Getting A Laptop Soon

[Darren319]

I'm getting a laptop soon, and I'm stuck on deciding which one I should get. I found a used laptop with a 6700hq and a 1070, or a 7700hq with a 1060. Both have a 1080p 60hz screen. I play games like beamng.drive and forza horizon 3. Which laptop would I be better off getting. Also if anyone has any recomendations, the max I can go is $1200. Thanks

[The Sloth]

why not build a desktop? 

[Damascus]

2 minutes ago, Darren319 said:

6700hq and a 1070

30% increased GPU performance or 2% CPU improvement?  GET TEH 1070

[Zando_]

I'd get the 6700hq one, since it's not much behind the 7700hq (I'm assuming they're both 4c/8t), and the 1070 is much better than a 1060. 

[Darren319]

2 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

why not build a desktop? 

I travel a lot

[Damascus]

2 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

why not build a desktop? 

Try and build a desktop that has a 1070 for under 1200 right now

[The Sloth]

Just now, Darren319 said:

I travel a lot

get a thin laptop like VR stealth or Aero 14. 

[Gung Pow Chicken]

1 minute ago, Damascus said:

30% increased GPU performance or 2% CPU improvement?  GET TEH 1070

I would also go with the 1070

 

2 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

why not build a desktop? 

There is a certain convenience factor to being able to go anywhere and not being restrained to an outlet.

 

Honestly it's a pain to bring my desktop anywhere, and I definitely prefer not to bring it anywhere to begin with. Back when I was younger and played more games I bought an ROG laptop for just on the go gaming, or for road trips. 

[Darren319]

5 minutes ago, Damascus said:

30% increased GPU performance or 2% CPU improvement?  GET TEH 1070

I just wasn't sure due to the fact most games I play are very cpu intensive

[Damascus]

Just now, Darren319 said:

I just wasn't sure due to the fact most games I play are very cpu intensive

Doesn't matter, kabylake is a meaningless improvement in most practical ways.

[The Sloth]

1 minute ago, Damascus said:

Try and build a desktop that has a 1070 for under 1200 right now

you can, OP has other plans, i got that. 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qZcrjc

[The Sloth]

2 minutes ago, Darren319 said:

I just wasn't sure due to the fact most games I play are very cpu intensive

kabylake is not really a "upgrade" from 6700HQ, a gtx 1060 will be enough for your needs. which laptops are you looking at? 

[Damascus]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

you can, OP has other plans, i got that. 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qZcrjc

I keep forgetting prices are starting to stabilize

[Damascus]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

kabylake is not really a "upgrade" from 6700HQ, a gtx 1060 will be enough for your needs. which laptops are you looking for? 

dude its kaby + 1060 vs sky + 1070, why not get the 1070?

[Darren319]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

kabylake is not really a "upgrade" from 6700HQ, a gtx 1060 will be enough for your needs. which laptops are you looking at? 

I was looking at a used msi gt62vr dominator pro, or an acer helios 300

[The Sloth]

Just now, Damascus said:

dude its kaby + 1060 vs sky + 1070, why not get the 1070?

it will depend on the laptop, i would rather get decent quality gtx 1060 laptop than a poorly cooled 1070 laptop, OP will be traveling so a bit of portability is helpful. 

[The Sloth]

2 minutes ago, Darren319 said:

I was looking at a used msi gt62vr dominator pro, or an acer helios 300

gt62vr seems to be on the bigger side, look at SAGER NP8952 (CLEVO P950HR), Max Q should give you good temps. 

[sicily428]

My suggestion is for that gt62vr. It has a good cooling system

[edit1754]

GT62VR has a great cooling system. Also a higher quality IPS display than the Helios (72% NTSC color gamut IPS instead of 45% NTSC IPS). It is a bit on the thick side is the only thing.

[Darren319]

30 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

gt62vr seems to be on the bigger side, look at SAGER NP8952 (CLEVO P950HR), Max Q should give you good temps. 

A little too expensive for me