Ok...I really need some help.

I've been to some many sites I've lost count. I'm looking for a laptop. Seems simple right? Wrong. It seems every site/brand I check has very bad horror stories. Is there a site that I can feel safe ordering from. And at this point I think I need some help choosing the right machine. The type of games I want it to handle are WoW, Diablo3, The Old Republic...

Ok as far a ASUS is there a certain model I should be looking at around 2k.

Just some advice, every item out there has horror stories. They also tend to stick out a bit more than the positives. As long as the overall ratings are good, then you are fine.

And should I get one with ATi or Nvidia?

Ok as far a ASUS is there a certain model I should be looking at around 2k.

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Mainly gaming.

Anyone know if ibuypower is any good?

The two things everyone seems to agree with is Newegg and ASUS...I'm getting somewhere.

The two things everyone seems to agree with is Newegg and ASUS...I'm getting somewhere.

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The two things everyone seems to agree with is Newegg and ASUS...I'm getting somewhere.

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Well now see...I'm reading alot of things about ASUS and the "GSOD" (grey screen of death) It seems everything I research has bad stories, as someone already said. Looks like I'm gonna have to just roll the dice, pick one and hope for the best. Question. Is Alienware laptops as bad as people say? I know thier over priced but at this point I dont care.

I never even thought about going threw Amazon.

Question. Is Alienware laptops as bad as people say? I know thier over priced but at this point I dont care.

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Ok I'm at Amazon right now, still cant believe I didnt think to go here. Still one question, there seems to be a choice with most of these rigs ATI 5870 or Nvidia gtx 460m?

Ok I'm at Amazon right now, still cant believe I didnt think to go here. Still one question, there seems to be a choice with most of these rigs ATI 5870 or Nvidia gtx 460m?

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Just noticed something, all of the ASUS laptops at Amazon have windows home...Should they not have 7 if they are new? Does it really matter?

Nevermind...Its windows 7 home...Do you see why I need your guys help.

Just noticed something, all of the ASUS laptops at Amazon have windows home...Should they not have 7 if they are new? Does it really matter?

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Nevermind...Its windows 7 home...Do you see why I need your guys help.

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I've heard the games I want to run arnt very "GPU intensive" but depend on the CPU more. WoW, Diablo3-who knows, not out, and The Old Republic. I'll be running other games, just want to make sure games like those can be maxed out.

I've heard the games I want to run arnt very "GPU intensive" but depend on the CPU more. WoW, Diablo3-who knows, not out, and The Old Republic. I'll be running other games, just want to make sure games like those can be maxed out.

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Well I'm looking at two models now. Don't know how to link. ASUS G73JH-X5 Republic of Gamers , ASUS G73JW-XA1 Republic of Gamers. Same except for graphics card.

Well I'm looking at two models now. Don't know how to link. ASUS G73JH-X5 Republic of Gamers , ASUS G73JW-XA1 Republic of Gamers. Same except for graphics card.

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I thought they had the same cpu...Would you go with the 740QM? Thats the one I'm leaning towards. I'm thinking either GPU will work for my demands, plus the one with the better CPU has blu-ray drive...I dont think thats important for games, but it cant hurt.

I thought they had the same cpu...Would you go with the 740QM? Thats the one I'm leaning towards. I'm thinking either GPU will work for my demands, plus the one with the better CPU has blu-ray drive...I dont think thats important for games, but it cant hurt.

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Actually the one with the better GPU (Not CPU) has blu-ray drive (aka the X5 model). Both of them are very similar in specs and the difference is about $100.

Option #1:

1- Slightly faster CPU.

2- Slightly faster RAM.

3- Slightly slower GPU.

4- Slightly more HDD space.

5- DVD Drive.

6- @ $1450

Option #2:

1- Slightly slower CPU.

2- Slightly slower RAM.

3- Slightly faster GPU.

4- Slightly less HDD space.

5- Blu-ray Drive.

6- @ $1540

It's your choice :)

So its time to flip a coin is it? Well thanks for the help tho. It's gonna be one of the two, so I do appreciate the input.

So its time to flip a coin is it? Well thanks for the help tho. It's gonna be one of the two, so I do appreciate the input.

XXsKiTzOidXX

For sh**s and giggles...Which of the two would you pick?

For sh**s and giggles...Which of the two would you pick?

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Well I went with the XA1 as well...It felt more right. So thanks again!

Well I went with the XA1 as well...It felt more right. So thanks again!

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