Author Topic: blf suggest good laptops to me pls (Read 2517 times)

ArmyUnit · February 06, 2019, 07:00:23 PM

I need a new laptop since my 8-10 yr old acer laptop isn't feeling so good (and is so horrifically outdated that it's gfx card doesn't even support dx11).

I need something decently high-end since I need it to run game engine editors(particualry Unreal) on high and also just for running games in general tbh. Would also be nice to have something that can run VR (Vive or Vive Pro) once I have the spare cash for that too.
My budget is $1k to $1.5k or so.

I originally bought this thing, but it came out of the box with a defective PCI express system, so I returned it. Something of similar performance would be preferable.

Also I need a laptop and not a PC (yet) because I need to be able to take it places

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Waru · February 06, 2019, 07:08:36 PM

I wouldn't get any laptop with a 1060 in it. You will only have around a 3 hour battery life off the charger and it will be throttled so you cant even use it to its fullest potential on the go. If you had to get a laptop specifically I would go for a razer blade 15 at least so you get a quality frame and a small size. I bought one similar to the one you got and while it was powerful on the charger, it was too heavy and the battery just could not keep up with the requirements of the 1060, so i ended up returning it.

EDIT: also, this laptop is $300 cheaper and it is almost the exact same except the i7-8750H is only around 10% better.

ArmyUnit · February 06, 2019, 07:11:36 PM

True that, but I almost always have my laptop plugged in anyways, so I don't think that will be an issue for me.

Waru · February 06, 2019, 07:14:13 PM

Quote from: ArmyUnit on February 06, 2019, 07:11:36 PM

True that, but I almost always have my laptop plugged in anyways, so I don't think that will be an issue for me.

Then I recommend the razer blade 15 in the previous post if you can shell out the extra $100. The extra money in the build quality goes a long way.
If you have it plugged in all the time, why not build a desktop or even spend $1000 on a desktop for the heavy work and then throw $500 into a nice lightweight laptop? (you wont be able to do any heavy lifting off the charger anyway)

sleep · February 06, 2019, 07:15:05 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d00AhMwy71o

i use this for school/work i really recommend it
YT review because i cant find a shop link not linked to my country

ArmyUnit · February 06, 2019, 07:24:43 PM

Quote from: Waru on February 06, 2019, 07:14:13 PM

Then I recommend the razer blade 15 in the previous post if you can shell out the extra $100. The extra money in the build quality goes a long way.
If you have it plugged in all the time, why not build a desktop or even spend $1000 on a desktop for the heavy work and then throw $500 into a nice lightweight laptop? (you wont be able to do any heavy lifting off the charger anyway)

Because the nature of my job allows me to work on my laptop for decently long periods of time :P
I generally can't spend too much time at home to work on my game projects, so I want a laptop that can handle that.
Also, I'm going to be moving in a few months, and I'd rather wait on getting a PC until after that.

The price on the razer blade 15 is a little steep for me (I'd rather spend closer to $1k than $1.5k), but it does look very impressive and should cover everything I need, so I'll consider it.

Quote from: sleep on February 06, 2019, 07:15:05 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d00AhMwy71o

i use this for school/work i really recommend it
YT review because i cant find a shop link not linked to my country

Thanks I'll check it out. Although I've heard bad things about HP laptops breaking down early. I'll check it out anyway though

Roul� · February 06, 2019, 09:51:32 PM

Instead of buying a comp, why don't you use that money to buy a used car from the eighties?

BlackMod · February 06, 2019, 10:21:27 PM

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-15-6-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1060-1tb-hard-drive-256gb-solid-state-drive-aluminum-black/6211744.p?skuId=6211744

or

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-rog-gu501gm-15-6-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1060-1tb-hybrid-drive-128gb-ssd-brushed-black/6207900.p?skuId=6207900

Insert Name Here� · February 06, 2019, 10:26:46 PM

1100 dollar for a i7 8750h, 16gb, and 6gb 1060 wit 128gb ssd and 1tb hdd

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-gaming-laptops-and-notebooks/dell-g7-15-gaming/spd/g-series-15-7588-laptop/fncwg7f703rph

ArmyUnit · February 06, 2019, 11:34:29 PM

Quote from: BlackMod on February 06, 2019, 10:21:27 PM

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-rog-gu501gm-15-6-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1060-1tb-hybrid-drive-128gb-ssd-brushed-black/6207900.p?skuId=6207900

Quote from: Insert Name Here� on February 06, 2019, 10:26:46 PM

1100 dollar for a i7 8750h, 16gb, and 6gb 1060 wit 128gb ssd and 1tb hdd

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-gaming-laptops-and-notebooks/dell-g7-15-gaming/spd/g-series-15-7588-laptop/fncwg7f703rph

I legit might get one of those.
Didn't reeeally want to get a Dell, but w/e the price is good and I know Dells are pretty decent overall

BlackMod · February 07, 2019, 01:06:44 AM

One thing I can say that may sway your decision is that I work in a computer retailer store. We seem to get A LOT of returns on the Dell G7 line up due to overheating and poor thermal management designs.

ArmyUnit · February 07, 2019, 01:27:00 AM

Ah that's very good to know, thanks.
I'm leaning toward the ASUS at the moment, but I don't mind more suggestions.

NotBomberguy · February 07, 2019, 03:25:34 PM

Edd Eddingtoncraft · February 07, 2019, 03:26:25 PM

apple mac laptop

ArmyUnit · February 07, 2019, 06:56:11 PM

Quote from: NotBomberguy on February 07, 2019, 03:25:34 PM

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Dude that's waaaay out of my budget
I wouldn't even know what to do with a computer that powerful

Quote from: Edd Eddingtoncraft on February 07, 2019, 03:26:25 PM

apple mac laptop

At some point I'll probably be getting an Apple, but I need a windows computer for now