Phate Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I am looking for a $1200 or less gaming laptop capable of running source games. I need it to be 15.4 inches or more. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalshot Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I don't recommend getting a laptop for gaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOMNOM Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I don't recommend getting a laptop for gaming Agreed. For $1200, you can buy a relatively advanced desktop. It won't be top of the line by any standards, but it'll probably run anything you put in it at medium quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkwing Duck Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I dont recommend any laptop for gaming, because of cooling issues, lack of quality parts, and customization. Although if you have to I would go with ASUS' gaming line. This one is good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220921 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jella Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Whatever you do, do NOT get a Toshiba Qosmio laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locar Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Laptops arent for gaming..i rather get a deskopt.But since your asking for a "gaming laptop" dont get alienware since theyre expensive and arent that worthed by the price.Im not sure wich one to recomend you since laptops arent that good at gaming i rather get a deskopt but is your choice i will check some laptops and post it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyHorse Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) Laptops arent for gaming not true, its all about preference. If your going to use it for more than gaming i can see why you would want a laptop cause they are handy, but for strictly gaming for $1200 you could build a great Rig. But if your strictly looking for a laptop heres a suggestion of my own: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152203 Edited April 11, 2011 by AnonyHorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phate Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) How do I make a nice rig? I can still use my POS Mac laptop for lan parties and portable shit. But for home, a rig would be worth it. Do we have a how to? Can anyone give me tips? Edited April 12, 2011 by Phate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniipeTwiiTch Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I don't know any good gaming laptops, but for 12000 if you buy the parts and put it together yourself you can get a nice desktop, I have a good desktop for like 800 - 900 from newegg, that I manually built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locar Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 not true, its all about preference. If your going to use it for more than gaming i can see why you would want a laptop cause they are handy, but for strictly gaming for $1200 you could build a great Rig. Well he prefers a laptop for gaming he didnt say anything else and if you want a "gaming laptop" even the best one you might find doesnt compare to a gaming deskopt.Wich was what i mean besdies you can change the parts way easy. Besides i rather buy the parts for a deskopt and build it myself way cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phate Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 not true, its all about preference. If your going to use it for more than gaming i can see why you would want a laptop cause they are handy, but for strictly gaming for $1200 you could build a great Rig. But if your strictly looking for a laptop heres a suggestion of my own: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152203 Well he prefers a laptop for gaming he didnt say anything else and if you want a "gaming laptop" even the best one you might find doesnt compare to a gaming deskopt.Wich was what i mean besdies you can change the parts way easy. Besides i rather buy the parts for a deskopt and build it myself way cheaper. No need to argue, just tell me how to make a good rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I don't recommend getting a laptop for gaming Agreed. Although if you're still persistent on a gaming laptop, look into Alienware laptops. They have a higher cost than what your looking for but I guarantee you they're great for gaming. But since your asking for a "gaming laptop" dont get alienware since theyre expensive and arent that worthed by the price. Don't listen to him, he's crazy And I have I.T qualifications =P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyHorse Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 heres a build i just finished putting together for ya http://grab.by/9RBb inb4 terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevodka Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I am looking for a $1200 or less gaming laptop capable of running source games. I need it to be 15.4 inches or more. Any ideas? Hate to interject but laptop's are not bad at all for gaming. Personally i've been playing CS:S with a Sony Vaio laptop for more than half a year now. I haven't even bought an external usb mouse, I play high sensitivity with the laptop's touchpad. Anyways, I suggest getting a Sony Vaio like myself, definitely has my needs met for gaming. Alienware is fine but unnecessary and expensive. They usually range from $600-$1600, I currently use the VPC-F121GX which cost me a little over $1,000. Here's a link: http://www.clearanceclub.com/products/11432-VAIO-VPC-F121GX-B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallwagner Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I don't recommend getting a laptop for gaming this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox* Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I don't know any good gaming laptops, but for 12000 if you buy the parts and put it together yourself you can get a nice desktop, I have a good desktop for like 800 - 900 from newegg, that I manually built. DANG SON!!!! $12,000 dollar computer....shit the stuff I would do... ANYWAY! for $1,200 I recommend building one on your own. Don't worry it's not hard at all, it's just like a puzzle really. I would hit up with TerryTaco about building comps and finding good deals. If you want to look into it you can, I personally recommend these 2 websites http://www.tigerdirect.com and http://www.newegg.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logix Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I wouldnt get a laptop for gaming. I wouldnt buy a desktop for gaming. What I would do, is buy individual parts for a desktop, put it together, and then have a custom pc that is as much as $500 cheaper than if you'd bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEBRUARY Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 heres a build i just finished putting together for yahttp://grab.by/9RBb [ATTACH=CONFIG]4271[/ATTACH] inb4 terry Theres really no need for the HAF unless he wants a huge ass case.. Could save him some moneyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fps_Ben Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I am looking for a $1200 or less gaming laptop capable of running source games. I need it to be 15.4 inches or more. Any ideas? LOL. Listen to everyone, laptops are not meant for gaming. Build yourself a desktop. But i can make one that will rape source games just wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyHorse Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 the build i posted above is capable of running any game that releases in the next say 3-5 years? more? anyways if you don't want a quite as bulky case like february said swap out the haf for a mid tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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