
Gaming Laptops
#1
Posted 20 August 2013 - 02:12 AM
gta iv on low settings at 40 FPS
And yes I know that desktops are better for
Gaming but in need something portable
I am buying in the USA
#2
Posted 20 August 2013 - 11:32 AM
#3
Posted 20 August 2013 - 12:31 PM
QUOTE (unc13bud @ Tuesday, Aug 20 2013, 22:32) |
maybe a trinity based laptop, but you would need to get it at low resolution. and lately all these laptops have these stupid "solid bottom" designs that force the user to take the computer completely apart to upgrade/clean/service the CPU. i don't know the performance of intel 4000 for gta iv, but i think the prices for a RELIABLE GAMING laptop start @ $1000 |
Huh? What moron would use integrated graphics on a laptop for GTAIV?
Yeah need to spend more than a grand for sure, could you ballpark a budget?
#4
Posted 20 August 2013 - 12:49 PM
But you would be able to run GTAIV on 1080p and high settings.
#6
Posted 20 August 2013 - 10:07 PM
Something like this would cut it and then some.
http://vancouver.en....3956400231.html
#7
Posted 21 August 2013 - 12:25 AM
Intel® Core™ i3-3227U Processor (3M Cache, 1.9 GHz)
2GB GDDR3 NVIDIA ® GeForce® GT 740M with Optimus™ Technology
#9
Posted 21 August 2013 - 01:07 AM
Intel® Core™ i5-3337U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.70 GHz) with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
#11
Posted 21 August 2013 - 12:21 PM Edited by finn4life, 21 August 2013 - 12:37 PM.
That's about the same as a console, i'd recommend finding something a little better for a smoother experience, perhaps something with a 650/750m or even a 660/760m. You'd be able to get 40 - 60 fps respectively at 1366 x 768.
Here's the video.
My Laptop was brand new 18 months ago with a GPU and CPU as powerful as the one you have in mind, it cost me 850 bucks in Australia, which would be around 700 in the US. You can do better. This would be much better.
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16834233015
-GT660m
- i7
- 8GB RAM
$1042
Or this one. Bargain!
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16834152393
- GT660m
-i5
-8GB RAM
- $930 Currently (Bargain!)
#12
Posted 21 August 2013 - 03:24 PM
Back in 2009 I have HD HDX with a C2D 2,26GHz, 4GB and NVidia 9600M GT 512MB.
I had to play IV on 1024x768 and medium settings but still got max 24FPS.
But if I see those video gameplay IV running on 1080p and above or max settings, I'm very impressed!
The technology of those mobile GPU's are really outstanding!
#13
Posted 21 August 2013 - 05:15 PM
Specs:
Core i5 2.5Ghz Mobile.
4GB RAM
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 7650M 1GB.
Windows 8
500 GB Hard Disk.
#14
Posted 21 August 2013 - 05:28 PM
QUOTE (AceKingston @ Wednesday, Aug 21 2013, 18:15) |
I have a laptop for about $695 (Sony Vaio) and I can run GTA IV on High settings with 35+ FPS, lowest settings 50+ FPS. Other games like Assassins Creed: Brotherhood and Prototype around 25 FPS at max settings. Specs: Core i5 2.5Ghz Mobile. 4GB RAM ATI Mobility Radeon HD 7650M 1GB. Windows 8 500 GB Hard Disk. |
Gimme! Gimme it now!
#15
Posted 22 August 2013 - 01:13 AM
QUOTE (AceKingston @ Thursday, Aug 22 2013, 04:15) |
I have a laptop for about $695 (Sony Vaio) and I can run GTA IV on High settings with 35+ FPS, lowest settings 50+ FPS. Other games like Assassins Creed: Brotherhood and Prototype around 25 FPS at max settings. Specs: Core i5 2.5Ghz Mobile. 4GB RAM ATI Mobility Radeon HD 7650M 1GB. Windows 8 500 GB Hard Disk. |
Sony Vaio is a waste of money hardware wise, at least in Western Countries, no offence, it's almost the equivalent of buying an Apple laptop here, the markups are ridiculous! For example, I say my laptop was $850. The exact same specced Sony Vaio (Literally spec for spec) was priced at around $1600. Same deal with Samsung Laptops, they look nice, but charge a fortune.
The guy in the video I linked must be getting lower FPS because he is recording, because you guys seem to be getting similar framerates with lesser specs.
#16
Posted 22 August 2013 - 03:54 AM
And I wouldn't trade my MacBook in for anything at this point.
#17
Posted 22 August 2013 - 05:15 AM
QUOTE (Otter @ Thursday, Aug 22 2013, 14:54) |
Never underestimate the power of a well built machine. And I wouldn't trade my MacBook in for anything at this point. |
Doesn't really matter how well built something is, A GT560 is a GT 560. Sure a more expensive nice looking laptop might have a few smarter design choices, but for gaming it's most likely going to offer the same performance if it has the exact same specifications.
I'm not saying macbooks suck or anything, I am simply saying that if you are gaming, they are a rip off for price because A) they don't even play games. and B) The specifications are quite useless for gaming.
#18
Posted 22 August 2013 - 11:24 AM Edited by AceKingston, 22 August 2013 - 11:28 AM.
QUOTE (finn4life @ Thursday, Aug 22 2013, 06:43) | ||
Sony Vaio is a waste of money hardware wise, at least in Western Countries, no offence, it's almost the equivalent of buying an Apple laptop here, the markups are ridiculous! For example, I say my laptop was $850. The exact same specced Sony Vaio (Literally spec for spec) was priced at around $1600. Same deal with Samsung Laptops, they look nice, but charge a fortune. The guy in the video I linked must be getting lower FPS because he is recording, because you guys seem to be getting similar framerates with lesser specs. |
Well it's a pretty decent machine for a very good price here. Just take a flight from Australia to India.

#19
Posted 22 August 2013 - 02:04 PM
Samsung Series 7 Chronos.
Intel i7-3635QM (4 cores)
8GB of RAM.
Nvidia GeForce GT 640M (1 GB)
Windows 8.
1 terabyte of hard drive space, plus another terabyte (externally).
It's a pretty decent laptop. I run GTA IV on all high with ENB and effect mods and sustain 30FPS-35FPS on average. I also play Fallout: New Vegas on all high with barely any lag.
#20
Posted 22 August 2013 - 03:18 PM
QUOTE (finn4life @ Wednesday, Aug 21 2013, 21:15) |
I'm not saying macbooks suck or anything, I am simply saying that if you are gaming, they are a rip off for price because A) they don't even play games. and B) The specifications are quite useless for gaming. |
2.8 i7 (up to 3.8 per thread in turbo)
786 GB SSD
16 GB RAM
Gt 650m
2560x1600 resolution, weighs less than 6 pounds and is less than an inch thick. Runs windows natively, not emulated.
Not too light in the britches, I'd argue.


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