"Mid-range" Gaming Laptop

SoulUK

Ok, i've decided to go big (by my budget!)

going to get a gaming laptop

Min req's i want are 1080p, 8gb RAM, intel i5+, HDMI port, 15"+ screen.

I have found MSI GP60 2PE(Leopard)-266UK (cant link)

I do not want to go any higher in price (Can get a US Alienware but dont want a 13"")

So, anyone else know any other "gaming brands"?

MSI is the only one that has a range i can aford.

Thanks in advance

Strider590

Any reason for a laptop?

Maybe check out http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=959&catid=1828

Problem with laptops, is the name "laptop" is just a marketing gimmick. They're "portable computers" and should be used on a flat/solid surface, especially if they're being "pushed hard".

Basically if you buy a laptop, you get lower spec, compromised sound capabilities and compromised keyboard/controls.... All for a lot more money than a decent gaming desktop.

dogmaryxx

Chillblast

SoulUK

Laptop as i need a device i can use in my lounge.

it sounds silly but since moving in with my oher half we (imo) spend to much time in other rooms (im a gamer not interesed in TV, shes the other way around)

She's refused the PC in the lounge, which is fine. This is my way around it, and i want a semi decent laptop (currently interested in playing Dark souls 2 on laptop)

Kendall80

Buy another TV and a next gen console - put the TVs side by side and use headphones


A high performance laptop is going to get hot after a while - just not enough room in there for air to circulate.... and its right by your warm parts.

Cisco001

What is your budget?
MSI GP60 only have GT840m.

SoulUK

The MSI is 830 all in. thats pretty much my top limit

Strider590

SoulUK wrote: »

Laptop as i need a device i can use in my lounge.

it sounds silly but since moving in with my oher half we (imo) spend to much time in other rooms (im a gamer not interesed in TV, shes the other way around)

She's refused the PC in the lounge, which is fine. This is my way around it, and i want a semi decent laptop (currently interested in playing Dark souls 2 on laptop)

I can fully empathise will your situation, I can't stand watching 95% of the time, however I suspect like my GF yours will see even a laptop as a problem. Largely because your not available for conversation 100% of the time.

They either "dig" gaming or they see it as a childish waste of time, unlike "i'm a celebrity" and xfactor, which are of course completely valid ways to spend an afternoon :rotfl:

Fortunately I do have the excuse that i'm making money, as I run a game server with a few other people, which nets a small profit most months from user donations, which in turn pays toward my eBay/Paypal purchasing.

Kendall80

Strider590 wrote: »

They either "dig" gaming or they see it as a childish waste of time, unlike "i'm a celebrity" and xfactor, which are of course completely valid ways to spend an afternoon :rotfl:

Pointing that out to them though you'd think they'd realise but no.... a strange hatred of gaming seems to overcome all common sense and intellect.


I say them 'loosely' obviously! My ex was into gaming and nu-metal along with a number of other extremely fun past-times which it'd be inappropriate to go into detail on. Those were the days!


@ the OP: You might aswell get an early start on the man-cave. You can always get a door-lock if things turn sour. Admittedly, that's not great relationship advice but its good to have your own space

TherealMandM

https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/computers-for-next-day-delivery/150/
or you can configure one on the website, just takes a while for them to build it if you dont pay for priority.

I have one from them that is over a year old slightly different spec but plays everything

Cisco001

SoulUK wrote: »

The MSI is 830 all in. thats pretty much my top limit

With that sort of budget, you should able to get something with GTX 860m

Have a look a pcspecialist.co.uk