This gaming laptop is built to tackle demanding tasks.
This gaming laptop is built to tackle demanding tasks.
I'm looking for a sleek, powerful, and portable gaming laptop that fits my needs for college work and gaming. I need something thin, with a resolution of at least 1080p, not too bulky, and ideally between 15 to 17.3 inches. I'm open to options like the MSI GS60/70, HP Omni, Razer Blade 970M 1080p, Gigabyte P35V3 1080p, or the Aorus X7 SLI. I don't want anything thicker than an inch and prefer not to go with Asus or similar larger models. I'm also considering a desktop setup with a GTX 980 and an i7 5th Gen with 32GB DDR4. Let's discuss and see what else is available.
You need to reach very high specifications to run Star Citizen smoothly, especially after it's installed. An i7 processor and a minimum of 970 MHz are essential. You might also want to look into origin laptops with a desktop CPU built-in.
I was planning to vent, but noticed you already have a solid desktop setup, so I'll skip that. A quad-core processor is essential here. Streamlined designs aren't ideal, but I get it—you might want to keep it portable and use it on your lap, not as your primary machine. If you're concerned about fan noise, battery performance, or struggling to reach 60fps, it's fine to move forward. For the laptops I'd recommend the Gigabyte, and possibly splurge on the P35x v3 if you want better reviews. Don't forget to check out the options thoroughly!
You should consider purchasing it from a local electronics store or an online retailer that specializes in gadgets.
If you have to use a laptop, then make sure it is a decent quad core with less issues of overheating, so no slims. You might want to consider one of the new amplifiers: http://www.pcgamer.com/msi-and-alienware...top-trend/ Granted, you did say you already had a desktop. So if you just wanted to play on the go, then maybe waiting a bit longer for better laptops (introduced in ces, etc) before getting a laptop to play Star Citizen. As many have said in the past, there is a major difference to building/buying for star citizen at release, and one to play the alpha modules. (Edited post after re-reading second part of first post)
The most impressive device was the heavy MSI laptop with its mechanical keyboard—it had a 980m battery, which is impressive. I definitely won’t purchase that one.
I wouldn't rush into buying a laptop for Star Citizen just yet. Prioritize a reliable daily driver first, and only consider it if it handles Star Citizen well. Don't expect perfect performance right out of the box, especially during updates. The settings won't shift much, so the main challenge is finding a suitable machine with the necessary CPU requirements. To make it work without a heavy desktop, investing in a good laptop with appropriate specs and adding an external drive would be the best approach.
You're limited to a narrow selection of laptops in that price range. The ones you chose earlier are decent, but don't assume they'll hold up long-term. The Auros X7 appears promising with a solid cooling system, though you should review feedback on cooling performance to be sure about thermal throttling issues.