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    Stumbled across this notebook @ Best Buy

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by DMan, Oct 23, 2009.

  1. DMan

    DMan Notebook Guru

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    Hey all,

    I currently have an Acer Aspire 5670, core duo 1.66, X1600, 2GB that I've used in the past for WoW. X1600 isn't the card it used to be and I've recently downloaded DDO (D&D Online) and while it runs ok everything is set to low. Actually every game I've put on this has been set to low I believe.

    So because I haven't bought anything computer related in a few years I was looking at another laptop mainly because my second backup laptop is even slower and may be dying (Gateway 3040GZ).

    I don't really PC game too much although I used to so I would be using it to try out DDO on high settings and am really holding out for Diablo III for whenever that comes out.

    Anyways, on to the computer:
    Asus G60VX-RBBX05
    core 2 duo P7450
    Windows 7 home
    4GB ram
    320GB HDD
    16" display
    GTX 260M 1GB
    $999.99

    I've read that the NVDIA cards aren't supported as well as ATI ones though. Any thoughts on that? Also, any thoughts on Core 2 duo vs quad core vs core i7 cpus with regards to gaming mainly?

    Thanks for all input.
     
    DMan, Oct 23, 2009
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  2. apple314159

    apple314159 Notebook Consultant

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    I believe it's the contrary. NVIDIA releases new drivers more often than ATI does.

    Unless a game is particularly CPU intensive, like GTAIV, you won't notice all that much of a difference. A Core i7 is the best, though.
     
    apple314159, Oct 23, 2009
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  3. Lanaya

    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    the G60VX will run most games at high settings.
     
    Lanaya, Oct 23, 2009
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    Purlpo Notebook Evangelist

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    The Asus is a capable gaming machine, but I have heard bad things about it's reliability... Also, only few current games support quad-core; however, more games that support multi-core CPU's are bound to come, so I say that if you got the money, go for the quad-core or i7...
     
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  5. Lanaya

    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    you have not heard bad things about its reliability. It has been very reliable. it gets a bit hot, but to date there have been no heat related throttling or dead GPUs related to heat. It runs FINE. I'm getting tired of people saying it overheats, when it does not. It gets hot. There is a VERY large difference.
     
    Lanaya, Oct 23, 2009
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  6. DMan

    DMan Notebook Guru

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    Why does the G51 cost $280 more than the G60VX besides the higher clock speed?
     
    DMan, Oct 23, 2009
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    which G51 are you referring to? there was a G51 VX-X1A, X2A, X3A, A1, and RX05 oh, and then the new G51j-A1
     
    Lanaya, Oct 23, 2009
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  8. DMan

    DMan Notebook Guru

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    The G51Vx-X3A on the newegg website.
     
    DMan, Oct 23, 2009
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    Better processor that's not only faster, but supports virtualization, a 1080p LCD, a standard 2 year warranty plus 1 year accidental damage warranty.
     
    Lithus, Oct 23, 2009
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  10. Lanaya

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    the X3A has a better processor, better webcam, has bluetooth, and also has a much higher resolution screen.
     
    Lanaya, Oct 23, 2009
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  11. classic77

    classic77 Notebook Evangelist

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    Ya...the Asus' will never run as cool as Clevos...they still seem like awsome buys though if you don't have tons of money to throw away on a notebook.
     
    classic77, Oct 23, 2009
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    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    do you need battery life? higher performance gpu's eat up battery like crazy. i doubt this beast will manage 1.30hrs on battery...perhaps less..
     
    Luke1708, Oct 24, 2009
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    it manages ~2 hours when not gaming, about 1.25 hours full on gaming.
     
    Lanaya, Oct 24, 2009
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    Those Asus laptops are awesome for the price. They give you a lower resolution screen and a smaller battery to help cut costs. Probably with the assumption users will be buying it primarily as a gaming laptop and will be plugged in 95% of the time. You can always buy a larger capacity battery if you want to.
     
    HTWingNut, Oct 24, 2009
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  15. DMan

    DMan Notebook Guru

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    Yeah, not really, my laptops are always plugged in. I see your point though.
     
    DMan, Oct 24, 2009
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