Which gaming laptop should I choose?

soviet_crow97 — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:32:40 +0800

Hello to everyone here, I'm a new guy, and I like need help with choosing between three laptops for my gaming. I will not consider a desktop; I need to move around.

By the way, here are my choices.

1) Alienware m17x R3
2) Alienware m18x
3) Asus ROG G74SX

Some of you might ask why I choose laptops with powers on a different scale. First...if I get any of the Alienware, I need to get it online. The Asus can be bought here.
I have to buy from www.hidevolution.com
So, I am not too keen on online websites and I experienced on how troublesome it is to order with Paypal..and how long I need to wait, so I want you guys to suggest for me. I will tell of the detailed specs below.

Alienware m17x R3 comes with a standard Intel Sandy Bridge i7 2630QM with 2.9 Turbo Boost, improved AMD Radeon graphics, AMD6990 2GB, 320GB of hard drive space, AlienFX customizations, a full HD 1080P glossy screen, 4GB of ram, and also a Bigfoot Killer Network. It will cost around RM5xxx.

Alienware m18x is truly a very astounding choice, but it isn't what I call too good. It has a standard voltage CPU, a SB i7 2630QM, and not so appealing GPU (nVidia GTX460M 1.5GB) which is very dumb. It comes with 320GB and 4GB as well. And also a 802.11. I would customize it, but in such a configuration it is already RM6xxx.

Asus ROG G74SX is a moderate choice, but is appealing due to the fact that I can maul it from the store, and guarantee that I will not get cheated, and I no need to wait. Same processor, a quite-okay nVidia GTX560M, although only in 1GB...8GB and 640GB, which is better somehow...and also has a FHD 1080P. It is RM5999. I am not sure of the Asus battery, so please tell me or give me an estimation, whether it fits my requirements.

So, which should I get?
I will tell you what specifics I need.

-Good and solid build quality, I want something iron hard, not like rubber plastic
-Good battery life, at least 3 hours
-Weight is not a problem to me

Thank you for answering....

Potential Gaming Laptops Are On The Rise

soviet_crow97 — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:56:26 +0800

Welcome to the discussion of the new released gaming laptops. In this thread, we discuss on how they will fare among each other. Budget gaming laptops are also discussed here. For people who are deciding about buying a gaming notebook, discuss here as well.

Now, there are many gaming laptops on the rise...almost all the brands are coming out mediocre laptops for gaming and also boast portability and high battery life.

By the way, I know a way to get for you people an Alienware m17x R3 for only RM4500-5000. Go to www.hidevolution.com and place your order.

Now, there are a few laptops I would like to discuss.

Asus N55 : This notebook boasts an nVidia GT555M in either a dose of 1GB or 2GB, coupled up with a 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 for separate models, and this makes it a very good competitor of the Alienware m14x, and in a much more cheaper scale. I will show you an example.

Asus G55 vs Alienware m14x

RM3499 vs RM4500
Intel Core i7 2630Qm vs Intel Core i7 2630Qm
2GB GDDR5 nVidia GT555M vs 1.5GB GDDR5 nVidia GT555M
4GB DDR3 Dual Channel vs 4GB DDR3 Dual Channel
15.6 HD 1366x768 (Up-gradable to 1080P) vs 14'' 1600x900 (Maximum resolution)
640GB SATA HDD vs 500GB SATA HDD
Wireless 802.11 (Can be upgraded to Bigfoot Killer) vs Intel Ultimate WiFi (Also can be upgraded)
SHE Technology for extended 5 hours of battery life vs 4 1/2 hours of battery life

Note: The i5 one only costs about RM2699.

HP dv6: This is also a very good notebook, having better GPU than the Asus one or the Alienware m14x one. It has 1GB of AMD Radeon 6770M, with also an i7, which makes it better. Although it has not-so-good design, it is still a very formidable gaming laptop for mediocre gamers, only having a price of RM3699.

Breaking News! Sager is now available to Southeast Asia in a much more "consumer-friendly" way. Meet www.illegear.com, a reseller of Sager for a very good price. You can have 17'' laptops for a very budget price, like RM2500+, if you want a normal laptop with a huge screen.

For extreme gamers, they have a 15'' laptop with the AMD Radeon 2GB 6990M, for the best gaming experience in a portable scale. They also have the nVidia GTX580M for even more power, at the cost of battery life.

Anybody wants a business laptop that will perform well on the go??
Get the Dell Vostro V131, for about RM2349 in retail prices. It has 9 hours of battery life, and also spill-resistant keyboard, which is backlit to work at night, and also has a standard fingerprint scanner. Oh, it is also Anti-glare, so working in the beach or in the open sun is no biggie.

Share all your thoughts on current technology now...

I will end this with a very amazing thing. I will tell you how to configure yourself an Alienware m11x for below RM3000!!! Go to www.hidevolution.com and customize it now! Upgrades will make the price go Rm3000+ lah!

As I said, make all the posts, and this thread will help future readers to get more value of their money! Don't buy cheapskate Dell/Alienware in Malaysia, save even up to RM2000 buying it from a reseller who ships worldwide!

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