Buying my 1st laptop

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WtfAsusComeOn

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Jul 2, 2014

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4,510

• Jul 2, 2014

• #2

Hi,

New here, but thought I'd reply, since no one else did. The laptop you want to buy is very ordinary. It would be able to support older games, from around 2009-2012, but definitely not anything recent. The main issues are the processor and graphics card. The processor's output and ability to perform multiple functions effectively is only average. You can see it's ranking here: http/www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_lookup.php?cpu=AMD+A10-5750M+APU&id=1920

As for the graphics card, it's a low end card, that wouldn't be able to play high demanding games. You can see the details for the card here: http/www.notebookcheck.net/Comparison-of-Laptop-Graphics-Cards.130.0.html

So given this combination of an average processor and low end GPU, you wouldn't be able to do much with that laptop. Rs. 40,000 translates to around $667. You won't be able to get a good gaming laptop for under $1,000, which is like Rs. 60,000. That said, you may have to increase your budget. Or you could try building a good desktop instead. You'll get twice the output of a laptop for half the cost. Unless you're planning on doing a lot of travelling, and gaming while travelling, you really don't need an expensive high end laptop.

 

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SuperAdithya

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May 24, 2014

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4,590

• Jul 2, 2014

• #3

This one is a normal good affordable one:

HP 15-d103tx Notebook - Flipkart.com - http/www.flipkart.com/hp-15-d103tx-notebook-4th-gen-ci5-4gb-500gb-free-dos-2gb-graph/p/itmdvmxrb4pkqws2?pid=COMDVMWQJGDQTFSB&srno=b_1&ref=d314035b-3c2d-4748-b229-bec9d18313ea

Specs:
Intel Core i5 4th Gen 4200M 2.5GHZ with Turbo Boost upto 3.1 GHZ
NVIDIA GeForce GT 820M Graphics Procesor (GPU)
No OS Installed (Free DOS) you will have to buy your custom OS, Windows 8.1 is recommended...
4 GB DDR3 System RAM
1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0
RAM expandable upto 16 GB
HD BrightView LED Backlit Display
HP TrueVision HD Webcam
Touchpad with Multi-touch Gesture Support
IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.0
Multi Card Reader, HDMI, RJ45(LAN), VGA, MIC in, headphone jack.
Kensingon Lock Slot
SuperMulti DVD RW Drive with Dual Layer Support
500GB 5400RPM SATA HDD
Inte HM86 Chipset

It's overall a good gaming & entertainment new model 4th Gen Affordable PC.
You should go for it.
But no OS installed , so you may have to spend 6k or 12k for OS

 

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SuperAdithya

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May 24, 2014

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4,590

• Jul 2, 2014

• #4

If you can spend just Rs. 9000 more, you will get better one and no need of spending money for another OS.
here is the one: Lenovo Ideapad Z510 Gaming Notebook - Flipkart.com - http/www.flipkart.com/lenovo-ideapad-z510-59-405838-notebook-4th-gen-ci5-6gb-1tb-8gb-ssd-win8-1-2gb-graph/p/itmdus3sqzqusfdt?pid=COMDUS3G48JC24H5

Here are the specs:
Intel Core i5 4th Gen 4200M Processor (2.5 GHZ, Turbo Boost 2.0 upto 3.1 GHZ)
1 TB SATA 5400 RPM HDD + 8 GB SSD
6 GB DDR3 1600MHZ RAM
Windows 8.1 64-bit
1920x1080 HD LED Anti-glare dispay
2 GB NVIDIA N14P-GV2 Graphics (GPU)
720p HD Webcam
Touchpad (with Scroll, Zoom and Functions)
AccuType Backlit Keyboard
JBL Speakers
Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Home Theatre
IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
Bluetooth v4.0
Upto 6 hours Battery Backup
1x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0
Mic-in, VGA, headphone-out/mic-in combo jack, 2-in-1 card reader, rj45 LAN port
1 Year Warranty.
Dark Chocolate colour
DVD RW Drive

Main product page: http/shopap.lenovo.com/in/en/laptops/lenovo/z-series/z510/#tab-features

This one is much better than the HP which I mentioned above, just for Rs. 9000 extra.
4.2 Average rating, based on 6 ratings.

 

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Guest

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• Jul 2, 2014

• #5

WtfAsusComeOn :

Hi,

Hey WtfAsusComeOn I checked gamedebate.com for that graphics card(8650G+8670M) and it showed that it is capable of running many games including Farcry 4,Crysis 3, Wolfenstein The New Order etc on med to high settings. So I dont think its dull gpu. And as i m going to hostel so i cant invest on desktop.

 

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SuperAdithya

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May 24, 2014

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4,590

• Jul 2, 2014

• #6

So why don't yo go for my notebook? It's even newer- HP 15-d103tx Notebook I have mentioned it up above.
Or you can go for even much better Lenovo Ideapad Z510 Gaming Notebook for just Rs. 9000 extra ?
These are even future proof.

 

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SuperAdithya

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May 24, 2014

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4,590

• Jul 2, 2014

• #7

You can run upcoming future games for upto 4-5/6 years, by using the lenovo notebook which I have mentioned above.

 

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SuperAdithya

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May 24, 2014

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• Jul 2, 2014

• #8

By 1 (or less) year, your selection of laptop (the AMD one) will start crying.

 

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SuperAdithya

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May 24, 2014

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• Jul 2, 2014

• #9

Intel processors have more quality than AMD ones, and are better for multimedia, speed, entertainment, and gaming.

 

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dasulman

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Feb 2, 2014

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12,810

• Jul 2, 2014

• #10

if you can spare the extra 9k then definitely get the z510. If you can't just get that AMD set. It does much better than the laptop recommended that had an 820M chip.

 

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Guest

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• Jul 2, 2014

• #11

SuperAdithya
The processor is good as compared to A10 5750M but when I serched for nvidia GeForce 820M "2GB" I could'nt find one in gamedebate. It only showed nvidia GeForce 820M 1GB ddr3. and it is very weaker than HD8650G+ Mobility HD8670M. Ati's card was able to run more games than nvidia's.

 

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Guest

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• Jul 2, 2014

• #12

SuperAdithya
OS is not a problem. But yes I cant increase my budget that much. If i could then I hadnt settled for 20-25FPS in gaming(which I mentioned in my post).
Perheps u can give me some more suggestions with minor increase in budget(+2K). N dont worry bout OS.

 

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SuperAdithya

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May 24, 2014

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4,590

• Jul 2, 2014

• #13

This one is good for you: HP 15-r014TX Notebook: http/www.flipkart.com/hp-15-r014tx-notebook-4th-gen-ci5-4gb-1tb-win8-1-2gb-graph-j2c54pa/p/itmdwz2gcy4h5sfa?pid=COMDWZ2GHWUW5RE6&srno=b_6&ref=89e88354-8dd1-4d2f-be74-522a924588b9 @ rs. 43195 with Nvidia GeForce GT 820M Superb graphics and many other features. (no os)

 

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dasulman

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Feb 2, 2014

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12,810

• Jul 2, 2014

• #14

820M is bad. its worse than the 740M and the dual graphics of the AMD.
I honestly don't know why you're suggesting it.

 

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Guest

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• Jul 2, 2014

• #15

dasulman
I agree with u. I searched in net.

 

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Guest

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• Jul 2, 2014

• #16

SuperAdithya
Really appreciate u to suggest me those laptops. n thanks also. But here is same question that I cant find 820M "2GB" edition on net. R they dual gpu's? Benchmark shows dual HD 8650G + HD 8670M is little better than 820M. Otherwise ur suggested lappies r great.

 

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SuperAdithya

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May 24, 2014

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4,590

• Jul 2, 2014

• #17

dasulman is right, the GeForce GT 740M is better than the GeForce 820M as per this website. But the GeForce GT 740M is better than the Radeon HD 8670M.

So this laptop is recommended:
HP Pavilion 15-n012TX Gaming Laptop: Specifications Sheet | Flipkart Page | Rs. 46190 | 4.7 Average Rating | All Reviews (Flipkart)

Here is a list of specs:

HP Coolsense (good thermal management)
Island-style Keyboard
Accidental Damage Protection
HP Protect Smart (Data Protection)
4th Gen Intel Core i5 4200U (1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology Upto 2.6 GHz)
3MB Cache
Intel HM86 Chipset
4GB DDR3 RAM
1TB HDD
SuperMulti DVD RW Drive with Dual Layer Support
1366 x 768 Pixel HD BrightView LED Backlit Display
2 GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M
HP TrueVision HD Webcam
Touchpad with Multi-touch Gesture Support
DTS Sound, HD Audio, Dual Speakers
10/100 Mbps LAN (Ethernet)
IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
Bluetooth v4.0
4 cell battery
Ports: 1 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0, VGA, HDMI (with HDCP Support), RJ45 LAN, Multi Card Reader, 1 x Headphone Out/Microphone-in Combo Jack
Kensington Lock Slot
Colour - Imprint Mineral Black With Horizontal Brush Pattern

This is a really good one. A must buy superb gaming laptop, that is really future-proof.

 

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SuperAdithya

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May 24, 2014

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4,590

• Jul 2, 2014

• #18

See this website also: http/www.notebookcheck.net/Comparison-of-Laptop-Graphics-Cards.130.0.html
In this website the 740M is placed in Class 2 and your Radeon DualGPU is placed in Class 3, which means weaker
The GeForce GT 740M is much better, cheaper and affordable than the dual gpu (I checked out in flipkart and saw that the laptops with radeon hd 8670 were priced higher than my latest selection mentioned just above)

 

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SuperAdithya

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May 24, 2014

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4,590

• Jul 2, 2014

• #19

dasulman :

820M is bad. its worse than the 740M and the dual graphics of the AMD.
I honestly don't know why you're suggesting it.

dasulman
I agree with u. I searched in net.

Sorry! By looking at the number, I mistakenly thought

 

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Guest

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• Jul 3, 2014

• #20

Then I think at this budget i hv only 3 options
Dual AMD gpu
820 M
740 M. I dont liked 820M as it was not able to run Watchdogs. That left 2 gpu's. As far as cpu goes all were equivalent in suggested laptops. Lets c what else can I get in this budget.

 

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