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So i'm looking to buy a laptop, my desktop is already about ...8 years old and has been slowing down a lot. i figured it'd be a good time to clear some room on my desk and buy a laptop to replace my desktop. I really have no clue when it comes to the details of laptops like intel core and stuff like that, but i'm hoping you guys do, since this is the tech part..(right?) so basically i'm looking to buy a laptop that can run games smoothly like LoL and MS and if possible other well known games that have high graphics(you know what i mean right?) right now i'm looking at these laptops[url=http://www.staples.ca/en/Laptop-Computers/cat_CL200591_2-CA_1_20001?sby=1]Staples - Canada[/url] and i'd like your opinion as to which one is a good choice without breaking passing 1000$ before taxes, unless you highly recommend it. I really appreciate the time you y'all took to read through this messy wall of text and i'm looking forward to hearing from you.

have a good day~
- Gaosaurusx3

December 11, 2013

6 Comments • Newest first

Yumtoast

I'll be getting a laptop (ASUS N550) later today if [url=http://i.imgur.com/lWOC9gd.png]UPS[/url] doesn't drive past my door; I'll recommend it if it's any good.

Spent a total of 1,020 USD on it; $940 for the unit itself, and $80 for a 120GB SSD which I'll be replacing the ODD with using a caddy I have laying around. I bought this particular model because it's seldom to see a 1080p IPS laptop (with a decent graphics card) below $1,000. That, and I happen to really like the design, though a black keyboard would have accented the silver aluminum much better.

Reply December 13, 2013
Gaosaurusx3

@Burning : really, dragon nest is the most demanding game? haha.
OT: thank you very much for all the time you've taken to help me. I'll go with the first choice you picked out since i highly doubt i'd play anything more demanding than DN i should be able to get the laptop tomorrow if my pay comes in ;D~ again thank you and everyone in this thread who helped influence my decision. merci~

Reply December 12, 2013
Burning

http://www.staples.ca/en/Toshiba-Satellite-C50-A-006-Laptop-156-24GHz-4th-Generation-Intel-Core/product_309710_2-CA_1_20001
I'd argue this offers you the best bang for your buck from Staples. I expect this laptop to run the most demanding game you listed - Dragon Nest - on Medium/High.

http://www.staples.ca/en/Toshiba-Satellite-S50-A-00G-Laptop-156-4th-Generation-Intel-Core-i5/product_309950_2-CA_1_20001
A more powerful (and more expensive) laptop with a discrete Nvidia GeForce GT 640M GPU. This laptop offers better gaming performance, but the price is only justified if you play more demanding games.

Reply December 12, 2013
Gaosaurusx3

@Burning:

Would you like to save money or do you want to spend as much of your budget as possible? i'd like to save as much as possible without regret, but i also don't mind spending to much
Can you order online? If you cannot order online, what stores are around you? no i can't order online, stores near me or stores i can get to easily are : Walmart,staples,best buy, future shop.
How much hard drive space do you want? ...enough to play said games
Are there any other games you play or want to play? elsword dragon nest, tera rising, RO2 eden eternal
What other programs do you use? ?

Do you have a preferred laptop weight? naw, maybe lighter then my desktop
Do you have a preferred screen size? 16"
Is battery life important? yes please
Why do you need a laptop? To where and how often will it be moved? i need a laptop 'cause it'll open up more space in my room, and i'd be bringing it to my friends place/everyone in my house..

i'm so sorry, i'm completely clueless with all this. i appreciate the time you took to ask these questions and hope the answers i put helps slightly

Reply December 12, 2013
Burning

[quote=Gaosaurusx3]this is the tech part..(right?)[/quote]

Yes.

[quote=Gaosaurusx3]other well known games that have high graphics(you know what i mean right?)[/quote]

No. When you list MS and LoL, I'm led to assume that we don't have the same perception of "high graphics" games. You're going to have to be way more specific for anyone to help you out on this one.

[quote=Gaosaurusx3]i'd like your opinion as to which one is a good choice without breaking passing 1000$ before taxes[/quote]

Would you like to save money or do you want to spend as much of your budget as possible?
Can you order online? If you cannot order online, what stores are around you?
How much hard drive space do you want?
Are there any other games you play or want to play?
What other programs do you use?

Do you have a preferred laptop weight?
Do you have a preferred screen size?
Is battery life important?
Why do you need a laptop? To where and how often will it be moved?

Reply December 11, 2013
IGotModded

there was an NCIX deal, ASUS 17.3" FHD screen, 1TB, GTX760M, i7 4700MQ, 8GB RAM, 750GB HDD, $899
that was a good deal
but the lenovo y510p is worth a look

Reply December 11, 2013