Need a gaming-capable laptop while in my budget (~$800)

[CaptainSnake]

Hey guys I'm looking for a laptop that can play games such as Starcraft 2 and Call of Duty 7 when it comes out.

I won't be using the laptop to game 24/7. Just going to use it to sneak in a couple games while I'm at University.

My PC is broken right now so I've decided to spend some extra lettuce on a gaming laptop.

Does anyone have a suggestion?

I'm trying to find one that has a GTX460m or 8800m with at least 2-3gb of ram and a 2.4ghz+ processor. Also I dont want the resolution to be 1024x768. Anything past that is fine for me. Also I have a legit version of Windows 7 so I can format if its vista or anything like that.

[Big D Duchovny]

Do you live in a budget?
Get a low to mid-end desktop and a notebook.

[CaptainSnake]

Laptops only for university.

I can't bring my PC if it was fixed because its too big and bulky and my University is somewhere around 250km - 300km from my house.

[Big D Duchovny]

Get a small case, problem solved.

[CaptainSnake]

Ninja post.

[url]http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220735[/url]

[url]http://www.amazon.com/Acer-TimelineX-AS5820T-5951-15-6-Inch-Aluminum/dp/B003IPC22S[/url]

or

[url]http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220633[/url] 1.3ghz made me kinda /sigh though :<

[WolvesSoulZ]

[url]http://www.amazon.com/Asus-G60JX-RBBX05-Notebook-Manufacturer-Refurbished/dp/B003WUXMVY/ref=sr_1_43?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1281896801&sr=1-43[/url]
Maybe you could try looking into manufacturer refurbished laptops.

[phlexiglass]

A laptop priced at $800 will never play SC2 or CoD: BO

[FINLEY]

I don't know about star craft, but the above laptop would certainly have a good go at black ops

[WolvesSoulZ]

[QUOTE=FINLEY;24088625]I don't know about star craft, but the above laptop would certainly have a good go at black ops[/QUOTE]

The one I listed could easily play BO and SC2.

Heck SC2 isn't "that" demending.
I was able to play it at like 20fps on a Sempron 2Ghz, 1gb, and a 8500GT

[phlexiglass]

[QUOTE=WolvesSoulZ;24088738]The one I listed could easily play BO and SC2.

Heck SC2 isn't "that" demending.
I was able to play it at like 20fps on a Sempron 2Ghz, 1gb, and a 8500GT[/QUOTE]

Mobility cards are 10 times shittier than their original counterparts.

[WolvesSoulZ]

[QUOTE=xxncxx;24089336]Mobility cards are 10 times shittier than their original counterparts.[/QUOTE]

I hope you didn't think I didn't know that? Good lord, why would I hang here if I didn't know that?

[phlexiglass]

Also, if your trying to find a laptop with a 8800m, you won't be able to play anything. Also, I am unsure whether they even sell 460ms.

[CaptainSnake]

Took a look at that refurbished one.

Are refurbished laptops reliable? I don't want one breaking on me and I know Asus has a really bad rep with putting parts together. Good warranties though.

I think I just might buy the refurbished one.

[Big D Duchovny]

The most capable I could find with just a glance.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115792[/url]
But go with other one sugested.

Cheaper, one core less: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115793[/url]

Still get the other one.

[CaptainSnake]

I forgot to mention that I live in Canada so I need a laptop that ships to Canada :<

[Big D Duchovny]

[url]http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834146779[/url]

[url]http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220696[/url]

The two best buy's from Newegg.ca that I could find.

Both will stretch your budget. You don't need an i7, but I posted it because it's a good offer.

[CaptainSnake]

Ergh I kinda want to go under the budget.

Also anyone know how to get Amazon to mail to Canada when it says US only?

I REALLY want this one:
[url]http://www.amazon.com/Asus-G60JX-RBBX05-Notebook-Manufacturer-Refurbished/dp/B003WUXMVY/ref=sr_1_43?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1281896801&sr=1-43[/url]