PC Gaming

I plan to get a Dell XPS 15 by the end of the summer to do some gaming and finally use a computer that doesn't have Vista on it.

2 Questions:

Besides Alienware, are there any fantastic gamings laptops out there that I should be looking at?

What are some games I should get for pc besides stuff from steam and Battlefield 3? (I plan to get both)

Do not get a gaming laptop. Those things are overpriced and a waste of money. Get a desktop. Cheaper and much more powerful. If you have to get a gaming laptop shoot for something like the m11x or m14x. PC games I would suggest crysis (1) and minecraft. Most games are already on steam.

Well, I kind of need a laptop as well because I'm running anime club next year and need to get the movies there. Also I could list off all of the specs but I don't really feel like it. Summary of my shopping around: Dell XPS is really cheap for what you get. I looked at a lot of other gaming laptops and desktops but it didn't get down to the price I wanted. I also get a $400 discount on the laptop I'm getting.

ThePeavstenator wrote:Well, I kind of need a laptop as well because I'm running anime club next year and need to get the movies there. Also I could list off all of the specs but I don't really feel like it. Summary of my shopping around: Dell XPS is really cheap for what you get. I looked at a lot of other gaming laptops and desktops but it didn't get down to the price I wanted. I also get a $400 discount on the laptop I'm getting.

Get a desktop and a netbook with 1080p HDMI output then.

BTW I already play minecraft. I played minecraft before it was minecraft. I was hipster back then.

Hmm...not a bad idea, I'll think about that one.

ThePeavstenator wrote:BTW I already play minecraft. I played minecraft before it was minecraft. I was hipster back then.

alpha user?

Ok how much will the laptop you want cost and what are the specs?

Yup, but I knew about it when animals spawned off of arrows.

ThePeavstenator wrote:Yup, but I knew about it when animals spawned off of arrows.

Ah around September then.

Excuse me? Your running anime club next year? Last I checked, this was a team effort

This is copied and pasted right off of dell website. Stuff like the TV Tuner and Backlit keyboard are just wants and I probably will only use 1 or 2 of them.

*Obnoxious Inhale*



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Sorry for the messed up formatting. It would take way too long to type out.

Ban_Man95 wrote:Excuse me? Your running anime club next year? Last I checked, this was a team effort

Well, I don't need to go into great detail in a case like this.

That graphics card will not be able to run battlefield 3 most likely.

ThePeavstenator wrote:

Ban_Man95 wrote:Excuse me? Your running anime club next year? Last I checked, this was a team effort

Well, I don't need to go into great detail in a case like this.

I know, I know, Im just joking. Im all for research, anyway. You know I cant pass up the opportunity to find new anime

You guys watch naruto shippuden?

not yet. Its on netflix, so ill get around to checking it out soon enough. Im in the process of finishing bleach (what they have on netflix) and full metal panic fumouffu.

It's just an idea right now. This one suits my needs best right now. If I find something better, I'll take a look at that.

Now they have naruto on netflix too?! I've watch all the JP ones even up to the newest one today but i do like watching older episodes aswel. Did they do the same thing with bleach or is it english?

what is JP? and Bleach is subbed (THANK GOD)
Its one of the few that I can find that are subbed on netflix

It's subbed, but everything is subbed so that you can transition to the english version much more easily. Ie: "Shinigami" literally means "death god" but is translated as soul reaper in the subs.

Ban_Man95 wrote:what is JP? and Bleach is subbed (THANK GOD)
Its one of the few that I can find that are subbed on netflix

JP is Japanese abbreviated

japanese. Oh i don't mind if an anime is english i prefer it. But if it's an anime i've already watched subbed then it feels awkward watching it in english.

I feel the same way. I got so used to english voices for full metal alchemist, then I watched it in subbed, and I was like "OH snap, edward sounds like a boy!!"

There is a website that will test your system for for game capability, I know, but I think it checks the system your are using when you run it.

Desktop is def. the way to go, IMO. I can't seeing gaming laptops being able to run some of the higher graphics games.

I got my computer custom built for around $700 at a local place. I don't know if they can build custom laptops. Check your area though, for custom builds (you might get better pricing in your area, everything is extremely expensive here).

Thats what im doing. My bro custom built his, and said he could help me build mine. I could build mine for about 700 to 800, with what is normally a 1500 desktop. Im not huge on getting new games for PC though. Ill probably get the previous model of graphic card or something, because newer ones are expensive.

I know we have a few local PC stores nearby but I'm pretty sure they mainly work with refurbished PCs and recycling old PCs.

what do we have here? outside of stores that sell them (best buy, etc) I havnt seen many pc shops. Then again, I never look....

Milwaukee PC over by Metro Market for example.

BTW the graphics card I'd be getting is in the top 20% of the graphics cards NViDIA offers. I think it'll do. Plus, I can always upgrade.

Thats true. But you have different intents than I, sir. I dont plan on playing PC games. Just minecraft, and quirky stuff. As far as BF3, ill leave it to meh xbox.

Oh BmmmmmmmFlash newegg.com has some great prices on computer parts.

Funnily enough, a girl who started working with me is dating the guy who built my computer.

Also, within x amount of time, Nvidia offers you a discount when you exchange or old video card for a new. I can't remember the exact time frame. Might only be 90 days. You could look into that.

Sweeeet!! And I plan on doing it by myself, mainly. My brother said he would help, since he built one or two before.
And yeah, deals on replacement parts is something to look into. I dont want it to become obsolete, like everything else in technology right now. So If I can find replacement deals, that would be BA.

Just buy a desktop and use a thumb drive to get stuff to anime club. Laptops are much less bang for your buck and tend to break much sooner than desk tops.

My comp was 250 from walmart.
im that guy.

if anything it wouldnt be too hard for me just to take the entire desktop to the club. we have a projector, and plenty of plugs, so it would be fine. Its all depends on who owns what by next year.

Booster Gold wrote:My comp was 250 from walmart.
im that guy.

This made me laugh +1. I think mines from walmart it was proably like 500-600. If i was still into PC gaming i proably would buy a better one but i am extreamly burnt out with MMO's not sure if i'll ever play another.

what ones were you playing?

sheep wrote:There is a website that will test your system for for game capability, I know, but I think it checks the system your are using when you run it.

Desktop is def. the way to go, IMO. I can't seeing gaming laptops being able to run some of the higher graphics games.

I got my computer custom built for around $700 at a local place. I don't know if they can build custom laptops. Check your area though, for custom builds (you might get better pricing in your area, everything is extremely expensive here).

Gaming laptops are actually REALLY powerful. it is just that they are 10+ pounds and have 2 hour battery life.

Ducksaws wrote:Just buy a desktop and use a thumb drive to get stuff to anime club. Laptops are much less bang for your buck and tend to break much sooner than desk tops.

Not if you get a netbook.

Ban_Man95 wrote:what ones were you playing?

Well i've played quite a few..
Diablo 2(few months)
World of warcraft(few months)
world of kungfu(a little over two years if you count my time on private servers)
runescape(for many years)
FFXI(few months)

I am sure there's more that i've played that i can't think of atm.

Aren't netbooks generally little teeny laptops that are made just for using basic office stuff?

sheep wrote:Also, within x amount of time, Nvidia offers you a discount when you exchange or old video card for a new. I can't remember the exact time frame. Might only be 90 days. You could look into that.

I have to say I was really excited when I read that. I looked it up and they discontinued that way back in 03 or 04.

Ducksaws wrote:Aren't netbooks generally little teeny laptops that are made just for using basic office stuff?

Nope. My netbook can run SC2.

still, im guessing a desktop with the same specs as your netbook would probably cost less and last longer. Not to mention a bigger screen to boot.

the screen is where its at XD

Ban_Man95 wrote:the screen is where its at XD

12 inch HD. Can't really do better than that.

(I meant laptop wise)

Ducksaws wrote:still, im guessing a desktop with the same specs as your netbook would probably cost less and last longer. Not to mention a bigger screen to boot.

Desktop does not weigh 2 pounds and have almost 6 hours of battery life though.

ThePeavstenator wrote:Stuff like the TV Tuner and Backlit keyboard are just wants

I got a Dell Studio laptop last year, and I love my backlit keyboard - pretty unnecessary most of the time, but great nonetheless

I bought the machine for work, not gaming, though - like others have said, if you want to game on PC you're far better off with a desktop. You'll get better performance for less money, and it'll last you a lot longer as you upgrade it to keep up with software.

My laptop is great at what I need it for, and I didn't want another desktop due to space and the need/want for portability. If those weren't concerns, I'd have gone desktop all the way.

Thats how I feel. Im going to start with my own desktop, and then I can keep upgrading it and fixing it. Eventually, Ill get a laptop as well. Its just that a desktop is more practical to have first.