Switzzz Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Thinking about investing in one for school(mostly just writing papers n shit), but I'd also like to be able to play games on steam and run a small gold farm. Any suggestions?
fstyle Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 go to your local computer store and ask for a pricelist
Muffins Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) you shouldnt step 1: build nice desktop step 2: get semi-decent laptop/chromebook for school notes step 3: spend same amt of $ and have better computer for at home/dorm. Ta-da. Edited March 7, 2017 by Muffins 2
towelman Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 16 minutes ago, Switzzz said: Thinking about investing in one for school(mostly just writing papers n shit), but I'd also like to be able to play games on steam and run a small gold farm. Any suggestions? Just do a lot of research, laptops can be great but they are just more expensive. Mine is ok I can bot on around 10ish clients
whipz Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 dont buy a laptop every laptop is average; defs dont buy an alienware they thermal throttle like a cunt MSI laptops are decent tho, however recommend a 10 year old desktop over a brand new laptop
Switzzz Posted March 7, 2017 Author Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, Muffins said: you shouldnt step 1: build nice desktop step 2: get semi-decent laptop/chromebook for school notes step 3: spend same amt of $ and have better computer for at home/dorm. Ta-da. The only reason I want a laptop is because I'll be moving around this year at least two times. I didn't want to deal with moving it and risk it being damaged. The more I consider though I will most likely do what you suggested since it does make more sense with my budget. My budget is around a grand or little more/little less for both. Edited March 7, 2017 by Switzzz
Crime Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 8 hours ago, whipz said: dont buy a laptop every laptop is average; defs dont buy an alienware they thermal throttle like a cunt MSI laptops are decent tho, however recommend a 10 year old desktop over a brand new laptop If he's looking for a computer for schoolwork a laptop is a must as it is portable and necessary
Muffins Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Switzzz said: The only reason I want a laptop is because I'll be moving around this year at least two times. I didn't want to deal with moving it and risk it being damaged. The more I consider though I will most likely do what you suggested since it does make more sense with my budget. My budget is around a grand or little more/little less for both. Ive dropped mine from my car and it was fine, if you keep it in the box there is little risk of damaging it unless you actually have a mental illness. If you need a build done go ahead and skype me @muffinrs and ill get one made for you. I can keep the desktop around 650-700$ (depending on what games you will be playing) which leaves you 300-350$ for a mediocre laptop (which shouldnt be hard to find).
RoomScape Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Buy a Mac. I hear there's a new MacBook Pro. If not the pro then there's also just a MacBook which is amazing!
Magarac Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Yeah I definitely agree with the PC-build + decent laptop for class. You can get a nice Lenovo or ASUS (maybe) for under $400 and build a good PC for $600-700, depending on what graphics card and processor you want. I currently have an 4 year old ASUS laptop i7 processor 12gb ram, and it's been great, but still can't handle the best games due to integrated graphics, and when I upgrade I'll do as I previously stated.
roklobster315 Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 I bought a Good laptop (i5,8 GB ram) on new egg for 279$, it was sold as new but it was actually refurbished (Don't care since it runs just fine) they gave me a 20$ costumer care card for the mistake ;)
Eliot Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 I'm thinking about picking up one of the new Dell XPS 15's. They can run up to around $2k tho.
