youtube streaming actually uses flash player, which is a CPU independent program. so a weak CPU is the normally the cause but as for your brother's case, its weird as the ULV CPU is enough to support 1080p streaming with flash players. i dont really suggest you to get Mac, since there are better ones in the market. by the way, is it necessary for you to have full HD screen? because those with full HD screens are kinda out of your budget.

ASUS
T300LA-C4001H, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3399[1.1+0.8kg], 4GB, W8.1, keyboard dock (hybrid)

Dell
XPS13, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; Touch)@RM3999[1.37kg], 8GB, W8.1, backlit, 55Whr

Acer
Aspire S7-392-74504G12, i7-4500U + Intel HD4400 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3999[1.3kg], 4GB, W8.1

Toshiba
Portégé Z930-2035, i5-3337U+ Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3799, 6GB W8, 3 years

EDIT : prices are RRP and negotiable.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Jan 2 2014, 09:47 PM

take advantage of quad core and a mid-range GPU.

*EDIT : as sifu nexus mentioned*

by the way, did you tried to ask for total replacement for the Dell?

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Jan 2 2014, 09:51 PM

i7 has 2 types, one is ULV (physically dual core) and another is physically quad core. the one i mentioned by sifu nexus is i7-4700MQ, which is quad core.

as for the Dell, i think its because luck. some have problems like yours, some dont and working fine.

its all luck. not everything is made perfect, thats why electronic products are guaranteed for.
if you scare of hard disk failure, is possible to get a Seagate or WD, as those are more reliable.

still bad, too. i had demoed all Inspion 7000 units and every of them have shallow sinks. to add, Inspiron 17 7000 keyboard has the most flex when pressure applied, resulting in a build quality drop (instead of the chassis).

welcome /k/tard.
anyway, your budget allows you to get a mid-range GPU, so not possible for you to play on high settings. as long you maintain your laptop, there wont be overheat issue. your choices :

Dell
Inspiron 15R, i7-4500U + AMD HD8850M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Linux, 65WHr; W8SL@RM2699

Lenovo
Z510, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs, color: white
Z510, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GT740M@RM2799[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs

prices are RRP and negotiable.

because your name is famous in /k/.
for Lenovo's reliability, it depends on luck normally. some are happy with the quality, some dont.

for Z510 with i7, i tried after negotiation, i can get RM2600 lowest.

for the MSI GP60 you mentioned, the advantage there is matte full HD screen but MSI is known for inaccurate colours (even worse than Lenovo). besides, it comes with i5-4200M, which is a dual core. so i'd suggest you to go out and compare the 2 models by your own. i believe your experience is different than mine.

Lenovo
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3399[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8.1, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs

MSI
GE60-2OC, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3599,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB

i would say, go for Y510P. better thermal profile and better screen colour than the MSI. price is RSP and negotiable.

not sure if the temperatures are okay for you but i'd say its better than the previous Z500.

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his Vostro 5470 has problem with the wifi card, which is a big issue for 5470 users. thats why he is unsatisfied.

look back at the suggestion lists I mentioned.

lol, those games, i'd say that GC is a heaven for these games.
Z510 i7 version comes in black case, with silver coloured palm rest and bezel.

no brand is perfect bro. no matter how much money you pay for it, one day it will still down. thats why its important to maintain your laptop and have a good warranty service.

only if the ASUS K551 comes with i5 version, then it will be cheaper.

only seen i7 versions lurking around.
by the way its good to hear that there is i5 version around too.

to add, you may want to use an external keyboard. gaming on the GS70's palm rest is extremely uncomfortable, due to high temperatures.

100C for both CPU and GPU. surface temperature on the palm rest is 48C.

EDIT : above are approx values.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Jan 6 2014, 01:08 AM

none of them will work. ups and downs of a thin and thick gaming laptop :

Thinness - Light weight/Portable, Poor heat dissipation/cooling
Thick - Heavy, Good heat dissipation/cooling

so, i'd suggest you to make a research, instead of getting spoon fed.

for sure it can.
like I said, do more research and better, hands on it before buying if you don't want to regret after purchase.

sorry if i spoiled someone's purchase here but Lenovo Y40/Y50 have been debuted at CES 2014. comes with full HD or optional 4K screen. there is non-touch and optional touch versions too, even thinner and lighter (this is mood breaking point. )