A Good, Cheap Gaming Computer/Laptop?

Ying V

Hey, im not really an expert on computers/laptops.
I want to buy a new computer or laptop, but want to stay below $1000, if possible. The lower the better. =]

I dont need it to do much, other than play casual games, such as "Soldier Front", "Cabal Online", and "World Of Warcraft".
Well, thanks in advance. =)

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you might consider ASUS N61JV-X2 16-Inch laptop
Intel Core i5-430M Processor 2.26 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53GHz
4GB of DDR3 1066MHz SDRAM, 2 slots, 8GB Max
500GB Hard Drive (7200 RPM); Super Multi Optical Disk Drive; Wi-Fi 802.11 bgn
16-Inch HD LED LCD Display; 2.0MP Webcam; HDMI Port; NVidia GT325M Graphics Engine with 1GB DDR3 Dedicated VRAM
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00352LQYO?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00352LQYO

Cheap Gaming Laptop/Computer?

xMagicTwin

Hello, I am looking for a really good gaming laptop for a cheap price. My highest budget is $500-$1000. I really want to get an Imac or Macbook pro but I wanted to see if there were anyother gaming laptops out there. I dont want to get an Alienware because those are way to pricy. I heard that toshiba was a good one to get but i dont know. I want to be able to download games and play them with out it lagging such as Slenderman, Teamfortress 2, CoD, BF3, etc. I want to be able to record me playing so it would need to run alot of stuff. I also get on the internet alot(such as youtube:channel----> CheyTownKiller09). It doesnt matter if its a desktop or Laptop.
I dont like bestbuy-alot of there stuff is referbished. For the past years anything we got from there is complete shit.

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The best way to get one of the best/cheapest models of computers is ordering online on websites such as www.newegg.com

You need to know how to make the computer yourself, which might be its downside.

If you know anyone with experience with computers, it would be good if you can ask them to help build your computer.

if anything, id just like to say imacs/MacBook pros are not the best gaming computers.

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Good gaming laptop/computer suggestions?

Idk Idk

I to get a new laptop or computer just for gaming. I need to know
what would you suggest?

whats the price range?

will gaming LAPTOPS be ok to play like,sims 3 and stuff?

will a desktop gaming computer work any better?

thanks (:!
Also what brands of gaming laptops are best c:?

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Gaming laptops are always going to be a bit slower and a bit more expensive than gaming desktops. This is because laptops must use much less power than a desktop to avoid overheating, and because they require more research and engineering to assemble and design, respectively.

On that note, the best "bang for your buck" when it comes to gaming on a laptop, if you're really dead set on being able to carry your gaming around, is one with an AMD A8 processor. It combines a speedy quad-core processor and very capable graphics chip in one part. This is more cost effective than buying an Intel laptop with an upgraded graphics chip while achieving the same gaming performance.

The A8 could easily run Sims 3. I linked two examples of A8 laptops in my source. To see exact game speeds, scroll down and look on the left: http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeon-HD-6620G.54675.0.html

With a gaming desktop, any PC with a Radeon 5700 or 6600 or higher; or, an Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 or GTX 550 or higher; will be able to run games fluently. The price of a system like this should be around the $600 mark while performing better than most $1,000 laptops.

If you're curious about laptop reliability, see this article: http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/17/laptop-reliability-survey-asus-and-toshiba-win-hp-fails/

What is the best gaming desktop computer or laptop that is cheap, say around $500-$1000?

Q. My acer computer just recently broke and im looking for something i can preferably play world of warcraft on, thats pretty much all i do except play random flash games and stuff.

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Manufactured desktop gaming computers are not usually going to be within that range. That's when people pretty much build computers themselves. You save a load of money at that point. Laptops for gaming under 1k... I would look at the Dell XPS computers. They seem to be pretty dependable, and have a good set of specifications.

Building your own computer, for about $700 you can get a computer that would normally cost $1,200 in the stores. Just a make-model would add $200 to a computer as opposed to what they actually would cost.

But for WOW and Flash games, I would stick to mid-range computers. Gaming is mainly looking for the high-end games. If you want the possibility for that, look at the XPS, otherwise stick to the more affordable ones.

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Is there anywhere i can rent a gaming computer?

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Z Shaw

I want to have a huge LAN party with a bunch of friends. But i and some of the others have low end computers that are not fit for gaming. Is there anywhere that i can rent a gaming computer (or laptop) for just a few nights?

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I've never heard of renting services for computers. The best thing you could probably do is ask your trusted friends on facebook.

What type of specs should a gaming computer/laptop have?

teenagegre

I want to get a gaming laptop, and I want to know what type of specs (ex: amount of ram, graphics card info etc.) I should get. Also, how long will these specs last until you have to upgrade?

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Hi Teenageg...!
Check out Laptop - Opinion on specs. (I think these is good for gaming)
Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q880 TruBrite 18.4-Inch Gaming Laptop
# 2.8GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
# 6GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Memory
# 500GB Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive (7200RPM) and 64GB Solid State Drive
# 18.4" CCFL (16:9) 1920x1080 Display; NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M Graphics
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00305HS7K?ie=UTF8&tag=digitsy-post-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00305HS7K

HP ENVY 17-1011NR 17.3-Inch Laptop
* Intel Core i7-720QM processor 1.60GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.80 GHz; Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* Laser-etched aluminum finish in carbon relic; HP TrueVision HD Webcam with integrated microphone; 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
* Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector); Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN & Bluetooth
* 1 SuperSpeed USB 3.0: Three USB 2.0, 3rd port shared with eSATA; mini-Display port; 1 HDMI; 1 Headphone-out/Microphone-in combo jack
* 17.3 inch diagonal Full HD Ultra BrightView Infinity LED Display; Slot-loading Blu-ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support; Beats Audio and HP Triple Bas
* ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics with up to 4091MB total graphics memory with 1GB dedicated
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003L780XS?ie=UTF8&tag=digitsy-post-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003L780XS

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Best parts to build good gaming computer, for the cheapest?

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Kelan

I am trying to get a good gaming computer, laptops are too expensive, and desktops would be cheaper to build. That is why I am here asking you. I want a good and a really good, but cheap gaming computer. This is the cheapest way, and I was wondering which parts are the best, but also cheap, not as in quality, I don't want some parts that will not carry the games, break easily or wont last long. I want a good gaming computer. I like to play games like BF3, Planetside 2, and other big popular games that require a good computer. Not only do I want to be able to play the games. I want to be able to play the games in full settings and be fast with no lag, I want a GOOD and SMOOTH. I know it not going to be super cheap, but I guess it is the cheapest solution to my needs. So please just leave parts that I will need to make my dream computer. Basically I want to make myself a gaming computer but I want to make sure I have the best deals, and the best decisions for my gaming computer. Thanks.

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If you have a Micro Center get either the FX 4170 or the 6300 (this one is a six core. Eventually this will be used in gaming and even the 8-core processors with the new Xbox coming out featuring an 8-core CPU) in the bundle packs with the m5a97 motherboard.

If not, get a Phenom II X4 965 processor with a motherboard of your choice. Preferably one with 2 PCI express slots for two GPU's if you ever decide to SLI or CROSSFIRE. Also, you can get the m5a97 here too. I like that one.

For PSU get any power supply that's 80+ bronze certified or better. Read reviews carefully on this. The true determinant of the power of a PSU is the amperage but you still want at least 500-600W. Some people like to go low with 400ish W while others go a little over at around 750W. It's never bad to be safe. 600W is a good number.

Don't go for anything under 6GB of RAM. The 8GB is the best bet since they'll really set you up in the future of gaming. With enough RAM you can avoid having micro stutters and even boost your frames by a good 2-10 fps depending on the game. Some games may even be affected by over 10 fps though sometimes they require some config tweaks. <-- Research by individual game. ArmA 2 and FSX can especially benefit from this.

For a case. Get something like an Antec 300. Computer nerds whine about bad cable management on this but you should be fine. If you're huge on cable management you can always go with the Thor cases which was really easy to cable manage. But my friends and I didn't anyway. I guess that's just a personal touch. Like being messy or clean.

GPU is where your BF3 experience is defined. The 6870 will have no issue running it. You can probably run it well on a 7770 but you might need to disable Anti-aliasing or at least have those on low. I'd say the 7770 is comparable to a GTX 660 or 650 I forgot which one exactly.
The lowest I'd go is probably a GTX 550ti. Any lower and you won't be running these games at over 20 fps without overclocking to almost overheating. Also, 7970s are great cards as are the 7870s. These will all run your games well. Future proof GPU's will push you near $200.

For Hard Drive make sure you get one that's 7200rpm. I don't know your budget, but if you can you should go with an SSD which will make your computer startup time of a fresh version of Win7 around 10-20 seconds. Otherwise, the 7200rpm HDD is a must. 5400rpm's are cheaper but not by a ton and they'll slow you down as far as loading goes. And get 1TB. I've filled up 2 500GB HDD's so far and I told myself I wouldn't need 1TB. You probably do if you're doing gaming.

Last Note:

If your monitor is 20-24ish inches your resolution is probably around 1600x900. That means you don't need as powerful of a GPU to run games on your computer. If it's bigger you might want to invest in those 6870s and 7970s. If it's smaller go for a 7770. At 1600x900 the 7770 will still run your games at medium quality with high frame rates. At least 40-50 fps for relatively demanding games.

What is a really good gaming and media computer that's 400-800 dollars?

shshy101@r

I really need a good gaming computer. Laptops would be preferred. So if you now of anything please tell me???!!!!

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hi there.... try you look at this site. I found at google last week
http://shape-gaming-computers.blogspot.com/

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