Michan Moonlight Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) As some of you might know I plan to move to the UK the 26th aug. Ill be living in birmingham for a bit over a week and hten sheffeild for a month. All the time trying to get a job and make a new life.Sooo... I needed a laptop! Cant just stop playing becaus im going to a diffrent country after all!So i sent off a request to the place where I always buy my comps and upgrades asking for a laptop that wasent super expensive and would be able ot run PS2 and Rome total war 2 good. This is what is what I gott back.: ( http://www.komplett.se/k/ki.aspx?sku=775009 )Translation for all you who dont understand Swedish.MSI GE60 15.6" Full HD GeForce GTX660 2GB, Core i5-3230M, 6GB RAM, 750GB HDD, DVD±RW, Windows 8 So what do you guys think? The price was just slightly over my budget at 7990:- Skr (868.36€, £737.38, 1123.56$). I intend to order it soon so please if you have any coments drop them bellow!*edit* The alternative at 9900:- Skr (1085.72€, £921.95, 1404.81$) MSI GE70 17.3" Full HD GeForce GTX765M 2GB, Core i7-4700MQ, 8GB RAM, 750GB HDD, DVD±RW,Win 8 Edited July 3, 2013 by Michan Moonlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xoza Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I like MSI, I would go for 8gb or more on the ram and make SURE its video card has it's own dedicated memory, or a 'dedicated card', which it looks like it does. GTX 600 series I hear is epic (I think Akara has a 680?). With all the online storage now days and cheap external drive options, 750GB HDD may be more than you need if you're looking to cut costs, but then I'd also aim for an i7, which would probably raise the price quite a bit. Overall though you'd have yourself a fine lappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michan Moonlight Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Yes I was thinking the same on the RAM but I do have a 2TB external harddrive already.As for the i7 Yeah I would consider looking into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xoza Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I would spend the extra to get something that will last longer, the GTX765M doesn't sound like it's dedicated though... you'd have to look at the details or ask to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadmon Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) I have a 680 as well and its amazing. It is a bit bitter than 760 but slower than 770.. 2-300 cheaper than the 780. Half the price of the 690/Titan. I question the ram and Processor. I would want a solid 8GB RAM. 6 seems like you are undercutting yourself in the next few years. Likewise Id want at least a quad core i7 over an i5. Then again I dont know laptop hardware nearly as well as I do desktop and Im not sure how size / price are effected. Edited July 3, 2013 by Deadmon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akara Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) (I think Akara has a 680?) I have a GTX 780. 600 series is good, just avoid 320.18 drivers as they cause artifacting in some games on those cards. 600/700 series will have the ability to use Nvidia's upcoming GPU recording software too. The rest looks fine for PS2, provided that CPU is 3.2/3.4ghz (I had to look it up quick). a 3.2/3.4ghz quad should manage but you may drop to about 20-30 fps in those super huge battles. Anything less than 3.2 is pretty bad (i've tried mine at the stock 2.7ghz and its unplayable in huge battles, OCed to 4.2 its fine.) Edited July 3, 2013 by Akara Added more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Afevis Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) I have a GTX 780. 600 series is good, just avoid 320.18 drivers as they cause artifacting in some games on those cards. Newer drivers have already been released. 3.2/3.4ghz quad should manage but you may drop to about 20-30 fps in those super huge battles. 3.4 quad will do fine, getting 60 FPS constantly (with v-sync) with my current setup. Just throw in the ultra graphic setting config and you'll see the massive boost. Edited July 3, 2013 by Afevis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akara Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Newer drivers have already been released. Yeah the 320.49 drivers are much better, I was just pointing it out because stock pcs might come with older drivers and my old card died on those drivers. I don't want to derail this thread SO I'M GONNA PM YOU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I'd say that's a decent(ish) spec. Investing in the absolute best you can afford is ideal for the long run(it'll pay off). So perhaps go for something slightly out your budget? If you're into your flashy tech: http://www.dell.com/uk/p/alienware-17/pd. I just bought one! Also, I happen to be flying into Birmingham International Airport on the 26th. Freaky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michan Moonlight Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 I orderd the laptop yesterday and it will arrive tomorrow o.oThats excelent service if you ask me! Ended up going with the more powerfull one. Dident want to risk PS2 or Rome total war 2 lagging + I wont be buying a new laptop anytime soon so might aswell get one that will last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
