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Qetesh
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New Computer Choice Aug 18, 2017 13:26:02 GMT

Post by Qetesh on Aug 18, 2017 13:26:02 GMT

I lost my beloved Sony Vaio a year or so ago and have been suffering through this piece of pooh I am posting from ( Acer Switch 10.1). It has 2 GB of Ram and can't even run Steam to give you an idea. I have been researching and reading gaming laptop reviews for some time for which laptop I want and I have found my future laptop, well, a choice between two. They are not the prettiest in the world but the foundations are firm and I found a place i can buy a skin for the laptop to cover it's ugliness.

So without further ado..... ASUS ROG Strix GL553VE-DM107T

www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/GL553VE-DM107T-ASUS-ROG-Strix-GL553VE-DM107T_2119183.html

MSI GS60 6QE Ghost Pro

www.johnlewis.com/msi-gs60-6qe-ghost-pro-gaming-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-ram-1tb-hdd-256gb-ssd-nvidia-gtx-970m-15-6-full-hd-black/p2907363?sku=236418359&s_kwcid=2dx92700023766386221&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjKC1pO3g1QIVzrDtCh3-mw-HEAkYAiABEgKQefD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

They both have the i7 processor, but the ASUS has the 7700 generation and the Ghost Pro is the 6700.
The Ghost Pro has 16GB Ram, but the ASUS comes with 8GB of Ram but can be upgraded to 16GB at a later time.
They both have the back lit keyboard and are just kinda ugly in my opinion, but the ASUS is uglier.
The Ghost Pro is 1.9 kg and the ASUS is a bit heavier at 2.5kg.
The graphics card on the ASUS is GTX 1050 Ti with 4 B of memory but the Ghost Pro only has the 970 with 2 GB of dedicated memory.

The Ghost Pro is just kinda more cool, but the price tag is over 1200 while the ASUS is under 1000 pounds.

I am really looking forward to either one so I can start playing the Final Fantasy Online game when I have days off again( along with my Sim City, Minecraft, and Sims). Both of these machines can easily play any game I want and have 256 SS drive plus a TB HDD, and a strong sound systems with multi-colored back lit keyboards, and both have all the ports I need with a SD card slot, HDMI, USB 3.0 and USB-C. They are also both the 15.6 inch screen size I like. They both have a typical shit battery life of 4 hours for a gaming laptop, but this does not bother me that much.

I keep going back and forth on the fence on this, but I have been leaning towards the ASUS. Any thoughts?

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New Computer Choice Aug 19, 2017 5:59:07 GMT via mobile

Post by Spiderweb on Aug 19, 2017 5:59:07 GMT

Aug 18, 2017 13:26:02 GMT Qetesh said:

I lost my beloved Sony Vaio a year or so ago and Sims). Both of these machines can easily play any game I want and ....snip.... leaning towards the ASUS. Any thoughts?

I've never brought out of the box but if I did I'd look at the games I wanted to play now as game specs change so quickly anyway, and as you've researched and narrowed it down to two ask these questions.

You want to save the difference in price and lose that/spend that elsewhere(200+?). Can you live with ugly machine if you're planning to cover it anyway?

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New Computer Choice Aug 19, 2017 6:51:39 GMT

Post by Qetesh on Aug 19, 2017 6:51:39 GMT

Aug 19, 2017 5:59:07 GMT Spiderweb said:

Aug 18, 2017 13:26:02 GMT Qetesh said:

I lost my beloved Sony Vaio a year or so ago and Sims). Both of these machines can easily play any game I want and ....snip.... leaning towards the ASUS. Any thoughts?

The money is a huge part of the decision, but either way, not cheap. I am just afraid of deciding too fast and having any regrets.

Do you build your own?

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New Computer Choice Aug 19, 2017 9:00:26 GMT via mobile

Post by Spiderweb on Aug 19, 2017 9:00:26 GMT

Aug 19, 2017 6:51:39 GMT Qetesh said:

Aug 19, 2017 5:59:07 GMT Spiderweb said:

The money is a huge part of the decision, but either way, not cheap. I am just afraid of deciding too fast and having any regrets.

Do you build your own?

I have in the past, but not in the last 5 years as not updated in that time. Always build towers and never had a gaming laptop ( my work one doesn't have a good graphic card either)

Qetesh Young God Guess! Posts: 1,655 Pledge level: Half a Partner I like: Cats and Dogs. Travel when I want and not when I have to. A lazy sunday at home with my love watching movies and playing games after a long night out with friends and family. I don't like: Being Lied to.	New Computer Choice Aug 19, 2017 18:07:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Qetesh on Aug 19, 2017 18:07:16 GMT I found out some bad new about the Asus today. It is mainly made of plastic. This makes me really nervous. I have to re-think this now again.

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New Computer Choice Aug 20, 2017 10:52:53 GMT

Post by morsealworth on Aug 20, 2017 10:52:53 GMT

Aug 20, 2017 4:19:41 GMT Lord Ba'al said:

Aluminium is nicer for heat dispersal.

With proper use of ventilation it actually bears little to no difference (and you do want to vent it properly). Also, plastic is pretty good as insulation from static charge buildup. I personally recommend Thermaltake PC cases if you would like my advice. Those are pretty good for organising cooling and also are pretty spacious for your system.

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New Computer Choice Aug 23, 2017 17:21:12 GMT Lord Ba'al likes this

Post by 13thGeneral on Aug 23, 2017 17:21:12 GMT

Acer laptops suck.
Had two in 10 years, both have been abysmal. I didn't want the second one, but it was cheap and we got it to use on a long vacation. Never again. Spend for quality and performance or suffer the consequences.

Their tablets are also awful.

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