Help with buying a computer

[Ankerr]

Hey guys, 

 

If you were to spend around $3,000 on a new laptop meant for gaming, what is the most cost-effective computer out right now? (+/- $500)

I hear Alienware is a bad idea because they have expensive parts that only Dell makes.

I'm not too familiar with other brands of gaming laptops.

 

Also, I'll be wanting this to be able to run big games like Star Citizen (preferrably on the highest settings) perfectly.

 

Thanks,

 

Ankerr

[Brooksie359]

8 minutes ago, Ankerr said:

Hey guys, 

 

If you were to spend around $3,000 on a new laptop meant for gaming, what is the most cost-effective computer out right now? (+/- $500)

I hear Alienware is a bad idea because they have expensive parts that only Dell makes.

I'm not too familiar with other brands of gaming laptops.

 

Also, I'll be wanting this to be able to run big games like Star Citizen (preferrably on the highest settings) perfectly.

 

Thanks,

 

Ankerr

What currency?

[Ankerr]

USD

 

[Brooksie359]

1 minute ago, Ankerr said:

USD

 

well it definitely wont take that much to get a gaming pc capable of that. 

[Thinkfreely]

13 minutes ago, Ankerr said:

Hey guys, 

 

If you were to spend around $3,000 on a new laptop meant for gaming, what is the most cost-effective computer out right now? (+/- $500)

I hear Alienware is a bad idea because they have expensive parts that only Dell makes.

I'm not too familiar with other brands of gaming laptops.

 

Also, I'll be wanting this to be able to run big games like Star Citizen (preferrably on the highest settings) perfectly.

 

Thanks,

 

Ankerr

Why laptop and not desktop out of curiosity?

[Brooksie359]

2 minutes ago, Thinkfreely said:

Why laptop and not desktop out of curiosity?

or why not both with that type of budget

[Ankerr]

mainly due to i wont be in one place for the next few years and lugging around a desktop would be terrible.

[alexcheetah]

What kind of gaming pc do you want? Do you want a full blown Laptop that weighs 17lbs and has everything and the kitchen sink? or do you want something more light and compact like the Razer blade?

[Ankerr]

well hey, if you guys can suggest something that'll still be effective for big games over the next few years under 3k im up for it lol

 

[Ankerr]

weight doesnt matter, screw compact

[Thinkfreely]

5 minutes ago, Ankerr said:

mainly due to i wont be in one place for the next few years and lugging around a desktop would be terrible.

This would max your budget, but my thinking is it proofs you for 4k gaming, and editing for the next few years so as you move around you won't have to worry about upgrading. Linus actually did a video on it at CES.

 

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GT73VR-TITAN-4K-479-i7-7820HK/dp/B01N0V9O6N/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1487139212&sr=1-1&keywords=4k+gaming+laptop+gtx+1080

[alexcheetah]

It's so hard to predict what the pc gaming market will be like in the next few years especially with ryzen.

 

[Brooksie359]

5 minutes ago, Thinkfreely said:

This would max your budget, but my thinking is it proofs you for 4k gaming, and editing for the next few years so as you move around you won't have to worry about upgrading.

 

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GT73VR-TITAN-4K-479-i7-7820HK/dp/B01N0V9O6N/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1487139212&sr=1-1&keywords=4k+gaming+laptop+gtx+1080

honestly i would just go for the gtx 1070 variant https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834154466&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&ignorebbr=1&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo

[Ankerr]

lol why is that graphics card amking a $500 difference?
 

[Ankerr]

between the 1080 and 1070

[Brooksie359]

3 minutes ago, Ankerr said:

between the 1080 and 1070

4k screen too

[Thinkfreely]

1 minute ago, Brooksie359 said:

4k screen too

Yeah I went with this for the 4k screen and and 1080 as 4k gaming is going to become mainstream I am sure within 12-24 months.

[chris76816]

4 minutes ago, Ankerr said:

between the 1080 and 1070

 

4 minutes ago, Ankerr said:

lol why is that graphics card amking a $500 difference?
 

Because the GTX 1080 one has a 4k display.

[Brooksie359]

3 minutes ago, Thinkfreely said:

Yeah I went with this for the 4k screen and and 1080 as 4k gaming is going to become mainstream I am sure within 12-24 months.

yeah idk if 4k on a 17 inch laptop is worth it though. 

[Ankerr]

now if i order one without the 4k display but hook up a 4k monitor to it, could i still use the 4k feature?

 

[Thinkfreely]

4 minutes ago, Ankerr said:

now if i order one without the 4k display but hook up a 4k monitor to it, could i still use the 4k feature?

 

Long as you use a display port 2 or higher cable then i assume yes as it would run off the 1080's

[Ankerr]

thanks guys, i appreciate the help

[dizmo]

@Ankerr if you want people to know you've replied to them, you have to quote their post, or tag them as I did you.

Just keep in mind laptops are outdated far faster than desktops are, though that won't be as bad with a 1070 or 1080 mobile GPU. Get something that's easily upgradable, as some laptops do have graphics card modules that can be replaced.

 

@Brooksie359 @Thinkfreely

If you're replying to a thread, and it's the OP, you don't need to quote them.

 

[Brooksie359]

3 minutes ago, dizmo said:

@Ankerr if you want people to know you've replied to them, you have to quote their post, or tag them as I did you.

Just keep in mind laptops are outdated far faster than desktops are, though that won't be as bad with a 1070 or 1080 mobile GPU. Get something that's easily upgradable, as some laptops do have graphics card modules that can be replaced.

 

@Brooksie359 @Thinkfreely

If you're replying to a thread, and it's the OP, you don't need to quote them.

 

I'm aware. just a habit 

[P4ZD4]

If you don't need portability maybe look into getting a laptop + external gpu dock. Haven't personally owned/used one but i think it will add more longevity.