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    mobile GPU for gaming at 720p

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by zeve, Sep 25, 2009.

  1. zeve

    zeve Notebook Consultant

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    Although he´s still performing admirably, my ASUS G1S isn´t ready for the next wave of incoming games, so I´m thinking about a new gaming laptop.

    The thing is, when I´m at home, I game with it linked through HDMI to my 720p 32" LCD TV, so I have no use for higher resolutions.

    My question is: what level of GPU should I aim for, getting in mind that I will be gaming at 720p at the best?
     
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    SeanDude05 Notebook Consultant

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    What is your budget? And any brand you'd like to go with, ie- Asus again?
     
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    zeve Notebook Consultant

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    I had a good experience with this G1S, would have no problem buying another ASUS, but I also had toshibas and hps in the past. About the budget, let´s put up a ceiling of 1,500 USD. But I was thinking more about GPU suggestions, than whole models.
     
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    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    SeanDude05 Notebook Consultant

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    ^^^ I would highly recommend the GTX 260M btw.

    That G51 is also a very good performer.
     
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    jlachesk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone know of something similar to the G51 specs, but without the "gaming laptop" look and feel (i.e. <=6lbs)? WUXGA/1080, 260M, etc? Been hunting for a while without much luck.

    I could probably step down the GPU req for what I'm playing (Aion, WoW, new-ish action/rpg titles), but I'd like to be in a position to handle upcoming titles as well.
     
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    MSI GT 729 with ATI HD 4850 and Q9000 about 1500 dollars i guess and the 4850 and Q9000 own the P8700 and downclocked GTX260M...
     
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