i dont know if this should be in the tech thread
but what is the best gaming laptop out there?

Go to Alienware - customise latop, pick all the most expensive options, you get http://oi52.tinypic.com/k4hvzk.jpg

Nice name plate

Best is debatable, best performance overall? Or best performance to price ratio? What price range are you looking at?

I win.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g316/sgt_deacon/laptop.jpg

The question isn't can you afford it, it's can you afford not to have triple 640 GB SSD's.

You were the one looking for a gaming laptop, not me.



:D I got bored selecting warranties and crap, so I just wenrt to checkout. Your laptop isn't more powerful than mine, just better protected.

Alienware, thats what i got... I have tons of games on it and the performance hasn't slowed one bit

*Inner nerd breaks free*

DO NOT BUY ALIENWARE. They're overpriced for what you get.



You'll regret that decision the second you look at wrong!


I also love how on Aleinware's website they always put the most expensive option as "Alienware recommended". Dell's really helped them with subtlety.

Agreed!

Plebs.

For gaming, I always suggest building or buying a good desktop, then buying a weaker laptop for school/work. Its what I did and it works perfectly.

Edit- Also I just customized a laptop and accessories for just under $11,000. Great Deal.....

portability and performance

Is this just a theoretical S's&G's situation or are you actually planning on buying something? If you are actually seriously looking at laptops you need to give a lot more information to use before we can start to give you any kind of recommendations.

Actually planning
i can save up, i just want something semi small and powerful been looking at Alienware M11x but i dont know how good that thing is

Then you need to fill this out, I also feel obligated to tell you you will get much better gaming performance out of a desktop.



http://forum.notebookreview.com/what-notebook-should-i-buy/29271-what-should-i-buy-form-must-read-before-posting.html

General Questions

1) What is your budget?0-1,500

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
b. Ultraportable; 11" - 12” screen
c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen

3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator. I dont care im in USA

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like:Nvida o.o
b. Dislike:

5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? Yeah

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?Gaming, Writing, Browsing the web

7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Both

8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games? Yes, FONV FO3 FO1 FO2 TES1 TES2 TES3 TES4,Witcher, Minecraft, Terraria

9) How many hours of battery life do you need? dont care got a portable solar charger

10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? If i see it online and like the look ill go to bestbuy and see if they have it and if they dont then ill order it if i like it, i dont have to feel it to like it

11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc. XP, 7

Screen Specifics

12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. Click here for Screen resolution information. eh doesnt matter

13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen? Non glossy if possible

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? somewhat

15) When are you buying this laptop? In a month

16) How long do you want this laptop to last? coupe years

Notebook Components

17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive? a lot of space, nope

18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? not really i could put it on my extral harddrive and pull it to the computer

LOL you could buy about 5-6 custom made DESKTOPS for that much. (yes I know it's a sarcasm)

i got a desktop but im going on a roadtrip and i wont be home and i want to game

Do you actually travel a lot? As in, multiple business trips a month, or constantly moving from home to home? If not, I would seriously recommend buying a gaming desktop, and a regular laptop for whatever other computing needs you have.

For ~$850 you can get yourself a nice gaming desktop, and then spend $200-500 on a netbook/laptop and you'll be set.

EDIT: Ah, I see your post above. Well if it's just a road trip... I still wouldn't recommend shelling out a ton of cash just so you can play some games during a road trip.

My new job says yes xD thats where im going to see if i got the job or not

If money isn't a factor go with Alienware. I remember a sweet looking Asus laptop for under a $1000 that was pretty powerful.

Well then I'd wait to see if you get the job or not. And even then, unless your business trips consist of plane flights/bus rides that take hours or days, with multiple layovers, and you'll be spending numerous days away from home, I personally still wouldn't pay for one.

Now, if you're loaded and don't have anything else more important to drop the money on, then sure, why not. But I don't think the performance you get is worth the price you'll pay.

Hell, you could also get a (3)DS/PSP and game on those, and for a [censored] ton cheaper.

EDIT: Or even a handheld AND a basic netbook/laptop both, and it'll still be cheaper than a "gaming" laptop.

For that price range I'd take a look at the Sager NP8130. It is, supposedly, a very well built machine and it is a great value.

http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8130-clevo-p151hm1-p-2973.html

If it's a gaming laptop, chance are the battery will die depending on how long you're on the road without a charge.


Unless you're filthy rich, money is always a factor.

Don't get an Alienware.

I agree with those who said build a desktop if you can, but if you're in a situation like I am and a laptop works a lot better, I'd say go with Asus. I'm on a G73, but the http://www.excaliberpc.com/607356/asus-g74sx-a1-17.3-notebook.html, and is significantly cheaper than a similar Alienware.