Q. Right now I have an Acer Aspire 5253-BZ841, it's only a few years old and it's a fabulous laptop, but not so much for gaming. It lags frequently and has painfully slow loading time, among other things wrong with it. I've decided it's time for a new computer with the ability to support my needs.
The only game I really play is League of Legends, if that helps. I don't know for sure, but I don't think it takes as much effort for a computer as something like World of Warcraft or Diablo 3(D3 was nearly impossible to play on this thing...) but I could be wrong. I am on the computer ALOT, so on top of efficiently running my game, I'd love for it to be reliable and fast for when I browse the internet, use Photoshop, ect.
I THINK I'd like to get a laptop, because I do travel around a bit, but a desktop computer is ABSOLUTELY NOT out of the question. I could always keep this laptop and take it with me when I go and have my awesome desktop at home.
I did a little research and these laptops were the most appealing to me:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+Series+7+17.3%26%2334%3B+Laptop+-+8GB+Memory+-+1TB+Hard+Drive+-+Titan+Silver/6774648.p?id=1218806578058&skuId=6774648&st=Samsung%20Notebook%20Series%207%20Chronos&cp=1&lp=3
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell---Inspiron-17.3%26%2334%3B-Laptop---8GB-Memory---1TB-Hard-Drive---Black/6697664.p?skuId=6697664&id=1218782849014#tab=overview
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony---VAIO-14%26%2334%3B-Touch-Screen-Laptop---8GB-Memory---1TB-Hard-Drive---Gunmetal/Vintage-Gold/6747147.p?skuId=6747147&id=1218792108092
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Acer---Aspire-17.3%26%2334%3B-Laptop---8GB-Memory---1TB-Hard-Drive---Midnight-Black/6941872.p?skuId=6941872&id=1218816107946
My budget is like $1200, so I'd love some advice about computers in that price range. Can anyone vouch for any of these laptops I linked or suggest better ones that I can research? Any help is appreciated.
Another thing, weight of the laptop doesn't matter to me, I know good laptops tend to be heavier so if it's a 10 lbs. laptop that's cool with me as long as it's efficient lol.. I'm really more interested in the contents of the laptop, I need one with good guts. Fast processor, dual or quad core, massive RAM and a balling graphics card are things I want.
The only game I really play is League of Legends, if that helps. I don't know for sure, but I don't think it takes as much effort for a computer as something like World of Warcraft or Diablo 3(D3 was nearly impossible to play on this thing...) but I could be wrong. I am on the computer ALOT, so on top of efficiently running my game, I'd love for it to be reliable and fast for when I browse the internet, use Photoshop, ect.
I THINK I'd like to get a laptop, because I do travel around a bit, but a desktop computer is ABSOLUTELY NOT out of the question. I could always keep this laptop and take it with me when I go and have my awesome desktop at home.
I did a little research and these laptops were the most appealing to me:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+Series+7+17.3%26%2334%3B+Laptop+-+8GB+Memory+-+1TB+Hard+Drive+-+Titan+Silver/6774648.p?id=1218806578058&skuId=6774648&st=Samsung%20Notebook%20Series%207%20Chronos&cp=1&lp=3
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell---Inspiron-17.3%26%2334%3B-Laptop---8GB-Memory---1TB-Hard-Drive---Black/6697664.p?skuId=6697664&id=1218782849014#tab=overview
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony---VAIO-14%26%2334%3B-Touch-Screen-Laptop---8GB-Memory---1TB-Hard-Drive---Gunmetal/Vintage-Gold/6747147.p?skuId=6747147&id=1218792108092
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Acer---Aspire-17.3%26%2334%3B-Laptop---8GB-Memory---1TB-Hard-Drive---Midnight-Black/6941872.p?skuId=6941872&id=1218816107946
My budget is like $1200, so I'd love some advice about computers in that price range. Can anyone vouch for any of these laptops I linked or suggest better ones that I can research? Any help is appreciated.
Another thing, weight of the laptop doesn't matter to me, I know good laptops tend to be heavier so if it's a 10 lbs. laptop that's cool with me as long as it's efficient lol.. I'm really more interested in the contents of the laptop, I need one with good guts. Fast processor, dual or quad core, massive RAM and a balling graphics card are things I want.
A. Well, lets see here.
All of the computers you linked to have the same exact GPU or graphics card except for the Sony Vaio. The sony vaio has a AMD Radeon HD 7670M hybrid graphics card. This graphics card also has 2 gb dedicated Video memory. However, the benchmark of this gpu (specifically for running games at optimum settings/resolution 30 fps +) is a lot lower than the benchmark of NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, which is the GPU in the other 3 laptops. This NVIDIA gpu will run games like Diablo 3, counter strike, World of Warcraft, and even black ops 2 (released earlier this week) with full, optimal settings at 1920 x 1080 (ultra settings at 28 frames per second). So specifically for gaming, the nvidia would be the better choice so the sony vaio, as elegant as it looks, is out of the list in this case.
We are left with the other 3 (acer, samsung, and dell).
Keep in mind that these 3 laptops are 17.3 inches. That is huge (my 15.6 is enough for commute). I mean its great for gaming but might not be so ideal for commute so your call. The vaio is 14 inches which is too small anyway.
Now, the processors:
The Samsung has a good processor (i7-3635QM processor), but in terms of benchmark and stats, it is the worst one out of all of the laptops you mentioned. I will provide links for benchmarks at the end of my post. The best processor out of these 3 is the one in the acer (i7-3632QM). Dell's processor comes very close to the acer's in terms of performance and there wont be much of a difference. The acer, samsung and dell all have 8 GB ram as well as a 1 TB hard drive (samsung's is slightly newer but u won't see a difference as the speed 5400 rpm is the same). They all have bluetooth capability (u can plug in a bluetooth headset for gaming). Acer's bluetooth interface is slightly newer but u wont see much of a difference. The acer and dell practically weigh the same but the samsung is a bit more sleek and elegant looking but definitely not for the extra what $500??
Bottom line, the acer is probably the least appealing (looks wise - from the outside) out of the bunch but it does have a crisp 1600 by 900 resolution. But the samsung has a 1080 P resolution great for gaming (is it worth the money though?). The acer has the best processor out of all of them, a better bluetooth interface, is in the middle in terms of cost, has an amazing graphics card for games, and is an all around good laptop. Maybe wait for black friday or thanksgiving for a laptop to get a better deal. I would go with the acer though. The only downside with acer is that its an acer. Not saying acer's bad, its build quality and reputation is just not AS good as samsung for example. But my brother has an acer and it doesn't have any problems yet. It is a very good laptop and Im sure you have had experience with acer as you mentioned so its up to you decide.
Good luck and enjoy ur laptop :)
Benchmarks (Laptop CPUs):
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/laptop.html
Benchmarks (Laptop GPUs):
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html
All of the computers you linked to have the same exact GPU or graphics card except for the Sony Vaio. The sony vaio has a AMD Radeon HD 7670M hybrid graphics card. This graphics card also has 2 gb dedicated Video memory. However, the benchmark of this gpu (specifically for running games at optimum settings/resolution 30 fps +) is a lot lower than the benchmark of NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, which is the GPU in the other 3 laptops. This NVIDIA gpu will run games like Diablo 3, counter strike, World of Warcraft, and even black ops 2 (released earlier this week) with full, optimal settings at 1920 x 1080 (ultra settings at 28 frames per second). So specifically for gaming, the nvidia would be the better choice so the sony vaio, as elegant as it looks, is out of the list in this case.
We are left with the other 3 (acer, samsung, and dell).
Keep in mind that these 3 laptops are 17.3 inches. That is huge (my 15.6 is enough for commute). I mean its great for gaming but might not be so ideal for commute so your call. The vaio is 14 inches which is too small anyway.
Now, the processors:
The Samsung has a good processor (i7-3635QM processor), but in terms of benchmark and stats, it is the worst one out of all of the laptops you mentioned. I will provide links for benchmarks at the end of my post. The best processor out of these 3 is the one in the acer (i7-3632QM). Dell's processor comes very close to the acer's in terms of performance and there wont be much of a difference. The acer, samsung and dell all have 8 GB ram as well as a 1 TB hard drive (samsung's is slightly newer but u won't see a difference as the speed 5400 rpm is the same). They all have bluetooth capability (u can plug in a bluetooth headset for gaming). Acer's bluetooth interface is slightly newer but u wont see much of a difference. The acer and dell practically weigh the same but the samsung is a bit more sleek and elegant looking but definitely not for the extra what $500??
Bottom line, the acer is probably the least appealing (looks wise - from the outside) out of the bunch but it does have a crisp 1600 by 900 resolution. But the samsung has a 1080 P resolution great for gaming (is it worth the money though?). The acer has the best processor out of all of them, a better bluetooth interface, is in the middle in terms of cost, has an amazing graphics card for games, and is an all around good laptop. Maybe wait for black friday or thanksgiving for a laptop to get a better deal. I would go with the acer though. The only downside with acer is that its an acer. Not saying acer's bad, its build quality and reputation is just not AS good as samsung for example. But my brother has an acer and it doesn't have any problems yet. It is a very good laptop and Im sure you have had experience with acer as you mentioned so its up to you decide.
Good luck and enjoy ur laptop :)
Benchmarks (Laptop CPUs):
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/laptop.html
Benchmarks (Laptop GPUs):
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html
Computer/League of Legends Help.......?
Q. I downloaded iLoL (the Mac version) from mediafire as a link from Boompje.net. I have a macbook air (july 2011 version) with iOS version 10.7.5. I go to play the game and everything is fine, but when I actually start a match, every time I click the window un-highlights and then re-highlights a second later. This means that I can't click in quick succession because while the window is unhighlighted it does not receive input from the trackpad or mouse. Also the game is not full screen and I cannot seem to make it full screen without messing it up. Is it just where I got the game from? Because If anyone has a better link or download that would be appreciated, or if someone else has had the same problem and found out how to fix it and can leave an answer. Thanks!
A. Why would you download League of Legends from mediafire when the game is free to play? Why wouldn't you just download the game from the OFFICIAL game website instead of some third-party website that probably doesn't even have the latest patch files. That would be like going out and buying oxygen tanks because you don't want the free air around you....
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
