Laptop Reccomendation

[Orbit - dBs 179]

After my laptop broke I am considering to get a new laptop,

My parents agreed on two things, either repair the laptop I have now or get a new one

The one I was offered was the VAIO Duo 11 Ultrabook laptop, 3rd gen intel core i7 processor and converts from tablet to laptop.

Would that be suitable for gaming like TF2?

[+Skaila 5,462]

I checked the specs for this laptop

Processor Type : Intel® Core™ i7-3537U
Processor Technology : Dual Core
Processor Speed : 2.00GHz¹ with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.10GHz²
Processor Cache : 4MB
Installed Memory : 8GB⁴ (4GB Fixed Onboard x 2)
Memory Type/Speed : DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory : 8GB

Graphics Processor : Intel® HD Graphics 4000

And TF2

Minimum: 1.7 GHz Processor, 512MB RAM, DirectX® 8.1 level Graphics Card (Requires support for SSE), Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection

Recommended: Pentium 4 processor (3.0GHz, or better), 1GB RAM, DirectX® 9 level Graphics Card, Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection

At first glance, it seems you're at recommend specs for playing the game. Not sure with other games though, but if it's just TF2, you're good to go

[Climhazzard 654]

2.00 GHz? please, my toaster has at least 3 GHz...and twice as many cores. But it's only an i5. Need to buy a better toaster

[Orbit - dBs 179]

I checked the specs for this laptop

Processor Type : Intel® Core™ i7-3537U

Processor Technology : Dual Core

Processor Speed : 2.00GHz¹ with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.10GHz²

Processor Cache : 4MB

Installed Memory : 8GB⁴ (4GB Fixed Onboard x 2)

Memory Type/Speed : DDR3/1333MHz

Max. Memory : 8GB

Graphics Processor : Intel® HD Graphics 4000

And TF2

Minimum: 1.7 GHz Processor, 512MB RAM, DirectX® 8.1 level Graphics Card (Requires support for SSE), Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection

Recommended: Pentium 4 processor (3.0GHz, or better), 1GB RAM, DirectX® 9 level Graphics Card, Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection

At first glance, it seems you're at recommend specs for playing the game. Not sure with other games though, but if it's just TF2, you're good to go

Thanks, I pretty much only play TF2 on my laptop so should work, only downside is it doesn't have a trackpad I believe, but I use a mouse for TF2 so I should be good.

[No longer a Sexy King:^) 5,592]

You should get something with a better graphic card, in my opinion.

[Orbit - dBs 179]

I also need that laptop for school, i.e documents, essays etc.

But if it can handle TF2 it's good enough for me.

[- Mike - 2,728]

Are you dead set on getting a laptop?

I used to have one, good processor and such, but with most laptops their graphics card, or lack of is rather shit. Not to mention controlling the temperature. Most laptops aren't too good at dispersing the heat.

If you need something for school, why not look at some mini-notebook for taking notes and stuff on and a half decent desktop?

[Possum 10,776]

What I say to everyone: build a desktop if you at all can. You save money, get a build exactly to your need, you learn a LOT if you've never done it before, and you can maintain it yourself. Plenty of people here who can help (myself included).

Mike is spot on, laptop gpu's are their weakest point, and heat can be an issue. If you just want it for TF2, its should be fine. Just don't ask it to do much more. Also, 11" screen? That's tiny!

Obviously if your parents are buying stuff for you I realise you may not have much choice in the matter (especially if they are IT-illiterate like mine). They bought me my laptop for my 18th and were like"64-bit processor, 4GB of RAM, this thing is awesome". No, a 1.2GHz dual-core cpu is not awesome. I built Artemis (my desktop) a few months later.

[Orbit - dBs 179]

Show me how to build a desktop

But for me an 11" laptop is suitable for me, I can't handle a giant desktop screen running tf2 for very long

My friend has one and he can run tf2 and CS:GO fairly smoothly, 70-80 for on CS:go from what I see

Edited April 11, 2013 by Kyuuji

[Possum 10,776]

Its really not difficult. When I explained it to my Dad, he likened it to an electronic Meccano set. A few good articles:

How to build: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/379330/how-to-build-a-pc-a-step-by-step-guide

Choosing components: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-05-20-how-to-build-your-own-gaming-pc-article

Homour: http://www.cracked.com/blog/12-dangerously-irresponsible-steps-to-building-your-own-pc/

The main virtue you need is patience. Take the time to get the right things, and do a good build.

[Irradicator 118]

Possum if I build myself a PC (or get round to fixing the one on my floor), your video skyping me, I have no clue about what goes on once I take the case apart

[Climhazzard 654]

You can either build your own, from the ground up, or buy a bare-bones kit from new-egg or tiger direct. It's just as it sounds, you buy a pre-made pc kit, with everything in pieces and put it together yourself! This also makes it much cheaper, cuz yer the one doing the labor. You can always upgrade again later.

[Possum 10,776]

Possum if I build myself a PC (or get round to fixing the one on my floor), your video skyping me, I have no clue about what goes on once I take the case apart

Haha, or I could come to Jersey, its not all that far. Never been to the Channel Islands.

Seriously though, it may sound daunting if you've never done it before, but it really isnt. Its mostly just slotting things together, and plugging things in. Its quite theraputic actually.

[Chez-Box 3,240]

in a couple months I will be buying a new pc, will be an alienware gaming lappy... not posting the specs or such now, would rather show everyone my baby when it's mine

[Orbit - dBs 179]

in a couple months I will be buying a new pc, will be an alienware gaming lappy... not posting the specs or such now, would rather show everyone my baby when it's mine

Cradle it like a baby, cherish it!

But anyways can't I hook up my broken laptop to like a pc screen or something like that? Could be another option if this laptop can't handle it

[Se7en 10,762]

Yes you can.

[Orbit - dBs 179]

Will see how I can do that thanks

[Zombiecrackers 454]

Cradle it like a baby, cherish it!

But anyways can't I hook up my broken laptop to like a pc screen or something like that? Could be another option if this laptop can't handle it

You can but then you just have a make shift bad desktop haha get a new bitchin laptop this is the one I currently use its very nice https://www.asus.com/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/N56VZ/ i7 processor with nivida geforce gt 650m or just make a bitchin desktop

[Orbit - dBs 179]

My laziness required me to do this, seems to work well, I hope

[Se7en 10,762]

Good job.

[Orbit - dBs 179]

My neighbor specializes in computers or something so he showed me I can hook up my laptop like that with one of my spare monitors

[Se7en 10,762]

My neighbor specializes in computers or something so he showed me I can hook up my laptop like that with one of my spare monitors

Now tell your parents to give you the dough anyway and let's

[Orbit - dBs 179]

I've got a few tons in my basement, you will speak nothing of this to anyone

[Se7en 10,762]

I've got a few tons in my basement, you will speak nothing of this to anyone

My body is ready, son.