Gaming laptop

josh5021 · March 17th, 2004, 02:02 PM

Hello all, I'll be in the market soon for a laptop. The reason I need a laptop is because of a space issue. I really don't have much room for a desktop. I currently own a Imac which sits on my desk.

I'm looking to spend $1200-$1500. The primary function will be gaming, internet, etc. Is there really a need to get a 128mb video card on a laptop now? Many of the lower costlaptops have 64mb. Will 64mb be enough to run today's games? I'll be playing Battlefield and Warcraft. In the near future I want to play Star Wars Battleground and Lord of the Rings: Battle of Middle Earth. Thanks.

vass0922 · March 17th, 2004, 02:08 PM

Here's an article about the best gaming laptops...
but the problem is, putting the words 'gaming' and 'laptop' into the same sentence will cost a pretty penny
http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/p...629407,00.html

You could put together a nice PC for that cost, but laptops is a completely different story.

Vagabond · March 17th, 2004, 02:10 PM

if you do decide to put up the cash for a high end gaming lappy look a Sager I have one and it runs NWN, BF, HL great at high resolution at lower prices then Alienware.....

josh5021 · March 17th, 2004, 03:15 PM

I was looking at Sager. They seem to have the best for the buck. What are your specs Vagabond? Do you have a 64MB videocard? I just want something last me 3-5 years. Also, I plan on stacking the RAM.

Chez · March 21st, 2004, 08:00 PM

ha cmon josh get real will u........no laptop will last 3-5 years, I wouldn't say the same with desktops though. Laptops aren't made for gaming so dont dig it.

slinky · March 21st, 2004, 08:16 PM

The Dell Inspiron 9100 is pretty good also- ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics and a 15.4-in. WUXGA.

Kuasimodem · March 22nd, 2004, 12:13 AM

eMachine M6805, $1449 after $100 MIR

AMD Athlon64 3000+
512MB PC2700 DDR
ATI Radeon9600 Mobility w/ 64MB DDR NOT shared

I play MOHAA, CoD, BF1942, BF Vietnam, Halo, and Blackhawk Down on mine

Very good framerates, the display keeps up nicely with no noticeable motion blur.

Oh yeah, 3Dmark03 score of 2480 running everything stock

josh5021 · March 24th, 2004, 01:40 PM

Only thing I'm worried about is the video card. Will 64MB allow me to play games for the next 3 years. I want to play World of Warcraft, Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth, etc. That emachine is a good buy. I've been looking at Sager too.

Chez · March 26th, 2004, 08:23 PM

No it def. wont. Hell even a MOBILE 128 mb card may not run those at high's. Listen laptops wont last u for gaming that long unless u keep upgrading it.

sice · March 27th, 2004, 03:40 PM

i had a friend that had a sager book. i suppose if youre gonna keep it on your desk all the time plugged in its ok. the battery life on those things are only about 1 hour.

heres a suggestion: http://www.escstore.com/system_dept.asp?dept_id=SD-002
you can customize that sucker

basically a laptop with a centrino processor is a good get for battery life time. a 64mb card in a laptop will get you in with some games but wont last long.

i hope that helps some