College laptop with some gaming

jc4517 · 21-07-2014 03:16PM #1

Hi guys, I really haven't a bog when it comes to comparing laptops so I'm looking for onw that I can use for college but I'd also like to do some gaming on it. Ideally I'd like to be able to play the witcher 2 because I've been wanting to play it for ages so we'll set the benchmark there. I'm on a tight budget, I'd say €550-600 is the most I'd be able to spend. I'm aware that the witcher is a fairly graphics intensive game so if I'm getting nowhere near a laptop of that capability for €600 let me know!

ED E · 21-07-2014 04:03PM

Lenovo is your best bet here, student discount helps get some bang for your buck. But true gaming laptops start at €1000 and event then theyre not great value for money.

http://shop.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/lenovo/g-series/g505s/

The A10 is very capable and the 8570 will decent settings on current games. Dont expect 1080p High 60fps on bf4 though.

Gumbi · 21-07-2014 04:52PM

Agreed. Unfortunately Witcher is a very demanding game too. Laptops struggle big time with games and even several 1000 euro gaming laptops struggle with games that a 1000 euro custom built rig would ease through due to the amount of heat being produced in such a small area.

Overheal · 22-07-2014 06:32AM

The A10 is really the only choice in that range, and in terms of overall performance it's a bit of a compromise over an i5, but, it's going to give you better graphic output as a trade.

jc4517 · 22-07-2014 11:55AM

The A10 definitely looks nice, slimline which I was going for, to fit in my bag. Apart from the witcher I wouldn't be looking to play many graphics intensive games, mainly indie titles to be honest! I just reeeeally want to play the witcher :rolleyes:

Xios · 23-07-2014 10:58AM

Hey, I'm also in the market for a laptop in this range.

Does anyone know where you can get one ordered with windows 7 installed rather than windows 8?

Xios · 24-07-2014 03:15PM

Hijacking this thread, but if i had to choose between Acer, Lenovo and Toshiba, who should i go to for quality? Specs and price are equal.

ED E · 25-07-2014 12:34PM

You'll get different answers from different people, but my two cents:

Acer: Avoid. Used to build really really solid units back 6 or 8 years ago but their build quality has dropped a lot. Theyre responsible for the abomination that is eMachines too.

Lenovo and Tosh are similar. Toshs tend to be pretty ruggedly built but can be a little fat for it, lenovo have nice ABS/similar shells which tends to have them a small bit lighter and they look better personally. Not a huge amount in it between em. Id find the models in store and find out which has the better screen and KB in person. Thats the killer factor.

Xios · 25-07-2014 01:18PM

ED E wrote: »

You'll get different answers from different people, but my two cents:

Acer: Avoid. Used to build really really solid units back 6 or 8 years ago but their build quality has dropped a lot. Theyre responsible for the abomination that is eMachines too.

Lenovo and Tosh are similar. Toshs tend to be pretty ruggedly built but can be a little fat for it, lenovo have nice ABS/similar shells which tends to have them a small bit lighter and they look better personally. Not a huge amount in it between em. Id find the models in store and find out which has the better screen and KB in person. Thats the killer factor.

Thanks for the response. Getting them second hand on adverts, but i'll prob avoid the Acer then. Cheers

College laptop with some gaming

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