Laptop Recommendations?

[vipersnake52]

Haha I was going to get an alienware, but then figured fuck that, because all you are paying for is the nametag at the end of the day. I just got a studio xps and maxed out the settings :P
Upgrading RAM is the simplest thing to do, and I wouldn't recommend you do it when buying it as they will make you pay through the damn teeth for it. All you have to do is buy the right card and slot it in, its that simple, and don't get them to fit it in a shop either, its another way to spend money for nothing. Take a few minutes out to check you have the right component, order it from EBay for example and take the back off you lappy and slot it in. Elementary my dear Watson!
No problem for the help, I'm not exactly an expert but just passing on some shit i researched when buying and speccing mine

im really cautious about screwing a new laptop up though haha

and about the ivy, it will probably be expensive haha

[Snarf]

Okay, you do not need 16gb's of ram. Anything over 8gb's is complete overkill, unless, you do video editing or heavy photoshop.
Getting a part right when it comes out is the worst idea imaginable for anyone who doesn't have money coming out of their ears.
Also, the laptop you linked is good. I suggest getting a cooling pad and making sure the laptop has good ventilation. Biggest problem with gaming laptops is they get VERY hot if they do not have good fans.

[vipersnake52]

Okay, you do not need 16gb's of ram. Anything over 8gb's is complete overkill, unless, you do video editing or heavy photoshop.
Getting a part right when it comes out is the worst idea imaginable for anyone who doesn't have money coming out of their ears.
Also, the laptop you linked is good. I suggest getting a cooling pad and making sure the laptop has good ventilation. Biggest problem with gaming laptops is they get VERY hot if they do not have good fans.

Alright, ill stick with 8 until needed.
Embarassing as it is, I have hyperhidrosis and have 2 desk fans for my desktop. could i sit those around my laptop for my hands and to cool the laptop? I wouldnt be gaming away from home so i imagine that it wouldnt overheat?
Thanks

[Ras]

Anything over 8gb's is complete overkill, unless, you do video editing or heavy photoshop.

This, really just upgrade your RAM yourself its really easy man. Laptops are very very easy to take apart, just undo the screws and slot the RAM in :P

I wouldnt be gaming away from home so i imagine that it wouldnt overheat?

Laptops unfortunately always overheat, its the one massive drawback to getting one, but there are ways around it

[Snarf]

If you aren't going to take it away from home you are probably better off just getting a desktop. You will likely be fine for awhile though. I suggest you download heat monitoring tools such as evga precision and a cpu clock to keep an eye on temperatures. If Temperatures ever reach a dangerous area, you might be best off turning it off and letting it cool down for awhile.(80c, I would keep an eye on it. 90c and above I would probably consider stopping my current task. It all depends on how old the parts are.)

Also, fans around your hands aren't likely to cool the laptop much, but it can't hurt any. As far as I have been told your best option is to use a cooling pad.

[Sleekgiant]

Just build a new desktop and buy a cheap laptop, you can get both for around $1300 USD if you build one right

[vipersnake52]

Just build a new desktop and buy a cheap laptop, you can get both for around $1300 USD if you build one right

yeah ive got a built desktop for like $600 and it can run any games at mid-high graphics.
and if it cant run it i just get it on my 360 lol

[vipersnake52]

bumping back up. gt780's seem to be discontinued

[rawrnerozero]

Okay, you do not need 16gb's of ram. Anything over 8gb's is complete overkill, unless, you do video editing or heavy photoshop.
Getting a part right when it comes out is the worst idea imaginable for anyone who doesn't have money coming out of their ears.
Also, the laptop you linked is good. I suggest getting a cooling pad and making sure the laptop has good ventilation. Biggest problem with gaming laptops is they get VERY hot if they do not have good fans.

QFT really 16gb ram that's just crazy and waste of money. I would invest more on the graphics card side for best performance. Also try to look out for laptops with good vent holes too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfis7_buOMo hope this might help too.

Probably my post is useless now since everyone already gave you such good advice but I tried -shrugs-.

[vipersnake52]

Okay, you do not need 16gb's of ram. Anything over 8gb's is complete overkill, unless, you do video editing or heavy photoshop.
Getting a part right when it comes out is the worst idea imaginable for anyone who doesn't have money coming out of their ears.
Also, the laptop you linked is good. I suggest getting a cooling pad and making sure the laptop has good ventilation. Biggest problem with gaming laptops is they get VERY hot if they do not have good fans.

QFT really 16gb ram that's just crazy and waste of money. I would invest more on the graphics card side for best performance. Also try to look out for laptops with good vent holes too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfis7_buOMo hope this might help too.

Probably my post is useless now since everyone already gave you such good advice but I tried -shrugs-.

thanks for the video, with a few clicks i found this laptop.

MSI GT60

and this keyboard/mouse.
and this cooling pad/stand.

I prefer 15.6", anything lower or higher is its either too big or too small and will be using my tv whenever using the laptop at home.

This is the specs stated on the site.

MSI GT60 15.6"" i7-3610QM W7H Notebook
Processor: Intel Core i7-3610QM(2.30Ghz)
Memory Std/Max: 8GB/16GB Total Memory Slots: 4 Memory Type: DDR3 1600Mhz
HDD: 500GB HDD x1
Optical: DVD Super Multi Display: 15.6"" LED Backlit (1920x1080)
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX670M DDR5 3GB
Audio: HD Audio
Input Device: Touchpad Keyboard: Full Size (102 keys)
Connectivity: USB 2.0 (2), USB 3.0 (3), VGA (1), HDMI (1), MIC In (1), RJ45 (1), Power Port (1), 5 in 1 Card Reader
Network: Gigabit LAN Wireless: 802.11bgn Bluetooth v4.0
Battery: 9 Cell
Weight: 3.5Kg
Power: 180W AC Adapter
O/S: Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit
Colour: Black
Accessory: Bag & Mouse

Total with shipping: $1,681.47 AUD