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    is this a good gaming laptop

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by aceswild_87, Feb 14, 2006.

  1. aceswild_87

    aceswild_87 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Toshiba Satellite Intel Centrino 740 1.73GHz Laptop (M70-FE5)
    these are the specs would this be a good laptop for playing games like HL2?

    Mfr. Part Number: PSM71C-FE500E
    Processor Type Intel Pentium M 740
    Screen Size 15.4"
    RAM (Preloaded / Maximum) 512MB DDR2 (Exp. To 2GB)
    Hard Drive 100GB 5400RPM
    Optical Drives DVD+/-R Super-Multi Drive Double Layer
    Graphics ATI Mobility Radon X700 256MB
    Average Battery Life 2.5 Hours
    Product Weight 2.7 kg
    Audio Type Realtek ALC250
    Battery Type 6-Cell Lithium-Ion
    Cache 32KB/32KB L1, 2MB L2
    Fax/Modem 56K V.92
    I/O Ports See The Features Section
    Included In Box Adaptor, Power Cord, Manual, Restore CD
    Network Card See The Features Section
    Other Software See The Features Section
    PC Card Slots 1 x Type II Support CardBus
    Pointing Device Touchpad
    Preloaded Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home
    Processor Speed 1.73GHz
    Product Dimensions 36.0(W) x 3.6(H) x 26.8(D) cm
    Removable Storage No
    Screen Type WXGA TFT With Trubrite
    Speakers Harman/Kardon Stereo Speakers
    System Bus 533MHz Front Side
     
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Yeah, you'll have no problems with that at all. I play CS:S and HL2 at the highest settings with my 256MB X700.

    You'll definitely want to jack up the RAM though, that only has 512MB. I suggest adding a 1GB stick so you have 1.5 - that should be plenty.

    What's your budget? We can recommend another laptop you can comapare that to. Always good to look at more than one machine.
     
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  3. aceswild_87

    aceswild_87 Notebook Enthusiast

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    this laptop costs 1699+tax my budget is not more then 2200 including tax prefer 2000
     
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  4. Poseign

    Poseign Notebook Consultant

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    $2200? thats plenty :)

    Allow me to introduce to you the Sager NP5720-C. (My Avatar PC)

    you can find this computer at www.sagernotebook.com and can customize this or any of their computers from their website. to customize this particular computer, follow this link:
    http://www.sagernotebook.com/pages/notebooks/product-price.cfm?ProductType=5720&SubType=C&hdid=40000993&ramid=80001154

    Ive already done the liberty of slightly customizing a build that I believe would suit you, perhaps you may like this:

    -17" WSXGA+ widescreen LCD Display (1680 x 1050 res) with glossy surface
    -intel centrino mobile 1.86ghz processor
    -NVIDIA Geforce 7800 Go GTX with 256mb ddr3 memory
    -1gig of RAM
    -60mb (7200 RPM) SATA Hard drive

    plus the rest of the standard options that come with the pc, including a DVD CDRW combo drive, built in digital camera and microphone, and a super sweet lcd front panel display $

    all comes with a 1 yr standard warrenty.

    heres the best part. alltogether, with these modifications, this computer comes out to a grand total of $2,174 and last I knew (from when i got my PC) tax was included in that price.

    Additional shipping charges apply though.

    I myself am a personal fan of Sager. Their prices for high end gaming notebookss are difficult to beat, and their notebooks are of very good quality. You should even be able to play games like F.E.A.R. on this, Should. I highly reccomend this pc and this build.

    Of course this is only a reccomendation. I hope you make the right choice when buying your notebok :)


    ~Poe
     
    Poseign, Feb 15, 2006
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