New Laptop

Sharpster · Post by **Sharpster** » Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:57 am

My current one is from 2008. It runs and still works for what I use it for. (Occasional minecraft, storing photos and putting music onto my apple products.) Other then what I previously mentioned, I don't really use it for internet browsing and email as my iPad is just too convenient.

I've been throwing around the idea of upgrading to a new one that would be able to run Tribes Ascend on medium/good graphics with smooth gameplay.
But, I'm not looking to really spend a bundle.

Is there anything out there nowadays that I could get that would fufill the system requirements for T:A, have a 17" screen and not put me over $400? (Just a little over I could probably swallow) .

Post by **XMEN Gambit** » Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:30 am

I think the good graphics + 17" are going to push your price over $400 unless you catch a killer sale. Pretty sure you could get a 15.something screen and do it. Or pay just a little more and get it.

Maybe something like this? Not sure how the Intel graphics handle T:A.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... alParent=1

XMEN Ashaman DTM · Post by **XMEN Ashaman DTM** » Thu Jun 20, 2013 8:24 pm

Outside of craigslist, I'm not sure where you could find something like that for 400 or under. I don't know that T:A will run very well with intel integrated graphics. I ran T:A (and still do sometimes when I travel) on my laptop with a geforce 7600 go... from 7 years ago. It works, just only 12 fps on most maps with lowest settings.

Based on what I've heard of intel integrated graphics, I'd say good luck getting above 10 - 15 fps on most maps, and forget about being able to be in large fights unless you can get good at guessing where folks are and where they will be. It might help your mad skillz?

15 inch is still playable, and you can more easily find an AMD integrated graphics solution (latest stuff is pretty good), or go with an i5 and a halfway decent graphics card (probably nvidia based on what's out there).

I'd stay away from an i3 based laptop or the lower end AMDs if you plan on doing latest or previous generation games.

Definitely spend the money on RAM if you can afford it. Integrated graphics or not, you'll need the RAM.

Sharpster · Post by **Sharpster** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:37 am

Thanks for the input I guess my guess was way off. Whereabouts would what I want put me cost wise?

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:47 am

You CAN find one on craigslist for that price...you just have to be patient. Look for any of the MSI/ASUS/Dell XPS models and make sure they have a Radeon/Geforce card in them.

Then go to here and find the model in the laptop to see what it can do for games. I use this site ALL the time.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Gra ... 844.0.html

I have an ASUS i7 laptop with the GeForces 540M video and it runs everything pretty nicely. But I paid about $750 for it last year.

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 am

Oh Sharp! You still in Baltimore? If so let's meet for dinner sometime. I am in Washington, DC for another 6 months to a year.

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:58 am

UM...you need to jump on THIS on ASAP!!! In Baltimore

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/sys/3883173637.html

ASUS Republic of Gamers Laptop - $450

Intel i7 2630QM Quad Core CPU never overclocked. 2ghz
16GB of Ram
GeForce GTX560 2GB Graphics Card
17.3" 16:9 HD+ (1600x900)/Full HD Monitor
2 500GB 7200RPM Harddrives
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit OS
Backlit Keyboard

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:01 am

Or push your budget a bit on this one:

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/sys/3865537776.html

Processor 2.5 GHz Core i5-3210M
RAM 6 GB SDRAM
Hard Drive 750 GB SATA
Graphics Coprocessor NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M
Chipset Brand Intel, NVIDIA

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:08 am

This might be a fill in for awhile for $350.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/sys/3791503726.html

17" Dell Precision M90 Laptop - $350
Intel Core2 Duo Processor T7600 (2.33GHz/667MHz/4MB)
- 17 Inch Wide Screen WUXGA LCD Scren
- 4 GB SDRAM
- NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500M 512MB
- 320GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
- Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth Module
- 8X DVD+/-RW w/ Sonic Digital Media and Cyberlink Power DVD
- Intel 3945 (802.11a/g) Dual-band Mini-Card
- Logitech Bluetooth mouse
- 9-Cell Primary Battery
- Two 130 Watt AC Adapters with 6 inch Power Cords

XMEN Iceman · Post by **XMEN Iceman** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:09 am

THIS IS A STEAL!!

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/sys/3821815324.html

17"HP Pavilion g7-2275dx Laptop - 6gb Ram- 1.9-2.8ghz- Radeon HD 7640g - $330