A computer novice in search of a new laptop

goodylee · 9 April 2013 at 8:58AM

Good Morning.
My sons laptop has suddenly decided enough is enough and wont work anymore, therefore we are looking at purchasing him a new one.
However im not that knowledgeable with what laptops are good or bad.

In a nutshell purpose for laptop.
Internet browsing
Gaming (well his one game football manager 2013)
Budget up to £350

Ideally something quick and responsive.
Any suggestions or deals out there would be much appreciated

macman · 9 April 2013 at 9:42AM

Absolutely any laptop will cover those minimal requirements.
But this isMSE, so why not fix the old one. What's wrong with it?

goodylee · 9 April 2013 at 9:48AM

The computer itself turns on, however the laptop screen is black.

For a new laptop, sorry he also will be downloading music and storing films

Pinzy · 9 April 2013 at 10:23AM

I've just been looking in to the same thing this morning! I found this article helpful, especially the info. about processors. You'd need the best processor you can afford for gaming.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012/aug/24/cheap-computer-laptop

Edit: Just had a quick look at the one that welshee posted and the reviews are looking good! Thanks welshee

gonzo127 · 9 April 2013 at 10:48AM

well fortunatly football manager doesnt have hugh requirements however just had a quick look and found these at PC Wrold (personally dont like the company as their customer service is shocking - but they do have the occasional good deal) these two are refurbs but still come with a 12 month warrenty

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/hp-pavilion-g6-2230sa-refurbished-15-6-laptop-ruby-red-19572013-pdt.html

which has a pretty good graphics chipset http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeon-HD-7640G.69836.0.html but a weaker processor

or http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/hp-pavilion-g6-2293sa-refurbished-15-6-laptop-winter-blue-19572031-pdt.html which has a much better processor but a bit weaker graphics chipset

both of the above should comfortably play football manager and really comes down to the choice between better processor (quicker for everyday things) or better graphics chipset (better for games)

goodylee · 9 April 2013 at 10:56AM

Hi all thank you for all your prompt replies.

On the back of his game this is minimum requirements to run the game
PCOS - Windows XP/Vista/W7Processor - XP : 1.6GHz or Faster, Vista/W7/W8 : 2.2GHz or FasterSupported Processors: Intel Pentium 4, Intel Core, AMD Athlon!Memory - XP/Vista/W7/W8 : 1.0GB RAMVideo Card - 128MB!*Supported Chipsets (see below)DirectX: 9.0cSound: DirectX 9.0c compatible

goodylee · 9 April 2013 at 11:00AM

Ps he only really plays that game so ideally a better processer

NiftyDigits · 9 April 2013 at 11:18AM

welshee wrote: »

This is more than suffice

http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/product.aspx?code=NBA-AS5741159

Why are you recommending an outdated and overpriced laptop on MSE??

Cease and desist.

NiftyDigits · 9 April 2013 at 11:23AM

Pinzy wrote: »

I've just been looking in to the same thing this morning! I found this article helpful, especially the info. about processors. You'd need the best processor you can afford for gaming.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012/aug/24/cheap-computer-laptop

Edit: Just had a quick look at the one that welshee posted and the reviews are looking good! Thanks welshee

Are you drunken??

It is outdated and overpriced. Forget about it.
Has a first generation i3 processor when a third generation has been with us for some time now....and where is the graphics card??
£360???