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Laptop suggestions, to run a game.

  • 07-10-2020 11:38AM
    #1
    Dean3y
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭


    Hi, I'd be grateful for suggestions.


    For Christmas, I am trying to get a laptop capable of playing a game with the following spec.


    Planet Coaster Recommended Requirements
    • CPU: Intel i7-4770/AMD FX-8350.
    • RAM: 12 GB.
    • OS: Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit.
    • VIDEO CARD: nVidia GTX 980 (4GB)/AMD R9 380 (4GB)
    • FREE DISK SPACE: 8 GB.
    • DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 4 GB.
    It's for a kid, there are no other requirements.


    Thank you..


Comments

  • #2
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,784 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    I'd guess for a new laptop that exceeds the minimum specs you are looking at at least €600, they don't sell those GPU's any more so you are looking at a GTX1650 as the cheapest option for the GPU. Does that comport with your budget?


  • #3
    Dean3y
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭Dean3y


    Inquitus wrote: »
    I'd guess for a new laptop that exceeds the minimum specs you are looking at at least €600, they don't sell those GPU's any more so you are looking at a GTX1650 as the cheapest option for the GPU. Does that comport with your budget?




    Thank you! yes €600 is within the budget.

    It's all a foreign language to me.



    If I walk into a local store and ask for this spec, I'd have no idea if I was getting all I need and/or way above.



    Thanks for the information


  • #4
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,784 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    Now we have established your budget is €600-€700 say I am sure people will start to recommend the best bang for buck, much better off usually buying off a reputable online seller than going into Currys and getting ripped off!


  • #5
    Dean3y
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭Dean3y


    Good point! I appreciated the help, thank you!


  • #6
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,784 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    I'll kick things off with one from Curry's that isn't a bad deal. Bit light on HD Storage mind, you may need to add a new SSD down the line.

    https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing/laptops/laptops/acer-nitro-5-15-6-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-gtx-1650-256-gb-ssd-10205931-pdt.html


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