Can someone give me some opinions on this laptop? I would definitely upgrade the ram. It would mainly be for gaming. Thanks.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834233094
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2016+ Gaming Laptop Thread: Embracing Pascal's Wafer (Please Read OP)
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I'm pretty sure they're skipping Broadwell, and waiting on Skylake. No ETA on that.
Link is broken.
Country: US
Budget: Max of about $1200
Size: 15"-17"
Usage: Word processing, Internet, gaming
Hi guys! I've been kicking around getting a new laptop since my MacBook Pro broke down. I'm looking to switch to Windows, and almost bought a Lenovo Y50-70 Touch until I saw all the people having issues with the hinges. Pretty scary that so many have the issue and Lenovo refuses to fix it unless you pay $200. Anyways...
Looking at one of these guys:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T7EXKLG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Or
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TI6TASK/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Budget: Max of about $1200
Size: 15"-17"
Usage: Word processing, Internet, gaming
Hi guys! I've been kicking around getting a new laptop since my MacBook Pro broke down. I'm looking to switch to Windows, and almost bought a Lenovo Y50-70 Touch until I saw all the people having issues with the hinges. Pretty scary that so many have the issue and Lenovo refuses to fix it unless you pay $200. Anyways...
Looking at one of these guys:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T7EXKLG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Or
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TI6TASK/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I'd take the updated MSI GE72 , which also has the GTX 965M. Speakers on the Asus are total shite buckets.
Hmm, there's some issues with build quality there too.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
I may be in the market to get something in the fall, hopefully there's something by then.
justjustin
Member
Sorry to ask again, but does anyone have some recommendations on a laptop with similar specs for about $500? Unfortunately I waited too long and now it's out of stock (and listed for $50 more than last time I saw it, too!).
I'm looking for the cheapest possible "light gaming" laptop with a 940M or equivalent. Something that will run games like Dota 2, CSGO, Starcraft II and Diablo 3 at medium-low settings comfortably. Can anyone recommend places to buy refurbished, or have tips on sales coming up? Thanks.
edit: I just went ahead and ordered this exact model through Amazon (fulfilled by Amazon, at least) for $555. Acer's website doesn't list any online retailers for this model so I assume it's on its way out. I couldn't find anything else as cheap with equivalent specs.
EricTheCleric
Member
What GPUs should I be looking for if I want a midrange or higher card?
I want to be able to play Xcom 2 and Civ VI on it at 1080p as well as backlog games from 2013 and older.
The laptops I am looking at now have mostly 840m, 850m, 860m or 960m, neither of which are mentioned in the OP.
I am also kind of interested in the Lenovo ThinkPad E540 with GT 740 but that is a bit low end right?
I want to be able to play Xcom 2 and Civ VI on it at 1080p as well as backlog games from 2013 and older.
The laptops I am looking at now have mostly 840m, 850m, 860m or 960m, neither of which are mentioned in the OP.
I am also kind of interested in the Lenovo ThinkPad E540 with GT 740 but that is a bit low end right?
I have an opportunity to buy a custom gaming laptop from a friend who is a tech hobbyist who loves building and selling rigs. He's got a good reputation and usually offers great prices for what you're getting.
The timing couldn't be better as my current gaming laptop (see below) is failing. So I'm looking for a reality check on the value of the offer.
For sale: $1500
Alienware M18x with the following spec's (http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-18/pd)
18.4" WLED FHD 1920x1080 Display
Intel Core i7-4800MQ CPU (up to 3.7GHz with TurboBoost)
32GB of Ram
1TB Crucial M550 SSD
1TB 7200RPM SATA HD
Dual Nvidia GeForce GTX780M GPU w/4GB DDR5 Ram each.
$1500 is the absolute upper limit on what I can afford.
Now here's a few brief stats on my current rig:
Lenovo Y500
2X NVIDIA GeForce GT650M 2GB
RAM: 8.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
HDD: 1TB 5400RPM+16GB SSD
It feels like it's hanging by a thread with screen issues and AC adapter problems.
So what do you guys think? Would that $1500 be better spent buying a NEW gaming laptop with a better card? I doubt I'd be able to get a higher-end dual SLI & 1TB SSD in the $1500 range.
Should I go for it or keep shopping? Is the purchasing laptop far enough ahead of what I currently own to make it worth it?
Thanks!!
The timing couldn't be better as my current gaming laptop (see below) is failing. So I'm looking for a reality check on the value of the offer.
For sale: $1500
Alienware M18x with the following spec's (http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-18/pd)
18.4" WLED FHD 1920x1080 Display
Intel Core i7-4800MQ CPU (up to 3.7GHz with TurboBoost)
32GB of Ram
1TB Crucial M550 SSD
1TB 7200RPM SATA HD
Dual Nvidia GeForce GTX780M GPU w/4GB DDR5 Ram each.
$1500 is the absolute upper limit on what I can afford.
Now here's a few brief stats on my current rig:
Lenovo Y500
2X NVIDIA GeForce GT650M 2GB
RAM: 8.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
HDD: 1TB 5400RPM+16GB SSD
It feels like it's hanging by a thread with screen issues and AC adapter problems.
So what do you guys think? Would that $1500 be better spent buying a NEW gaming laptop with a better card? I doubt I'd be able to get a higher-end dual SLI & 1TB SSD in the $1500 range.
Should I go for it or keep shopping? Is the purchasing laptop far enough ahead of what I currently own to make it worth it?
Thanks!!
Omega Kirby
Member
970m is pretty good
Ori and the blind forest @1080p runs 60 fps fluidly
Just cause 2, on ultra @1080p runs 60 fps fluidly
Tomb Raider 2013, on ultra at 1080p runs for most parts at 60fps drops to 40ish during some graphical intense areas and 34ish during those extreme graphical parts but never under 30.
Though notebook check seem to get 80 frames with the card http://www.notebookcheck.net/Tomb-Raider-Benchmarked.89637.0.html
Edit: Never mind, it was v synch on. With it off I get 80fps.
Grow Home @1080p runs 60 fps Fluidly.
Curious how this card will handle witcher 3 and battlefront.
Ori and the blind forest @1080p runs 60 fps fluidly
Just cause 2, on ultra @1080p runs 60 fps fluidly
Tomb Raider 2013, on ultra at 1080p runs for most parts at 60fps drops to 40ish during some graphical intense areas and 34ish during those extreme graphical parts but never under 30.
Though notebook check seem to get 80 frames with the card http://www.notebookcheck.net/Tomb-Raider-Benchmarked.89637.0.html
Edit: Never mind, it was v synch on. With it off I get 80fps.
Grow Home @1080p runs 60 fps Fluidly.
Curious how this card will handle witcher 3 and battlefront.
780m I don't like.
Yeah, I was wondering about that part myself. Seems like the only major sticking point.
If only they were an 800 or 900 (swoon) series.
Everything else seems so tight though.
Is the 840m any good for basic games? Nothing fancy, just for a kids laptop.
Also, is there much to choose between i3-5010u, i3-4010u and i5-4200u? For general daily use and only occasional gaming
Looking at ideally no more than £500
Edit: potential shortlist would be
- Asus transformer tp300la (i5-4200u, 1366x768 screen, 500GB HDD) - £429
- lenovo yoga 2 (i5-4210u, 1080p screen, 8GB SSD for cache with 500GB HDD) - £549
-Asus Zenbook UX305 (core M-5Y10c, 1080p screen, 128GB SSD) - £649
Also, is there much to choose between i3-5010u, i3-4010u and i5-4200u? For general daily use and only occasional gaming
Looking at ideally no more than £500
Edit: potential shortlist would be
- Asus transformer tp300la (i5-4200u, 1366x768 screen, 500GB HDD) - £429
- lenovo yoga 2 (i5-4210u, 1080p screen, 8GB SSD for cache with 500GB HDD) - £549
-Asus Zenbook UX305 (core M-5Y10c, 1080p screen, 128GB SSD) - £649
Might as well shoot for a 970M.
Buy one of these. 980M is faster than dual 780Ms, and you get something with a warranty.
840M is fine for basic Minecraft level gaming.
Decent machine for low-end gaming.
Outside of the speakers being slightly subpar, how's the Asus ROG G751JL-DS71?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T7EXKLG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
My ceiling is about where this guy is at, but I'm thinking it's my best bet.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T7EXKLG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
My ceiling is about where this guy is at, but I'm thinking it's my best bet.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
I think the new MSIs are rolling in with the new Intel CPUs. Shouldn't be too far away, then...
Build quality is lower than past generations. I'd buy one of these instead.
Best speakers and keyboard out there.
Yeah all MSIs have Broadwell now.
HEY! PC MASTER RACE!
My neighbor wants the "best" gaming laptop, period.
I warned him he will hate whatever it is because it will be a giant hot ugly bastard. So...
1. What is the undisputed current King for perf etc.
2. What's the amazing compromise between power and form factor that's surprisingly portable?
In either case, money is no object.
My neighbor wants the "best" gaming laptop, period.
I warned him he will hate whatever it is because it will be a giant hot ugly bastard. So...
1. What is the undisputed current King for perf etc.
2. What's the amazing compromise between power and form factor that's surprisingly portable?
In either case, money is no object.
Buying the highest performing machine (SLI machine) is a mistake.
You SHOULD NOT buy SLI laptops. After a year, a single card of the next mobile flagship is equal to your SLI, in a laptop that costs half as much as your $4k dual card monstrosity, and it'll actually be somewhat portable. Thus your resale value hits the toilet, hard.
It's better to buy a $2k laptop every year, than it is to buy a $4k laptop once. You could buy a GTX 970M or 980M machine now, then a Pascal based machine in 2016. That's the route to go.
The Abominable Snowman
Member
Just wanted to see if anyone here has had a chance to play with an eGPU setup. Although I'm still building a barebones laptop kit with MXM, I purchased an Asus ROG with a Thunderbolt 2 port (PCI-e x4). Looked up some experiences on NotebookReview on their eGPU setups and they are getting anywhere from 85-99% performance from their GPU in a similar Thunderbolt 2 setup.
Thankfully, the resale market on desktop 970s have killed their price. I'm thinking about snapping one up and throwing it in an TB2->PCI-e enclosure and riding this laptop out for at least another 5 years (hopefully)
the limit seems to be on resolution and extremely high framerates. Over 150fps, and there seems to be a terrible effect which makes fast motions unable to render and cause tons of artifacts (When rendering back on the laptops screen instead of using an external monitor or TV). In intensive games, 1080p seems to be the point where performance begins to suffer due to bandwidth restriction. I can live with this if it means I can run games on High/Ultra for years to come as long as I turn the resolution down to 900p.
Thankfully, the resale market on desktop 970s have killed their price. I'm thinking about snapping one up and throwing it in an TB2->PCI-e enclosure and riding this laptop out for at least another 5 years (hopefully)
the limit seems to be on resolution and extremely high framerates. Over 150fps, and there seems to be a terrible effect which makes fast motions unable to render and cause tons of artifacts (When rendering back on the laptops screen instead of using an external monitor or TV). In intensive games, 1080p seems to be the point where performance begins to suffer due to bandwidth restriction. I can live with this if it means I can run games on High/Ultra for years to come as long as I turn the resolution down to 900p.
Thanks, do you personally have a model you'd recommend?
Get something with a 5th gen I7 and a 980m. There are 15inch laptops with 980m that can be had for 2k US.
The Abominable Snowman
Member
If dude's got 3K to burn and doesn't care about resale, couldn't he just grab a MSI GT80 Titan?
MSi GT series also has upgradable graphics cards, although MXM is usually a little pricier than desktop. At least you have that option, and it's less than 2K for 2 cards.
Arkos
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I need a new laptop but it's not really for gaming, so if there's another thread I should go to please point me there. Otherwise...
Country: USA
Maximum budget: Okay, ideally sub $500 but I could go higher if I would gain a whole lot for a couple/few hundred extra.
Maximum size: Small and portable is the goal here. Just not like "mini" sized.
Planned usage: Internet browsing. Reading. Netflix. Basic office stuff (writing, spreadsheets, databases, etc). Programming. I'm taking a free online course right now and using Enthought Canopy, and if everything goes to plan I'm going to be getting deeper into programming (not sure how deep because I'm a total novice). Photoshop, or more accurately GIMP. I like being able to make my own funny pictures. Maybe light video editing.
As for gaming, I wouldn't mind being able to play some games on it, but if making it gaming capable is going to add a significant amount to the cost I could just leave it. My main gaming is console based and if I want to actually get into PC gaming I'll make a desktop. I would like to do some things like play the original Half-Life, for example. Rust sounds cool. I like Roller Coaster Tycoon. Stuff like that. I think most of the games I would be interested in are pretty un-demanding.
Whatever else you find relevant: I don't need a touch screen. If I could hook it up to a TV that would be a big plus. Most of all I want FAST for the main functions I listed. Gotta go fast. I want it to be like a sports car with the seats taken out (and if the seats are its gaming capability then so be it).
I think that's it? I'd really appreciate any advice about what I should be looking at and what the pros and cons of different options might be. Thanks a lot.
Country: USA
Maximum budget: Okay, ideally sub $500 but I could go higher if I would gain a whole lot for a couple/few hundred extra.
Maximum size: Small and portable is the goal here. Just not like "mini" sized.
Planned usage: Internet browsing. Reading. Netflix. Basic office stuff (writing, spreadsheets, databases, etc). Programming. I'm taking a free online course right now and using Enthought Canopy, and if everything goes to plan I'm going to be getting deeper into programming (not sure how deep because I'm a total novice). Photoshop, or more accurately GIMP. I like being able to make my own funny pictures. Maybe light video editing.
As for gaming, I wouldn't mind being able to play some games on it, but if making it gaming capable is going to add a significant amount to the cost I could just leave it. My main gaming is console based and if I want to actually get into PC gaming I'll make a desktop. I would like to do some things like play the original Half-Life, for example. Rust sounds cool. I like Roller Coaster Tycoon. Stuff like that. I think most of the games I would be interested in are pretty un-demanding.
Whatever else you find relevant: I don't need a touch screen. If I could hook it up to a TV that would be a big plus. Most of all I want FAST for the main functions I listed. Gotta go fast. I want it to be like a sports car with the seats taken out (and if the seats are its gaming capability then so be it).
I think that's it? I'd really appreciate any advice about what I should be looking at and what the pros and cons of different options might be. Thanks a lot.
Last question!
So I'm still kind of searching but to echo an above poster, which card would be good at running XCOM 2/ Civ VI, and games of that sort? I'm looking at a 965M in the MSI GE72-027 or possibly an MSI GE72-077 that has a 970M and a 128GB SSD. I'm thinking the 965M should be able to run lots of newer games either at medium or high, right?
I also kicked th dirt on that new Gigabyte P55W-BW1, but there seems to be temp and fan noise issues there.
So I'm still kind of searching but to echo an above poster, which card would be good at running XCOM 2/ Civ VI, and games of that sort? I'm looking at a 965M in the MSI GE72-027 or possibly an MSI GE72-077 that has a 970M and a 128GB SSD. I'm thinking the 965M should be able to run lots of newer games either at medium or high, right?
I also kicked th dirt on that new Gigabyte P55W-BW1, but there seems to be temp and fan noise issues there.
paolo11
Member
I got my Sager NP9377 S for almost $3000.00 with dual cards and it's an absolute beast. If money is not an issue and wants a beastly gaming laptop, dual cards is the way to go.
Heck, if he is getting a king of laptops, the MSI GT80 or the Sager NP9377 offer upgrades on the new GPU so when Pascal is available and it's compatible to the current rigs, the guy who has no money issue can get two new Pascal GPUs and take it from there. I'm just basing this on Stinkle's neighbor if money is not an issue.
Finally got the NP8652 up and running with stuff still coming in the mail for it. I find that the cooling for the GPU is phenomenal so far whereas I'm going to have to go in and redo the paste on the CPU. I've already managed to throttle it while rendering though I guess the single fan on is still a single fan.
I'd buy a GT72.
I wouldn't buy a GT80, when a single Pascal will push its face in within a year. Plus it's already being said that the 980M's successor will cost a grand a piece. So that's over $4k spent, when a single Pascal will push their face in, for a laptop that costs less than $2k.
"Cheap is the goal" is not a budget.
If you can afford the 970M SKU, take it for longevity.
IF. IF they can be upgraded to Pascal. There's literally no guarantee, especially with Clevo. And $3k plus 2 more cards = $5k. That's terrible value vs buying single GPU machines when new cards release..
How hot is the CPU?
One of the cores managed to hit 100 while the other 3 were bouncing around and within 3-4 degrees of hitting the 100 mark in RealTemp. I figure there's probably some paste settling time but hopefully the laptop cooler will help some as well when it gets here because I do my share of rendering each week. The interesting thing was that it'd basically hit the 100 mark a bit before the rendering finished so it didn't have to stay at a reduced speed very long at all. Watching the numbers bounce around up there is really something though.
Arkos
Nose how to spell and rede to
Okay, ideally sub $500 but I could go higher if I would gain a whole lot for a couple/few hundred extra. Sorry. I'll edit my post
Omega Kirby
Member
Requirements
Budget: Around $850
Display: 1080p or higher - IPS or similar tech
Processor: High end i5 or i7
Ram: 8-16gb
I'd like an SSD, but I can always put in one myself.
I really do not care about the size.
Hey I'm looking for a laptop to use at work while I'm sitting around doing nothing. I'm looking to use it mostly to create video game art and assests, so I'll be using Photoshop, 3d applications, Unreal Engine 4, etc, some prettty demanding Software. Some of the applications I use take advantage of CUDA, so I'll need a Nvidia GPU for that. I don't really care about gaming or high FPS, as long as the performance is usable
I'm currently considering the 15in ASUS N550JK-DS71T for $800
- 2.5 GHz Core i7-4700HQ
- 1080p IPS
- 8 GB DDR3
- NVIDIA GTX850M
- 1 TB SSD
But I'm not finding many options for light gaming laptops with an IPS display at that price point, are there any more options?
Budget: Around $850
Display: 1080p or higher - IPS or similar tech
Processor: High end i5 or i7
Ram: 8-16gb
I'd like an SSD, but I can always put in one myself.
I really do not care about the size.
Hey I'm looking for a laptop to use at work while I'm sitting around doing nothing. I'm looking to use it mostly to create video game art and assests, so I'll be using Photoshop, 3d applications, Unreal Engine 4, etc, some prettty demanding Software. Some of the applications I use take advantage of CUDA, so I'll need a Nvidia GPU for that. I don't really care about gaming or high FPS, as long as the performance is usable
I'm currently considering the 15in ASUS N550JK-DS71T for $800
- 2.5 GHz Core i7-4700HQ
- 1080p IPS
- 8 GB DDR3
- NVIDIA GTX850M
- 1 TB SSD
But I'm not finding many options for light gaming laptops with an IPS display at that price point, are there any more options?
addyb
Member
Bought myself one of these last month. It's absolutely superb.
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/173-...8gb-ssd-1tb-hdd-geforce-gtx-980m-blu-ray-w-81
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/173-...8gb-ssd-1tb-hdd-geforce-gtx-980m-blu-ray-w-81
If you want to use UE4 you can forget about the 850m. You are going to need a maxwell gpu like the 860m maxwell version or the 960m.
Obviously I wont be working on large dynamic scenes in UE4 with GTX 850M, but I have a PC at home for that, I'll mainly be using it for Blue Prints and setting up assets or small scenes. From the UE4 forms and youtube videos, it seems like the GTX 850M is definitely good enough.
SoraanTribal
Member
I'm currently looking at these two laptops now:
ASUS K501LX-EB71 15.6-Inch FHD Laptop
and
Lenovo Y50-70 Laptop Computer - 59440656
The prices after taxes/shipping would be around $850 for the ASUS and $930 for the Lenovo. The price points aren't too different since the Lenovo wouldn't require taxes (third party seller fullfilled by Amazon) afaik.
I'm conflicted about these two laptops because they both have things I like about them. The Lenovo is more powerful with a better processor (although I don't know how much more powerful it really is) and graphics card, but it's also a bit heavier and looks more bulky to me. The Lenovo also has a better display (IPS) than the ASUS (TN), but I honestly don't know how they would compare in person. Would the display differences really be that noticeable? I like how both laptops look which is embarassingly pretty important to me, lol.
I don't really plan on gaming *that* much on the laptop because I already have a pretty good gaming desktop, but it'd be nice to be able to play a game or two on medium/high settings while I'm traveling. From what I can tell, the ASUS will run cooler, but not perform as well.
EDIT: Oh and also, the ASUS has a SSD drive and another slot for more storage space which I really like.
Anyone have any advice between those two laptops? Thanks
ASUS K501LX-EB71 15.6-Inch FHD Laptop
and
Lenovo Y50-70 Laptop Computer - 59440656
The prices after taxes/shipping would be around $850 for the ASUS and $930 for the Lenovo. The price points aren't too different since the Lenovo wouldn't require taxes (third party seller fullfilled by Amazon) afaik.
I'm conflicted about these two laptops because they both have things I like about them. The Lenovo is more powerful with a better processor (although I don't know how much more powerful it really is) and graphics card, but it's also a bit heavier and looks more bulky to me. The Lenovo also has a better display (IPS) than the ASUS (TN), but I honestly don't know how they would compare in person. Would the display differences really be that noticeable? I like how both laptops look which is embarassingly pretty important to me, lol.
I don't really plan on gaming *that* much on the laptop because I already have a pretty good gaming desktop, but it'd be nice to be able to play a game or two on medium/high settings while I'm traveling. From what I can tell, the ASUS will run cooler, but not perform as well.
EDIT: Oh and also, the ASUS has a SSD drive and another slot for more storage space which I really like.
Anyone have any advice between those two laptops? Thanks
This?
Die shrink + new Nvidia architecture = huge performance increase, over Maxwell. Probably at least a doubling of power.
I have one too, it's the best gaming laptop there is, right now.
I'm currently looking at these two laptops now:
ASUS K501LX-EB71 15.6-Inch FHD Laptop
and
Lenovo Y50-70 Laptop Computer - 59440656
The prices after taxes/shipping would be around $850 for the ASUS and $930 for the Lenovo. The price points aren't too different since the Lenovo wouldn't require taxes (third party seller fullfilled by Amazon) afaik.
I'm conflicted about these two laptops because they both have things I like about them. The Lenovo is more powerful with a better processor (although I don't know how much more powerful it really is) and graphics card, but it's also a bit heavier and looks more bulky to me. The Lenovo also has a better display (IPS) than the ASUS (TN), but I honestly don't know how they would compare in person. Would the display differences really be that noticeable? I like how both laptops look which is embarassingly pretty important to me, lol.
I don't really plan on gaming *that* much on the laptop because I already have a pretty good gaming desktop, but it'd be nice to be able to play a game or two on medium/high settings while I'm traveling. From what I can tell, the ASUS will run cooler, but not perform as well.
EDIT: Oh and also, the ASUS has a SSD drive and another slot for more storage space which I really like.
Anyone have any advice between those two laptops? Thanks
If I had a gaming desktop, I'd take the Asus.
SoraanTribal
Member
That's what i was leaning toward. My only real concern would be the display. I don't really know if I'd mind the TN display that much or if I'd even notice it being an issue. The IPS definitely would have better viewing angles, though. Wonder if any store would have these in them so I could compare them directly in person, lol.
Got an aorus x5 waiting for me at home, giving up first gen retina macbook pro for it. Mac is still humming along but the screengate issue had me worried a bit.
2880x1800 Ips Gsync allegedly, sli 965m, 8gb vram (though thinking about it now this should be 4gb effective due to Sli). No clue what to expect from laptop Gsync or Gsync in general.
Everything is an upgrade except maybe size and battery life, but it will be nice to jump back into gaming again.
2880x1800 Ips Gsync allegedly, sli 965m, 8gb vram (though thinking about it now this should be 4gb effective due to Sli). No clue what to expect from laptop Gsync or Gsync in general.
Everything is an upgrade except maybe size and battery life, but it will be nice to jump back into gaming again.
Arkos
Nose how to spell and rede to
Exactly what I was thinking from my looking into it. Sweet. I'll check back when I get to actually purchasing soon. Thanks a lot
Re-did the paste on the 4720HQ with AS5 just earlier and it's idling/web browsing around 41c now with the lowest core temp being 36c. Would never imagine going under 45c with whatever came from the factory so success! \o/
Though I wish there were room to do double fans for the CPU as well because that would've been nice. As long as I'm not maxing out I suppose.
Though I wish there were room to do double fans for the CPU as well because that would've been nice. As long as I'm not maxing out I suppose.
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
I read some reviews for that - it's a badass laptop! Enjoy. Wish it would have been two 970M cards; but the dual 965 is great for games that support SLI well.
Aorus x5
My mistake - it is 2880x 1620 out of the box, not 2880x1800.
Initial impression, thicker than I thought, build quality better than expected.
My gamble was that sli 970m was overkill for 1080p on the x7, while sli 965m might be in the ballpark for this resolution.
Setup was oddly sluggish - it seemed to take a while to process choosing wifi ap to connect to.
Out of the box - 442 out of 461 free on SSD, 931 gb free on HDD
Might take a while to go through setup/updates. but will try checking in after installs
My mistake - it is 2880x 1620 out of the box, not 2880x1800.
Initial impression, thicker than I thought, build quality better than expected.
My gamble was that sli 970m was overkill for 1080p on the x7, while sli 965m might be in the ballpark for this resolution.
Setup was oddly sluggish - it seemed to take a while to process choosing wifi ap to connect to.
Out of the box - 442 out of 461 free on SSD, 931 gb free on HDD
Might take a while to go through setup/updates. but will try checking in after installs
Asus uses pretty good panels, I wouldn't worry about it. I'll take TN + SSD over IPS + slow HDD everyday.
Why deal with the hassle of SLI, over just taking a a single GTX 980M? The 965M SLI isn't as fast as that card, not even with 100% utilization.
Good job <o
I think it's just MMOs in general that make the CPU run hot since they tend to be more CPU intensive than GPU.
Edit: The values captured are about 2 minutes in and the maximums were the same after it finished. I guess it's not so bad since the CPU is smart enough to throttle itself if it really needs to.
Edit: The values captured are about 2 minutes in and the maximums were the same after it finished. I guess it's not so bad since the CPU is smart enough to throttle itself if it really needs to.
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