Hi folks,
I'm in the market for a gaming (mainly) laptop that's also comfortable doing mid-level graphics/spreadsheet work and desktop publishing, i.e. a good gaming laptop but with some flexibility. My budget is $1200-1800 or thereabouts and I need something within a week, so no holding for imminent releases.
Desired features:
Battery life not too critical as it'll rarely be unplugged.
I've only done a little research so far and I quite like the look of this MSI GT70 Dominator - http://www.amazon.com/GT70-Dominator-895-i7-4800MQ-7200rpm-Gaming/dp/B00IXQE6JO/ref=psdc1_t3_B00IXQE4JQ_B00IXQE6JO
I'm curious if anyone else has good recommendations or thoughts?
I'm in the market for a gaming (mainly) laptop that's also comfortable doing mid-level graphics/spreadsheet work and desktop publishing, i.e. a good gaming laptop but with some flexibility. My budget is $1200-1800 or thereabouts and I need something within a week, so no holding for imminent releases.
Desired features:
1900x1200 res
17"+ screen
full (numeric keypad) keyboard
Intel i7 quad
12GB RAM+
VPU with ability to run the likes of BF4, F1-2013, FIFA 13/14, Rome Total War II, WoT, and similar
SSD and Sata drives (ideally)
Decent cooling that won't melt my hefty Irish thighs
W7 over W8 if possible (seems unlikely)
Lack of proprietary bloatware
Battery life not too critical as it'll rarely be unplugged.
I've only done a little research so far and I quite like the look of this MSI GT70 Dominator - http://www.amazon.com/GT70-Dominator-895-i7-4800MQ-7200rpm-Gaming/dp/B00IXQE6JO/ref=psdc1_t3_B00IXQE4JQ_B00IXQE6JO
I'm curious if anyone else has good recommendations or thoughts?