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Started by B-ray on 10:47pm 2/1/12. 386 views and 16 posts, 0 users reading, last post by terror.

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So I need a little help picking out a laptop, basically have a budget of around 1,500-2,200 and needs to have a few key specs:

-Needs 1 SSD and 1 HDD
-Decent graphics (hold 250 on CoD4) preferably nvidia 500 series
-1080 screen is a must
-Screen size and weight isn't a problem

Before people spam "buy a PC, better for gaming" This is for Uni/work/LAN Shoutcasting purposes

So far I have been considering the Asus G53 and some Dell laptops (my Dell laptop is still going strong after 6 years of constant abuse, not sure if the quality is still similar though)

Would love to hear CGs opinion on the matter and where I should buy the laptop from

Cheers guys
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I'd say just go buy one from MSY
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I don't know if the ASUS G53 has an SSD + HDD, but I know it has a Seagate Momentus 500GB Hybrid, (SSH) Which is pretty good.

Talk to SpearDave, I think he loves the G73 I recommended/showed him
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Quote from ska' on the 2nd of January 2012:
www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1013_1255&products_id=18638
That's the one I am leaning towards
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www.logicalblueone.com.au/store/413-clevo-horize-p150hmb-gaming-notebook.html

I know that one doesn't have SSD - was more linking for the website.
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Quote from B-ray on the 2nd of January 2012:
Quote from ska' on the 2nd of January 2012:
www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1013_1255&products_id=18638
That's the one I am leaning towards

Should be fine

In reality most laptops around that price range will do what your asking...
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I'm considering one of those myself and selling the desktop.
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Quote from ska' on the 2nd of January 2012:
Quote from B-ray on the 2nd of January 2012:
Quote from ska' on the 2nd of January 2012:
www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1013_1255&products_id=18638
That's the one I am leaning towards

Should be fine

In reality most laptops around that price range will do what your asking...
Yeah I realise haha, need something that's powerful that I can fly around
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Quote from reLapse on the 2nd of January 2012:
I'm considering one of those myself and selling the desktop.

Only think i dislike about laptops is there non updatability... there just a brick eventually..

I get a new laptop every 2-3 years and spend about 1k can't really justify more than that....

Current HP one gets 250 in cod easy
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I'm getting off games and want a bit more freedom, all I'll be playing next year is Diablo 3.

The only thing that I don't like is losing my STX, Dell and Filco in the process.
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ima have to agree and say the g73
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Quote from s a b e r on the 3rd of January 2012:
www.ebay.com.au/itm/Asus-G74sx-i7-2630qm-17-3-8GB-1TB-Nvidia-GTX-560M-/280704080914?pt=AU_comp_laptop&hash=item415b445c12

that is a refurb btw.
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still alright for the price ay
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