mojo_pin1 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Just wondering if any kind souls could recommended me a laptop around the $500 that can Play FM 2012 well, The only other things I'll be using it for is browsing, downloading, email ect you know just general stuff, I'm relativity tech savvy but when it come to Graphics cards & some other specs i don't really know what to make of them so any help would be hugely appreciated... Apologies if this hasn't been posted int he correct section. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Smurf Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 $500 - in the USA I guess? Or Australian Dollars? Anyway - best for USA Dollars would be an i3 processor with 4gb RAM. Probably won't get a standalone graphics card for that, which I think you should have. For an extra $100 you could probably get some bells and whistles to make it run smoother. Where do you normally buy computers from? Any links to online stores that you use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasu Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834246199 Absolute beast of a laptop there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 For an extra $25 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834158016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo_pin1 Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 $500 - in the USA I guess? Or Australian Dollars? Anyway - best for USA Dollars would be an i3 processor with 4gb RAM. Probably won't get a standalone graphics card for that, which I think you should have. For an extra $100 you could probably get some bells and whistles to make it run smoother. Where do you normally buy computers from? Any links to online stores that you use? Cheers for the reply, i was thinking JB Hi Fi online they seem to have some decent online specials, to be honest though i'm willing to buy from pretty much anywhere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbVictory Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 in australia - try centrecom.com.au, can get some good prices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo_pin1 Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Cheers for the reply, i was thinking JB Hi Fi online they seem to have some decent online specials, to be honest though i'm willing to buy from pretty much anywhere thanks buddy, will take a look, I was hoping to get a 17" screen if possible but they do seem a bit hard to find at $500-$600 in Aus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragingsheep Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Try one of these. http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/54291 Not 17inch though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo_pin1 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Try one of these. http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/54291Not 17inch though. Don't mind the look of that, would you say it'd be worth getting http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/computers-laptops/laptops/toshiba-satellite-c665-008-15-notebook-srp-949-factory-scoop/656621 for the extra $150? I'm struggling to see to many differences/advantages of the more expensive one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragingsheep Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Has a better CPU and slightly better video card. I think the CPU will help in FM but not sure the video card will make much of a difference since FM isn't a very graphically taxing game. The demo runs fine on my G570 but that's not very representative of running 10+ leagues in full detail. For your other uses, the i3 CPU is fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo_pin1 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Cheers again for the reply mate, if, when you've got a few spare minutes, you or someone could help me out one more time that would be super, Hers the ones I'm looking at: i know a guy who works at JB & can get me most of them 50-80 cheaper most likely going to get it from there If you could tell me what is the best over all, best value for money, the difference between AMD Duel Core & i-3 i-5 i-7 when it comes to FM That would just be fantastic!! http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/computers-laptops/laptops/compaq-presario-cq62-402ax-15-notebook/633409 http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/computers-laptops/laptops/hp-pavilion-dv6-6036tx-15-notebook-srp-1099-factory-scoop/656618 http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/computers-laptops/laptops/hp-pavilion-dv6-4024tx-15-notebook/654514 http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/computers-laptops/laptops/toshiba-satellite-c665-008-15-notebook-srp-949-factory-scoop/656621 There is also this one but not sure if my Budget would stretch http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/55023 This is the spec for my All-In-One, if i could something for similar performance that would be perfect OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601 Other OS Description Not Available OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Name System Manufacturer HP-Pavilion System Model BK310AA-ABG 200-5020a System Type X86-based PC Processor Pentium® Dual-Core CPU E5400 @ 2.70GHz, 2700 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s) THANKS again for everyone's help!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragingsheep Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 There's no real reason to get an AMD CPU in a laptop atm, unless you are looking at a netbook (which you aren't). Of the Intel CPUs, all will perform better than your all-in-one. The best value would probably be the 4024TX but any of the Intels will probably play FM2012 very well (certainly better than your current PC). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo_pin1 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Oh that's great to hear as my PC seems to play the demo alright, thanks for your help again... Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshace Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 yep.. any of the 'i' processors will perform better than your current all in one.. if you can stretch to an i5 .. do so.. the ones out now are generally 2nd gen chips and a leap forward from the i3's ... out of those.. i would be tempted to get the 3rd one down in the list... for the price its a steal tbh... an i7 is leaps and bounds better than an i5 and that card is decent aswell.. that lappy would see you right for even high end games tbh and would see you being able to breeze through most leagues in fm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Make sure you dont get no intel GMA bs as graphic card. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyD Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834246199Absolute beast of a laptop there. lol, are you serious ? Integrated video card - check low end CPU - check it's not bad for watching movies and browsing the internet but it's not a beast. Standalone video card is MANDATORY, anything integrated is garbage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo_pin1 Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Make sure you dont get no intel GMA bs as graphic card. So this would be fine?? ATI Radeon HD 6570M 1GB Graphics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco c Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 im also looking to get a new laptop at the moment.i only use it for playing fm and browsing the internet so dont wana spend crazy money but at the same time i want the game to run fairly fast and have no problems with 3d mode. im absolutly useless with tech specs and all aspects of computer jargon. what are the main things i should be looking for or if anyone could point me in the direction of a couple of good laptops at a decent price it would be appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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