Ryzu 984 December 11, 2014 Share December 11, 2014 I'm trying to get a gaming PC that can run games like SSB Melee smoothly and I need to know what specs you guys would suggest. Also what models if you know any off the top of your head. Please don't suggest something too expensive like $1200 alienware, and also I need it to be a laptop. My busget seems to be about 700-800 according to my work plan Suggestions? 2 And I won't allow you to blind those who are important to me! Looking for some friends to chat with? Join The Party Pony Plaza! Click Here! Show me who I am HERE. OCs: Faron Trail Burning Ash Wendy Skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke87654 1,849 December 11, 2014 Share December 11, 2014 http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Satellite-S55-B5266-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B00KDIT9G0/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1418267509&sr=1-3&keywords=Gaming+laptop#customerReviews I've found this on Amazon that I feel is reasonable for what you want in that price range. Though I would like to ask if you really want and need a gaming laptop. Do you need it like for mobility? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyCryptid 4,330 December 11, 2014 Share December 11, 2014 (edited) http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Satellite-S55-B5266-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B00KDIT9G0/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1418267509&sr=1-3&keywords=Gaming+laptop#customerReviews I've found this on Amazon that I feel is reasonable for what you want in that price range. Though I would like to ask if you really want and need a gaming laptop. Do you need it like for mobility? I'm trying to get a gaming PC that can run games like SSB Melee smoothly and I need to know what specs you guys would suggest. Also what models if you know any off the top of your head. Please don't suggest something too expensive like $1200 alienware, and also I need it to be a laptop. My busget seems to be about 700-800 according to my work plan Suggestions? You need a pretty fast CPU to emulate NGC(especially if you want to run it at higher than native resolution), I don't know if a 2GHz is going to cut it(even if it's an i7). Edited December 11, 2014 by Shoboni 4 "You know, I don't know who or what you are Methos, and I know you don't want to hear this, but you did teach me something. You taught me that Life's about change, about learning to accept who you are, good or bad. And I thank you for that." -Duncan McLeod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke87654 1,849 December 11, 2014 Share December 11, 2014 (edited) You need a pretty fast CPU to emulate NGC(especially if you want to run it at higher than native resolution), I don't know if a 2GHz is going to cut it(even if it's an i7). Probably what I should've mentioned especially. You'll need a cpu running at least 3.0 ghz (preferably over 3.5ghz) to be able to run emulations well. A custom desktop can work well with the price you're asking. Edited December 11, 2014 by Nuke87654 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyCryptid 4,330 December 11, 2014 Share December 11, 2014 Probably what I should've mentioned especially. You'll need a cpu running at least 3.0 ghz (preferably over 3.5ghz) to be able to run emulations well. A custom desktop can work well with the price you're asking. That's why I pushed through and got a FX-8320 even though it's a little over-kill for gaming, I really wanted that power to run PS2 and NGC emulators. On topic, if you want to emulate Gamecube a fast dual-core is going to work better than something slower with more cores because Dolphin can only use two-cores AFIAK. 2 "You know, I don't know who or what you are Methos, and I know you don't want to hear this, but you did teach me something. You taught me that Life's about change, about learning to accept who you are, good or bad. And I thank you for that." -Duncan McLeod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke87654 1,849 December 11, 2014 Share December 11, 2014 (edited) http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Pentium-Processor-G3258-BX80646G3258/dp/B00KPRWAZQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418298712&sr=8-1&keywords=intel+pentium+g3258 Like what Shinobi means. That CPU while only two cores is over the 3.0 ghz requirement and it's an overclocking beast (Heard it can push over 4.5-5.0 ghz) so if you want a desktop for emulations (that I may decide eventually), this is the CPU you want as it's often dubbed 'An overclockers CPU'. Edited December 11, 2014 by Nuke87654 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B o n e s 38 December 11, 2014 Share December 11, 2014 (edited) You need a pretty fast CPU to emulate NGC(especially if you want to run it at higher than native resolution), I don't know if a 2GHz is going to cut it(even if it's an i7). Probably what I should've mentioned especially. You'll need a cpu running at least 3.0 ghz (preferably over 3.5ghz) to be able to run emulations well. A custom desktop can work well with the price you're asking. Ghz Don't matter unless we are talking about a specific chip. http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-59423030-Generation-i7-4510U-processor/dp/B00KNM52JO/ref=sr_1_16?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1418324176&sr=1-16&keywords=lenovo+gaming+laptop This should do the job. Edited December 11, 2014 by Beat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyCryptid 4,330 December 11, 2014 Share December 11, 2014 Ghz Don't matter unless we are talking about a specific chip. http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-59423030-Generation-i7-4510U-processor/dp/B00KNM52JO/ref=sr_1_16?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1418324176&sr=1-16&keywords=lenovo+gaming+laptop This should do the job. They matter to some degree(you are correct they aren't everything, but they're important). I'd honestly get a AMD laptop(more performance for the money) if I wanted it for gaming on more of a budget. 1 "You know, I don't know who or what you are Methos, and I know you don't want to hear this, but you did teach me something. You taught me that Life's about change, about learning to accept who you are, good or bad. And I thank you for that." -Duncan McLeod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B o n e s 38 December 11, 2014 Share December 11, 2014 (edited) They matter to some degree(you are correct they aren't everything, but they're important). I'd honestly get a AMD laptop(more performance for the money) if I wanted it for gaming on more of a budget. No. What i mean is pretty much you said that any card that doesn't go over 2ghz is not capable of doing these tasks. Different processors have different architecture which makes it a not so good way to compare. Like for example AMD's 8 core processors have more cores but the cores are slower than for example in a 4-core processor with Intel's Haswell architecture. This is why for example AMD markets 8/6 core consumer grade processors with stock speeds of example 4.1GHz. I hope i made any sense. I misread making my argument invalid. Edited December 11, 2014 by Beat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyCryptid 4,330 December 11, 2014 Share December 11, 2014 (edited) No. What i mean is pretty much you said that any card that doesn't go over 2ghz is not capable of doing these tasks. Different processors have different architecture which makes it a not so good way to compare. Like for example AMD's 8 core processors have more cores but the cores are slower than for example in a 4-core processor with Intel's Haswell architecture. This is why for example AMD markets 8/6 core consumer grade processors with stock speeds of example 4.1GHz. I hope i made any sense. I misread making my argument invalid. Depends on the task, Intel is better for single-threaded while AMD is better for multi-threaded. AMD is also better in the department of performance for dollar(a $140 AMD matches an Intel that's around the $200 range). Intel really only starts becoming worth the money when you get into the high-end stuff(because AMD tops out at mid-range CPUs that roughly match up with the higher-end i3s and lower-end i5s) Edited December 11, 2014 by Shoboni 2 "You know, I don't know who or what you are Methos, and I know you don't want to hear this, but you did teach me something. You taught me that Life's about change, about learning to accept who you are, good or bad. And I thank you for that." -Duncan McLeod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Regulus 2,769 December 11, 2014 Share December 11, 2014 Contrary to what Alienware or other companies would have you believe, a gaming laptop is essentially a contradiction of terms. Laptops are designed for portability, not the power needed for gaming. You can buy a "gaming laptop" for bucketloads of money, but it will still get blown out of the water by any midrange desktop gaming PC. 2 Tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyCryptid 4,330 December 11, 2014 Share December 11, 2014 Contrary to what Alienware or other companies would have you believe, a gaming laptop is essentially a contradiction of terms. Laptops are designed for portability, not the power needed for gaming. You can buy a "gaming laptop" for bucketloads of money, but it will still get blown out of the water by any midrange desktop gaming PC. I only have a cheapish build(750ti with FX-8320) and it blows most gaming laptops out of the water. 1 "You know, I don't know who or what you are Methos, and I know you don't want to hear this, but you did teach me something. You taught me that Life's about change, about learning to accept who you are, good or bad. And I thank you for that." -Duncan McLeod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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