IS this a good laptop for PC 2 type of game??

[Jonesy1760]

OK...here are the specs for a used Alienware laptop...I'm on a fixed income so is this appropriate for PC2 AND OTHER TYPE GAMES???

Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully ... Read more
Processor: Intel Core i7 6th Gen.
Series: ALIENWARE 15 R2 Screen Size: 15.6 in
Type: Gaming Laptop Graphics Processing Type: Integrated/On-Board Graphics
Release Year: N/A Color: Silver
Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1280 RAM Size: 16 GB
Manufacturer Warranty: None MPN: N/A
Model: Alienware 15 R2 Most Suitable For: Casual Computing, Gaming, Graphic Design
Connectivity: USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB-C SSD Capacity: 256 GB
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro GPU: NVIDIA GFX
Features: Bluetooth, Built-in Webcam Processor Speed: 2.60 GHz
Hard Drive Capacity: 500 GB Brand: Alienware
Storage Type: HDD + SSD UPC: DOES NOT APPLY

[Agrastas]

NVIDIA GFX

Does seller mentions which nvidia gpu?

[Jonesy1760]

NO...which would you suggest??

[Vorskl]

OK...here are the specs for a used Alienware laptop...I'm on a fixed income so is this appropriate for PC2 AND OTHER TYPE GAMES???

Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully ... Read more
Processor: Intel Core i7 6th Gen.
Series: ALIENWARE 15 R2 Screen Size: 15.6 in
Type: Gaming Laptop Graphics Processing Type: Integrated/On-Board Graphics
Release Year: N/A Color: Silver
Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1280 RAM Size: 16 GB
Manufacturer Warranty: None MPN: N/A
Model: Alienware 15 R2 Most Suitable For: Casual Computing, Gaming, Graphic Design
Connectivity: USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB-C SSD Capacity: 256 GB
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro GPU: NVIDIA GFX
Features: Bluetooth, Built-in Webcam Processor Speed: 2.60 GHz
Hard Drive Capacity: 500 GB Brand: Alienware
Storage Type: HDD + SSD UPC: DOES NOT APPLY

This wont work. You need the onboard GPU; 3GB RAM at least;
For reference, a new laptop with a decent processor and a GPU will cost you $800-1000
If you need to save, go for a small harddrive (these are upgradable + you can plug-in an external one)
Also monitor is not a big deal - you can always buy a better quality larger external one

[Jonesy1760]

I'm on a fixed income ...disabled guy as I mentioned 800-100 is way out of my range...best I can do is 700...and that's pushing it...I don't need a high-end gaming machine...PC 2 is as high-end
as I will get..can anyone recommend a mid-range gaming laptop?????

[Jonesy1760]

OK...how about this setup???
Condition:
Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully ... Read more
Processor: Intel Core i7 3rd Gen.
Brand: Alienware Screen Size: 17 in
Type: Gaming Laptop Graphics Processing Type: Dedicated Graphics
Model: Alienware M17X R4 RAM Size: 16 GB
Hard Drive Capacity: 750 GB Most Suitable For: Gaming
Operating System: Windows 10 GPU: Radeon HD 7970
Features: Backlit Keyboard, Bluetooth Processor Speed: 2.30 GHz


Why are dedicated graphics not good???

[Jonesy1760]

Here is one without dedicated graphics... would this be a better choice?

Model: Alienware 15 R2 Release Year: 2015
Maximum Resolution: 3840 x 2160 Storage Type: SSD (Solid State Drive)
Operating System: Windows 10 Home x64 RAM Size: 16 GB
Type: Gaming Laptop Brand: Alienware
Processor Speed: 2.60 GHz Processor: Intel Core i7 6th Gen.
Color: Silver SSD Capacity: 256 GB
Hard Drive Capacity: 1 TB Screen Size: 15.6 in
GPU: Intel HD 530/NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M 3 GB

[DarkBlueInk]

Dedicated graphics share memory with the CPU instead of having it's own "dedicated" memory. A 5-6 year old laptop is going to be showing its age with modern video games. Have you considered manufacturer refurbished laptops? Since you're looking at Alienware (owned by Dell), Dell does sell their own refurbished PC's, laptops and monitors - including Alienware. And Dell has their own branded gaming laptops (G3, G5, G7) that are less expensive than Alienware. If you're OK with scratch & dent, the prices are less than refurbs. All come with the same warranty as brand new equipment.

I know, because I play on a Dell G5 laptop that I bought refurbished from Dell 18 months ago. I have not had a single issue and I can play PC2 on the highest graphics settings. I paid about $700 for Core i5 9th Gen CPU, 8GB RAM (I added another 8GB myself), 256GB SSD, 500GB HDD, and a GTX 1650 GPU.

Check this one out for $700. It is basically what I have but 1 year newer so 10th Gen CPU and 1660 Ti GPU: https://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSal ... MI9Q%3d%3d

I'm sure other brands do something similar.

[Patrick Ward]

Thanks for helping him out guys. I've not bought a PC in 15 years and last upgraded the CPU fan about 10 years ago because the primitive fishtank-pump water cooling leaked. I look at new Pc's and don't know where to begin anymore.

Pat

[Edmon]

Thanks for helping him out guys. I've not bought a PC in 15 years and last upgraded the CPU fan about 10 years ago because the primitive fishtank-pump water cooling leaked. I look at new Pc's and don't know where to begin anymore.

Pat

Never been a better time to treat yourself to something uber, Pat .

[makoto14]

The laptop DarkblueInk linked is a damn good value. Should be able to play on high detail at native resolution for PC2. Just as a reference, the 1660Ti desktop cards are selling for 400-500 dollars used right now. the desktop is a little faster, but your getting a whole computer for 200 dollars. Its a great deal.

[Patrick Ward]

Thanks for helping him out guys. I've not bought a PC in 15 years and last upgraded the CPU fan about 10 years ago because the primitive fishtank-pump water cooling leaked. I look at new Pc's and don't know where to begin anymore.

Pat

Never been a better time to treat yourself to something uber, Pat .

It does me fine atm but it's starting to creek. I can still display billions of polys in Zbrush but Substance can bring it to its knees. I might take the plunge when we move to Unreal 5.

P

[euramer]

My family have at home a mix of Apple, Alienware, Dell and HP computers.
For PZ2 I use a Dell G5 which I upgraded and is giving me good services with various games.
The cheapest (but new) version of this family of Gaming computer has the following characteristics:
10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-10200H
Windows 10 Home English
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6
8GB DDR4 2933MHz
256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
15.6-in. display
Its price is at your upper limit.
You can add latter more RAM and a SSD disk if needed. It has inside the same Alienware temperature controler.

[Jonesy1760]

Well,,,I Purchased the laptop Darkblue ink recommended..... we will see how this new gaming Laptop works...It has been purchased and is on its way to me....It all looked good as far as techie specs go...A bit more than I wanted to spend but I did get low monthly payments....I am praying that it all works out ok...I will have my tech guy help me set it up....He's a good friend and I will contact him also about this laptop...This will be my 3rd DELL laptop...I like their layout and quality...So wish me luck and I will keep everyone up to date on my progress...Regards Jonesy

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256GB PCIe M.2 NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive
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240 Watt AC Adapter
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6
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US English Backlit Keyboard
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Palmrest with Blue DELL Logo without Fingerprint Reader (Black)
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Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz + Bluetooth
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Power Cord 125V
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Intel Core 10th Generation i5-10300H Processor (Quad Core, Up to 4.50GHz, 8MB Cache, 45W)
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Keyboard Bracket
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8GB (2X4GB) Up to 3200MHz DDR4 SoDIMM Non-ECC

[Patrick Ward]

Well,,,I Purchased the laptop Darkblue ink recommended..... we will see how this new gaming Laptop works...It has been purchased and is on its way to me....It all looked good as far as techie specs go...A bit more than I wanted to spend but I did get low monthly payments....I am praying that it all works out ok...I will have my tech guy help me set it up....He's a good friend and I will contact him also about this laptop...This will be my 3rd DELL laptop...I like their layout and quality...So wish me luck and I will keep everyone up to date on my progress...Regards Jonesy

Hope this does you well.

Pat

[DarkBlueInk]

Good luck Jonesy, I think you'll like it. BTW, a tip: if it is like my G5, it ships with the integrated graphics enabled and you will need to specify which apps/games should use the NVidia graphics. Lots of Youtube videos to show you how to do it (it's super easy) and maybe your tech friend knows how to check as well.

[Jonesy1760]

Thanks for the tip on the graphics card...I'm sure it will play games better than this laptop..

[Jonesy1760]

Thanks Pat....this old grognard gamer appreciates all the help I can get...PS my first wargame was Luftwaffe from Avalon Hill 1971

[Patrick Ward]

Thanks Pat....this old grognard gamer appreciates all the help I can get...PS my first wargame was Luftwaffe from Avalon Hill 1971

Mine was Eastern Front on an old Atari 800XL in about 1981. Or on paper, the original SPI War of the Ring in about 1980.

[Vorskl]

Thanks Pat....this old grognard gamer appreciates all the help I can get...PS my first wargame was Luftwaffe from Avalon Hill 1971

Mine was Eastern Front on an old Atari 800XL in about 1981. Or on paper, the original SPI War of the Ring in about 1980.

wow! to own a pc in 1981 it's like own your own private jet nowadays...