Hi guys. Since you are all gamers (or you wouldn't be here) I wanted to ask this. My situation is that I will be going to college (not now, I'm a junior in HS) and I am also a gamer. I have a decent amount of money at my disposal but MUCH preferably under $1,600. Is it better to buy a gaming laptop and find the lightest one that does what I want it to? Or is it better to get a decent notebook and custom build a gamming PC from somewhere like tigerdirect or ibuypower? This will be my first "gamming" system and I better not get ripped-off. I have heard things like gamming laptops weigh a ton and overheat easily and it stinks how you can't customize them after buying. On the other hand this would be my first custom-built computer ever if I go that route. So what do you guys use to play?
I was looking at the m15x or the aruora. Thing is the m15x isn't really portable and i think (could be wrong) that they overcharge for their designer looks.
I use my new big tower with a GTX 570 ^-^
it doesn't even get hot or loud...
Do yourself a favor and don't buy a laptop for gaming...they're too small for it (heat)
I suggest a (very) weak laptop for things which have nothing to do with gaming
and a good custom built tower PC :D
oh and Alienware....NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! too much $$$ for nothing XD
Laptop -> work(real work; programming, research, writing docs etc.) on the move; watching movies all that stuff where you might need moveable data files
Reasons for this:
Laptops don't offer the customization of a desktop PC ... so if you want to play current games & using decent graphic options, it's easier to get your desktop pc to an average level with just 150€/200$ per year or even every 2 years (after you've purchased the basics first which is roughly laptop price); while a laptop min prices start at 500€(dunno US prices) for lower level as a desktop pc
I personally would choose a desktop. I find it so much easier to do work on, rather than a laptop and also have the option to customize it as well.
I purchased the parts for my current PC and attempted to put it together myself. While I was putting it together I had some issues and I took it down to a local computer store who finished it for me.
It was the first time I had done this, so it was a good learning experience. If you do decide to take this route, just be careful so that everything is compatible. I put in many hours of comparing parts and ensuring it would all fit together nicely in the end (and it does!)
Hi guys. Since you are all gamers (or you wouldn't be here) I wanted to ask this. My situation is that I will be going to college (not now, I'm a junior in HS) and I am also a gamer. I have a decent amount of money at my disposal but MUCH preferably under $1,600. Is it better to buy a gaming laptop and find the lightest one that does what I want it to? Or is it better to get a decent notebook and custom build a gamming PC from somewhere like tigerdirect or ibuypower? This will be my first "gamming" system and I better not get ripped-off. I have heard things like gamming laptops weigh a ton and overheat easily and it stinks how you can't customize them after buying. On the other hand this would be my first custom-built computer ever if I go that route. So what do you guys use to play?
alienware....
I was looking at the m15x or the aruora. Thing is the m15x isn't really portable and i think (could be wrong) that they overcharge for their designer looks.
@Reaper872: Go
I use my new big tower with a GTX 570 ^-^
it doesn't even get hot or loud...
Do yourself a favor and don't buy a laptop for gaming...they're too small for it (heat)
I suggest a (very) weak laptop for things which have nothing to do with gaming
and a good custom built tower PC :D
oh and Alienware....NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! too much $$$ for nothing XD
Desktop pc -> way to go to play seriously ...
Laptop -> work(real work; programming, research, writing docs etc.) on the move; watching movies all that stuff where you might need moveable data files
Reasons for this: Laptops don't offer the customization of a desktop PC ... so if you want to play current games & using decent graphic options, it's easier to get your desktop pc to an average level with just 150€/200$ per year or even every 2 years (after you've purchased the basics first which is roughly laptop price); while a laptop min prices start at 500€(dunno US prices) for lower level as a desktop pc
just my opinion on this ...
@Ousnius: Go
Yeah ok, just what I thought about alien. Also, if I don't quite trust my self making a PC I guess I can order from ibuypower or velocity micro.
@Reaper872: Go
I personally would choose a desktop. I find it so much easier to do work on, rather than a laptop and also have the option to customize it as well.
I purchased the parts for my current PC and attempted to put it together myself. While I was putting it together I had some issues and I took it down to a local computer store who finished it for me.
It was the first time I had done this, so it was a good learning experience. If you do decide to take this route, just be careful so that everything is compatible. I put in many hours of comparing parts and ensuring it would all fit together nicely in the end (and it does!)
Cheap work laptop and a custom built gaming PC. http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk is really good, but unfortunately only delivers to the UK :(.
UK? Aww I'm an American, lol.
newegg.com
good stuff for good price
bought my comp pieces there :P
1600 could get you a beast of a comp
@Beffyman: Go
Decent looking site. I also was checking out tigerdirect. The only laptop I would really use for gamming from whats out now is MSI gt680.
So I guess I will try to convince my parents to let my dad and I make one ourselves, unless someone has a better idea.
If you're serious about school, buy a gaming desktop and a decent sized screen laptop for work, and use dropbox to syncronize the files.
It will benefit you greatly in the long run.
@redmarine: Go
Serous about school? You really had to ask? So yeah I guess that is what I will do.
That is, if your school allows the usage of laptops during class ofc. :)
What you buy, in the end, really depend on how the school is structured.
@redmarine: Go
Yup but either way, I am GOING to get a gamming PC now :)