Gaming laptop recommendations

[MKeefeus]

I'm looking to replace my Macbook with a windows based machine. I've looked at a few but wanted to see if anyone had recommendations. Ideally I'd like an IPS screen, 4 cores, a 1050ti/1060, backlit keyboard and no more then $1300 USD

[Pendragon]

Just now, MKeefeus said:

ideally I'd like an IPS screen, 4 cores, a 1050ti/1060, backlit keyboard and no more then $1300 USD

https://www.gentechpc.com/product-p/sager-np7850.htm

[MKeefeus]

2 minutes ago, Pendragon said:

https://www.gentechpc.com/product-p/sager-np7850.htm

I've never heard of these guys. Are they reputable/reliable?

[aeroencychris]

4 minutes ago, Pendragon said:

https://www.gentechpc.com/product-p/sager-np7850.htm

jesus I didn't think 1060 laptops got that cheap

how's sager support?

[Pendragon]

5 minutes ago, cdsboy2000 said:

jesus I didn't think 1060 laptops got that cheap

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idk, but that link says Gentech. So... Gentech support is 9/10 if you meant that. 

 

reason why I link Gentech is because it's so far the only place to offer it with liquid metal and it's pretty much required. The N850HK1 chassis wasn't built to handle the 1060 so you need the best of the best tuned to the max. 

[The Sloth]

Just now, Pendragon said:

Gentech support is 9/10

suspicious, i would rate Apple support to be  9 or 10. 

 

5 minutes ago, cdsboy2000 said:

jesus I didn't think 1060 laptops got that cheap

how's sager support?

I would say 5 or 6/ 10, you have to RMA if there is a problem. 

[Pendragon]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

suspicious, i would rate Apple support to be  9 or 10. 

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3rd party retailer support is pretty tier 1. especially if you know how to bother them. eg. bother them on NBR's Reseller Feedback Forum. People post anything half negative and the reps instantly answer. (most of the time it's good though). Gentech is a good place. It's the place to get Aorus' and stuff. Not for higher end Clevos, but for now the N850HP6 can be specced with liquid metal from them.

 

Also if something like Obsidian PC or HID is a 10, Apple would only be like an 8. 

[The Sloth]

Just now, Pendragon said:

Also if something like Obsidian PC or HID is a 10, Apple would only be like an 8. 

really? so its better than walking into a shop, also apple care is a huge selling point, Apple still has the best support in the tech industries. 

[Wonders3004]

i have been looking at the same price range  laptops as well this is the one im considering 

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAWJZ06/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[MKeefeus]

Just now, Wonders3004 said:

i have been looking at the same price range  laptops as well this is the one im considering 

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAWJZ06/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I was looking at this as well, but the keyboard not being backlit is kinda a nono for me. Also its a TN pannel (although i think its a good tn pannel to be fair)

[Wonders3004]

there is also an acer one for $999 with an ssd and no hdd same specs more or less but it does have the backlit keyboard and fairly certain to the ips panel as  well

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N12YZ7B/ref=s9_acss_bw_cg_cegwcacl_2e1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=unified-hybrid-3&pf_rd_r=XAHJQSRDAJE4NZE2BTR6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=7989d884-76f1-435b-86fe-265380c66a23&pf_rd_i=565108

[MKeefeus]

2 minutes ago, Wonders3004 said:

there is also an acer one for $999 with an ssd and no hdd same specs more or less but it does have the backlit keyboard and fairly certain to the ips panel as  well

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N12YZ7B/ref=s9_acss_bw_cg_cegwcacl_2e1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=unified-hybrid-3&pf_rd_r=XAHJQSRDAJE4NZE2BTR6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=7989d884-76f1-435b-86fe-265380c66a23&pf_rd_i=565108

I've looked at that as well. I like that ones specs and such, but i personally dont like the look of the laptop. It is a good machine though 

[Wonders3004]

Just now, MKeefeus said:

I've looked at that as well. I like that ones specs and such, but i personally dont like the look of the laptop. It is a good machine though 

yeah i agree i have been trying to find an msi one with basically exactly what u want and i have cut it down to those two plus a couple that were a little more expensive

 

[Pendragon]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

really? so its better than walking into a shop, also apple care is a huge selling point, Apple still has the best support in the tech industries. 

I'd say Apple has the best support in the large brands. Yes, if you want to physically walk into a shop then Apple has everyone beat cause these 3rd party retailers aren't as massive as Apple (they're quite tiny). But over the phone or email, these guys are fucking solid. 

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/forums/reseller-feedback-forum.1095/

 

5 minutes ago, MKeefeus said:

(although i think its a good tn pannel to be fair)

its not.

 

21 minutes ago, MKeefeus said:

I've never heard of these guys. Are they reputable/reliable?

they sell more laptops than most. every single "custom" laptop is a Clevo. The ones that CyberPower, Origin, Falcon, etc. Every "custom" laptop that isn't from the big Tier 1 manufacturers are Clevos. 

[MKeefeus]

1 minute ago, Wonders3004 said:

yeah i agree i have been trying to find an msi one with basically exactly what u want and i have cut it down to those two plus a couple that were a little more expensive

 

I like the looks of the MSI ones, but the only one that fits my wants/needs is this refurbished model https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834154409

[Wonders3004]

1 minute ago, MKeefeus said:

I like the looks of the MSI ones, but the only one that fits my wants/needs is this refurbished model https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834154409

oh wow thats a good deal i didnt see that one thanks.