Good gaming Laptop?

mynastydrag SG

I've been doing some research on what gaming laptop to buy before I go overseas. I know the PC Show is just weeks away, but I guess you can't trust everything a salesman says?

Basically I want one that is powerful enough to handle most games since I'll be sticking with it for 4 years of Uni- not to mention engineering programmes for this engineering student =) Btw, I hope to spend 2000 or less. But will still consider more expensive rigs.

I've been quite amazed by the specs of Gateway Laptops, particularly the FX P7805u and the P7804g. (Up to 1GB Nvidia 9800 GTS... w00t!)

My concern is that since Gateway recently returned, I'm uncertain about its reliability. Anyone has got anything to share about Gateway laptops?

Other than Gateway, what other gaming rigs should I consider? Please quote brand and model.

Oh one other thing- what are the higher end ATI graphic card used on laptops?

I'm familiar with Nvidia, but not ATI. (Damn salesman tell me Nvidia G105 is high end la.. Never trust salesman...)

Thanks!

ivan_wsd SG

if i'm looking for a gaming laptop. i'll take Asus.

eg. Asus G70Sg,

but end of the day, it still depend on your budget.

mynastydrag SG

I went through that one as well, though its using the older graphics card (2 of them), its still a bomb.

... And its a little too expensive for me... at over 3k..

ivan_wsd SG

take a walk at simlim and funan, normally you will have more idea after.

you dont have to listen to the sales promoter, just stick to the one you have in mind, sometimes you can find something around your budget and perform better.

PWNED32 SG

Best is to buy a DIY set but you can ask them fix + Labour charges. But its cheaper. In terms of specs rather than buying a pre built model which cost like 1.3k?

Raraken SG

You could get a barebook with GPU, like what OCZ offers. Buy the RAM, HDD CPU yourself, they give you the notebook body and GPU. Then assemble yourself.

Or get ASUS, and yes, Gateway is VERY reliable, different from their parent company Acer, though my Acer lappie is still awesome. Another is HP, but their product line isn't as powerful as Gateway's and ASUS's. If you want an 'alright' notebook, you can also go for MSI. The specs aren't bad, and they can be found quite easily. If you really got alot of cash, you can try custom notebooks.

And yes, NEVER listen to salespeople. Do research and then decide. Most of the time they have NO CLUE what they are saying, its just random BS.