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moleman2040

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Posted: Thu, 21st Apr 2011 04:36 Post subject: Buying a new laptop. Questions and suggestions needed.	Quick Quote Quote

While I love my desktop, I want to get a laptop to take my gaming on the road. However I'm working on a limited budget. I have my eye on the Alienware M11x (stripped down model) for only $599 . Specs: Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo SU7300 (1.3GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache) Windows 7 Home Premium 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 800MHz Its considerably less powerful then my desktop and I have no idea how well it will perform with the latest games. The only reviews I find is for the i5 processor model. On to the questions. 1. Will these specs perform ok? 2. Since Alienware has a reputation for being overpriced. Is there a similar or better laptop I can get for the $400 to $650 range?

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Newty182

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Posted: Thu, 21st Apr 2011 04:47 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

That's the R1 with the c2d. Did you know the R3 has just been released? It might drive down the prices of older models. I have the R2 but I don't really use it much for gaming. It looks awesome though and you do pay a bit more for the looks and brand name. Lots of info here... http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m11x/ Ryzen 5 5600, ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II, Corsair Vengeance RGB RT 32GB 3600MHz C16, MSI RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC , Corsair RMx Series RM750x. AOC AGON AG324UX - 4K 144Hz 1ms

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moleman2040

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Posted: Thu, 21st Apr 2011 04:52 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

I saw that. But I'm stuck with the budget constraints.

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Posted: Thu, 21st Apr 2011 06:24 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

With 600$ budget, it will be hard to find a gaming laptop but it all depends what kind of games are those, older or new ones? I mean Magicka won't even play on integrated graphics What kind of video card is included in that m11x for $600?

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FusionDexterity

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Posted: Thu, 21st Apr 2011 08:58 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Lenovo G550

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dingo_d
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Posted: Thu, 21st Apr 2011 10:29 Post subject:

I always thought Alienware are overpriced pos... Aren't there another options?

"Quantum mechanics is actually, contrary to it's reputation, unbeliveably simple, once you take the physics out."
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thats true you know. newton didnt discover gravity. the apple told him about it, and then he killed it. the core was never found.

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Newty182

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Posted: Thu, 21st Apr 2011 12:46 Post subject:

FusionDexterity wrote:

Lenovo G550

Crap graphics card and OP wont be able to play games.

dingo_d wrote:

I always thought Alienware are overpriced pos... Aren't there another options?

For the price it isn't really that bad. There are lots of videos on youtube showing it playing new games.

..... Different CPU but same graphics card.

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moleman2040

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Posted: Fri, 22nd Apr 2011 12:08 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

I think I've decided on the Lenovo Y560. Specs: Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 bit Processor: Intel® CoreTM i7-740QM processor with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5730 Graphics with 1GB dedicated memory Memory: 4GB DDR3 1333MHz, maximum 8GB Display: 15.6" high-definition LED (1366x768), 16:9 widescreen Hard Drive: 500GB HDD Optical Drive: DVDRW Drive Audio: 2 JBL® designed speakers with Dolby® Home Theater™ surround sound Camera: 1.3M integrated web camera Card Slots: 6-in-1 card reader (SD, SD pro, , MMC, MS, MS pro), ExpressCard slot (34mm) Ports: 3 USB 2.0 and 1 eSATA / USB combo port, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), mic Communications: 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet Battery: 6 cell battery Much better specs and price. Does anyone know if Lenovo is a good brand?

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dingo_d
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Posted: Fri, 22nd Apr 2011 13:39 Post subject:

Lenovo is former IBM, no?

I think they should be good...

"Quantum mechanics is actually, contrary to it's reputation, unbeliveably simple, once you take the physics out."
Scott Aaronson

chiv wrote:

thats true you know. newton didnt discover gravity. the apple told him about it, and then he killed it. the core was never found.

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