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Help - New Computer

Started by Joshanatot_II, 11-13-2012, 05:04 AM8 replies14,226 viewsThreaded Mode
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Joshanatot_II Junior Member Offline 11-13-2012, 05:04 AM #1
Hello, I am looking into getting a new laptop priced at about $800., that is hopefully better than my current laptop - The HP Pavilion dv5

It's Specs
Processor: AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile RM-70 2.00Ghz
RAM: 2.00GB
Video Card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450
Looking for something that can run
DayZ
Just Cause 2 (Maybe)
Team Fortress 2 - without lag

I would very much appreciate if you could take some time to recommend some laptops for me.

Note:
I live in Australia
Sorry if there is not enough info - I don't know much about computers
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Blargh_14 Mr. Top Hat Offline 11-13-2012, 06:03 AM #2
Just to reassure you're Just Cause 2 and TF2...

I can play TF2 just fine, Just Cause 2 with a small bit of lag (newly developed problem). But can't play Arma II/DayZ.
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Adam [mR] Member Offline 11-13-2012, 11:38 AM #3
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4960973&CatId=4935
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bmanrules finish each other's sandwiches Offline 11-13-2012, 12:25 PM #4
I don't know much about different graphics cards, but you don't have enough ram or a fast enough processor for most games. My laptop has 3gb of ram and a 2.3Ghz quad-core processor, and it's about a year + old at this stage, and it can run Arma II at about 20fps on low graphics (Just) :P Which is good, because armA is demanding ( I don't play it often) but it's fine with TF2 and other source games (50-60fps or higher), along with Minecraft and most general games. You might want around 4gb of ram and a more powerful processor.
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gamethan Torpid Violist Offline 11-13-2012, 09:44 PM #5
(11-13-2012, 11:38 AM)Adam Wrote: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4960973&CatId=4935

Daaaaaang! that is one nice computer. its not the best well known one, but it is nice. I have to say, look into this laptop more. I think its a real winner!
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Ackros The Irish One Offline 11-14-2012, 02:54 AM #6
for some alot closer to home

http://laptop.com.au/

or

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/Laptops-Notebooks-/177/i.html?Screen%2520Size=17%2522&_from=R40&Processor%2520Type=Intel%2520Core%2520i7&_dmpt=AU_comp_laptop&_nkw=laptop&_sop=15&_clu=2&_fcid=15&_localstpos&_stpos&gbr=1
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GeneralApathy Regular Offline 11-14-2012, 06:08 AM #7
(11-13-2012, 09:44 PM)gamethan Wrote:
(11-13-2012, 11:38 AM)Adam Wrote: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4960973&CatId=4935

Daaaaaang! that is one nice computer. its not the best well known one, but it is nice. I have to say, look into this laptop more. I think its a real winner!

It looks nice, but the graphics card won't get you to the games you need...

I've been looking at this computer - as far as I know, it's currently the best priced laptop for gaming, short of an Acer.

http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/laptop/ideapad/y-series/y580/
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JackFlash Regular Offline 11-21-2012, 11:30 AM #8
Desktop PC Intel Core i7 3820(3.60GHz)
16GB DDR3
2TB HDD Capacity
Nvidia Geforce GTX 650 1GB
Windows 8 64 bit

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229360
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craigpd The Welsh one. Offline 11-22-2012, 08:06 AM #9
Jack...That's abit more than $800 don't you think?
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