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    Good deal for a gaming laptop?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Konane, Mar 29, 2009.

  1. Konane

    Konane Notebook Enthusiast

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    I found a Toshiba Satellite A300 for sale locally, brand new for $600.00 CAD. This seems like a pretty decent price for the specs, I'm just wondering if it could play games(mainly Valve games:TF2,L4D, etc.) at mid/high settling with a smooth frame rate.

    Here is a list of the specs:
    Intel Core 2 Duo CPU
    T5750 @ 2.00 GHz
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470
    Memory 3 GB DDR2
    Vista Home Premium 64-bit

    So basically, I'm wondering if I should pick this thing up ASAP, or wait for something better to come along.
     
    Konane, Mar 29, 2009
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  2. miscolobo

    miscolobo Notebook Deity

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    The processor seems good. the HD 3470 is a rather weak card . Yet i think it should handle TF2, L4D just fine.

    HD3470 = 8400M GS pretty much

    I think for the price its fine maybe do some more searching and you could get a better deal
     
    miscolobo, Mar 29, 2009
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  3. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I would not calll that a gaming laptop, the cheapest high end gaming laptop is probably the Asus W90-X1 for $2199 on newegg.com

    Though I would recomend you spend the $200 more for the W90-A1 from a Asus dealer it gets you a blueray drvie, a 2nd HDD, and a Q9000 cpu.

    If your on a small budget that means getting the most your money can.

    I think the best place to do that is going to be on a used last generation machiine, ebay or these forums.

    An example I just sold my G50V-A1 for $1200 and it was in brand new +++ condition. with bag & cooler & mx518 mouse included.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Mar 30, 2009
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  4. anothergeek

    anothergeek Equivocally Nerdy

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    You can nab an Asus G50 with 9800m gs for $899 US at Best Buy if you don't mind the thunderbolts :rolleyes:

    link
     
    anothergeek, Mar 30, 2009
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  5. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I don't think so i would actually say the 8400gt is more comparable to the 3470 ive seen some amazing scores on the 3470 on this site and those were stock too.
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 30, 2009
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  6. fatmandoo

    fatmandoo Notebook Consultant

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  7. ARom

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    look for the Toshiba A305 with the 3650 at newegg....
     
    ARom, Mar 30, 2009
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  8. Satlas

    Satlas Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would say the MSI ex625 ( http://www.msimobile.com/level3_productpage.aspx?cid=9&id=98) @ about $800 is one of the best budget gaming laptops at the moment. P7350 processor (only weak part, but since it's MSI, you can OC with a push of a button without any worries), 4GB ram, and, most importantly, an ATI 4670 gpu (w/ ddr3 ram). Far better than a 3470, 3650, or even a 9600m gt. Somewhat below the 9800m gs, yes, but it comes in a less pricey, less ugly (in my opinion!), and more portable machine.
     
    Satlas, Mar 30, 2009
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  9. Konane

    Konane Notebook Enthusiast

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    That one seems like a winner to me. It's a little more, but I'm sure that it's a lot more powerful. Do you think that the MSI could play Fallout 3? I've been wanting to try it out for some time now :)
     
    Konane, Mar 30, 2009
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  10. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes, i posted news about this thing since like last year(lmao) but it looks like it only came out recently weird....that being said this is an amazing deal.
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 30, 2009
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  11. CA36GTP

    CA36GTP Notebook Evangelist

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    That MSI is definitely a good deal. Much more attractive than the X5 and its lightning bolts as well.
     
    CA36GTP, Mar 30, 2009
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  12. KernalPanic

    KernalPanic White Knight

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    Um the MSI with a 9600 is no competition for the $100 more expensive G50VT with a 9800m GS though...

    Honestly the G50VT case design is OK... turn off the lights and no one cares about the decorations.
    (granted I have the X1)

    For the massive improvement in performance, get the 9800m GS-equipped G50vt, if $100 is more important get the amd-CPU/9600m equipped MSI.
     
    KernalPanic, Mar 30, 2009
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