Gaming "Affordable" Gaming Laptop.

[Mangofett]

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something of interest to OP:

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop...ook?mco=MTE3MzM

white macbook now has 9400m and is still 1000$

in case size is an issue

 

[nin10do]

if you're going to be using the laptop purely for gaming i highly recommend buying a console instead. laptop hardware needs to be upgraded twice a year just to keep up but console hardware is going to remain the same. much cheaper IMHO.

 

[DarkCamui]

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something of interest to OP:

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop...ook?mco=MTE3MzM

white macbook now has 9400m and is still 1000$

in case size is an issue

I got the MacBook Unibody version with the same specs though I have 4GB ram and it plays pc games very well actually. I've been hitting 60-100 FPS in WoW and while raiding I have about 40-50 FPS which is more then fine on this 13" laptop and I can even play GTA 4 and it runs very well though it's almost at the lowest graphic settings but being able to run GTA 4 for example on the run is very nice though I have my flashed Xbox 360 for GTA 4

. It even plays 1080P FullHD material without lagging so just get a wireless mouse and keyboard and hook up the MacBook to a HDTV and you're set to go. The design on the unibody version is so darn nice also and the keyboards is one of the best I've had.

 

[DeMoN]

Check this out, it barely makes the < $2000 price range.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NEK30Y/ref=as...mp;linkCode=asn

 

[p1ngpong]

if you're going to be using the laptop purely for gaming i highly recommend buying a console instead. laptop hardware needs to be upgraded twice a year just to keep up but console hardware is going to remain the same. much cheaper IMHO.

Um no, I doesnt "have" to be upgraded twice a year at all lol. I bought my laptop about 8 months ago and I cant see a reason to upgrade for a long time yet. It still plays everything I throw at it fine. It wasnt that expensive either. It seems every time someone is asking about a gaming laptop someone has to jump in claiming things like "What? A laptop? You must get a PC instead if you want to game!" or "Omg just buy a console"
Obviously if you want an affordable gaming laptop you dont expect the thing to run all the latest games with everything set to ultra high.

edit: my laptop http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...anufacture=Acer

 

[da_head]

is ur budget in total? like includin tax? well i got mine for around 1500, and i can play every game except for gta iv and crysis on maxx. it's the hp 1174ca

it's basic specs r: core 2 duo (centrino) 2.0
4gb ram
320 gb hdd 5200rpm
nvidia geforce 9600gt
blueray drive

only problem though, it gets really hot when gaming :S

 

[p1ngpong]

only problem though, it gets really hot when gaming :S

I should add mine manages to stay really cool even during extended periods of gaming. My previous laptop used to get burning hot, around the touchpad especially. I was really impressed with how effective the cooling on this one is.

 

[jtroye32]

NEVER buy Alienware. You'd be paying for a brand name and their case design. Instead go here and get the same thing for a LOT less:

http://www.powernotebooks.com

Read this, you'll get what i'm saying.
http://www.powernotebooks.com/articles/ind...lnews&id=17

you'll save a lot of money and get the most bang for your buck here.

 

[sconethief]

Lol buying a mac is like buying an alienware... both are overpriced IMO i wanted to get a mac mini for iphone programming.. to bad it costs 600 dollars for a REFURBISHED one that probably wont run very fast... I'd rather spend 500 on a nice PC :3
If your gaming and want a laptop... it'll cost ya a pretty penny and might burn your legs if you play with it on your lap xD (it happened to my friend)
how bout this computer xD
its powerful

 

[Lodis]

All of the ''you are better of getting a Desktop'' comments always make me laugh because that is exactly what I see in almost every single Laptop thread. If he wanted a Desktop he would be posting about one.

I highly recommend you go here and fill out the FAQ and then create a new thread asking your question.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=29271

 

[Athlon-pv]

Bascily buying a "gaming" laptop is an instant gratification thing. After 6 months there will be games that make your laptop look bad or require a far lower resolution then you are used to.

After a year you realized that you pissed away a boatload of money.