because of uni (On a game development course) so I don't know really what to look for. (Must be Windows Of course).

Thanks.

gmodperson · 09-17-2012, 01:31 AM

Wake up Bump.

sean_blaik · 09-17-2012, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmodperson

Hi,

I'm currently looking for a laptop thats able to run things like Half life 2 - episode 2, in Max preferable, fine. As I'm going to be using Source SDK allot when I'm out using it, If its able to run better things such as Cry engine 3 would be a big bonus. Space isn't to much of an issue 400GB+ or around that is fine... But in a students price range £500+/-....

I'm not a laptop person, only getting one because of uni (On a game development course) so I don't know really what to look for. (Must be Windows Of course).

Thanks.

£500 isn't gonna cut it you will nee somewhere between £700-£1000 for a good laptop. this site here has some good prices and you can select the components.

http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/laptop-computers/4/

fincher234 · 09-18-2012, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmodperson

Hi,

I'm currently looking for a laptop thats able to run things like Half life 2 - episode 2, in Max preferable, fine. As I'm going to be using Source SDK allot when I'm out using it, If its able to run better things such as Cry engine 3 would be a big bonus. Space isn't to much of an issue 400GB+ or around that is fine... But in a students price range £500+/-....

I'm not a laptop person, only getting one because of uni (On a game development course) so I don't know really what to look for. (Must be Windows Of course).

Thanks.

Do you have any particular companies you would prefer to do business with?

CityFeloN · 09-18-2012, 01:32 PM

With that price range, its pretty hard to find a good one.

But found one which is a bit more than your price range, but decent:
http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Batta..._Gaming_Laptop

caveman26 · 09-18-2012, 02:23 PM

http://www.ebuyer.com/366635-toshiba...skdme-004003en
- Intel Core i3-2350M 2.3GHz
- 4GB RAM + 500GB HDD
- 15.6" HD LED + AMD HD7670M
- Webcam + Bluetooth
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64
£475

http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Rad...M.69483.0.html

ACJCLIGHTNING · 09-18-2012, 04:01 PM

Im sorry, I want to help but I am clueless when it comes to foreign currencies.

Is that symbol a Euro or a pound? Ill google the exchange rates.

Zodiark1593 · 09-18-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by caveman26

http://www.ebuyer.com/366635-toshiba...skdme-004003en
- Intel Core i3-2350M 2.3GHz
- 4GB RAM + 500GB HDD
- 15.6" HD LED + AMD HD7670M
- Webcam + Bluetooth
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64
£475

http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Rad...M.69483.0.html

For Source Engine, this one looks to be a winner. For CryEngine 3, it will probably struggle, but as I've never used anything stronger than a 6370M, I wouldn't know.

All I know is the Source SDK works well for my GPU, so that 7670 should mow right through it.

ACJCLIGHTNING · 09-18-2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zodiark1593

For Source Engine, this one looks to be a winner. For CryEngine 3, it will probably struggle, but as I've never used anything stronger than a 6370M, I wouldn't know.

All I know is the Source SDK works well for my GPU, so that 7670 should mow right through it.

notebookcheck says 30fps on high in crysis 2

fincher234 · 09-18-2012, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACJCLIGHTNING

Im sorry, I want to help but I am clueless when it comes to foreign currencies.

Is that symbol a Euro or a pound? Ill google the exchange rates.

pound

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gmodperson Join Date: Sep 2008 Reputation: 140 Posts: 742	Wake up Bump.

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CityFeloN Join Date: Jul 2012 Reputation: 8 Posts: 143	With that price range, its pretty hard to find a good one. But found one which is a bit more than your price range, but decent: http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Batta..._Gaming_Laptop

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caveman26 Join Date: Apr 2009 Reputation: 1645 Posts: 4,152	http://www.ebuyer.com/366635-toshiba...skdme-004003en - Intel Core i3-2350M 2.3GHz - 4GB RAM + 500GB HDD - 15.6" HD LED + AMD HD7670M - Webcam + Bluetooth - Windows 7 Home Premium 64 £475 http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Rad...M.69483.0.html

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ACJCLIGHTNING Join Date: Jan 2012 Reputation: 293 Posts: 794	Im sorry, I want to help but I am clueless when it comes to foreign currencies. Is that symbol a Euro or a pound? Ill google the exchange rates.