Get the Alienware M11x with 4GB memory and 320GB hard drive for only $879!
Once upon a time, buying a superior gaming laptop with
all the bells and whistles, meant you had just won the lotto
jackpot or had found a way to break into Fort Knox. Not
anymore, gaming laptop prices have steadily fallen so much
in recent years, that many good quality gaming rigs are just
down-right affordable.
Perhaps, the biggest factor for these falling prices has been
the debut of newer faster processors such as the Intel i7 Quad-
processor. And the introduction of cheaper Graphics Cards from
top GPU makers such as Nvidia and ATI. Plus, you now have
fierce competition in this niche market from many major traditional
laptop makers such as Dell, HP, Toshiba, Asus, Sony... which has
caused prices to drop. Alienware is no longer the only kid on the block.
However, don't get the wrong impression, you still can get a fully
custom gaming laptop that will set you back 4 or 5 grand. But
you now have some cheaper options that are worth considering,
especially if you still haven't won that lottery.
Here is a quick list of some recent gaming laptops which are
relatively cheap and won't break your bank account. First, most
experienced gamers know that a good gaming machine will possess
or have the following features:
- superior graphics card or GPU
- high performance processors
- plenty of Memory, including dedicated video RAM
- a large hard drive or drives to store all your games
- and finally you need a large high resolution display backed
up with High Definition Technologies such as Blu-ray
Now, many of those features don't come cheap but here are a
few machines and laptop makers you should check out. Prices
are listed at the time of writing, shop around and you will
probably find better bargains.
MSI GX640-260 15.4-Inch Gaming Laptop - Black/Red
1. MSI - This company is known for its quality products and has won many
awards and recommendations. MSI also makes some entry level gaming laptops,
especially for those on a very tight budget. Among the better known models
are the GT627 gaming series going for around $1100. You can even get a
MSI GX640-260 15.4-Inch Gaming Laptop - Black/Red - with Core i5-450M 2.4 GHz,
a 15.4" display with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM and a 500GB 7200rpm Hard Drive. Plus you
get the ATI Radeon HD5850 with 1GB of very fast DDR5 VRAM.
ASUS G51J-A1 15.6-Inch Blue Gaming Laptop
2. Asus - Perhaps better known as the originator of the netbook, but
this laptop maker is also carving a name for itself as the maker of good
affordable quality laptops. Some of their recent offerings have included the
ASUS G51J-A1 15.6-Inch Blue Gaming Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)
with Intel Core2 Quad Q9000 Processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M with
Dedicated 1GB GDDR3, 4GB DDR2-800 memory and Full HD 1920x1080 15.6
inch display. All for around $1700 - while not cheap, it is reasonable
value for your hard earned cash.
Dell Alienware M15x
3. Alienware - Surprise, surprise, bet you didn't expect
to see that name on this list of cheap gaming notebooks. But
since Dell acquired Alienware several years ago, prices have
fallen mainly due to Dell's extensive distribution and marketing
networks. For example, the new Alienware mX17 was released thru
Dell's outlets in hundreds of countries around the globe and its
prices start at $1,799. The starting price for an Alienware M15x
laptop begins at around $1499. While not cheap, most gamers
agree, if you're going to stoop so low as to buy a gaming laptop
instead of a PC, you might as well go with Alienware.
Qosmio X500-Q900S
4. Toshiba - This major multi-national company offers some
serious gaming laptops, especially with the Qosmio series.
For example, the Qosmio X500-Q900S sports these impressive specs:
a 18.4" display, Intel Core i7-740QM, Genuine Windows 7
Home Premium (64-bit, 6GB DDR3 1066MHz memory, 1TB (2x500GB)
hard drive (7200rpm) and 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® 460M.
All for $1,849.00 which is great value for your
laptop buying buck.
Sony VAIO NW Series VGN-NW180J/S
5. Sony - This company has a well deserved reputation for
superior quality and performance. For an entry level gaming
notebook you should not dismiss Sony, especially have a look
at the Sony VAIO NW Series VGN-NW180J/S which has
a 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7350, with 4GB of RAM, ATI Mobility
Radeon HD 4570 (512MB), 400GB hard drive and a 15.5-inch
(1,366x768) display. All this comes at a very low price of
around $937.00!
HP Pavilion dv8t Quad Edition Customizable Notebook PC
6. HP - Remember Hewlett Packard did take over Voodoo and
many believe a little of that gaming DNA did filter down into HP's
off-spring. Some new products from them could be worth a look,
especially the HP ENVY 15 Customizable Notebook PC
sporting
the new Intel Core i7-720QM and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4830 1GB
gaming video card. Or the HP Pavilion dv7t series which sports
a 17.3" display, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6600 (2.2GHz,
2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) 2GB DDR3 System Memory and 512MB ATI
Mobility Radeon HD 4530 for around $800. If want to go a little higher,
then there is the
which also sports the new i7-720QM Processor. You get Quad-core
performance, Blu-ray, ultra-wide 1080p display with a 16:9 ratio...
all for around $1300.
Please remember, most serious gamers wouldn't be caught
dead with any kind of gaming laptop - cheap or expensive.
Many would argue that you can get twice the performance
at half the price with going with a good gaming desktop
PC instead of a laptop. If you're really on a tight budget,
go with a PC, if you really want a gaming laptop then
the ones listed above are worth checking out. No matter
which route you finally take, you won't nuke your bank
account by choosing either one.
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