Hi, need help with buying laptop.

I have an Acer 4740G which I bought 1 year ago but really want to change it because it OVERHEATS easily and shuts down automatically. But that only happens when I play Starcraft 2

Budget is around RM2500, preferably international warranty, i5/i7 with graphics card that can let me play some of the newest games and won't OVERHEAT easily.

Thanks for all your help guys!!

1. Brand - Any, preferably those for gaming
2. Budget - ~2.5k +-
3. Specs - Starcraft 2(at Ultra Graphics preferably), MOST IMPORTANT DOESNT OVERHEAT...
4. Size - >14" or larger.

This post has been edited by pokemonmaster: May 30 2011, 07:47 PM

Hi, want to buy a new laptop. Has no experience in buying it stuff. Currently planning to get acer 5750g, wonder is there any better choice cause most of my friend dont really trust acer.

Brand : any
Specs: able to play all kind of games at high setting, especially starcraft 2 or crysis 2.
Budget: 3.5k below.
Size : 15" above.

Hoping for a more trustworthy brand that wont many problems such as over heating or etc...

Hi guys.... Need help. Tried to do done research but guess I'm too noob to understand laptop stuff.

1. Got no specific brand preference.
2. Below rm2000
3. Prefer 14". My laptop is for normal usage, eg. Multi tasking n light gaming.

I got no clue what is i3 n i5... Pls help guys. Thanks.

This post has been edited by sebastianX11: May 30 2011, 08:36 PM

!!!! I cant find N53SN in my cityyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! A~ Haihz... Frustrated... Any laptop recommend? DV6 and?

Unfortunately you won't be able to get the best of both worlds for a 2k budget, so its either a better CPU (for work) or a better GPU (for play):
For work:
Lenovo G470, i5-2410M + Intel HD3000@RM1999
Acer Aspire 4750, i5-2410M + Intel HD3000@RM1999[2.3kg]

For play:
A43Sj, i3-2310M + Nvidia GT520M@RM1999[2.44kg], Colors:Red/Blue/Pink/Green/Gold/Black
Pavilion G4, i3-2310M + AMD HD6470@RM1999
Acer Aspire 4743ZG, P6200 + Nvidia GT520M@RM1749[2.25kg], 3 years local limited warranty

if you can up the budget a bit, then these:

MSI FX420, i5-2410M + AMD HD6470@RM2099, FreeDOS/RM2299(W7HP), 3 years warranty
Acer Aspire 4750G, i5-2410M + Nvidia GT 520@RM2199[2.3kg], 3 years local limited warranty

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Added on May 30, 2011, 9:52 pmDo take a look at HP DV6 or Asus N53SN (if you can find one since its EOL-ed already) These 2 are better in terms of GPU compared to the 5750g
Those equivalent to the 5750g would be the Asus N53Sv, Lenovo Y560P, MSI GE620 and Dell XPS 15 You might wanna take at those as well before making your final decision

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Added on May 30, 2011, 9:55 pmYou might want to try cleaning the dust off the vents as well as the fans of your laptop 1st
You can reapply thermal paste too if you're feeling adventurous

For your budget, the best GPU you can get is an Nvidia GT540m, in these models:
Acer TimelineX 4830TG, i5-2410M + GT540M@RM2499[2.2kg]
Asus N43SL, i5-2410M + Nvidia GT540M@RM2599[2.4kg][Bang & Olufsen]
Asus A43Sv, i5-2410M + Nvidia GT540M(1GB)@RM2399[2.44kg], [6-cell 4400mAH]
Asus A43Sv, i5-2410M + Nvidia GT540M(2GB)@RM2599[2.44kg], [6-cell 5200mAH]

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: May 30 2011, 09:55 PM

Actually HP DV6 is better than the Asus N53Sn in terms of specs~ It has more speakers too

5750g is wat? hmmm

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Added on May 30, 2011, 9:57 pmxD Bro... Hp DV6 reliable mar? I mean ma fren keep on saying tat HP's warranty is not tat good, i mean to say in the term of service? I hav no laptop b4.. So i am new.. haha.. Any idea?

Eh,btw how come N53SN extinct so fast?! LOL When pc fair still hav leh...

This post has been edited by simon3041: May 30 2011, 09:58 PM

lol, so many criteria
I don't think you should ever compare the performance of a laptop to a desktop, unless if you have a lot of money to spare
I'm assuming you would want a multimedia laptop and not much gaming.
Some models you can check out:
Asus N43SL, Asus N53Sv/Sn, HP DV6, Dell XPS 15, Lenovo Y560P, Lenovo Y470, MSI GE620, Toshiba Satellite P745

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Added on May 30, 2011, 10:00 pm5750g is a laptop model from Acer. Its in fact one of the 1st with Sandy Bridge in Malaysia
Acer
Aspire 5750G, i5-2410M + Nvidia GT540M(2GB) @RM2399
Aspire 5750G, i7-2630QM + Nvidia GT540M(2GB) @RM2899

Well, according to reviews the HP DV6 is quite good. Not very sure about the warranty, but should be the same as other manufacturers lo (except Dell); you might want to ask at the dedicated HP DV6 thread for better feedbacks.
Well, a new replacement is up for the N53Sn....

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Added on May 30, 2011, 10:03 pmPreferred laptop screen size?


This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: May 30 2011, 10:03 PM

LOL~ My dear N53SN ♥ T_T hahaha... I see.. I ♥ N53SN le~ xD I am falling in love... LOL! Eh,btw ,can i search the review abt DV6 at mobile computing here?

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Added on May 30, 2011, 10:08 pmBtw, how to reply the middle one only? LOL I juz click "reply" button below thr.. stupid me ;D

This post has been edited by simon3041: May 30 2011, 10:08 PM

Tried searching for remaining stocks in Garage Sales already?
For more details/ enquiries on the DV6, try here: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1847795

Hello..

Im looking for a new netbook.

1. Brand - Any, other than Toshiba
2. Budget - rm 1-1.5 k
3. Specs - for working use and basic gaming
4. Size - <12"

Hope anyone can suggest me a really good one. TY

HP DM1z, AMD E-350 + AMD HD6310@RM1499[1.47kg]

ok.. thnx for ur help. can u plz tell me briefly about ur suggestion? if u dun mind. TY

It comes with AMD Zacate, a rather powerful APU capable of some mild gaming (way better than what Intel has to offer by the way haha )
For a netbook, the AMD E-350 offers a rather decent CPU, GPU power as well as good battery life...

So which want will go for in my case? Actually i prefer xps since its under dell, but its abit over price. Just like alienware.


This post has been edited by chahupping: May 30 2011, 11:43 PM

Well, it depends on what you want
If you emphasize more on gaming performance, then HP DV6/ Asus N53Sn....
If warranty, flexibility and multimedia, then Dell XPS 15 (But you should extend the warranty)
If bang for buck, Acer 5750g, Asus A53Sv, N53Sv

Personally I don't think there's such a thing as being overpriced
Most people say laptops are overpriced because they only look at the CPU and GPU

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: May 30 2011, 11:49 PM

How bout the sandy brigde problem for 5750? Has it be fixed? It should able to support starcraft 2 in high setting and wont over heat right?

All Sandy Bridge associated chipset issues had been fixed (quite some time ago) lol
No worries there~
Yeap, no problems handling high settings, but you might want to get a decent cooler pad to further increase the cooling efficiency
Review (seems quite hot): http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Acer-A...ok.46094.0.html

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: May 31 2011, 12:00 AM

oic. ok2..

another question, which is better, buying a netbook or notebook? with the rm 1- 1.5k budget, any brands, working and basic gaming usage.

Does windows 7 experience index matters? Is 5.7 consider good?