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[Someguy63]

Kind of laptop would you guys recommend that would run this game very well, for a cost under $600?

And by running well I mean able to use higher graphics setting and run at least 40 FPS all, if not, most of the time.

If you know of one really well, but it is over $600 please mention it.... under $600 is just my preference.




P.S

Do not bring up anything about desktops please. I know they're best to use but I'm not able to look into one of those.







 

[MrKrabs]

Kind of laptop would you guys recommend that would run this game very well, for a cost under $600?

And by running well I mean able to use higher graphics setting and run at least 40 FPS all, if not, most of the time.

If you know of one really well, but it is over $600 please mention it.... under $600 is just my preference.




P.S

Do not bring up anything about desktops please. I know they're best to use but I'm not able to look into one of those.







 

Granted it doesn't run high-end graphics... And to most it looks shoddy... But I like my Toshiba Satellite L875D-S7332... It can run detailed terrain and water, but I don't use either of them just to ensure my frame rate stays at 60...

Got mine for $410

[GhostCDB]

My Dell laptop runs the game 50 FPS with Max Graphics.

It is a Dell Vostro, not sure how much it cost but it is the cheapest of all three of my laptops.

[Volron]

What's sad, my desktop can't do even 30 at max graphics.  Running 8 Gigs of Patriot with 2 5770's I might add.  AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 at 3.40 GHz.

Turn on ANY AA, I'm lucky to get 10 regardless of graphic settings.


Aces High HATES ATI.

[glzsqd]

I had an Acer that ran this game well, I put 8Gigs of ram in it and it had a quad core AMD processor, and a pretty decent Video card for a laptop all for around 650$. Unfortunaely after an incident involving the Dog I'm now stuck with a Toshiba similar to Krabby's.

When you go an buy a new PC, try not to get suckered into Protection plans and BS software. Get the Machine only and load Microsoft security essentials a free anti virus. If you need a word processing program like Microsoft Office, Google actually has a free Program that is identical.

STAY AWAY FROM HP! get a dell or Acer/Emachine/Gateway.
if you want, you could cough up some more cash for a good ASUS.

I just remembered you PMed me. I'll get back to you in an email.

[Someguy63]

Thanks for the feedback guys!

[f35raptor]

Just saying I picked up my pc for right around 600. I know I've got to upgrade video card. Came with 1 tb hard and I think 6 or 7 gigs of ram. It's an asus just sayin. Also I've tried lab tops never had any luck. 

Tiger direct normally has some pretty good deals on lab tops and pcs.

Good luck.

[Bizman]

Lenovo has some interesting models for a decent price. Worth checking those!

[Max]

Kind of laptop would you guys recommend that would run this game very well, for a cost under $600?

And by running well I mean able to use higher graphics setting and run at least 40 FPS all, if not, most of the time.

If you know of one really well, but it is over $600 please mention it.... under $600 is just my preference.

I'd strongly suggest you look for a laptop with a dedicated video card. That might push the cost over $600 but you'll get much better range of performance. Also, onboard cooling fans are recommended though a cooling pad might suffice. ASUS makes high end laptops that while more than you want to spend, will be money well spent. Mine is a G73J --- a Best Buy proprietary model that was just under $1K

[xbrit]

  --- a Best Buy proprietary model that was just under $1K

Good choice Max......
<--- Best Buy sales guy

[GScholz]

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2359690/alienware-17-review-beauty-and-beast-in-one-gorgeous-gaming-notebook.html

Only $2,968.00 

[Max]

<--- Best Buy sales guy

Blue's a nice color on you 

[Rogue9Volt]

I run the game on a Lenovo Ideapad (s400 touch).  I use it with wifi and detailed terrain/water, and routinely get 60fps about 85% of the time.  If it's a giant furball, it sometimes fluctuates between 45ish and 61 fps.  I also have it "optimized" for gaming, which anyone can do by fiddling with the settings.

I got my laptop for about 450, at best buy.


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[1MADDOG1]

  I'm a desktop guy.

I have been building for years and may have one I can rework down to a $600.00 pricetag if you are interested in that. PM if you would like me to start a spec sheet on the build.

[Nwbie]

Are you people saying that laptops are going to work with ah?
I am quite ignorant in computer specs... but all i have ever read here was that laptops wouldn't be able to handle the graphics.

I need to get a new laptop within the next few months for a new venture I am involved in.
Buying one that would allow me to once again become fodder for the AH community would be an added benefit... sadly I think like that with my formerly once unbelievably good at ah skill set...funny how memories are better every day ... As I recall, i was quite dominant...
anyway

xbrit - (by the way - your area underwater from all this rain? We have had our neighborhoods here in the South burbs of Chicago flooded several times this year )
I am looking at best buy products - less than 700.00   to 1000.00
- what laptops will I be able to play ah with for say 2 years? without needing an upgrade - best guestimate here I know.

Appreciate the help

NwBie