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ezav
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looking for a new laptop, preferably one that is under $400. not really sure where to start, because most of the "cheap" laptops that have been recommended to me are closer to the $1000 mark. let me know what you guys have/recommend and why. keep in mind i'm not too picky about overall performance since im used to shitty frame rates and graphics settings, and it doesnt necessarily have to be a dedicated gaming laptop. thanks
Nov 1 2017 8:43PM
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Rparr
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There's no sense in skimping when it comes to parts on a laptop if you're looking to game with it. You're going to want at least 16 gigs of ram amongst other things. 400$ laptops will not even come close to getting the job done
Nov 1 2017 8:47PM
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eheath
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"Gaming Laptop" and "under $400" dont go in the same sentence. You can get a nice web-browsing computer for $400, but if you actually like games, you need to spend at least $1000.
Nov 1 2017 10:13PM
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ezav
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well, shit
Nov 1 2017 10:22PM
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ezav
Posts: 185 - Karma: 628
thanks for the heads up though. looks like i have a lot more saving up to do
Nov 1 2017 10:26PM
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Lonely
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For that budget you MIGHT be able to do a low end desktop build if you really searched for deals.

Portability=Price Increase and if you want to be able to run modern games at 60fps your gonna want

Dedicated Graphics-1050ti is pretty cheap but I would recommend spending more on the gpu
16 gigs of ram
Decent proccesor-i5 and above
ssd(not necessary but nice)

Add in decent build quality and screen and your looking at about 700-900$ for a laptop that runs the like of pubg at 45-60 frames at low settings.
Nov 1 2017 10:57PM
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GregFlik
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If you are a member of Costco or Sam's Club they have some beefy laptops that are normally on sale that play AAA titles at like 30-40 fps. Also be sure to find out what the game requires before you buy something way over budget and over kill, or you underestimate the title and it doesn't even run.

I saw some laptops with a GTX 1050 4GB on newegg for around that $700 price point from some manufacturers that aren't known for gaming (Like Lenovo, IBM, and some HPs).
Nov 2 2017 10:16AM
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Paul.Marik
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Just sent you a message. I'm looking to sell my Asus G750JM and this might be what you're looking for in terms of price and specs
Nov 2 2017 11:17AM
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