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    Under £550

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Moyo2k, May 23, 2009.

  1. Moyo2k

    Moyo2k Notebook Enthusiast

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    Post a list of your top 5 Gaming Laptops here
    (Must be under £550)

    :D
     
    Moyo2k, May 23, 2009
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  2. Signal2Noise

    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    What do you mean by "building a laptop"? Build one from scratch yourself with various parts? I'll build desktops myself but prefer to buy/customize a complete notebook at time of purchase.
     
    Signal2Noise, May 23, 2009
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  3. Moyo2k

    Moyo2k Notebook Enthusiast

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    Barebones + RAM + CPU + OS + HDD = Build
     
    Moyo2k, May 23, 2009
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  4. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'd say excellent if you can save a good bit of money over a pre-built one, otherwise might as well get a pre-built one.
     
    usapatriot, May 23, 2009
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  5. GamingACU

    GamingACU Notebook Deity

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    It generally costs the same to build your own as to get a prebuilt one. Unless you have a bunch of spare parts, or feel like wasting a lot of time, there's not much reason to build your own.
     
    GamingACU, May 23, 2009
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  6. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Building a laptop? Terrible - not worth it.

    Building a desktop? Excellent
     
    crash, May 24, 2009
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  7. times

    times Notebook Evangelist

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    building a laptop.its best to buy one,plus the built ones look ugly lol.
     
    times, May 24, 2009
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  8. unknown555525

    unknown555525 rawr

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    Buying barebones notebooks actually costs ALOT more than buying from most re sellers. Desktops on the other hand are the complete opposite, you'll NEVER find a reseller that will sell less than if you built it yourself.
     
    unknown555525, May 24, 2009
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