Gaming PC or laptop ?

[Pebler]

Hi,

I want to buy a gaming PC but because of my work I have to move around the Europe a lot (like once a year). 

Are gaming laptops a viable solution for gaming (LoL, CSGO, Destiny 2, etc.)?

My budged is ~ 1300€ and I know that for that price I can build a decent tower but I'm worried that if or when I have to move it will be a hustle. 

I'm currently baste in Bulgaria. 

 

[PopsicleHustler]

There are laptops that can game too. I personally bought Predator Helios 300, and it can perfectly run AAA games in 1080p 60FPS on high settings.  If you play less demanding games like LoL or CSGO, it will be a great option.

[LukeSavenije]

laptops will always perform worse than a desktop, because of thermal limits and the cost for custom parts. did you consider a mitx or matx build?

[Pebler]

25 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

laptops will always perform worse than a desktop, because of thermal limits and the cost for custom parts. did you consider a mitx or matx build?

Yes I was thinking of mitx build but I ran into same problem, if I have to move I'll have ship the tower. 

[LukeSavenije]

Just now, Pebler said:

Yes I was thinking of mitx build but I ran into same problem, if I have to move I'll have ship the tower. 

really? you have to clarify that one to me, why would you need to with a pc, but not with a laptop?

[Pebler]

1 minute ago, LukeSavenije said:

really? you have to clarify that one to me, why would you need to with a pc, but not with a laptop?

Well I'm not an expert on mitx builds but I don't think it would fit in my care-on luggage

[BelgianNoise]

laptop it is then. make sure you dont get a slim design.
They might have the same specs but perform significantly worse.

[LukeSavenije]

well, I guess something like the acer nitro then...

 

but I'm not really into laptops myself

[Pebler]

Noted. Do you guys know a good laptop? And what do you think about the one suggested by PopsicleHustler Predator Helios 300?

[BelgianNoise]

2 minutes ago, Pebler said:

Noted. Do you guys know a good laptop? And what do you think about the one suggested by PopsicleHustler Predator Helios 300?

It depends on your region. there will always be something on sale somewhere.
Looked up the specs but i dont see an HDD in there.
As i said it depends on the pricing in your area.

[BelgianNoise]

where i live it goes for 1450. which is like 400 over what i would pay for that thing

[Pebler]

1 minute ago, BelgianNoise said:

It depends on your region. there will always be something on sale somewhere.
Looked up the specs but i dont see an HDD in there.
As i said it depends on the pricing in your area.

I'm in Bulgaria right now. 

I found this one: https://www.emag.bg/laptop-gaming-acer-predator-helios-300-ph317-52-79sn-with-processor-intelr-coretm-i7-8750h-up-to4-10-ghz-coffee-lake-17-3-full-hd-ips-8gb-1tb-256gb-ssd-nvidiar-geforcer-gtx-1050ti-4gb-linux-shale-blac/pd/D1BX94BBM/?X-Search-Id=296caf3ce88335ace0dc&X-Product-Id=37871295&X-Search-Page=1&X-Search-Position=1&X-Section=search&X-MB=0&X-Search-Action=view#reviews-section
It's ~ 1000€ is it a good value for price? 

[BelgianNoise]

1 minute ago, Pebler said:

I'm in Bulgaria right now. 

I found this one: https://www.emag.bg/laptop-gaming-acer-predator-helios-300-ph317-52-79sn-with-processor-intelr-coretm-i7-8750h-up-to4-10-ghz-coffee-lake-17-3-full-hd-ips-8gb-1tb-256gb-ssd-nvidiar-geforcer-gtx-1050ti-4gb-linux-shale-blac/pd/D1BX94BBM/?X-Search-Id=296caf3ce88335ace0dc&X-Product-Id=37871295&X-Search-Page=1&X-Search-Position=1&X-Section=search&X-MB=0&X-Search-Action=view#reviews-section
It's ~ 1000€ is it a good value for price? 

I dont see a GPU listed on there.
Also it says: Operating system: Linux.

Can you buy laptops without Windows preinstalled over there ?

[BelgianNoise]

3 minutes ago, Pebler said:

I'm in Bulgaria right now. 

I found this one: https://www.emag.bg/laptop-gaming-acer-predator-helios-300-ph317-52-79sn-with-processor-intelr-coretm-i7-8750h-up-to4-10-ghz-coffee-lake-17-3-full-hd-ips-8gb-1tb-256gb-ssd-nvidiar-geforcer-gtx-1050ti-4gb-linux-shale-blac/pd/D1BX94BBM/?X-Search-Id=296caf3ce88335ace0dc&X-Product-Id=37871295&X-Search-Page=1&X-Search-Position=1&X-Section=search&X-MB=0&X-Search-Action=view#reviews-section
It's ~ 1000€ is it a good value for price? 

oh i see, the GPU is only listed in the title.

I myself use a laptop with a 1050TI. It holds up rather good.

Also the fact that you can upgrade the RAM later on is nice.

but 1000€ is a fair price for that model.

[Pebler]

2 minutes ago, BelgianNoise said:

oh i see, the GPU is only listed in the title.

I myself use a laptop with a 1050TI. It holds up rather good.

Also the fact that you can upgrade the RAM later on is nice.

but 1000€ is a fair price for that model.

Noted. Thank you!

 

Btw, is it worth of getting a CPU with 6 cores? Like how long will they be viable?

[BelgianNoise]

6 minutes ago, Pebler said:

Noted. Thank you!

 

Btw, is it worth of getting a CPU with 6 cores? Like how long will they be viable?

i strongly recommand getting a 6-core.

I myself bought a i7 7700HQ 4-core 2.8GHz + 1050TI last year.
But i would be happier with a 6-core 2.2GHz.

 

I dont recommand going back to a 7th gen.
Other option is an 8th gen i5. But most often they dont differ much in price.
Feel free to send links to other laptops, and i ill take a look. 

[Pebler]

7 minutes ago, BelgianNoise said:

i strongly recommand getting a 6-core.

I myself bought a i7 7700HQ 4-core 2.8GHz + 1050RI last year.
But i would be happier with a 6-core 2.2GHz.

 

I dont recommand going back to a 7th gen.
Other option is an 8th gen i5. But most often they dont differ much in price.
Feel free to send links to other laptops, and i ill take a look. 

Thank you! 

I think I'll go with the Predator Helios 300. 

Whats your opinion on this one MSI GF62 8RD:

https://www.emag.bg/laptop-gaming-msi-gf62-8rd-s-procesor-intelr-coretm-i7-8750h-do-4-10-ghz-coffee-lake-15-6-full-hd-8-gb-1-tb-128-gb-ssd-nvidiar-geforcer-gtx-1050-ti-4-gb-free-dos-black-9s7-16jf22-247/pd/D9X77CBBM/

Price: ~1200€

[BelgianNoise]

3 minutes ago, Pebler said:

Thank you! 

I think I'll go with the Predator Helios 300. 

Whats your opinion on this one MSI GF62 8RD:

https://www.emag.bg/laptop-gaming-msi-gf62-8rd-s-procesor-intelr-coretm-i7-8750h-do-4-10-ghz-coffee-lake-15-6-full-hd-8-gb-1-tb-128-gb-ssd-nvidiar-geforcer-gtx-1050-ti-4-gb-free-dos-black-9s7-16jf22-247/pd/D9X77CBBM/

Price: ~1200€

It has worse specs. and it is only a 15" which i wouldnt buy as a gaming laptop.
its 200€ more for 125GB less SSD storage and 2" less display size. how does that work.

[Pebler]

4 minutes ago, BelgianNoise said:

It has worse specs. and it is only a 15" which i wouldnt buy as a gaming laptop.
its 200€ more for 125GB less SSD storage and 2" less display size. how does that work.

Sorry, didn't notice the smaller SSD. 

[ch3w2oy]

Before I just built my PC, I was using an MSI GE72VR Notebook. I7, 16gb, 128gb ssd/1tb hdd, gtx 1060 3gb, on a 1080p 17" display and worked amazingly well. There wasn't much of a reason for me to upgrade honestly, except I needed a bigger /better display so I went with a 4k setup.

 

If you can get something similar to that, then you should be fine. Even used should be ok as long as you test it or buy from a Troutdale source on eBay.