Buying laptop

[UncleSmek]

Hey everyone!

I am soon leaving to study abroad and I refuse to take with me any of my stationary stuff, rather sell it. So I was thinking if anyone here could give me some recommendations regarding laptops. Size is not what I worry about but the smaller the better I guess. I will probably live in a dorm.

Could anyone help me with his? I would like to be able to play PR with high fps.. thats the only request I need really. I dont know what to look for at all..
Price tag isnt too much of a worry but not too expensive though.

thanks in advance?

[Steeps]

I recommend looking at a Dell XPS 15 or 17 depending on what you want. You can customize them too.

After that I would suggest ASUS gaming laptops.

[Careless]

Have you thought about a Mini ITX system? It will be much cheaper and will perform better.


You can always go ASUS/Lennovo (game specific laptops) or even Alienware.

Before people start saying that Alienware is overrated let me tell you this; if you're experiencing problems with your laptop, Dell will get it fixed within one week 99% of the time. They literaly come to your house and fix it. Just like Apple. (don't get me wrong I'm not a fanboy)

The pricetag is high though.


pcspecialist or BTO Laptops are nice sites to look at as they offer custom laptops for the lowest price.

[LITOralis.nMd]

Top of the line are the Clevo built to order notebooks,
If you're selling a decent desktop now and will have some money in your pocket, it might be an option.
Here is a pretty comprehensive list of resellers worldwide,

be aware that you'll need to find a notebook that you buy now that runs on the eletric and eltric outlets in the countries you're travelling through.

Clevo Guide v2.0 - FAQ and Reseller Info

Consider that you're travelling to experience the world, so when buying a decent notebook , probably don't want to buy one so great it makes you want to hide in a dorm room for your period of travel.

[PLODDITHANLEY]

I am very happy with my MSI, but didn't people come to the conclusion it was best to have a mini laptop and a fixed in the dorm.
Even when abroad you can find a mini ITX format for your lodgings. Even a 15" is a big thing to carry about.

[TBoy205]

I recommend you not buy a laptop for gaming.


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[UncleSmek]

Thanks for all the answers! I might be looking closer towards one of the Clevo pc's

[matty1053]

I recommend looking at a Dell XPS 15 or 17 depending on what you want. You can customize them too.

After that I would suggest ASUS gaming laptops.

If you buy a dell, do not use their credit card to buy one.... you will regret it, not kidding.

But, I'd look into HP, Dell, even another company not that 'big' as dell or HP. I think you get good deals on good powered laptops in Q1 of the year. (Jan, Feb, March, April)