Gaming/college laptop?

BrianB

Now that I am in college, I am looking to replace my desktop with a laptop so I can game on the go.
I was looking into the Alienware M11x, but I see alot of people trash talk it. Does anyone on here have any good suggestions for gaming laptops around 800-1100$? People say that alienware is over priced trash but from looking around I cannot find a laptop that has the same specs for the same price. Please help!

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I find that the best gaming laptop you can get right now is the ASUS Republic of Gamers G51JX-X3 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (Blue) because of its high end graphics card and it has an i5. It also has a powerful audio system. I'm using it now and i can't find a game I can't run on all high details. It'll only cost you a $1000 by the way.

Specifications:# Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
# Display: 15.6-inch Full HD LED-backlit Widescreen (1920 x 1080)
# CPU: Intel Core i5-430M processor 2.26 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.53 GHz
# Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M 1GB GDDR5 VRAM
# Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n) with Bluetooth v2.1 +EDR
# LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
# Memory: 4GB DDR3-1066 RAM, 2 x SODIMM Sockets (up to 8GB)
# Storage: 500GB 7,200RPM hard drive
# Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi Double Layer Drive
# Camera: 2.0 Megapixel
# Speakers: Altec Lansing speakers
# Microphone Digital Array Microphones
# Card Reader: 1 x 8-in-1 card reader (MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/Memory stick/MS Pro/MS-Duo/MS-Pro Duo)
# Input/Output: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Headphone-out, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor, 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x IEEE 1394 port, 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1 x HDMI, 1 x eSATA, 1 x Express Card 34/54
# Battery Pack: 6 cell
# Dimensions: 14.8 x 10.4 x 1.4~1.6 inches (WxDxH)
# Approximate Weight: 7.27 pounds (with 6 cell battery,1xHDD)
# Color: Blue

Buy this on amazon for the best deal:
http://www.amazon.com/Republic-Gamers-G51JX-X3-15-6-Inch-Gaming/dp/B00361G0ZO/?tag=klnprk-20

Also check out at Ebay there are really good deals going
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=klnprk&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fdesc.shop.ebay.com%2fi.html%3f_nkw%3dASUS%2bRepublic%2bof%2bGamers%2bG51JX-X3%2b15.6-Inch%2bGaming%2bLaptop%26_sacat%3d0%26_dmpt%3dLaptops_Nov05%26_odkw%3dASUS%2bRepublic%2bof%2bGamers%2bG51JX-X3%2b15.6-Inch%2bGaming%2bLaptop%26_osacat%3d0%26bkBtn%3d%26LH_TitleDesc%3d1%26_trksid%3dp3286.m270.l1313

Gaming Laptop for College?

Josh

Alright guys, my budget is around $1600 (already calculated out warranty). And i need a gaming laptop that will last me and not end up being a buggy piece of junk. It has to be a name brand probably not dell because alienware sucks :P, because it needs that warranty that i mentioned earlier. Any ideas?

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There is a general supply gap in the Intel Ivy Bridge, and it may be to clear inventory. The custom's which are modified Clevo's and MSI's are possible, but I do not trust that cooling has been designed in properly. You can browse for example ibuypower and avadirect.

My recommendation at your price point is checking Newegg, Tigerdirect, BHPhoto, Toshiba.com, and googling a model you find for a slightly better price.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/244419/laptop_reliability_and_satisfaction_macbooks_rule.html
(Average in the table is alphabetical and Mac's cost a fortune and not gaming level)
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html
Graphics card(IC) is the biggest factor in gaming.
Added CPU + GPU on another tab:
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
And, you can also browse Game-debate after you find something.

As of this minute, subject to change, and I assume you want a 17.3" and not for carrying to class.
An idea might be a 15.6 and display for your room.
This Toshiba at $1050 gets you most of the way there for gaming. Starting as a base model to compare, you will find you pay somewhat more for only small improvement.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834214604
TOSHIBA Qosmio X775-Q7170 i5 2450M(2.50GHz) 17.3" 6GB Memory DDR3 1333 640GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M 1.5GB GDDR5
You can go to squaretrade.com and add a 3 year warranty including accidental damage and stay under budget.
MSI at $1250 if the rebate holds moves up to GTX 570M, i7 quad core, 17.3" 1080p, overflowing RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152293
There is a little bigger HDD model in Raid at $100 more with more GDRAM also.
And at the top of your price:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152336
GTX 670M and Ivy Bridge i7 CPU has you a little better than GeForce GTX 550 Ti of desktops.
GTX 660M as a little lower gets Bluray and is decent:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2355975&CatId=4938
or w/o Bluray a little cheaper:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+17.3%26%2334%3B+Laptop+-+8GB+Memory+-+1TB+Hard+Drive/5176239.p?id=1218621250769&skuId=5176239
Check taxes and warranty costs.

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