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My Acer Aspire isn't really cut out for playing Civ 5 or X-Com, so where should I be looking for a laptop that's up to the job?

As always, I'm looking for the best performance for my pound, so a £1500 Alienware job isn't in the running. Any pointers?


 
Posted : 25/11/2012 12:02 pm
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MacbookPro 15 Retina.


 
Posted : 25/11/2012 2:59 pm
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Any other requirements? Size, price, weight?

This looks pretty good. Asus laptops are great build quality. This one is on offer as well. Dedicated GPU.

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/asus-n56vz-s4242-15-6-laptop-17056513-pdt.html


 
Posted : 25/11/2012 3:57 pm
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My dad got himself a Core i7 Toshiba that looks pretty good. I'll ask him where he got it and how much it was, but as he's not a big game player, I have no idea how good it will be for graphics. Most integrated laptops are a bit poo for that.

Stick with discrete graphics for gaming (MacBook, that sort of thing) and even if the processor is less heavyweight, it will be better.


 
Posted : 25/11/2012 4:41 pm
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The Asus looks pretty good...is there anything comparable out there? That's right at the top end of my possible price range.


 
Posted : 25/11/2012 5:14 pm
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http://www.novatech.co.uk/laptop/range/nspire2450-blackedition.html?th=g

Cheaper - good reviews


 
Posted : 25/11/2012 5:33 pm
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That Novatech looks nice...the extra 4gb of memory for eighteen sniffs looks good too.


 
Posted : 25/11/2012 6:15 pm
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2nd Novatech, have recommended them to two friends now, and they both love them.


 
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If you're really bothered about value for money... buy a laptop case and screen 2nd hand, and buy the best parts you can. Bit of effort but you end up with insane value for money.


 
Posted : 25/11/2012 6:33 pm

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