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2016+ Gaming Laptop Thread: Embracing Pascal's Wafer (Please Read OP)
- Thread starter K.Jack
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So I called them to verify as I haven't seen a GP62MVRX with a 1070 anywhere. They checked the box and it is indeed an error. It has the 1060. Not sure why they're trying to get away with selling at at $1699, and that's at $200 off the original price of $1899....
Any who, I need some help on figuring out what laptop to buy. I'm so confused and overwhelmed with all the options out there that I'm not sure where to start.
This laptop will be my primary PC, for home and for work. I would like something that has a GTX 1070, somewhat thin and professional looking, and has at least 3-4 hours of battery life when not plugged in. Does this exist? Any recommendations? I'm willing to spend up to $2500, but $2000 or under would be ideal.
Edit: I'm currently leaning towards the Alienware 15" with Kaby Lake and 1070. It's not extremely hideous, I can turn the lighting off, and put a sticker over the Alien logo if I choose.
I recommend looking at this one as well.
You can go pretty nuts in the configurator (7820HK, 120Hz screen, 512GB NVMe SSD) and still stay under or just at 2 grand.
It's also very professional looking.
I've seen Sager recommended often but I've never actually seen one in the wild. How are they when it comes to build quality and reliability?
They are near the top of the heap, I've owned 4 of them myself, and I never had a single issue. I'd almost call them the most reliable. They never overheat, the chassis are solidly constructed, and the internals always have great layouts.
Then of course there is the inconspicuous looks. You wouldn't know they are gaming laptops, at a glance.
So what's the deal with XPS 13/15s and external GPUs? I'm thinking of getting an XPS 15 near Christmas for a good spec upgrade and the ability to do some light gaming (Overwatch, Dark Souls, etc). Then, when I get off Uni for the Summer, buy a Razer Core and 1070/80 (or whatever there is then) for added brunt so I can play some bigger games. Only issue is I'm really not sure whether it'll work, or whether there's any alternatives.
Nostremitus
Member
This isn't really a gaming question, but...
My mother-in-law has blue-light sensitivity, ie, LED lights give her migraines. We recently discovered that AMOLED screens don't hurt her.
Is it possible to replace a laptop screen with an OLED panel?
Would it be prohibitively expensive?
She has a 16inch Toshiba Satellite.
My mother-in-law has blue-light sensitivity, ie, LED lights give her migraines. We recently discovered that AMOLED screens don't hurt her.
Is it possible to replace a laptop screen with an OLED panel?
Would it be prohibitively expensive?
She has a 16inch Toshiba Satellite.
Anyone have impressions of this Massdrop offer? I can't seem to find any reviews for this model, and it looks like a SSD isn't included. I also can't tell what type of screen is included. I'm glad it doesn't scream "GAMER" though.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/msi-pe62vr-15-6-core-i7-gaming-laptop?1=1&utm_placement=0&referer=JHWJY9&mode=guest_open&utm_campaign=Automated%20Daily%20Promotional%202017-07-15&utm_source=SparkPost&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Daily%20Promotional&utm_content=1500112179247.239805727239451439360033
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/msi-pe62vr-15-6-core-i7-gaming-laptop?1=1&utm_placement=0&referer=JHWJY9&mode=guest_open&utm_campaign=Automated%20Daily%20Promotional%202017-07-15&utm_source=SparkPost&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Daily%20Promotional&utm_content=1500112179247.239805727239451439360033
Speedwagon
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. Yabuki turned off voice chat in Mario Kart races. True artists of their time.
Is gsync worth it at ~$200 more for an Acer Predator 15 over a Predator 17? I want to get this lappy, but I don't want to spend too much, but that gsync thread has got me questioning my needs
Looks good! My Spidey senses are asking "what's the catch" lol.
Nealand Liquor
Member
Anyone know of good Canadian sites to purchase a laptop from?
I've looked at newegg.ca, bestbuy.ca, amazon but wondering if I am missing any good resources (preferably with a good search/filter function)?
I've looked at newegg.ca, bestbuy.ca, amazon but wondering if I am missing any good resources (preferably with a good search/filter function)?
Gsync is incredible, yes
but couldn't that money to towards an external monitor?
Unless the screens are made for the model there's almost no way you're going to do that.
Just get f.lux
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technically we are all sensitive to blue light and most laptops will have a very cool colour temperature anyways. I just recently calibrated mine with an X-Rite i1 Display Pro and found that it defaulted to about 8000k. f.lux honestly should be all you require.
I'd Google it. I did and found a good bit of results.
Looks like it works, just be prepared to lose a good chunk of power, even over TB3.
Literally impossible to add an OLED display to her laptop\ if it isn't very modern.
The Alienware 13 Has an OLED display. The base package with the OLED added is around $1450.
Lenovo has a Business X1 Yoga with an OLED display option, looks like that'd be around $2,600.
That's the business version of the MSI GS63VR. Same internals but a business class shell, obviously way more inconspicuous.
Looks like you'd just need to slide in an M.2 SSD and it'd be good to go.
That's $100 off retail, not bad.
My laptops's G-Sync is worth more than $200, to me.
The 17 has G-Sync though, do they not? I'm sure of that.
Outside of places like Staples, those 3 really are the best references for Canada.
Nealand Liquor
Member
Crap 😞
I was really hoping to find good laptop for gaming under 2k tax included. It seems every thing I am finding with a 1070 will cost roughly 2.2k-isk plus tax.
Killer Queen
Banned
My MSI comes in this week, pretty excited. Bought Prey and will probably pick up RE7
Yeah Canadian prices are really bad, so bad I feel for you guys up there.
You're better off crossing the border to buy one, if at all feasible.
Do the prices on Canadian Newegg also have taxes on top?
Specs?
Does that mean I'd have to take out the mobo to install the M.2?
Looking at this video of the PE60 (last year's model), no, the M.2 slot is on the accessible side of the motherboard.
Speedwagon
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. Yabuki turned off voice chat in Mario Kart races. True artists of their time.
It could but I'm only interested in getting the laptop right now
It does, but that would be an additional ~$270 over the base model. I was just comparing the two cheapest models, not sure I specifically need the 17 inch over the 15. I do like the look of the larger model here, but it would also kind of harm the portability for me.
Well it seems to come down to how important the 17" display is.
15" and G-sync sounds good, since you mention portability.
Well you just missed out on this.
Killer Queen
Banned
Ooh that's nice. 120Hz is amazing, almost the best part of my GT73VR.
I'm so fucking jelly
Oh I know, I bought the laptop during Prime Day. But I know Seagate is an infamous brand for being unreliable. So I was wondering what brands/models I should be on the lookout for.
Nealand Liquor
Member
I believe so, it would be an additional 12% on top of the displayed price. It's pretty brutal.
So I'm need of a gaming laptop now that I'm traveling a ton for work. I've set a budget of $1,300 aside, and I have my eyes set on this one
http://www.microcenter.com/product/478220/Predator_15_G9-593-72VT_156_Gaming_Laptop_Computer_-_Blank
I mostly play League of Legends and Overwatch, but I occasionally dabble in RPG's like The Witcher III and Dark Souls. I also do a lot of accounting stuff for my business, so the number pad on the right is a must.
What do you guys think about that one?
TL;DR
- Mostly play League of Legends and Overwatch
- Use number pad a lot
- Trying to stay around $1,300.00 at most.
http://www.microcenter.com/product/478220/Predator_15_G9-593-72VT_156_Gaming_Laptop_Computer_-_Blank
I mostly play League of Legends and Overwatch, but I occasionally dabble in RPG's like The Witcher III and Dark Souls. I also do a lot of accounting stuff for my business, so the number pad on the right is a must.
What do you guys think about that one?
TL;DR
- Mostly play League of Legends and Overwatch
- Use number pad a lot
- Trying to stay around $1,300.00 at most.
GameAddict411
Member
Yeah, I guess this fall's and next year gaming laptops are going to be all about HDR. I know that Nvidia Geforce 10 series gaming laptops all come with HDMI 2.0 b. I wonder if they still support HDR through HDMI? hmmm
How are they implementing HDR, local dimming? If so, wow.
Speedwagon
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. Yabuki turned off voice chat in Mario Kart races. True artists of their time.
This is the same one I'm looking at, although I was looking at the newer model with the i7-7700 instead of the 6700. This looks like a better deal with the lower price + GSYNC, so thank you for bringing it to my attention.
About the laptop, at first I thought the design looked ridiculous, but it has grown on me, and after much consideration on all the laptops available right now, I think it looks the best. Reviews are really good for this laptop, too. I've pretty much made up my mind to get this one.
Yeah bro I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on it tomorrow. You sure it supports GSync? I thought it just "supported" the tech. Like for an external monitor.
Speedwagon
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. Yabuki turned off voice chat in Mario Kart races. True artists of their time.
Yeah, I searched the model number and the Amazon listing has GSYNC in the title/description whereas the other models don't. Also on Acer's website.
I believe the GPU (the GTX 1060) is what "supports" GSYNC, so that other explaination wouldn't make sense when the other models have the same GPU.
unknownstranger
Member
It's identical to the one have except a little smaller (I have the Acer Predator 17). Had it since April and I've had 0 issues with it.
That's beastly!
I'm done with the thick/bulky desktop replacement types. But this is impressive.
When I googled it all I found were "it doesn't work" results. It's still really unclear, especially if I want it to be "plug and play" so I don't have to deal with tons of hassle.
And how much power are we talking? I'm fine if it can do 1080p/60 with a 1080 or whatever else is out by then.
EDIT: I'm also considering an Alienware 13 R3 w/1050 ti and then the Graphics Amplifier but I'm worried about battery life with that, I need at least around 6-7 hours doing menial school work.
Yo someone talk me out of getting this one in a few hours
Acer Predator 15 G9-593-72VT
http://www.microcenter.com/product/478220/Predator_15_G9-593-72VT_156_Gaming_Laptop_Computer_-_Black
It will be $1,300 after tax.
Acer Predator 15 G9-593-72VT
http://www.microcenter.com/product/478220/Predator_15_G9-593-72VT_156_Gaming_Laptop_Computer_-_Black
It will be $1,300 after tax.
AGA requires you to restart the laptop.
A 1070 for 2 grand seems unfeasible then, unfortunately.
The details haven't come out yet, but that's a huge leap for laptop screen technology,
Notebookcheck got 8h 44m on min brightness and no Wi-Fi
5h 20m surfing the web
5h 58m watching 1080p videos
Just buy it, it's a great deal.
That should be fine. With an SSD boot times are such a non-issue now that having to do it once at the end of the day is OK, especially when I'll be using it when I'm back at home during the Summer next year. Definitely worth it over the convenience of Razer's solution at an extra £300+ (£500 for the Core in the UK is daylight robbery).
Yeah I saw. Was basing mine of Linus' review which used the PCMark benchmark thingy. Had a second look and that was whilst doing stuff like video chat, editing, etc. Did some more digging and it seems to be comparable to an XPS 15 so I think I'll go with the AW13.
I've yet to decide whether to stick with the cheaper 1050ti option or go all out on the 1060+OLED option. Would be nice to have the latter but I don't know whether I really need it.
Fuck it, snagging it tomorrow. Hopefully it ages well.
Hey guys, I am in Toronto, ON Canada.
What route should I take to sell my new Alienware 13r3-OLED i7-16 gig RAM, 256 gig Samsung SSD-Killer 1535 Wireless ?(Replacement from DELL). Paid a bit more than 2500 CDN after taxes....
Since I won't be gaming I got a DELL XPS as well and I have not sued the Alienware.. I am just panicking because I do not want to sell on eBay and pay 10% to eBay's Fee and 10% to PayPal-fees on top of selling it below retail.
What route should I take to sell my new Alienware 13r3-OLED i7-16 gig RAM, 256 gig Samsung SSD-Killer 1535 Wireless ?(Replacement from DELL). Paid a bit more than 2500 CDN after taxes....
Since I won't be gaming I got a DELL XPS as well and I have not sued the Alienware.. I am just panicking because I do not want to sell on eBay and pay 10% to eBay's Fee and 10% to PayPal-fees on top of selling it below retail.
When it comes to gaming laptops, which hold GPUs that can't be upgraded, you don't buy what you need, you buy what you can afford.
You may only need a 1050 Ti today, but in 2-3 years the 1060 will still be giving you what the 10550 Ti is today. Always shoot for longevity.
Is there a Canadian Cragslist alternative?
Or try selling it on GAF, in the Buy / Sell / Trade thread.
Nealand Liquor
Member
General question here: What's everyone's opinion on referb or open box laptops from newegg, amazon or best buy?
As a rule of thumb I generally stay far away from anything redurb'd or used unless I don't give a shit if it lasts but sota thinking maybe I'm being stupid to automatically dismiss it.
As a rule of thumb I generally stay far away from anything redurb'd or used unless I don't give a shit if it lasts but sota thinking maybe I'm being stupid to automatically dismiss it.
As long as they include a decent warranty I think it's safe to buy refurbished
csquared587
Member
So, my laptop seems to have very shit battery life. I bought ASUS ROG GL502VM-DS74 this week, and the battery only lasts maybe an hour, even when just browsing the internet. I was expecting at least 2.5-3 doing internet stuff. The little batter time remaining at the bottom has never said anything more than an hour and fifteen minutes from full charge to dead.
I changed it to balanced power mode and screen brightness to 25%. I notice my cpu is running in the upper 3 GHZ and not downclocking much, even when just using google chrome. Any tips?
I changed it to balanced power mode and screen brightness to 25%. I notice my cpu is running in the upper 3 GHZ and not downclocking much, even when just using google chrome. Any tips?
BobbyColtrane
Member
What is the best 11" option for light gaming?
Budget is flexible.
Budget is flexible.
I am not a fan of laptops that don't have at least 1yr of warranty.
I've done a run through of several reviews, with both 1060 and 1070 SKUs, and 3 hours while web browsing seems to be the general consensus.
So something definitely seems wrong with yours. The CPU constantly running full speed isn't right either.
Few questions for you:
Do you get more by turning off the keyboard lighting?
Does the CPU downclock on Power Saver?
On the CPU, Is their any ASUS specific software that controls CPU/GPU clocks? I'm wondering if that may be set to a high performance mode which is keeping the clock at full. Oh and is your GPU downclocking?
Best you'll do is Intel iGPU.
BobbyColtrane
Member
Thank you for the response K.Jack. For the uninitiated, how do I go about evaluating the different integrated graphics options to know which is best??