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1 hour ago, kevhamster said:

CPU looks a bit better to me, despite the lower base clock speed than the other one - I have the next model CPU model below this on my laptop, and that runs FM pretty swiftly.  Dedicated graphics, so won't have any issue playing 3D on high settings.  Plus 4GB RAM more than the other one.

If it's not breaking your budget, I'd say it's a better choice as an overall laptop than the other one.

But, if FM is the only game you play and you don't mind playing below high settings for 3D, it may be slight overkill.

It really depends on what your budget is, and what your overall intentions are for the laptop are.

 

Don’t worry, my intentions are honest. 

 

apart from watching films, and  word processing, I won’t be doing much else. I do like buying from places with finance offers mind you 

 

i should add, I’d prefer a 17 inch display, and am open to the idea of refurbs

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2 hours ago, kevhamster said:

It's not bad for that price point.... However, I'm not convinced it will run what you want it to, as well as you want it to - if that makes sense.  The integrated graphics on the intels is ok at best.  Based on my own experience with a slightly older intel processor, expect it to run medium quality settings with the graphics, but it may struggle to play 3D above that.

It shouldn't struggle to run 5 leagues.  Won't be lightning quick, but it should be at least respectable.

Would this be worthwhile investing in then?

https://ao.com/product/fx705dyau016t-asus-laptop-black-71481-251.aspx

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Looking for a laptop that will run FM20 with about 5 leagues at decent 3D graphic spec.

been recommended this:

https://ao.com/product/81dc0082uk-lenovo-laptop-grey-59535-251.aspx

 

any advice welcome