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I don't think you can really get a very dedicated gaming machine for RM3k

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Oct 22 2013, 11:42 AM

GX60-3BE, AMD A10-5750M + AMD HD8970 + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4399 8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series multi color backlit KB
GE60-2OC, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3099,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB
GE60-2OC, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3599,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB
GE60-2OE, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4299,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, backlit keyboard

These are 15" MSI within your budget.
The most interesting is the GX60 with HD8970M but that is bottle-neck by the A10 (but if you know how to handle it ... )
The GE60 with GT750M actually has weaker GPU compare to the GE40 (GT760M), but higher screen resolution (which also mean games will run slower in GE60 FHD screen native resolution)

Can anyone suggest me what laptops that are budget friendly but the hardware inside is almost high end?

How much is budget friendly ?

Please follow the suggested format on 1st post of this thread so that we know your requirement better

I just told you in your thread to follow the format

Rm2000 maybe

Can't get anything near high end

How about rm2500?

Buddy, I supposed you are looking to game on your laptop?

< RM2k, you can get GT740M
Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049

< RM2.5k, you can get GT750M
Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2699

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

You are so kind

kindly reminder, do follow the format given from the first post, do read properly before you post to prevent unnecessary waste of time to others,
for eg:

1. Preferred Brand
2. Budget
3. Usage
4. Preferred laptop/screen size

so since you budget is 2k-2.5k,
from your profile pic is razer u might be a gamer, i pre assume you want to buy it for gaming
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Preferred Brand
2. 2k-2.5k
3. gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size

personal advice, there is no any laptop can be near or = high end within 2.5k, even 3k, only single GPU for Y series of Lenovo can hardly suit your purpose of need.

want to play game go for desktop, best for bucks
want to play game yet mobility and portability, more $$ as well.

regards.

I checked with Dell in low yat plaza last week. Apparently they can sell me a DOS version of the 5470 and install a Windows 7 OS which I purchase from them.
Warrenty wise is still the same.

Is the 4th gen Intel processor in the Dell much better than the 3rd gen processor on the Lenovo? Where can I get the E431 in low yat plaza?
Anotger

Thank you man for the help
Not sure why some people still don't like to follow the format over here as compared to the handphones/camera threads

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Oct 22 2013, 12:19 PM

How about alienware?

I think its best to check whether there are drivers for W7 first oh before buying that 5470

For normal usage, you won't notice much differences between the two. But if you need to do something CPU intensive, then the one in the Lenovo is better since its a Mobile, non-ULV processor

As for the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge, it might be better for you to search Garage Sales here since these business-line notebooks are pretty rare in shops
Perhaps can try numbertwo, storm88, devour, hikari85 etc.?

welcome, i see you busy around only, pity yo.
Perhaps they are newbie don't understand the rules or too lazy to follow.

Prepare RM 8K for Alienware 17 with GTX770M...

Hi guys,
Please help to suggest:

Preferred brand: any brand with good warranty n service
Budget:3500
Usage: for University use: excel, powerpoint, word, light since need to carry almost whole day,
Watching movies so great screen.
Size: 14 or 15

Tq

This post has been edited by sophan: Oct 22 2013, 12:23 PM

Is dell better than HP?