Best recommendations for 2015 gaming

[Feliciano2040]

I was thinking of buying a laptop. Since most of my favorite games are from 2015 and backwards, I'd like to get something that is both economical but could also smoothly run a game like Witcher 3 (high settings, 60 FPS) which would probably be the most demanding game out of that bunch. Thanks to all in advance.

[GBDesu]

What's your budget? It really depends on how much money you are willing to blow.

[Feliciano2040]

Around 500 bucks.

 

It's actually intended to be a laptop for work but... I know I'll just use it a bit for gaming as well. Don't want it to be my main rig though.

[genexis_x]

Are you from US? Can stretch budget to $600? No preferences on display size and battery life?

[Feliciano2040]

Preferably 1920x1080. Battery life would probably be irrelevant. I can indeed stretch to $600.

[5x5]

Look for a 1050. I don't think a 1050§Ti is possible with that budget. Also you can basically forget about Witcher 3 @60fps unless you fit a 1060 or better in it. 

[genexis_x]

9 minutes ago, Feliciano2040 said:

I can indeed stretch to $600.

Look for something with Vega 8/10 like Thinkpad E495/E595 (this is better) and Ideapad S340-15API, however it's only good for light gaming

[Feliciano2040]

5 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

Look for a 1050. I don't think a 1050§Ti is possible with that budget. Also you can basically forget about Witcher 3 @60fps unless you fit a 1060 or better in it. 

Thanks, I know it might be too ambitious indeed. What about Mass Effect 3 ? Would a 1050 do ?

 

Then again, checking prices I've seen those 1050 models are around $1000 dollars

[5x5]

Just now, GeneXiS_X said:

Look for something with Vega 8/10 like Thinkpad E495/E595 (this is better) and Ideapad S340-15API, however it's only good for light gaming

He wants to play Witcher 3. Idk if the Vega 10 will be able to produce more than 20fps @1080p

[5x5]

1 minute ago, Feliciano2040 said:

Thanks, I know it might be too ambitious indeed. What about Mass Effect 3 ? Would a 1050 do ?

 

Then again, checking prices I've seen those 1050 models are around $1000 dollars

Look at benchmarks. But anything lower is pointless for such games

 

[genexis_x]

If you want GTX models you're probably looking at used market

[Earnist_]

this is the best i could find and its around 660 i think https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GF63-Thin-8SC-030-i5-8300H/dp/B07QC4GK7C/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=gaming+laptop&qid=1566573797&s=electronics&sr=1-6

 

its currently on sale

[genexis_x]

20 minutes ago, Earnist_ said:

this is the best i could find and its around 660 i think https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GF63-Thin-8SC-030-i5-8300H/dp/B07QC4GK7C/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=gaming+laptop&qid=1566573797&s=electronics&sr=1-6

Model itself is mediocre, also over budget

[Earnist_]

1 minute ago, GeneXiS_X said:

Model itself is mediocre, also over budget

what more can you expect for this price range

[genexis_x]

3 minutes ago, Earnist_ said:

what more can you expect for this price range

read my previous posts please

[Feliciano2040]

Let's lower expectations a bit... replace Witcher 3 with Skyrim as the most demanding game this laptop will see. Would a Thinkpad E595 or a 1050 do nicely for high settings and 60 FPS ?

[genexis_x]

1 minute ago, Feliciano2040 said:

high settings and 60 FPS

asking for too much - need a proper gaming laptop for this

[Feliciano2040]

2 minutes ago, GeneXiS_X said:

asking for too much - need a proper gaming laptop for this

Damn... even for Skyrim ?

You've been very helpful guys. I might just have to take that money and invest it in the desktop.

[sniffytheman]

low settings and 720p would be much easier then you might be able to run withcher 3

 

[Feliciano2040]

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Edited August 24, 2019 by Feliciano2040

[Feliciano2040]

6 minutes ago, sniffytheman said:

low settings and 720p would be much easier then you might be able to run withcher 3

 

Low settings though 

[sniffytheman]

1 hour ago, Feliciano2040 said:

Low settings though

yeah but it is better than not playing at all i played on a low end system a long time before i upgraded and low settings look completely fine in most games and does not hinder the gameplay at all

[Feliciano2040]

On 8/24/2019 at 11:45 AM, sniffytheman said:

yeah but it is better than not playing at all i played on a low end system a long time before i upgraded and low settings look completely fine in most games and does not hinder the gameplay at all

It depends on the game I think.