Which laptop to buy?

ReggeX · 11th August 2008, 6:13 PM

Hey guys, this is one of my first proper posts on OCAU that isn't in the for sale section where I could say I'm most active. Anyways, I'm looking to buy a new laptop a couple of weeks from now and would like a definite idea on what to work towards.

I will be using it primarily for gaming, the most graphically-intensive game I play is Call of Duty 4, apart from that the second most would be Team Fortress 2. I don't mind weight or battery power as I will rarely be using it unplugged. I'm buying it for convenience as I live in Beechboro and most of the LANs I go to are around 40 minutes away (Joondalup). As I'm only 17 and don't have my liscence, carpooling at times can be a hassle, and the places I go to are accessible by train.

Anyways, to the point.

Gaming

Budget $1500, can vary up to $200 if there's a big step.

Size doesn't matter, however, the bigger the better

Doesn't need HDMI or a fingerprint reader

What I've been looking at is the Dell Studio 17. I really like the look of it and the features seem to accomodate everything I'm looking for, however I have doubts about the 3650's ability to run Call of Duty at a good framerate with everything on a nice detail level.

Cheers.

Rowan.

11th August 2008, 6:13 PM	#1
ReggeX Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 24	Which laptop to buy? Hey guys, this is one of my first proper posts on OCAU that isn't in the for sale section where I could say I'm most active. Anyways, I'm looking to buy a new laptop a couple of weeks from now and would like a definite idea on what to work towards. I will be using it primarily for gaming, the most graphically-intensive game I play is Call of Duty 4, apart from that the second most would be Team Fortress 2. I don't mind weight or battery power as I will rarely be using it unplugged. I'm buying it for convenience as I live in Beechboro and most of the LANs I go to are around 40 minutes away (Joondalup). As I'm only 17 and don't have my liscence, carpooling at times can be a hassle, and the places I go to are accessible by train. Anyways, to the point. Gaming Budget $1500, can vary up to $200 if there's a big step. Size doesn't matter, however, the bigger the better Doesn't need HDMI or a fingerprint reader What I've been looking at is the Dell Studio 17. I really like the look of it and the features seem to accomodate everything I'm looking for, however I have doubts about the 3650's ability to run Call of Duty at a good framerate with everything on a nice detail level. Cheers. Rowan. __________________ "Leetbix" Intel C2D E6750 2.66GHz @ 3.8GHz on Zalman 95500ALED - Gigabyte GA-DS3P rev 1.1 - Galaxy nVidia 8800GT 512mb 600/900 dual slot cooler (stock)- 2GB 800MHz Corsair RAM - Corsair HX 620W PSU - 250GB SATA + 120gig WD External - Antec 900 case Last edited by ReggeX; 11th August 2008 at 11:23 PM. Reason: my mistake on the wrong section, cheers.