Could you please give me your opinions on a couple of laptop questions? I have always owned desktop computers but I'm thinking of going laptop.
Is a laptop a good option versus a desktop for adventure gaming? I know you get more bang for your buck with the desktop but I like the freedom of the laptop as long as it will run the games.
I also wonder if the Intel Core i5 will run all of the standard adventure games? Is the Intel Core i7 overkill?
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Laptop Questions - 06/10/12 04:38 AM
As Jenny has said down here many times, the critical component isn't the processor, but the video card. A gaming laptop will need a video card which does not share system memory and will cost more. But they can definitely be found - just be prepared to pay more for one that can play games - even the newer adventure games.
for the information Draclvr. I really appreciate your help.
Posted By: Donald
Samsung Series 7 NP700G7C-S01US Gaming Notebook - 06/10/12 03:19 PM
Posted By: Draclvr
Re: Laptop Questions - 06/10/12 03:25 PM
PC Magazine has a good review of gaming laptops from the high end to the lower end.
Gaming Laptops Top Ten Reviews lists 10 of the high end gaming laptops - be prepared for sticker shock! Most would probably be overkill for an adventure gamer, but it does give you a feel for what the high end gamers cost.
Top Ten Reviews Gaming Laptops
Posted By: InlandAZ
Re: Laptop Questions - 06/10/12 04:35 PM
Another site I use frequently is this one -
Notebook Check
Thank you all. This really helps me.
Posted By: Albert
Re: Laptop Questions - 06/21/12 09:31 PM
There's one more angle to the desktop versus laptop debate that's rarely discussed, but should be. And that's ergonomics. You want the keyboard and mouse at a comfortable height and the monitor high enough that you can sit up straight and look straight ahead. Otherwise you're going to wind up slouching over and looking down, and that's a pain in the back and neck. No laptop in the world will let you do this by itself, and probably never will. There is only one solution to these problems when using a laptop as your primary home computer, and that is effectivly turning it into a mini-desktop. If you really want to go this route, consider getting an external keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Also, to do this you need to know how to swap the laptop display from built in, to external, and both at once. It should be pretty easy by hitting a function key.
You'll also want to be able to close the lid when you're using the external monitor. In Vista click on Control Panel/ System and Maintenance/ Power Options. Then select the profile you want to change. I use Balanced when the laptop is standalone, so I modified Performance when used as a mini-desktop. Select the one you want to use and click on "change plan settings" then "change advanced power settings", scroll down to "power buttons and lid", expand, then expand "lid close action" and change "plugged in" to "do nothing". Then click on apply.
Then just use the balanced profile when using the laptop standalone and High Performance when using the external monitor.
Albert