Advice on purchasing a new computer

02-26-12, 07:43 PM

Ive been looking around for something that could possibly handle Sh5 on max as well as Skyrim and ArmaII and some other newer games and found this beauty on Amazon for like 1300. Its an Asus and Im seriously considering buying it my question is, how do you all feel it would run Sh5 with mods and games like Skyrim and SWTOR among a few based on the specs?

Product Features

2.2 GHz Intel i-7 2670QM Quad Core
12 GB DIMM
750 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
15.6-Inch Screen, Nvidia GTX 560M 2GB GDDR5
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
Hardware Platform: PC
Processor: 2.2 GHz Core i7 2.2 GHz
Number of Processors: 4
RAM: 12 GB
RAM Type: SODIMM
Max RAM: 12 GB
Memory Slots: 4

Hard Drive
Size: 750 GB
Type: Serial ATA
Speed: 7200 rpm

Graphics and Display
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 560M
Graphics RAM: 2000 MB
LCD Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Sound
Speakers: Altec Lansing HD

Ports and Connectivity
USB 2.0 Ports: 3
VGA Video Out Ports: 1

Cases and Expandability
Size (LWH): 11.7 inches, 15.6 inches, 0.8 inches
Weight: 8.7 pounds

Wireless
Wireless Type: 802.11bgn

CaptainHaplo · 02-26-12, 08:03 PM

Very solid rig, but I'd look at PS ratings (for upgrade later as needed) and definitely get a bigger monitor. Otherwise its a solid machine.

02-26-12, 08:16 PM

Tis a Laptop, and I need somewhat portability since the military will keep me on the move, so the Monitor I'm not worried about, how much could the PS cost me though??

CaptainHaplo · 02-27-12, 06:45 AM

See I missed its a laptop - never mind on the ps - as you won't really be able to upgrade the machine anyway.

CaptainMattJ. · 03-10-12, 01:55 AM

Well, im not all too sure about maxing these games, Laptop GPUs are no where near their desktop counterparts, as in a 560M is not equivalent to a GTX 560.

But itll do you well for the most part. I would look up benchmark tests for this particular card. Everything else is fine, shouldnt be a hamper on gameplay too much if at all.

longam · 03-10-12, 04:47 PM

The 560m is what they use for laptop gaming rigs with a score of P2008 in 3DMark11 and P9180 in 3DMark Vantage.

http://www.asus.com/Notebooks/Gaming_Powerhouse/G74SX/

02-26-12, 07:43 PM	#1
reignofdeath Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Advice on purchasing a new computer Ive been looking around for something that could possibly handle Sh5 on max as well as Skyrim and ArmaII and some other newer games and found this beauty on Amazon for like 1300. Its an Asus and Im seriously considering buying it my question is, how do you all feel it would run Sh5 with mods and games like Skyrim and SWTOR among a few based on the specs? Product Features 2.2 GHz Intel i-7 2670QM Quad Core 12 GB DIMM 750 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive 15.6-Inch Screen, Nvidia GTX 560M 2GB GDDR5 Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Processor, Memory, and Motherboard Hardware Platform: PC Processor: 2.2 GHz Core i7 2.2 GHz Number of Processors: 4 RAM: 12 GB RAM Type: SODIMM Max RAM: 12 GB Memory Slots: 4 Hard Drive Size: 750 GB Type: Serial ATA Speed: 7200 rpm Graphics and Display Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 560M Graphics RAM: 2000 MB LCD Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Sound Speakers: Altec Lansing HD Ports and Connectivity USB 2.0 Ports: 3 VGA Video Out Ports: 1 Cases and Expandability Size (LWH): 11.7 inches, 15.6 inches, 0.8 inches Weight: 8.7 pounds Wireless Wireless Type: 802.11bgn

02-26-12, 08:03 PM	#2
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Very solid rig, but I'd look at PS ratings (for upgrade later as needed) and definitely get a bigger monitor. Otherwise its a solid machine. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

02-27-12, 06:45 AM	#4
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	See I missed its a laptop - never mind on the ps - as you won't really be able to upgrade the machine anyway. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

03-10-12, 01:55 AM	#5
CaptainMattJ. The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,364 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	Well, im not all too sure about maxing these games, Laptop GPUs are no where near their desktop counterparts, as in a 560M is not equivalent to a GTX 560. But itll do you well for the most part. I would look up benchmark tests for this particular card. Everything else is fine, shouldnt be a hamper on gameplay too much if at all. __________________ A popular Government without popular information nor the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own Governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives - James Madison

02-26-12, 08:16 PM	#3
reignofdeath Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Tis a Laptop, and I need somewhat portability since the military will keep me on the move, so the Monitor I'm not worried about, how much could the PS cost me though??

03-10-12, 04:47 PM	#6
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	The 560m is what they use for laptop gaming rigs with a score of P2008 in 3DMark11 and P9180 in 3DMark Vantage. http://www.asus.com/Notebooks/Gaming_Powerhouse/G74SX/