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   alex on October 9, 2020 at 8:52 pm

   I have an alienware m15x R1 (from 2011, lol) and looking to upgrade… got canadian currency and looking not to spend more than 2k, do you know what would be best… maybe wait for christmas/blk friday and look for sales then?

   thanks

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     Admin on October 10, 2020 at 1:46 pm

     Hi, the MSI GL65 Leopard would be a great choice for you. It is available for under $2,000 CAD on Amazon.ca.

     But, if you have some patience, you could wait for Amazon Prime Day or Black Friday.

     Good luck on the laptop hunt!

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   Shea on November 8, 2020 at 8:41 am

   Hello,

   Im.looking for a laptop that has a 2.0ghz or higher to support a program im using called silhouette studio..it was suggested that I get a gaming laptop..is a gaming laptop necessary? Do you have any recommendations..no more than $1500. Preferably something that looks sleek..thank you

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     Admin on November 8, 2020 at 3:15 pm

     Hi, I’m not familiar with that program in particular, but according to the necessary specs on their website, you won’t need a gaming laptop. I’d recommend looking at our general use laptop list.

     A good, affordable choice is the Lenovo Flex 5 14″ for $600 with a Ryzen 5 4500U processor. It is plenty powerful for that program.

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       Shea on November 10, 2020 at 2:26 am

       Thanks for your timely reponse..
       I took a look at the flex 5..it says it has 1.3ghz..the program calls for 2.0 or higher..I don’t know much about laptops .how.much ghz is sufficient?..I can’t seem to find alot in the 2.0 range..Also my previous laptop is hp but its super slow now..Should I stay away from HP..I don’t see much on your list..Thank you so much

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         odin on November 21, 2020 at 6:03 pm

         Processor frequency speed (GHZ) means nothing, it’s the actual processor that matters. This is a common misconception that people have when they first look at laptop specs. You will be fine with any modern windows laptop with an i5 and decent reviews.

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   Miguel on November 17, 2020 at 7:54 pm

   Hi! I’m from Portugal and looking for a laptop to work with. I’m an architect and will need to do some rendering (heavy rendering probably).

   I’m willing to pay maximum of 2000€.

   Can you guys help with which computer would be best to buy?

   Thanks! 🙂

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     Admin on November 18, 2020 at 1:02 am

     Hi, do weight and battery life matter to you?

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   william on November 23, 2020 at 6:31 pm

   which is the best laptop if there is no issue of money? choose only one

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     Admin on November 24, 2020 at 3:16 pm

     Hi, in my eyes, that would be the MSI GT76 Titan at the end of my list. It is one of the most powerful laptops out there.

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   Jubilee on November 27, 2020 at 5:54 pm

   Hey there,

   I’ve had an HP 2000 laptop for the last eight years, the crumbling casing is telling me that it’s time to put it out of its misery.
   My budgets around a 1000$, though I’m really more comfortable in the 800$ range. I’m not very hard to please, above all, I would want the focus to be a laptop that will last me a number of years having good thermals, with the ability to play something like skyrim at 60 frames on decent settings.
   If you’ve got any recommendations for laptops or a specific brand, I would love to hear it.

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     Admin on November 27, 2020 at 5:58 pm

     Hi, I’d go with the Acer Nitro 5 on my list for $799. It has a 4-core i5 processor, RTX 2060 graphics, and a 1080p 15.6″ 144Hz IPS display, which is a solid combination for all games at high settings 1080p.

     Or, you could move up to the Legion 5 on my list for $999.

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   David on November 28, 2020 at 5:17 am

   Hi! Im looking to upgrade my 7 year old gaming laptop- I’m trying to get a top of the line laptop that will be sufficient for VR once I dip my toes into that area of gaming.

   I’m currently eyeing the Sager NP8358F2 with 32Gb Ram. Its price of $1800 seems quite fair for what I’m getting and doesn’t break the bank. Battery life and weight aren’t a very big deal for me, so I’m mostly looking for a nice, large screen, performance, and graphics for a good price.

   Any other suggestions or recommendations?

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     Admin on November 28, 2020 at 4:30 pm

     Hi, the Sager NP8358F2 is definitely a great bang for buck. That RTX 2070 Super GPU is a very good fit for VR, as well as all games at max settings 1080p. I’d say go for it!

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   Rasmus on December 9, 2020 at 12:17 am

   Hi!

   I’m looking to replace an old ASUS ROG G551JM from way back in 2014, which is starting to really show its age. I have around 2000€ to spend, and I’m looking for something that could handle e.g. Battlefield 5 on max settings, and VR on at least medium settings. Weight is not a big issue for me, nor is screen size really, but I would like something with a thunderbolt port since I might want to hook it up to an external GPU and external screen at times when I’m more “stationary” to get even higher top-level performance for upcoming AAA titles. That also makes the laptop a bit more “future-proof”. Oh, and bad thermals in laptops is something I’m really fearful of, so that would be something I’d preferably like to avoid for sure.

   Would you be able to recommend any good options for me? Thanks!

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     Admin on December 9, 2020 at 4:19 pm

     Hi Rasmus, I’d look out for the Lenovo Legion 7i 15″ since it has Thunderbolt 3, but it can run on the hot side and can be expensive (which is why it is not on my list). Still, it is a solid higher end device with solid build quality, but be careful with the hinges!

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   DreyFox on December 10, 2020 at 3:59 pm

   Will the Acer Predator Helios 300 run Cyberpunk 2077? Does it have issues where it doesn’t use the GPU and instead uses the integrated graphics card? Does it have overheating issues? Thanks for your advice!

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     Admin on December 10, 2020 at 4:27 pm

     Hi, yes, the Acer Predator Helios 300 should be able to handle Cyberpunk 2077 around high settings 1080p. I don’t believe that should be an issue on the Helios 300. As for temps, the Helios 300 should be solid.

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       nillizard on December 13, 2020 at 10:03 pm

       Hi, im look for a laptop that is future proof for the next 2, 3 years. that is, it should be able to handle future AAA titles at mid to high quality for the next few years. my budget is 1200$. What laptop would you recommend? thank you in advance.

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         Admin on December 14, 2020 at 3:57 pm

         Hi, on my list, the Acer Predator Helios 300 is always a great value option. Alternatively, the cheaper Lenovo Legion 5 with a Ryzen 7 4800H is a great choice too.

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   Anh Nguyen on December 11, 2020 at 2:59 am

   Hi! I am looking for a gaming laptop for university. I play mostly esports title games like LoL, CSGO and Valorant, and I also need it for video editing (mostly casual/vlogs stuff). My budget is currently under $1400. Can you recommend me a laptop in that range? Thank you in advance!

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     Admin on December 11, 2020 at 4:17 pm

     Hi, as long as battery life isn’t a big deal, the MSI GL65 Leopard on my list would be a great choice. Alternatively, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is on sale for $1,299 with an RTX 2070 Super, so if you don’t mind a larger laptop, it is a great bang for buck.

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    Julius on December 17, 2020 at 12:17 am

    Hey man!

    I am in search for a magnificent gaming AND video/photo editing laptop. I just bought Lenovo Thinkpad x1 Extreme Gen 3 and while it is great for editing I got this need for gaming; Thinkpad doesnt have the strenght in that regard unfortunatelly (tried Witcher 3, wasnt having it at all).

    Price range can go as high as 4000 – 4500€. I do not have a need for a desktop because of the nature of my worklife. So in conclusion I need a replacement for a desktop computer which can handle heavy gaming (for example Witcher 3, which I love) and also some 4k editing and heavy Photoshop use.

    I know i’ts a lot, but I hope you have the time to answer. I have tried to search for information in these regards and as I dont have so much experience on laptops I need your guidance. Thank you!

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      Admin on December 17, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      Hi, perhaps you should consider another ThinkPad model, the Lenovo ThinkPad T15g. You get it configured with an RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i9 CPU, and a 4K display. It is an incredibly powerful workstation!

      Otherwise, if you want a gaming laptop instead, the MSI GT76 Titan on my list is a solid choice.

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    Aaron on December 17, 2020 at 9:33 pm

    Hey I have had my old Asus G74Sx since 2011 and was looking to get a new laptop. It has served me well during college as a desktop replacement and casual gaming, but realized some years ago that it can’t handle many new games my friends play and its probably just old.

    I was looking for something that can possibly play cyberpunk 2077 on it decently but don’t know if I want to go all out or anything. my budget is around $1000 and I was looking at the ASUS TUF 15 but not sure if it is good enough or what I would need. I usually have my laptop as a desktop replacement and I am used to lugging this giant around so weight is not an issue.

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      laptopsdeals on December 18, 2020 at 1:46 am

      The Tuf is okay, but runs quite hot without tweaking the CPU settings.

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    Delfin on December 19, 2020 at 9:50 pm

    Hey, im looking to buy a laptop in the US in the next week, no budget limit. Im an architect and do lots of modeling and rendering + photoshop. I was considering the Dell G7 17inches. Which ones could you recommend for this case? Thanks!!

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      Admin on December 20, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      Hi, it is hard to recommend something without a budget, but the Dell G7 isn’t the best option since it runs hot. If you’re looking for a mid-range laptop, I’d say keep your eye on the Lenovo Legion 5 or Acer Predator Helios 300, both of which have good cooling.

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        Delfin on December 21, 2020 at 6:23 pm

        Hey, thank you for the responde. I really like the Lenovo Legión 5. I have a budget around 2000-2500. Also considering the Eluktronics MAX-17. What do you think about that one, or the others around that budget? Is it worth comparing it to the Lenovo Legion 5?

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    Casual-Gamer on January 3, 2021 at 1:17 pm

    At which budgets do you get quite a lot of bang for your buck? I assume it’s not at 700 bucks. That would probably force you to play the most recent tripple A games on low to medium settings. But I assume that you also don’t have to pay 4000 bucks to enjoy PC (laptop gaming).

    So at which budget ranges can I play great looking games at 60 FPS?
    When it comes to competitive games, I always used to put something like Overwatch on the lowest settings, to get as much FPS as possible and as little input lag as possible. But single player games… I wouldn’t mind playing them at the “highest possible” settings, which still allow constant 60 FPS.

    Thanks!

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      Admin on January 3, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      Hi, although it isn’t on my list (it was a limited time deal), the Gateway Creator 15 with an i5-10300H and RTX 2060 was previously down to $699, which is an incredible value. I’m sure that it is bound to go on sale again in the future.

      Otherwise, I would go for the Lenovo Legion 5 with the Ryzen 7 4800H and GTX 1660 Ti on my list.

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    Christian on February 26, 2021 at 12:59 am

    Curious why that T440 Lenovo is listed on here. Doesnt seem like a gaming laptop nor marketed as a gaming laptop

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      Admin on February 26, 2021 at 2:32 pm

      You’re right, it is not a gaming laptop, but if you’re on a very low budget, it is fine for very light games like browser games.

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    Daniel on March 4, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    I have been looking at the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 in the 1400-1600 price range and am pretty excited about it. In terms of specs it looks really good but i have been reading about tons of technical problems with the 2020 roll out. Do you think these problems will be solved?

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      Admin on March 5, 2021 at 3:25 pm

      Hopefully, the new 2021 model will have those issues solved, but we don’t really know yet. But, it seems like ASUs has made improvements on all of their models that were criticized last year.

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    Danny on March 13, 2021 at 4:54 am

    The Gigabyte Aero 17 shows up as $3,145 at the link. Did it recently jump in cost? Is it worth it anymore at that price?

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      Admin on March 13, 2021 at 2:31 pm

      Hi Danny, it is supposed to be at an MSRP of $2,599. It looks like a third party is scalping it. I would wait for it to return to its MSRP.

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    Bo on March 22, 2021 at 8:17 pm

    Can vouch for the Aorus 17G 3070, bought it 1) bc it was one of the only ones available for 3000 series RTX and 2) the screen and mech KB are fantastic! It’s been a great laptop overall.

    the GS66 though – i’ve owned 2 that had problems, the most major of problems was the CPU fan died after only 2 days of use. don’t recommend – get the GE66 instead.

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    Erik on April 3, 2021 at 1:29 am

    Hi, I’m currently looking for a gaming/everyday use laptop, nothing too serious. My budget is from $800 to $1200 what would you suggest for the best bang for my buck in that range? Thanks!

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      Admin on April 3, 2021 at 3:48 pm

      Hi Erik, assuming that battery life and weight don’t matter much to you, I’d go for the Lenovo Legion 5 15″ with a GTX 1660 Ti or RTX 2060 graphics card would be a great choice. Otherwise, if you have patience, I would wait for the Gigabyte G5 to restock.

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