Graphics card question.

I am looking at a laptop to replace one of my desktops, it has an AMD x2 with 4 cores enabled and a HD5770 card. What mobile CPU and GPU would give me an equivalent power for gaming, and how much should I expect to pay?

 

probably something like mine to be honest, lol. With a quadcore.

 

I'm on tapatalk, so I can't see your signature if thats where your system specs are.

 

m17 r2/r3 or m18 from alienware are some of the best desktop replacement rigs you can get.....IMO
sandybridge with dual gpu laptop... yes please... lol

 

Irrelevant to his question.

You should be looking for a sandy bridge laptop with something like a 5870M in terms of power.

 

Budget is 900 maybe 1k. Been looking at the G53SW, but thats a bits over budget, so if I can find something closer to budget that would be better.

 

Best laptop for you is this

FORCE 1761 / MSI 1761

(how many times did I post this link already )

 

For the graphics card, you are looking at a mobility 5870 or better in the AMD department and a GTX560m or better for nVidia.

 

This only $870. However, it does not have a 1080p screen.
Newegg.com - Recertified: ASUS G73 Gaming Series G73SW-BST6 Refurbished Notebook Intel Core i7 2630QM(2.00GHz) 17.3" 8GB Memory 750GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M

 

As others have said, hardware wise the 5870m is identical to your 5770. The 6870m & 460m are comparible if only a tad slower (unnoticable) and the 560m will be a hair faster. All will work fine for your needs. The Asus G73JH (5870m), G73JW (460m), and G73SW (sandy bridge 2630 CPU w/460m GPU) are all easily available for less than 1k. I would recommend the 1080p screen also. Don't buy the BST6 version as is has a gimped GPU.

If you can find one, a single card M17xR2 with a 5870m is a good laptop too and is easily upgraded (try for one with the 1200p screen).

UPdate: I just looked at Gratz's link. http://www.xoticpc.com/force-1761-msi-1761-p-3152.html?wconfigure=yes

If you can swing it, get that. A little weak on the CPU (probably = to a i7-720 though), but a great GPU, 1080p and highly upgradable.

 

dude keep an eye on this listing

ALIENWARE M15X R2 I7 940XM ATI 6970M 1080P RGB LED YELLOW $1400 IN UPGRADES (884116037316) | eBay

if it doesn't increase it's price a lot, BUY IT

 

I found a M17 R1 used on Craigslist with dual 280m, is that going to be comparable? Going for 650

Edit: http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/sys/2783652151.html

 

Didn't know Bumblebee could turn into a laptop

On the "bright" side (pun intended), he has a "make offer" option. IMO, sellers with that option are usually eager to make a deal.

 

Found a 17 inch toshiba with 560m and 3d for 1000 on Craigslist slightly used. Guy even has paperwork to transfer warranty. X775-3dv78 or something along that line

 

yes definitely, and if you somehow sneak a 1k offer at the end of auction, it is yours!

 

Highly doubt he'd take $700 off the asking price but I bet you could swipe it for a cool $1200-1300

 

1200 for that machine is still crazy, big time crazy...

 

No, that's a terrible option.

Buy this, add the 2 year warranty, and be happy.