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Need a Laptop for Casual Gaming

  • 19-09-2013 1:30pm
    #1
    killanena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,122 ✭✭✭


    Its not for me, Its for my 13 year old sister that is looking for one for christmas

    Budget: 300-400 euro

    Intended use: Casual gaming, Games such as Minecraft, Sims 3/4.

    Mobility: Somewhat mobile just for moving around the house, size doesn't matter.

    Warranty: Yes please

    What Operating System do you use? Windows 7 home would do grand but if you do find a laptop without an OS that means all other headings I'd like to see it :)

    Payment methods: Bank transfer, Visa, Paypal.

    Special requests: Has to have a dvd drive to play games off disks.


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  • #2
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Look for some Core i3 laptop at laptopsdirect.ie or saveonlaptops.co.uk, they should have some for less than €400.

    As for your casual gaming, Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics will have to do (it's capable of playing most games in low or even medium settings), you wouldn't get any dedicated GPU that is actually an improvement over HD 4000 at this price.


  • #3
    killanena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,122 ✭✭✭killanena


    Alright thanks :)
    So I assume laptopsdirect.ie or saveonlaptops.co.uk are the best places for buying laptops online then?


  • #4
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    The most popular places to buy budget laptops online anyway.


  • #5
    killanena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,122 ✭✭✭killanena


    What do you think of http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/HP_Pavilion_Ultrabook_14-b003SA_1299649.html


  • #6
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Not a bad deal.

    The processor is a bit weak though (ULV). If mobility/battery life isn't that important you're better off with a regular Core i3 laptop (e.g. a i3-3110M)


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  • #7
    phoneranger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24 ✭phoneranger


    i have one for sale on done deal http://www.donedeal.ie/laptops-for-sale/acer-aspire-5742/5572912


  • #8
    killanena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,122 ✭✭✭killanena


    Thanks, I'll consider it but wont be buying for a month or two yet


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