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    What's the best laptop for gaming?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Ronald McDonald, May 17, 2009.

  1. Ronald McDonald

    Ronald McDonald Notebook Enthusiast

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    Some tell me the:
    ASUS W90VP-A1

    Others say the: The coming Sager NP9280

    Or, the m17 Alienware.

    Anyone know which one is best?
     
    Ronald McDonald, May 17, 2009
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  2. Reaper05

    Reaper05 Notebook Evangelist

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    sager imo but the w90 is good too
     
    Reaper05, May 17, 2009
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  3. BIGX333

    BIGX333 Brazillian Overclocker

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    If it's a unreleased model it just can't be the best :p .

    Wait till D900F/M980NU REAL reviews to decide :p .
     
    BIGX333, May 17, 2009
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  4. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    The new Sager M980NU with dual GTX 280m's is set to release soon, if it has overclocking capablities like the W90 then it will win over the W90... Also alienware is set to release their new "line" or "single" we dont know yet... in the next few weeks... So I say wait a few weeks and you'll have a definitive answer ;)
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 17, 2009
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  5. idq000

    idq000 Notebook Deity

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    What about the Alienware "Allpowerful." lol
     
    idq000, May 17, 2009
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  6. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    MrButterBiscuits, May 17, 2009
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  7. Ronald McDonald

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    The m17 seems good though, IMO. Playing Crysis at 50 - 70 fps.
     
    Ronald McDonald, May 18, 2009
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  8. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Oh yea it is a great computer... It's just not the best lol
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 18, 2009
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  9. Ronald McDonald

    Ronald McDonald Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well then, MrButterBiscuits, what IS the currently best gaming laptop out there?
     
    Ronald McDonald, May 18, 2009
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  10. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Look what I wrote above lol, here I'll quote myself
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 18, 2009
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  11. BIGX333

    BIGX333 Brazillian Overclocker

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    Asus W90 is hands down the best :D .
     
    BIGX333, May 18, 2009
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  12. Ronald McDonald

    Ronald McDonald Notebook Enthusiast

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    So a new Sager, and possibly a new Alienware? Done and done. When both come out I'll compare, and finally buy. Thanks Biscuits, thou is tasty! Lol!
     
    Ronald McDonald, May 18, 2009
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  13. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    MrButterBiscuits, May 18, 2009
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  14. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Welcome Mr McDonald, welcome to the forums ;) lol
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 18, 2009
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  15. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    i can run somthing if you want me to.
     
    dondadah88, May 18, 2009
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  16. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Run something???
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 18, 2009
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  17. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    dmc4. 3dmark06 farcry2. that's all i have installed right now with a built in benchmark.
     
    dondadah88, May 18, 2009
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  18. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Oh for your M17? I would like to see some of your new benchmarks with the Cooling updates you have done
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 18, 2009
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  19. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ok give me alittle let me get started. (i'm slow i didn't think about it.)
     
    dondadah88, May 18, 2009
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  20. Snowm0bile

    Snowm0bile Starcraftologist

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    ride slow homie
     
    Snowm0bile, May 18, 2009
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  21. Snowm0bile

    Snowm0bile Starcraftologist

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    Wait so the new alienware is suppose to be released next month? Or are they just releasing when it will be released and what it looks like?
     
    Snowm0bile, May 18, 2009
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  22. R3v4n

    R3v4n Notebook Consultant

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    I'd say if you plan on waiting for something may as well wait for GDDR5 4870s if the gfx cards follow the same suit as the desktop cards then they will be the best available.
     
    R3v4n, May 18, 2009
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  23. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    true sorry been busy but here are some benchmarks these are alittle old but will give you a basic idea of what it can do.


    my advice is to get the w90 if you can't wait.
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    no gpu overclock
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    dondadah88, May 18, 2009
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