I'm planning to buy a new laptop for gaming.
One that I've set eyes on is an hp laptop with the specs
Intel i7 4500u processor
1.80ghz chip.
Nvidia GeForce 740m (1gb)
It's in a good price range for me.
You guy's know anyone more than me about specs and tf2.
Would this setup run tf2 smoothly?
I'm planning to buy a new laptop for gaming.
One that I've set eyes on is an hp laptop with the specs
Intel i7 4500u processor
1.80ghz chip.
Nvidia GeForce 740m (1gb)
It's in a good price range for me.
You guy's know anyone more than me about specs and tf2.
Would this setup run tf2 smoothly?
Quazzylaptop for gaming
the same amount of money u put into a laptop can do wonders for a pc setup dont waste ur money
[quote=Quazzy]laptop for gaming[/quote]
the same amount of money u put into a laptop can do wonders for a pc setup dont waste ur money
acewinnerget a desktop
57RQuazzylaptop for gaming
the same amount of money u put into a laptop can do wonders for a pc setup dont waste ur money
maybe he wants it to be a laptop for other reasons
In any case that laptop would not perform well in tf2 and you are going to have to put down serious money for a laptop capable of running tf2 well
[quote=acewinner]get a desktop[/quote]
[quote=57R][quote=Quazzy]laptop for gaming[/quote]
the same amount of money u put into a laptop can do wonders for a pc setup dont waste ur money[/quote]
maybe he wants it to be a laptop for other reasons
In any case that laptop would not perform well in tf2 and you are going to have to put down serious money for a laptop capable of running tf2 well
What is your budget?
Based off of the specs, a tricked out asus ROG would perform decently. But you'd have to pay excess of 1700 bucks- and you could get a monster desktop for 70% of the cost.
What is your budget?
Based off of the specs, a tricked out asus ROG would perform decently. But you'd have to pay excess of 1700 bucks- and you could get a monster desktop for 70% of the cost.
If you absolutely need to get a laptop, then that one will be ok. I have one that's almost exactly the same, with a very slightly better cpu and graphics card (i5-4510u and 840m), and I usually get around 100-120 fps with a decent graphics config and using processlasso to keep my first two cores clear for tf2. But I do, fairly rarely, get the occasional stutter. If you are able to buy a desktop, then do so -- with the same money you'll be able to get something a LOT more powerful.
If you absolutely need to get a laptop, then that one will be ok. I have one that's almost exactly the same, with a very slightly better cpu and graphics card (i5-4510u and 840m), and I usually get around 100-120 fps with a decent graphics config and using processlasso to keep my first two cores clear for tf2. But I do, fairly rarely, get the occasional stutter. If you are able to buy a desktop, then do so -- with the same money you'll be able to get something a LOT more powerful.
MagikarpNot HP.
^
I haven't owned a single hp laptop that hasnt been an overheating piece of shit.
the latter of those was a high end business laptop, and those fuckers literally put one single tiny copper heat pipe running from the cpu, to the gpu, to the fan.
Don't buy their shit.
If you absolutely need a laptop for gaming because for whatever reason a desktop isn't possible, either go all the way and get something good, or consider getting an egpu setup with an old thinkpad from ebay or something.
Really tho a desktop for half the price will shit all over all of these.
[quote=Magikarp]Not HP.[/quote]
^
I haven't owned a single hp laptop that hasnt been an [url=http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/26/hp-tx2000-suffering-from-dead-screens-and-wireless-nvidia-to-bl/]overheating[/url] piece of [url=http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Boot-and-Lockup/HDX18-Overheating/td-p/359647]shit[/url].
the latter of those was a high end business laptop, and those fuckers literally put one single tiny copper heat pipe running from the cpu, to the gpu, to the fan.
Don't buy their shit.
If you absolutely need a laptop for gaming because for whatever reason a desktop isn't possible, either go all the way and [url=http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834232770&ignorebbr=1]get[/url] [url=http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834154112&ignorebbr=1]something[/url] [url=http://shop.lenovo.com/ca/en/laptops/ideapad/y700-series/]good[/url], or consider getting an [url=http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1191969-external-gpu-for-laptops-supercharge-your-graphics/ ]egpu setup[/url] with an old thinkpad from ebay or something.
Really tho a desktop for half the price will shit all over all of these.
Can't confirm, have had an HP elitebook, father owns another one, both work great and have never overheated ever. Mine also survived a major car crash without any damage.
Also get a desktop
Can't confirm, have had an HP elitebook, father owns another one, both work great and have never overheated ever. Mine also survived a major car crash without any damage.
Also get a desktop
you could get a desktop and a solid laptop for the price of a good gaming laptop
you could get a desktop and a solid laptop for the price of a good gaming laptop
the301stspartanCan't confirm, have had an HP elitebook, father owns another one, both work great and have never overheated ever. Mine also survived a major car crash without any damage.
Well of course not, elitebooks are low end ultrabooks with integrated graphics.
[quote=the301stspartan]Can't confirm, have had an HP elitebook, father owns another one, both work great and have never overheated ever. Mine also survived a major car crash without any damage.
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Well of course not, elitebooks are low end ultrabooks with integrated graphics.
Uh, pretty sure you got some bullshit infos there. I don't have the laptop anymore, but I believe these have nothing to do with ultrabooks whatsoever. Also certainly not low end, judging by the fact that the entire line is between 1k and 3k and the hardware of the laptop. I don't have the laptop anymore and don't know the exact model so I can't look up specs, but it didn't have integrated graphics, it had some workstation card, either a fire pro or an nvidia, not sure. It obviously wasn't a gaming laptop but it ran tf2 at 100-150 and certainly did not overheat under constant load throughout the day.
No I'm obviously not recommending a laptop like that for gaming, I am making the point that I've never had overheating problems with HP despite tf2 use.
Uh, pretty sure you got some bullshit infos there. I don't have the laptop anymore, but I believe these have nothing to do with ultrabooks whatsoever. Also certainly not low end, judging by the fact that the entire line is between 1k and 3k and the hardware of the laptop. I don't have the laptop anymore and don't know the exact model so I can't look up specs, but it didn't have integrated graphics, it had some workstation card, either a fire pro or an nvidia, not sure. It obviously wasn't a gaming laptop but it ran tf2 at 100-150 and certainly did not overheat under constant load throughout the day.
No I'm obviously not recommending a laptop like that for gaming, I am making the point that I've never had overheating problems with HP despite tf2 use.
the301stspartanUh, pretty sure you got some bullshit infos there.
Not really, good news we're both right!
The elitebook series is now more or less an ultrabook line.
the301stspartanI don't have the laptop anymore and don't know the exact model so I can't look up specs, but it didn't have integrated graphics, it had some workstation card, either a fire pro or an nvidia, not sure. It obviously wasn't a gaming laptop but it ran tf2 at 100-150 and certainly did not overheat under constant load throughout the day.
HP did make elitebook workstations years ago, but that appears to no longer be the case.
the301stspartanNo I'm obviously not recommending a laptop like that for gaming, I am making the point that I've never had overheating problems with HP despite tf2 use.
Then why are you posting about this here? Obviously not ALL hp laptops are overheating messes, and it's great you didn't get burned by them like thousands of other people did. However, like it or not their company has a very clear history of building expensive high end laptops, and then not putting in the slightest bit of effort to ensure they're cooled properly, which resulted in them creating multiple lines of laptops that had the tendency to brick themselves literally days after the warranty expired.
Anyone considering buying from hp should be made aware of that beforehand.
[quote=the301stspartan]Uh, pretty sure you got some bullshit infos there.[/quote]
Not really, good news we're both right!
The elitebook series is now more or less an [url=http://www8.hp.com/ca/en/ads/elite-products/elitebook-1040.html]ultrabook[/url] [url=http://www8.hp.com/ca/en/ads/elite-products/elitebook-850.html]line[/url].
[quote=the301stspartan]
I don't have the laptop anymore and don't know the exact model so I can't look up specs, but it didn't have integrated graphics, it had some workstation card, either a fire pro or an nvidia, not sure. It obviously wasn't a gaming laptop but it ran tf2 at 100-150 and certainly did not overheat under constant load throughout the day.[/quote]
HP did make elitebook workstations years ago, but that appears to no longer be the case.
[quote=the301stspartan]
No I'm obviously not recommending a laptop like that for gaming, I am making the point that I've never had overheating problems with HP despite tf2 use.[/quote]
Then why are you posting about this here? Obviously not ALL hp laptops are overheating messes, and it's great you didn't get burned by them like thousands of other people did. However, like it or not their company has a very clear history of building expensive high end laptops, and then not putting in the slightest bit of effort to ensure they're cooled properly, which resulted in them creating multiple lines of laptops that had the tendency to brick themselves literally days after the warranty expired.
Anyone considering buying from hp should be made aware of that beforehand.
QuazzyI'm planning to buy a new laptop for gaming.
One that I've set eyes on is an hp laptop with the specs
Intel i7 4500u processor
1.80ghz chip.
Nvidia GeForce 740m (1gb)
It's in a good price range for me.
You guy's know anyone more than me about specs and tf2.
Would this setup run tf2 smoothly?
Here is my advice no matter what laptop you buy if its a pre built computer of any kind REINSTALL WINDOWS ON IT FROM SCRATCH. DO NOT USE THE RECOVERY PARTITION ON IT AS THAT JUST PUTS BLOATWARE ON YOUR PC! I have made a guide on how to do this, If its running windows 10 you do not need to worry about the product key due to how Microsoft is handling licencing through digital enlightenment. (Meaning your activation is stored on its servers)
You can follow my guide here
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pINtjiMb9p2QF6hez8FA56o2M6DO8kqBjIlX_eT57sg/edit?usp=sharing
Add me if you need help and I will happy to provide assistance
http://steamcommunity.com/id/burningsmile/
[quote=Quazzy]I'm planning to buy a new laptop for gaming.
One that I've set eyes on is an hp laptop with the specs
Intel i7 4500u processor
1.80ghz chip.
Nvidia GeForce 740m (1gb)
It's in a good price range for me.
You guy's know anyone more than me about specs and tf2.
Would this setup run tf2 smoothly?[/quote]
Here is my advice no matter what laptop you buy if its a pre built computer of any kind REINSTALL WINDOWS ON IT FROM SCRATCH. DO NOT USE THE RECOVERY PARTITION ON IT AS THAT JUST PUTS BLOATWARE ON YOUR PC! I have made a guide on how to do this, If its running windows 10 you do not need to worry about the product key due to how Microsoft is handling licencing through digital enlightenment. (Meaning your activation is stored on its servers)
You can follow my guide here
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pINtjiMb9p2QF6hez8FA56o2M6DO8kqBjIlX_eT57sg/edit?usp=sharing
Add me if you need help and I will happy to provide assistance
http://steamcommunity.com/id/burningsmile/
Selenticthe301stspartanUh, pretty sure you got some bullshit infos there.
Not really, good news we're both right!
The elitebook series is now more or less an ultrabook line.
the301stspartanI don't have the laptop anymore and don't know the exact model so I can't look up specs, but it didn't have integrated graphics, it had some workstation card, either a fire pro or an nvidia, not sure. It obviously wasn't a gaming laptop but it ran tf2 at 100-150 and certainly did not overheat under constant load throughout the day.
HP did make elitebook workstations years ago, but that appears to no longer be the case.
the301stspartanNo I'm obviously not recommending a laptop like that for gaming, I am making the point that I've never had overheating problems with HP despite tf2 use.
Then why are you posting about this here? Obviously not ALL hp laptops are overheating messes, and it's great you didn't get burned by them like thousands of other people did. However, like it or not their company has a very clear history of building expensive high end laptops, and then not putting in the slightest bit of effort to ensure they're cooled properly, which resulted in them creating multiple lines of laptops that had the tendency to brick themselves literally days after the warranty expired.
Anyone considering buying from hp should be made aware of that beforehand.
Simple answer is just do not buy from hp, dell, or really any of thous "Big box store" manufactures. All their computers come riddled with bloatware and other junk. Most run on traditional hard drives that are slow (Compared to an ssd and get slower as the disk starts to fill, coupled with most of them shipping with horrible processors and measly cooling creates problems with long term stability and longevity.
[quote=Selentic][quote=the301stspartan]Uh, pretty sure you got some bullshit infos there.[/quote]
Not really, good news we're both right!
The elitebook series is now more or less an [url=http://www8.hp.com/ca/en/ads/elite-products/elitebook-1040.html]ultrabook[/url] [url=http://www8.hp.com/ca/en/ads/elite-products/elitebook-850.html]line[/url].
[quote=the301stspartan]
I don't have the laptop anymore and don't know the exact model so I can't look up specs, but it didn't have integrated graphics, it had some workstation card, either a fire pro or an nvidia, not sure. It obviously wasn't a gaming laptop but it ran tf2 at 100-150 and certainly did not overheat under constant load throughout the day.[/quote]
HP did make elitebook workstations years ago, but that appears to no longer be the case.
[quote=the301stspartan]
No I'm obviously not recommending a laptop like that for gaming, I am making the point that I've never had overheating problems with HP despite tf2 use.[/quote]
Then why are you posting about this here? Obviously not ALL hp laptops are overheating messes, and it's great you didn't get burned by them like thousands of other people did. However, like it or not their company has a very clear history of building expensive high end laptops, and then not putting in the slightest bit of effort to ensure they're cooled properly, which resulted in them creating multiple lines of laptops that had the tendency to brick themselves literally days after the warranty expired.
Anyone considering buying from hp should be made aware of that beforehand.[/quote]
Simple answer is just do not buy from hp, dell, or really any of thous "Big box store" manufactures. All their computers come riddled with bloatware and other junk. Most run on traditional hard drives that are slow (Compared to an ssd and get slower as the disk starts to fill, coupled with most of them shipping with horrible processors and measly cooling creates problems with long term stability and longevity.