13 replies to this topic

[PandaHippie718]

So, I'm trying to Invest in a new laptop, and i know that ALOT of people here build their own systems, and I know how to do it and all that jazz, but I don't have the time, so i was wondering what you guys thought was the best Laptop to invest in for the sole purpose of running CS:S!!!

Seriously, if it can run CS:S, then I can do anything else on it, and right now the laptop I am currently typing on, is a peice of sh*t! I have my own useraccount on Steam, but i can't f*cking play anything because it won't run. So, that is my reason Numero uno why i getting a new one!

So, suggestions are greatly appricated!

[Mandraque]

how much $?

[PandaHippie718]

how much $?

I'm not sure...i guess right now i'm looking at what hardware i'd need to optimal usage, and then i'll look at numbers.

[The Drizzle]

https://www.sagernot...vo6r0f7t5afo1p7

Thats actually not a bad deal. Just grab some more ram on your own(its mad cheap these days) and either use your own copy of XP or pay the $35 more for it and thats a pretty sweet lappy

If the link dosent work thats the NP2090

[PandaHippie718]

https://www.sagernot...vo6r0f7t5afo1p7

Thats actually not a bad deal. Just grab some more ram on your own(its mad cheap these days) and either use your own copy of XP or pay the $35 more for it and thats a pretty sweet lappy

If the link dosent work thats the NP2090

Thanks Driz! ^_^! I'll be looking into that! But it's still going to take a long long while!

[PandaHippie718]

Actually, I had some ephiphany and I think that if i just bought a higher dosage of RAM for this POS i'm using i could run Steam functionally. Because it'll load, to like, the main page, but it won't run the game. My computer gets all retarded because it uses up all it's RAM, so i think if it just got MORE of it, i'd be set! ^_^

[The Drizzle]

What kind of PC do you have now

[PandaHippie718]

Well, the laptop I have now is an IMB Thinkpad T20. It's a hand-me-down from my mother. And it's a POS!

[Scroll_Lock88]

If you are looking at a decent notebook for around 1000$, may want to look at Asus' line of notebooks. Have sold 9 of the Turion 64 X2, 1gb of ram, Geforce Go 7600 and have yet to have one return on me.

Except for one, but that was due to user negligence. Handled it very well, Asus' had a extremely quick turnaround, they pay for next day air when they return your laptop from warranty.


But if you are going the intense gaming route, which i highly advise against in a laptop I would look at the sager series or dell's XPS line. If you want portability, a nice shuttle PC with a decent sized LCD is very easy to tote around. Also get more bang for your buck, and will have upgradeability on it's side.

[Frag0holic]

I generally refrain from laptops... Every single one I've had has given me problems. But I understand sometimes you have no choise...
That being said, I don't think more RAM will solve your problems. It's just not worth the headache trying to play CS on an old laptop, once you've gotten a RAM upgrade you'll realize you need a new graphics card, and then something else after that.

[The Drizzle]

Dosent the T20 have a P3 in it? Thats a piece of garbage and i wouldnt even think about playing cs on it. Its prob a good web/porn broweser/office machine though, but gaming hell no.

[PandaHippie718]

Dosent the T20 have a P3 in it? Thats a piece of garbage and i wouldnt even think about playing cs on it. Its prob a good web/porn broweser/office machine though, but gaming hell no.

I'll remember that next time I want to browse for porn.
I know laptops generally suck ass, but i have no choice, i need something portible, i can't carry around a desktop everywhere i go.
The T20 sucks, this I already knew and I know RAM doesn't cure everything, but either an easy fix, or a new laptop is all I can afford. And, looking as these laptops you guys are dishing out to me are all over 1K, i don't know when I'll be able to afford those, and i'm wanting to play CS as soon as possible.

Things aren't looking good are they?

[Scroll_Lock88]

I'll remember that next time I want to browse for porn.
I know laptops generally suck ass, but i have no choice, i need something portible, i can't carry around a desktop everywhere i go.
The T20 sucks, this I already knew and I know RAM doesn't cure everything, but either an easy fix, or a new laptop is all I can afford. And, looking as these laptops you guys are dishing out to me are all over 1K, i don't know when I'll be able to afford those, and i'm wanting to play CS as soon as possible.

Things aren't looking good are they?

Thats how things are with laptops, can dish out a cheap 700$ one, and you will find yourself extremely limited. Gaming on a laptop shouldnt be looked at unless you are willing to spend a grand or more for expandibility down the road. Let's look at things literally here, you wont be playing counter-strike for the entire time of owning the laptop. If you want portability, keep the existing one you have, and keep a gaming desktop at home. I know it's not the most convenient solution, but it looks like you want to save money, and going to a desktop for gaming is the best way to achieve your goal of bang for buck.

[PandaHippie718]

Thats how things are with laptops, can dish out a cheap 700$ one, and you will find yourself extremely limited. Gaming on a laptop shouldnt be looked at unless you are willing to spend a grand or more for expandibility down the road. Let's look at things literally here, you wont be playing counter-strike for the entire time of owning the laptop. If you want portability, keep the existing one you have, and keep a gaming desktop at home. I know it's not the most convenient solution, but it looks like you want to save money, and going to a desktop for gaming is the best way to achieve your goal of bang for buck.

That seems to be the what i need to do. *crys* I won't be getting on Counterstrike any time soon then, because my desktop is in storage, and is very outdated anyway. Hopefully tho, i Can get one soon..... *pouts*