Looking for a Gaming Laptop

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by KcMsterpce

It makes sense that the new RTX laptops are having common issues. Most likely due to Nvidia's need to troubleshoot fixes after gathering glitches/conflicts from a wide release.

A brand new driver just got released (419.17). I would recommend giving it a go.

Also, if there's no reason for you to USE GeForce, why not just keep it uninstalled?
For me, the only reason I keep mine is because I use ShadowPlay. Otherwise, I'd be happier not having it installed at all.

Good point, I'll take another look at it and see if there is anything that I do actually have a use for, if not I might just keep it uninstalled.

I'll take a look at the new driver update too, I read that the previous driver as causing game crashes in Apex Legends so I wonder if they fixed that with this release.

[Mavrick]

Started up GeForce Experience again and got another BSOD. This time though it loaded up correctly after restarting and installed the latest driver update and haven't had any issues since.

[Batman90]

I need help finding a very good gaming laptop that will play games like Age of Empires 2 definitive edition at max settings with no issues and other games like that. And has at least 1TB hard drive.

[Bigdog]

Originally Posted by Batman90

I need help finding a very good gaming laptop that will play games like Age of Empires 2 definitive edition at max settings with no issues and other games like that. And has at least 1TB hard drive.

Depends on what your looking to spend, but imo the most important piece other then the processor is it having a nicer stand alone graphics card.

[Batman90]

Originally Posted by Bigdog

Depends on what your looking to spend, but imo the most important piece other then the processor is it having a nicer stand alone graphics card.

$1200 is the max

[Bigdog]

Originally Posted by Batman90

$1200 is the max

Here is a recent article from just a few days ago on the pcgamer website.

https://www.pcgamer.com/best-gaming-laptop/


I know i have heard decent things about asus brand laptops, though i am more of a desktop guy, maybe this article can help you out more then i could.

[Batman90]

Ok this are the specs for a game I want to make sure I can play

MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64bit
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 4000 or better with 2 GB VRAM
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 30 GB available space
Additional Notes: 2GB of video memory + 4GB of system memory required
RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64bit
Processor: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 30 GB available space

And here are the specs of the laptop that I bought.


Display
Screen SizeInfo
15.6 inches
Screen ResolutionInfo
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Touch ScreenInfo
No
Display Type
Full HD Widescreen LED
Storage
Storage Type
SSD
Total Storage Capacity
512 gigabytes
Solid State Drive CapacityInfo
512 gigabytes
Hard Drive AcceleratorInfo
None
Memory
System Memory (RAM)Info
8 gigabytes
Type of Memory (RAM)Info
DDR4 SDRAM
System Memory RAM SpeedInfo
2666 megahertz
Cache MemoryInfo
12 megabytes
System Memory RAM Expandable ToInfo
32 gigabytes
Graphics
GraphicsInfo
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Graphics TypeInfo
Discrete
GPU Brand
NVIDIA
Video MemoryInfo
4000 megabytes
Processor
Processor Brand
Intel
Processor Speed (Base)Info
2.6 gigahertz
Processor ModelInfo
Intel 9th Generation Core i7
Processor Model Number
i7-9750H

So will this laptop be able to play that game on high settings?

[Bigdog]

Originally Posted by Batman90

Ok this are the specs for a game I want to make sure I can play

MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64bit
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 4000 or better with 2 GB VRAM
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 30 GB available space
Additional Notes: 2GB of video memory + 4GB of system memory required
RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64bit
Processor: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 30 GB available space

And here are the specs of the laptop that I bought.


Display
Screen SizeInfo
15.6 inches
Screen ResolutionInfo
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Touch ScreenInfo
No
Display Type
Full HD Widescreen LED
Storage
Storage Type
SSD
Total Storage Capacity
512 gigabytes
Solid State Drive CapacityInfo
512 gigabytes
Hard Drive AcceleratorInfo
None
Memory
System Memory (RAM)Info
8 gigabytes
Type of Memory (RAM)Info
DDR4 SDRAM
System Memory RAM SpeedInfo
2666 megahertz
Cache MemoryInfo
12 megabytes
System Memory RAM Expandable ToInfo
32 gigabytes
Graphics
GraphicsInfo
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Graphics TypeInfo
Discrete
GPU Brand
NVIDIA
Video MemoryInfo
4000 megabytes
Processor
Processor Brand
Intel
Processor Speed (Base)Info
2.6 gigahertz
Processor ModelInfo
Intel 9th Generation Core i7
Processor Model Number
i7-9750H

So will this laptop be able to play that game on high settings?

An older game like AOE even the relaunched version should be no problem for that laptop on max settings imo. Probably wouldn't have much trouble running anything on high settings, ultra and max are more reserved for very high dollar rigs and truthfully over 60fps is barley even noticeable. Only thing the gtx1650 is missing is ray tracing, but i wouldn't call that a deal breaker.

[Batman90]

Originally Posted by Bigdog

An older game like AOE even the relaunched version should be no problem for that laptop on max settings imo. Probably wouldn't have much trouble running anything on high settings, ultra and max are more reserved for very high dollar rigs and truthfully over 60fps is barley even noticeable. Only thing the gtx1650 is missing is ray tracing, but i wouldn't call that a deal breaker.

So will ray tracing effect any games being played?

[Bigdog]

Originally Posted by Batman90

So will ray tracing effect any games being played?

No it is just newer fancy tech for game programmers to utilize for lighting effects in games, games will still work without it, they just wont look as pretty. Not all games use it either, mainly newer triple A game titles so i wouldn't worry to much about it.

To me it looks like you got a nicely equipped laptop. Maybe eventually bump the memory up in it but other then that you should be good for a few years with it imo.

[LexInHD]

It will be 6-10 years before RT becomes a normalized thing in the game industry. Implementing it across the board on all GPUs is simply too expensive and difficult with today's hardware and software limitations. Once we have systems with GPUs using the next-gen semi-conductor processes that increase efficiency and large amounts of HBM and full PCIe NVME storage, backed by high-density high-speed DDR5/DDR6, the raw bandwidth will be there for 4K gaming with RT and HDR, on stunning microLED gaming monitors and UHDTVs.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by LexInHD

It will be 6-10 years before RT becomes a normalized thing in the game industry. Implementing it across the board on all GPUs is simply too expensive and difficult with today's hardware and software limitations. Once we have systems with GPUs using the next-gen semi-conductor processes that increase efficiency and large amounts of HBM and full PCIe NVME storage, backed by high-density high-speed DDR5/DDR6, the raw bandwidth will be there for 4K gaming with RT and HDR, on stunning microLED gaming monitors and UHDTVs.

PS5 says hello lol

Now that console throughput has surpassed consumer PCs and RT is becoming a staple of console games there will be many more opportunities for developers to support RT across the board, especially now that DirextX 12 Ultimate has been released.

[Mavrick]

If it helps I haven't had any issues with my MSI. My only regret was getting the 2070 Max Q. In hindsight I would be gone with the 2060. If you find yourself wondering what to get just forget the 2070MQ and that will make your decision easier, your choice is 2060 or 2080Max Q. Then your decision will be based on your budget. If you can swing for the 2080 then be happy with the 2060.

I wouldn't bother with 4K screens, HD is fine for small screen gaming and chances are you won't have the oomph to push 4K at a reasonable FPS anyway, plus it kills the battery life. Just look for a nice smooth 144Hz+ 1080p panel.

Gaming laptops are a minefield, it took me long time to settle on what to get and no sooner do you buy it there's a better model on the way so just keep that in mind so you don't get any buyers remorse.

[WanSko]

Personally I would get the bigger screen and smaller drive. You could always get an external for games you’ve already finished but don’t want to delete.