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So I'm helping my brother build a gaming laptop, and its been narrowed down to these two. Im open to other recommendations, but he doesn't want a desktop.
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This second one is a custom built one.
The price for this one is 1228$.
Limited Time Offer 1 x [FREE] - KWORLD G98 Gaming Headset - Free with ALL Gaming Laptops ($29 Value)
Limited Time Offer 1 x [FREE] - iBUYPOWER High Performance Gaming Mouse Pad - Free with any System ($19 Value)
Limited Time Offer 1 x [FREE] - iBUYPOWER Standard Gaming Mouse - Free with ALL MSI Laptops (excludes Workstations)
Limited Time Offer 1 x [FREE] - iBUYPOWER Swag Bag (pen, T-shirt, key chain, sticker, wristband, sunglasses) - Free with ALL MSI Laptops (excludes Workstations)
Case 1 x MSI GE72 Apache, 17.3" FHD, Anti-Glare 1920x1080 [SKL]
Processor 1 x Intel Core i7-6700HQ Mobile Processor (4x 2.6GHz/6MB L3 Cache) [GE72]
Memory 1 x 8GB [8GB x 1] 2133MHz DDR4 SO-DIMM Laptop Memory - Corsair or Major Brand
Video Card 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M - 4GB [GE72]
Primary Hard Drive 1 x 500 GB 7200rpm Super Slim Laptop Hard Drive - Free Upgrade to 1TB 7200RPM
Optical Drive 1 x 8x Dual Format DVDR/RW + 16x CD-R/RW Combo Drive [GE72]
Media Card Reader / Writer 1 x Built-in SD Memory Card Reader/Writer [Laptop]
Sound Card 1 x HD Audio with Creative Soundblaster Cinema
Network Card 1 x Killer E2400 Gaming Network
Internal Wireless Network Adapter 1 x 802.11 a/c Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Combo [M.2]
Operating System 1 x Windows 10 Home + Office 365 Trial [Free 30-Day !!!] - (64-bit) *Newest Microsoft Windows*
USB Ports 1 x Built-in 1x USB 3.1 Port Type C + 2x USB 3.0 Ports + 1x USB 2.0 Port [Laptop]
Webcam 1 x Built-in HD Digital Web Video Camera [MSI]
Laptop Services 1 x Clean Windows Installation - Necessary Driver & Software Installation Only, no Third-Party Software added
Laptop Services 1 x Professional Monitor Calibration Service - Vibrant and lifelike colors for optimal visuals
Warranty 1 x Standard Warranty Service - Optiboost MSI Two Years Limited Warranty + Life Time Technical Support
Rush Service 1 x No Rush Service (Usually Ships in 5-10 business Days)
EDIT: Sorry, i forgot to put the price for the second laptop, please help me out, and thanks those who tried.
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This second one is a custom built one.
The price for this one is 1228$.
Limited Time Offer 1 x [FREE] - KWORLD G98 Gaming Headset - Free with ALL Gaming Laptops ($29 Value)
Limited Time Offer 1 x [FREE] - iBUYPOWER High Performance Gaming Mouse Pad - Free with any System ($19 Value)
Limited Time Offer 1 x [FREE] - iBUYPOWER Standard Gaming Mouse - Free with ALL MSI Laptops (excludes Workstations)
Limited Time Offer 1 x [FREE] - iBUYPOWER Swag Bag (pen, T-shirt, key chain, sticker, wristband, sunglasses) - Free with ALL MSI Laptops (excludes Workstations)
Case 1 x MSI GE72 Apache, 17.3" FHD, Anti-Glare 1920x1080 [SKL]
Processor 1 x Intel Core i7-6700HQ Mobile Processor (4x 2.6GHz/6MB L3 Cache) [GE72]
Memory 1 x 8GB [8GB x 1] 2133MHz DDR4 SO-DIMM Laptop Memory - Corsair or Major Brand
Video Card 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M - 4GB [GE72]
Primary Hard Drive 1 x 500 GB 7200rpm Super Slim Laptop Hard Drive - Free Upgrade to 1TB 7200RPM
Optical Drive 1 x 8x Dual Format DVDR/RW + 16x CD-R/RW Combo Drive [GE72]
Media Card Reader / Writer 1 x Built-in SD Memory Card Reader/Writer [Laptop]
Sound Card 1 x HD Audio with Creative Soundblaster Cinema
Network Card 1 x Killer E2400 Gaming Network
Internal Wireless Network Adapter 1 x 802.11 a/c Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Combo [M.2]
Operating System 1 x Windows 10 Home + Office 365 Trial [Free 30-Day !!!] - (64-bit) *Newest Microsoft Windows*
USB Ports 1 x Built-in 1x USB 3.1 Port Type C + 2x USB 3.0 Ports + 1x USB 2.0 Port [Laptop]
Webcam 1 x Built-in HD Digital Web Video Camera [MSI]
Laptop Services 1 x Clean Windows Installation - Necessary Driver & Software Installation Only, no Third-Party Software added
Laptop Services 1 x Professional Monitor Calibration Service - Vibrant and lifelike colors for optimal visuals
Warranty 1 x Standard Warranty Service - Optiboost MSI Two Years Limited Warranty + Life Time Technical Support
Rush Service 1 x No Rush Service (Usually Ships in 5-10 business Days)
EDIT: Sorry, i forgot to put the price for the second laptop, please help me out, and thanks those who tried.
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I can't tell if I missed the total price of the second one but if you are getting a 'gaming' laptop, you will want more focus on the GPU rather than CPU. An i7 is overkill, get a better GPU and dumb the CPU down to an i5.
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Can't see the point in a gaming laptop myself, as you're gonna need external peripherals anyways...
Why not just get a cheap ITX build and save money!!
Why not just get a cheap ITX build and save money!!
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BoatyMcBoatFace wrote Can't see the point in a gaming laptop myself, as you're gonna need external peripherals anyways...
Why not just get a cheap ITX build and save money!!
Building is always the answer to your computer needs ;)
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A gaming laptop is a terrible decision. Heat is an issue with laptops, and you still need a mouse and stuff anyway. If space is an issue, build mATX or mITX. $1200 would get you a nice little rig and some nice peripherals easily.
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