Author Topic: Good and cheap(ish) gaming laptops? (Read 1590 times)

K1ng_0f_N0thing · February 23, 2015, 07:30:24 PM

Looking for a decent and cheap-ish laptop that can run most games well. I don't mean Battlefield 4 in 60fps, but regular games at a good framerate. A toaster already plays most games better than my current computer.

I have ~$300. My parents said they'd put in a few hundred dollars since they know I need a new PC. I'd put my budget around $1300

Found this for $1250, and currently on sale. Any recommendations?

EDIT:I mean a decent laptop. Not a very good one

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RSoMKC · February 23, 2015, 07:30:35 PM

that combination does not exist

ultimamax · February 23, 2015, 08:04:01 PM

IMO a gaming laptop is not worth it. They are prone to breaking down after a year or two.

That being said, check this out:
http://lappylist.com/best-gaming-laptops/
also try http://reddit.com/r/suggestalaptop

K1ng_0f_N0thing · February 23, 2015, 08:08:16 PM

Quote from: ultimamax on February 23, 2015, 08:04:01 PM

IMO a gaming laptop is not worth it. They are prone to breaking down after a year or two.

That being said, check this out:
http://lappylist.com/best-gaming-laptops/
also try http://reddit.com/r/suggestalaptop

I usually go to my friend's house overnight and we play on our computers for hours throughout the night. I need a laptop. There's also no space on my desk for a desktop, and it's too far from my PS4 to record on my elgato.

Mr Man · February 23, 2015, 08:14:05 PM

> Good
> Cheap

Pick one

K1ng_0f_N0thing · February 23, 2015, 08:15:15 PM

Quote from: Mr Man on February 23, 2015, 08:14:05 PM

> Good
> Cheap

Pick one

I mean decent. One that runs games decently and doesn't lag any game I play. Read OP

Steve5451� · February 23, 2015, 08:18:14 PM

so a few hundred is a thousand dollars to your parents?

EDIT:
This is open box but about as good as it gets for a laptop. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834232202R
This one is new http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152554 and much better than the one in OP while only being 100 bucks more.

c · February 23, 2015, 08:20:19 PM

>gaming laptop

SetGaming · February 23, 2015, 08:36:07 PM

As long as you don't need the "80 FPS FULL QUALITY GRAFICKS" that most people quote they do, you should be fine.

(God, that bugs me. Past 35 fps, there really isn't much of a difference.)

K1ng_0f_N0thing · February 23, 2015, 08:41:14 PM

Quote from: Steve5451� on February 23, 2015, 08:18:14 PM

so a few hundred is a thousand dollars to your parents?

EDIT:
This is open box but about as good as it gets for a laptop. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834232202R
This one is new http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152554 and much better than the one in OP while only being 100 bucks more.

Forgot to mention, I'm saving up more money (doing odd jobs and stuff, me and a friend shovel snow whenever it snows and get some money for it).

Also, is it true that laptops like these overheat really quickly, and usually stop working after 2-3 years? This is what I heard

Oasis · February 23, 2015, 09:14:32 PM

Where is this mentality coming from? You get what you pay for.

Steve5451� · February 23, 2015, 09:44:06 PM

Quote from: K1ng_0f_N0thing on February 23, 2015, 08:41:14 PM

Also, is it true that laptops like these overheat really quickly, and usually stop working after 2-3 years? This is what I heard

yeah gaming laptops tend to have overheating issues. Just don't keep it on a bed or anything that covers the fans and keep the bottom elevated so it gets airflow and you're good.

Alkatjo · February 23, 2015, 10:12:50 PM

Don't play them 24/7 though. Might burn up like mine did.

firestorm · February 23, 2015, 10:16:48 PM

Dude $1300 can get you a pretty good PC.

Cortunix� · February 23, 2015, 10:54:40 PM

inb4espio