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Cheapest gaming laptop that can run this game well?
Mr.Turtlesworth
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I'm looking to buy a new laptop some time soon because I'm sick of playing this game with medium graphics and low shadows running only 20 fps... What's a good cheap gaming laptop? I don't really have a strict budget but it would be nice to stick to under $600...
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Endurance✭✭✭it would cost you roughly $600 ~ $700 and look for an ASUS or MSI model and AVOID ALIENWAREI'm outta here0 -
Forestd16b14_ESO✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭I got a ASUS ..... it was 1500$ (in american) plus another like 60$ for a 2nd hard drive but playing on max graphics and on my bed
... but it's one of those top tier models. But the moral of the story is go with ASUS even there low costing ones are good and alienware is ..... erm ... well .... let's just say not even the fires of Akatosh can get rid of the stain it has left. Edited by Forestd16b14_ESO on April 11, 2015 4:34AM1 -
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✭✭Dekkameron wrote: »I have to ask, why specifically a laptop?
Cause we can game any where with wifi plus it's nice to lay in bed and play instead of a desk and chair. 0 -
Dekkameron✭✭✭✭✭You can game anywhere with internet..
also get a wireless keyboard and a big ass monitorEdited by Dekkameron on April 11, 2015 4:43AM- Veteran Combat Librarian -0 -
nikolaj.lemcheb16_ESO✭✭✭✭✭
✭Problem with "gamer" laptops is that the cheap graphic cards for mobile pcs quickly become very bad.
ASUS republic of gamer series give you some of the best quality for the money, but they are often a bit over the $600 limit.0 -
mitchav66✭✭✭Lenovo Y40Check out my video on the Top 20 Things ESO NEEDS (In My Opinion)
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Nivzruo_ESO✭✭✭✭I have an Asus Rog, and I regret it everyday, wish I had spent a few more dollars for an Alienware.Nelgyntc- V14 NB0 -
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✭✭Nivzruo_ESO wrote: »I have an Asus Rog, and I regret it everyday, wish I had spent a few more dollars for an Alienware.
Meh Alienware is just a glorified overpriced Dell.1 -
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✭✭Forestd16b14_ESO wrote: »Dekkameron wrote: »I have to ask, why specifically a laptop?
Cause we can game any where with wifi plus it's nice to lay in bed and play instead of a desk and chair.
Oh you can achieve the same with a PC, its the monitor you play on, not the tower
@ topic ,
pick the strongest CPU (Intel based), that you can get. As for GPU´s, I prefer AMD, it will be a bit cheaper than Nvidia, while having the same performance.
They also run less hot, which is especially in a laptop environment very important. As more power and heat a mobile GPU produces, as bigger the laptop must be. If you want to play in bed, then you probably don't want a 10 pounds laptop right?
I also advice strongly to stay away from pre build laptops such as those mentioned here. You will need to spend a lot more money for the same power, than building it yourself. Things like "gamer laptop" are just like with Desktop PC´s the worst thing you can get. The tag "gamer" should be protected by international law to avoid abuse, sadly its not so that every "clown" can claim his product a "gamer ...".
If you can not build your own, look for a shop that does and pick parts based on reviews from the net. It should cost you around 50-100$ extra, but its still cheaper and better than buying those that shops offer.Edited by Audigy on April 11, 2015 10:06AM0 -
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I don't think you know what you are talking about. You can't "build" your own laptop from parts the way you do with desktop.
You don't just go around and be like "I will choose this motherboard, this cpu, this gpu, and take this cheap laptop case".
They are all pre-built.
The only thing you can affect to, is the RAM and HDD.
However, you are right about getting strongest possible Intel. Preferably i5-4xxxM with Radeon R9 2xxM graphics. For laptops they are usually cheapest and more powerful than NVidia equivalent.
You can swap the HDD in them for SSD later if you want to, or add more RAM. So you can choose one with 4Gb RAM and 500GB HDD. Getting 8Gb RAM and 750Gb -1Tb HDD would quickly cost 200$ more.
Just be sure the Windows in it is 64-bit.
EDIT: if you can't find one with Radeon and Intel, then a laptop with GTX 6xxM/7xxM/8xxM/9xxM is the best choice. (depending which one can be found for around 600$)Edited by SapphireThunder on April 11, 2015 10:43AM0 -
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✭✭✭✭✭I have an ASUS laptop and I can play reasonably well on it, although it's going on 2 yrs old. I do have to turn down the graphics, though. Laptops will never be as good as desktops, especially for your budget I think.
Still, check some out. I'd ditch the full-HD ones (they have a huge price premium for some reason) and go for 1366x768, and pay more attention to the graphics card. Don't go for Intel only, get one with AMD or nVidia mobile GPU. Another thing that may speed things up is SSD, either exclusively or in a HDD/SSD hybrid, though the hybrid won't have as large an advantage.
(by the way, my specs are Intel Core i7-3573U, nVidia GeForce GT 740m, 8 GB RAM, 750 GB hybrid HDD/SSD, Win 8.1 x64)
EDIT: if you want to play at max settings, you really need a GTX xxxm GPU or AMD equivalent (I'm not familiar with AMD mobile GPUs), but that's going to cost you.Edited by daemonios on April 11, 2015 10:58AM0 -
Father✭✭✭All I can say I really recommend ASUS ROG. I recently bought mine and the game looks more beautiful than ever.1 -
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✭✭✭✭✭Mr.Turtlesworth wrote: »I'm looking to buy a new laptop some time soon because I'm sick of playing this game with medium graphics and low shadows running only 20 fps... What's a good cheap gaming laptop? I don't really have a strict budget but it would be nice to stick to under $600...
Look at some of the older model Asus g72- G74
I'm running it on a G72 with everything high at 14-30 FPS and my cou is at least 4 years old-PC (PTS)/Xbox One: NewBlacksmurf
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NewBlacksmurf✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭I have an ASUS laptop and I can play reasonably well on it, although it's going on 2 yrs old. I do have to turn down the graphics, though. Laptops will never be as good as desktops, especially for your budget I think.
Still, check some out. I'd ditch the full-HD ones (they have a huge price premium for some reason) and go for 1366x768, and pay more attention to the graphics card. Don't go for Intel only, get one with AMD or nVidia mobile GPU. Another thing that may speed things up is SSD, either exclusively or in a HDD/SSD hybrid, though the hybrid won't have as large an advantage.
(by the way, my specs are Intel Core i7-3573U, nVidia GeForce GT 740m, 8 GB RAM, 750 GB hybrid HDD/SSD, Win 8.1 x64)
EDIT: if you want to play at max settings, you really need a GTX xxxm GPU or AMD equivalent (I'm not familiar with AMD mobile GPUs), but that's going to cost you.
Make sure to open it up and clean out the fan. I did this and all is well now
Maybe as read it wrong tho cause my laptop Asus G72 isn't as good as yours but Indont have to turn anything down.-PC (PTS)/Xbox One: NewBlacksmurf
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✭Can't even run this game on a 3770k I7 oc to 4.6. Due to unbeatable freezes, high Ping, lag, and disconnects. So what's the point?Legacy of Kain
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✭✭SapphireThunder wrote: »*snip*
I don't think you know what you are talking about. You can't "build" your own laptop from parts the way you do with desktop.
You don't just go around and be like "I will choose this motherboard, this cpu, this gpu, and take this cheap laptop case".
They are all pre-built.
The only thing you can affect to, is the RAM and HDD.
However, you are right about getting strongest possible Intel. Preferably i5-4xxxM with Radeon R9 2xxM graphics. For laptops they are usually cheapest and more powerful than NVidia equivalent.
You can swap the HDD in them for SSD later if you want to, or add more RAM. So you can choose one with 4Gb RAM and 500GB HDD. Getting 8Gb RAM and 750Gb -1Tb HDD would quickly cost 200$ more.
Just be sure the Windows in it is 64-bit.
EDIT: if you can't find one with Radeon and Intel, then a laptop with GTX 6xxM/7xxM/8xxM/9xxM is the best choice. (depending which one can be found for around 600$)
A lot of sites will allow you to pick and choose the components according to your budget/requirements. They will then build the laptop for you to your specification.
This is often a cheaper way of getting the machine that you want (as long as you know what you're doing) than buying an "off the shelf" model, which might have some components that you don't want/need or are over-priced because they bear the label "gaming".1 -
I_killed_Vivec wrote: »A lot of sites will allow you to pick and choose the components according to your budget/requirements. They will then build the laptop for you to your specification.
This is often a cheaper way of getting the machine that you want (as long as you know what you're doing) than buying an "off the shelf" model, which might have some components that you don't want/need or are over-priced because they bear the label "gaming".
They simply look for one with the parts, it is still pre-built.
It will be HP, Lenovo, Dell, Acer, Asus or whatever.
They do not make a custom-built.
Except in some rare cases they may swap cpu.
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omegatay_ESO✭✭✭✭I am sure it's just preference, but I made sure I bought a very comfy chair. It's as comfy as sitting in bed, or in my lazy boy. If your not going to invest in a nice chair then stay away from PC gaming. Your doing your expensive PC a disservice, not to mention your back..
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tbrocato✭✭Mr.Turtlesworth wrote: »I'm looking to buy a new laptop some time soon because I'm sick of playing this game with medium graphics and low shadows running only 20 fps... What's a good cheap gaming laptop? I don't really have a strict budget but it would be nice to stick to under $600...
The link I posted below will list what is required to run the game on various settings. Hope it helps.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/The-Elder-Scrolls-Online-Benchmarked.115100.0.htmlEdited by tbrocato on April 18, 2015 6:51AM0 -
tbrocato✭✭I_killed_Vivec wrote: »SapphireThunder wrote: »*snip*
I don't think you know what you are talking about. You can't "build" your own laptop from parts the way you do with desktop.
You don't just go around and be like "I will choose this motherboard, this cpu, this gpu, and take this cheap laptop case".
They are all pre-built.
The only thing you can affect to, is the RAM and HDD.
However, you are right about getting strongest possible Intel. Preferably i5-4xxxM with Radeon R9 2xxM graphics. For laptops they are usually cheapest and more powerful than NVidia equivalent.
You can swap the HDD in them for SSD later if you want to, or add more RAM. So you can choose one with 4Gb RAM and 500GB HDD. Getting 8Gb RAM and 750Gb -1Tb HDD would quickly cost 200$ more.
Just be sure the Windows in it is 64-bit.
EDIT: if you can't find one with Radeon and Intel, then a laptop with GTX 6xxM/7xxM/8xxM/9xxM is the best choice. (depending which one can be found for around 600$)
A lot of sites will allow you to pick and choose the components according to your budget/requirements. They will then build the laptop for you to your specification.
This is often a cheaper way of getting the machine that you want (as long as you know what you're doing) than buying an "off the shelf" model, which might have some components that you don't want/need or are over-priced because they bear the label "gaming".
You are incorrect about the options on just being RAM and HDD. Many motherboards in laptops allow for CPU / GPU upgrades. There are also options for different monitor panel upgrades.
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Cyantific87✭✭✭SapphireThunder wrote: »I_killed_Vivec wrote: »A lot of sites will allow you to pick and choose the components according to your budget/requirements. They will then build the laptop for you to your specification.
This is often a cheaper way of getting the machine that you want (as long as you know what you're doing) than buying an "off the shelf" model, which might have some components that you don't want/need or are over-priced because they bear the label "gaming".
They simply look for one with the parts, it is still pre-built.
It will be HP, Lenovo, Dell, Acer, Asus or whatever.
They do not make a custom-built.
Except in some rare cases they may swap cpu.
You mentioned somebody else didn't know what they were talking about but matbe you should check out scan.co.uk and the 3xs section.
You fully customise the laptop from a range of different components to the specification you want. They aren't Dell or Lenovo etc etc.
They FULLY customise the build.0 -
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✭First you have to understand that ESO has serious lag issues, especially in Cyrodiil. As long as you realize that even top end PC's with SLI 9800's, 32 GB Dominator RAM, 4750K or higher i7's STILL have issues you should be fine with most "Gaming" laptops in the $600-750 range. I can play at Ultra with a Gen 4 i3, GTX 560 Ti 1gb and 6gb RAM (my old pc that died was Gen 1 i7 with 16gb RAM and the same video card) there's almost no difference in playability. I don't even have most of the lag problems many do in Cyro, but sometimes it's bad.
I also prefer ASUS and here's a tip, get an i3 not an i7. They use MUCH less power and therefore create less heat, extending the life of your Laptop. The performance difference in ESO is negligible between Gen 4 i3's and Gen 4 i7's. As for video, if it's Asus it'll be nVidia which is good because nVidia runs ESO better, many have issues with ATI. I'd also shoot for 8gb RAM, 6gb can have issues after long gaming sessions. Going 12gb or 16gb will cost you dearly in a "cheap" Laptop.
Also make sure it has a mini HDMI port if you plan to play on a large screen, which also helps reduce heat since you can turn off the Laptop's screen. Heat is the #1 thing that kills Laptops so as much as they can be annoying, get a proper chiller for it too, even if you don't use it 24/7 while playing.
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captainwolfos✭✭✭✭Nivzruo_ESO wrote: »I have an Asus Rog, and I regret it everyday, wish I had spent a few more dollars for an Alienware.
Meh Alienware is just a glorified overpriced Dell.
They're not wrong; I have an Alienware x51. And it's the biggest overpriced piece of guar poop I've ever had.
I wish I'd built my own computer, tbh.
Ah well, we live and learn.Enemy of Boob Plates
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