£500-600 Laptop for Fifa/Skyrim

Dellboy · 6 Feb 2012 at 01:06

I spend a fair bit of time on the train so I am considering getting a laptop. I have been watching the Dell Outlet waiting for something like an xps 17 but is there anything else I should consider for this price?

Scrutinize · 6 Feb 2012 at 09:06

Hi there.

As you are on the train then you really want a 14" since even with a table a 17" is quite a space killer. End up in standard non-table seating and you probably won't even be able to get it out. A 15" on a train is just about do-able. I have a 13" and that is comfy.

So that just about kills the idea of a gaming laptop in budget.

No great offers on new XPS17s atm so if you think you see a goodun on the outlet and it is well specced, and you think you will find the space on the train then go for it. Just make sure you get the 9 cell battery.

Not much else in this price bracket with a GT555 graphics or above worth looking at.

I would consider the UK Clevo systems for £600 though. Either the Enigma III or Optimus II.

Merlin5 · 7 Feb 2012 at 02:18

Scrutinize said:
I have a 13" and that is comfy.

Said the bishop to the actress.

New World Order · 7 Feb 2012 at 17:54

If you have a look on their twitter you may be able to find a discount code for the outlet.

Davinnicus · 10 Feb 2012 at 13:34

S547ZDTTZ5ZRLV gets you £20 off the outlet.

Have just purchased an XPSL702x fitted with an I5 2430m, 4Gb ram 500Gb hdd and gt550m with 1600x900 res. This was £450 with vat and delivery.

jkkc313 · 11 Feb 2012 at 01:18

to be really honest, if you get a desktop, those games will be easily playable, if u really need a laptop then i will wait for ivy bridge since skyrim bottlenecked by cpu

Dellboy · 11 Feb 2012 at 16:56

I have a £1000 desktop already, just want a laptop for the train and to take home in holidays.

DAnDan · 11 Feb 2012 at 18:34

jkkc313 said:
to be really honest, if you get a desktop, those games will be easily playable, if u really need a laptop then i will wait for ivy bridge since skyrim bottlenecked by cpu

Why do people always suggest this? He asked for a laptop, suggesting he gets a desktop is about as useful as saying to invest it in cows. :confused:

Dellboy · 11 Feb 2012 at 20:37

DAnDan said:
suggesting he gets a desktop is about as useful as saying to invest it in cows.

I even stated why I wanted a laptop :L

XysteR · 14 Feb 2012 at 17:46

My old Dell M1710 with 4GB and GTX 7950 runs Skyrim surprisingly well in 1920X1200. You can get them for a good price now too

fendR · 17 Feb 2012 at 10:17

Davinnicus said:
S547ZDTTZ5ZRLV gets you £20 off the outlet.

Have just purchased an XPSL702x fitted with an I5 2430m, 4Gb ram 500Gb hdd and gt550m with 1600x900 res. This was £450 with vat and delivery.

What's the chances of me picking one up for that price, can't find them anywhere!

MasterPlan1 · 17 Feb 2012 at 11:04

I'm looking at getting a AW 11x R3. Tidy little laptop, will fit in my bag nicely, and if you're using it on the train etc, you don't really want a hulking mass of a laptop to whip out.

Davinnicus · 17 Feb 2012 at 11:41

fendR said:
What's the chances of me picking one up for that price, can't find them anywhere!

take a look on the outlet between 2-3pm, there's usually a few knocking around.

fendR · 17 Feb 2012 at 13:04

When I click "Check Prices" the page doesn't load, Is it down or something?

Davinnicus · 17 Feb 2012 at 13:36

Seems to be working here, but I am on my phone at the moment.

ColdAsIce · 20 Feb 2012 at 12:05

Davinnicus said:
S547ZDTTZ5ZRLV gets you £20 off the outlet.

Have just purchased an XPSL702x fitted with an I5 2430m, 4Gb ram 500Gb hdd and gt550m with 1600x900 res. This was £450 with vat and delivery.

There is one on the outlet at the moment, except it's 8GB of ram and a 2nd HDD with 500gb of space. Extra £200 compared to the price you got though!

Guess I need keep an eye out for the 4GB models.