Hey guys! I've been playing tf2 for a long time, but I've had to use the shitty Dell laptop that was chosen for me a few years ago. I've had to play with ~20 FPS on average (normally dropping to 15 and below during fights), overheating, and other such annoyances. Recently, it's been getting worse. So bad that I've pretty much given up on playing tf2 on it. I'll be working a decently paying job over the summer, and one of the things I want to buy before I go off to college is a new laptop. I've got one that I'm currently looking at, and I was wondering if that will make tf2 playable: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834310639
I'd also appreciate other recommendations. My price range is a bit flexible, even up to ~$800, but the less expensive it is the more I can spend on other essentials for college (like new gull watching gear).
Hey guys! I've been playing tf2 for a long time, but I've had to use the shitty Dell laptop that was chosen for me a few years ago. I've had to play with ~20 FPS on average (normally dropping to 15 and below during fights), overheating, and other such annoyances. Recently, it's been getting worse. So bad that I've pretty much given up on playing tf2 on it. I'll be working a decently paying job over the summer, and one of the things I want to buy before I go off to college is a new laptop. I've got one that I'm currently looking at, and I was wondering if that will make tf2 playable: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834310639
I'd also appreciate other recommendations. My price range is a bit flexible, even up to ~$800, but the less expensive it is the more I can spend on other essentials for college (like new gull watching gear).
I can't really help with choosing a laptop, but before choosing one you should seriously consider a normal computer build. Laptops will sooner or later turn out with some problem. I'd really only get a laptop for tf2 if you had absolutely no choice
I can't really help with choosing a laptop, but before choosing one you should seriously consider a normal computer build. Laptops will sooner or later turn out with some problem. I'd really only get a laptop for tf2 if you had absolutely no choice
get a think pad with an i5
get a think pad with an i5
TheGullGuyHey guys! I've been playing tf2 for a long time, but I've had to use the shitty Dell laptop that was chosen for me a few years ago. I've had to play with ~20 FPS on average (normally dropping to 15 and below during fights), overheating, and other such annoyances. Recently, it's been getting worse. So bad that I've pretty much given up on playing tf2 on it. I'll be working a decently paying job over the summer, and one of the things I want to buy before I go off to college is a new laptop. I've got one that I'm currently looking at, and I was wondering if that will make tf2 playable: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834310639
I'd also appreciate other recommendations. My price range is a bit flexible, even up to ~$800, but the less expensive it is the more I can spend on other essentials for college (like new gull watching gear).
have you put all your graphics settings on the lowest? changed your resolution? installed chris' config? these things might help.
[quote=TheGullGuy]Hey guys! I've been playing tf2 for a long time, but I've had to use the shitty Dell laptop that was chosen for me a few years ago. I've had to play with ~20 FPS on average (normally dropping to 15 and below during fights), overheating, and other such annoyances. Recently, it's been getting worse. So bad that I've pretty much given up on playing tf2 on it. I'll be working a decently paying job over the summer, and one of the things I want to buy before I go off to college is a new laptop. I've got one that I'm currently looking at, and I was wondering if that will make tf2 playable: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834310639
I'd also appreciate other recommendations. My price range is a bit flexible, even up to ~$800, but the less expensive it is the more I can spend on other essentials for college (like new gull watching gear).[/quote]
have you put all your graphics settings on the lowest? changed your resolution? installed chris' config? these things might help.
if you can get over the thought of buying used/ refurbished you will save a ton of money. I was tight on cash and wanted a laptop with a 120hz screen so I went with an older model Toshiba a665. I bought it "used" from cowboom.com, which I believe is BestBuy's site they use to sell returns or refurbished electronics. either way, the laptop I bought didn't have a scratch on it and still had the stickers. sorry I just wanted to share that.
on topic: that laptop you linked wouldn't be well suited for gaming due to the intergrated graphics card. you will want something that has a dedicated chip, which 99% of the time will be ATi or nvidia. the laptop I bought has a lower end i5-2410m with a nvidia gt 540m and it runs tf2 without a hitch. anything alienware/Asus g73/75 line would be overkill for a college student imo. I'd recommend doing research on a laptop model you like and has nice reviews, and possibly shopping eBay for someone getting rid of it whether it be new/used. I'd also recommend deals.woot.com and slickdeals.net.
good luck mang
if you can get over the thought of buying used/ refurbished you will save a ton of money. I was tight on cash and wanted a laptop with a 120hz screen so I went with an older model Toshiba a665. I bought it "used" from cowboom.com, which I believe is BestBuy's site they use to sell returns or refurbished electronics. either way, the laptop I bought didn't have a scratch on it and still had the stickers. sorry I just wanted to share that.
on topic: that laptop you linked wouldn't be well suited for gaming due to the intergrated graphics card. you will want something that has a dedicated chip, which 99% of the time will be ATi or nvidia. the laptop I bought has a lower end i5-2410m with a nvidia gt 540m and it runs tf2 without a hitch. anything alienware/Asus g73/75 line would be overkill for a college student imo. I'd recommend doing research on a laptop model you like and has nice reviews, and possibly shopping eBay for someone getting rid of it whether it be new/used. I'd also recommend deals.woot.com and slickdeals.net.
good luck mang
i need one for 1000, help me
i need one for 1000, help me