Meet the affordable gaming laptop that can beat console graphics (yes, laptop)

If somebody said to you "I have a gaming laptop that can produce graphics better than Xbox 360 and can even play Crysis", how expensive do you think that laptop would be? Well, I have found such a laptop for that costs only $1349 USD. Its not that expensive, considering the fact that you will need a laptop for more than just gaming alone. Many people need a laptop these days (especially for work), so having an affordable laptop for both work and play is great value for money.

Here it is: the 17-inch Gateway P-6831FX gaming laptop. It has an 8800M GTS (512mb) and 3 gigs of RAM, so beating console graphics is a job too easy for this beauty:

Link: http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/Gateway_P6831FX_Gaming_Notebook/?page=2

I will never buy a pre-made computer for more than a grand. Especially Gateway.MadExponent

Well I guess you can design your own laptop, for example Dell and Alienware allow you to customise your laptop online. I'm not too sure about Gateway since they don't provide services here in Australia.

I will never buy a pre-made computer for more than a grand. Especially Gateway.MadExponent

Yea I like to build em myself, lets me pick out the parts that I want and saves me a crapload of money. The PC I built myself has top of the line parts and a very pretty case costing only 1200 with a Samsung 22' Monitor. If I had bought this same PC from Dell, Alienware or Gateway it would have costed me 2400+ with no Monitor.

That laptop is pretty kickass though and has gotten great reviews.

Wow that's horrible. Once again, a thread that doesn't prove anything what so ever.-Wheels-

My thread proves nothing? This laptop DOES beat console graphics, so that point has been proven. And it IS affordable. Another point proven.

Mind giving me a reason why my thread proves nothing?

[QUOTE="-Wheels-"]Wow that's horrible. Once again, a thread that doesn't prove anything what so ever.PandaBear86

My thread proves nothing? This laptop DOES beat console graphics, so that point has been proven. And it IS affordable. Another point proven.

Mind giving me a reason why my thread proves nothing?

Over $1300 is not affordable at all. It only seems affordable to people that don't pay bills, aka 14 year olds and under or spoiled kids. If $1300 is more affordable than $300 than I need to have some of what you're smoking.

[QUOTE="-Wheels-"]Wow that's horrible. Once again, a thread that doesn't prove anything what so ever.PandaBear86

My thread proves nothing? This laptop DOES beat console graphics, so that point has been proven. And it IS affordable. Another point proven.

Mind giving me a reason why my thread proves nothing?

[QUOTE="PandaBear86"]

[QUOTE="-Wheels-"]Wow that's horrible. Once again, a thread that doesn't prove anything what so ever.-Wheels-

My thread proves nothing? This laptop DOES beat console graphics, so that point has been proven. And it IS affordable. Another point proven.

Mind giving me a reason why my thread proves nothing?

Over $1300 is not affordable at all. It only seems affordable to people that don't pay bills, aka 14 year olds and under or spoiled kids. If $1300 is more affordable than $300 than I need to have some of what you're smoking.

Um, I pay bills and I have a $3200 desktop (AUD). I really don't know what you are talking about. Yes, $1300 USD is affordable for a machine that is good for work AND play. Many people NEED laptops regardless of whether they play games or not, so it is okay if its more expensive since you get more value from it. PCs are general-purpose machines, while consoles are watered-down PCs that are really only good for playing games (I would never browse the web with a Wii).

It appears that you are comparing this laptop DIRECTLY to consoles in pricing. I never said $1300 is more affordable than $300. When did I see that this laptop is cheaper than consoles? I only said that $1349 affordable in general. Multiplat games are better on PCs as well.

[QUOTE="-Wheels-"][QUOTE="PandaBear86"]

[QUOTE="-Wheels-"]Wow that's horrible. Once again, a thread that doesn't prove anything what so ever.PandaBear86

My thread proves nothing? This laptop DOES beat console graphics, so that point has been proven. And it IS affordable. Another point proven.

Mind giving me a reason why my thread proves nothing?

Over $1300 is not affordable at all. It only seems affordable to people that don't pay bills, aka 14 year olds and under or spoiled kids. If $1300 is more affordable than $300 than I need to have some of what you're smoking.

Um, I pay bills and I have a $3200 desktop (AUD). I really don't know what you are talking about. Yes, $1300 USD is affordable for a machine that is good for work AND play. Many people NEED laptops regardless of whether they play games or not, so it is okay if its more expensive since you get more value from it. PCs are general-purpose machines, while consoles are watered-down PCs that are really only good for playing games (I would never browse the web with a Wii).

It appears that you are comparing this laptop DIRECTLY to consoles in pricing. I never said $1300 is more affordable than $300. When did I see that this laptop is cheaper than consoles? I only said that $1349 affordable in general. Multiplat games are better on PCs as well.

I have a solution. Buy a console for $300 to play games, and then buy a Dell laptop for $500 for your "work". There you have it, you just saved $500.

A $500 laptop IS affordable. Not one that cost $1350.

1300 dollars is affrodable?WilliamRLBaker

Yes. Considering that its a machine for work AND play. Sure, its more expensive, but the point here is better value for money. I never said that this laptop was cheaper than consoles, I said it has better value. Superior graphics, superior gameplay, portability, general-purpose computing, etc.

[QUOTE="-Wheels-"][QUOTE="PandaBear86"]

[QUOTE="-Wheels-"]Wow that's horrible. Once again, a thread that doesn't prove anything what so ever.PandaBear86

My thread proves nothing? This laptop DOES beat console graphics, so that point has been proven. And it IS affordable. Another point proven.

Mind giving me a reason why my thread proves nothing?

Over $1300 is not affordable at all. It only seems affordable to people that don't pay bills, aka 14 year olds and under or spoiled kids. If $1300 is more affordable than $300 than I need to have some of what you're smoking.

Um, I pay bills and I have a $3200 desktop (AUD). I really don't know what you are talking about. Yes, $1300 USD is affordable for a machine that is good for work AND play. Many people NEED laptops regardless of whether they play games or not, so it is okay if its more expensive since you get more value from it. PCs are general-purpose machines, while consoles are watered-down PCs that are really only good for playing games (I would never browse the web with a Wii).

It appears that you are comparing this laptop DIRECTLY to consoles in pricing. I never said $1300 is more affordable than $300. When did I see that this laptop is cheaper than consoles? I only said that $1349 affordable in general. Multiplat games are better on PCs as well.

um but you we're you directly said in topic title that its an affordable laptop that beats consoles, and its note even affordable by pc standards. srry but many many people will not find that laptop affordable.

Um, I pay bills and I have a $3200 desktop (AUD). I really don't know what you are talking about. Yes, $1300 USD is affordable for a machine that is good for work AND play. Many people NEED laptops regardless of whether they play games or not, so it is okay if its more expensive since you get more value from it. PCs are general-purpose machines, while consoles are watered-down PCs that are really only good for playing games (I would never browse the web with a Wii).

It appears that you are comparing this laptop DIRECTLY to consoles in pricing. I never said $1300 is more affordable than $300. When did I see that this laptop is cheaper than consoles? I only said that $1349 affordable in general. Multiplat games are better on PCs as well.

PandaBear86

I bought my PS3 for $450 and my laptop for $600 that I need for my work, $1050 in total and a lot cheaper than this so called affordable $1350 laptop.

[QUOTE="PandaBear86"][QUOTE="-Wheels-"][QUOTE="PandaBear86"]

[QUOTE="-Wheels-"]Wow that's horrible. Once again, a thread that doesn't prove anything what so ever.Samurai_Xavier

My thread proves nothing? This laptop DOES beat console graphics, so that point has been proven. And it IS affordable. Another point proven.

Mind giving me a reason why my thread proves nothing?

Over $1300 is not affordable at all. It only seems affordable to people that don't pay bills, aka 14 year olds and under or spoiled kids. If $1300 is more affordable than $300 than I need to have some of what you're smoking.

Um, I pay bills and I have a $3200 desktop (AUD). I really don't know what you are talking about. Yes, $1300 USD is affordable for a machine that is good for work AND play. Many people NEED laptops regardless of whether they play games or not, so it is okay if its more expensive since you get more value from it. PCs are general-purpose machines, while consoles are watered-down PCs that are really only good for playing games (I would never browse the web with a Wii).

It appears that you are comparing this laptop DIRECTLY to consoles in pricing. I never said $1300 is more affordable than $300. When did I see that this laptop is cheaper than consoles? I only said that $1349 affordable in general. Multiplat games are better on PCs as well.

I have a solution. Buy a console for $300 to play games, and then buy a Dell laptop for $500 for your "work". There you have it, you just saved $500.

Problem: consoles have less graphics, worse online, inferior versions of multiplat games, little or no mods, lack of KB/M, longer load times, slower framerates, no NeverWinter Nighs 2, no Crysis etc.

[QUOTE="PandaBear86"]

Um, I pay bills and I have a $3200 desktop (AUD). I really don't know what you are talking about. Yes, $1300 USD is affordable for a machine that is good for work AND play. Many people NEED laptops regardless of whether they play games or not, so it is okay if its more expensive since you get more value from it. PCs are general-purpose machines, while consoles are watered-down PCs that are really only good for playing games (I would never browse the web with a Wii).

It appears that you are comparing this laptop DIRECTLY to consoles in pricing. I never said $1300 is more affordable than $300. When did I see that this laptop is cheaper than consoles? I only said that $1349 affordable in general. Multiplat games are better on PCs as well.

JLF1

I bought my PS3 for $450 and my laptop for $600 that I need for my work, $1050 in total and a lot cheaper than this so called affordable $1350 laptop.

I do have a desktop with a 9800GX2, E8500 CPU, and 4 gigs of RAM. I never said that *I* want this laptop, since I already have a gaming desktop. I created this thread to prove that laptops are surpassing consoles.

And another thing: laptops are not as bad for gaming as yout htink they are.

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]1300 dollars is affrodable?PandaBear86

Yes. Considering that its a machine for work AND play. Sure, its more expensive, but the point here is better value for money. I never said that this laptop was cheaper than consoles, I said it has better value. Superior graphics, superior gameplay, portability, general-purpose computing, etc.

I do have a desktop with a 9800GX2, E8500 CPU, and 4 gigs of RAM. I never said that *I* want this laptop, since I already have a gaming desktop. I created this thread to prove that laptops are surpassing consoles.

And another thing: laptops are not as bad for gaming as yout htink they are.

PandaBear86

I will never buy a pre-made computer for more than a grand. Especially Gateway.MadExponent

Woooo, $1,349.99 is a bit pricey for those parts and performance. I'd much rather just build my own.Ibacai

thats actually quite a good price for a laptop with a 8800GTS

[QUOTE="PandaBear86"]

I do have a desktop with a 9800GX2, E8500 CPU, and 4 gigs of RAM. I never said that *I* want this laptop, since I already have a gaming desktop. I created this thread to prove that laptops are surpassing consoles.

And another thing: laptops are not as bad for gaming as yout htink they are.

JLF1

I agree that most people who need laptops do not care about games. But take a look at this forum. The people in HERE certainly do care about gaming. What was I thinking when a I posted a gaming-related thread in a gaming-related forum on a gaming-related website? Somebody who does not care about gaming will not buy a console either.

[QUOTE="PandaBear86"]

I do have a desktop with a 9800GX2, E8500 CPU, and 4 gigs of RAM. I never said that *I* want this laptop, since I already have a gaming desktop. I created this thread to prove that laptops are surpassing consoles.

And another thing: laptops are not as bad for gaming as yout htink they are.

JLF1

[QUOTE="PandaBear86"]

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]1300 dollars is affrodable?JLF1

Yes. Considering that its a machine for work AND play. Sure, its more expensive, but the point here is better value for money. I never said that this laptop was cheaper than consoles, I said it has better value. Superior graphics, superior gameplay, portability, general-purpose computing, etc.

Seriously. $1400 is not affordable.

Seriously. $1400 is not affordable.

6matt6

Costs about as much as a large HDTV for your 360.

I agree that most people who need laptops do not care about games. But take a look at this forum. The people in HERE certainly do care about gaming. What was I thinking when a I posted a gaming-related thread in a gaming-related forum on a gaming-related website? Somebody who does not care about gaming will not buy a console either.

PandaBear86

[QUOTE="6matt6"]

Seriously. $1400 is not affordable.

PandaBear86

Costs about as much as a large HDTV for your 360.

or about as much as a PS3, Wii, 360, DS, PSP combined

[QUOTE="6matt6"]

Seriously. $1400 is not affordable.

PandaBear86

Costs about as much as a large HDTV for your 360.

[QUOTE="PandaBear86"][QUOTE="6matt6"]

Seriously. $1400 is not affordable.

JLF1

Costs about as much as a large HDTV for your 360.

I have seen a few that said they don't around Gamespot. As for myself, I have a high-end desktop with a 9800GX2, E8500 CPU and 4 gigs of RAM. I do have a HDTV, but its only 720p and 26-inch. Nothing special really. Oh, and I created this thread for CONSOLE gamers, not PC gamers.

[QUOTE="JLF1"][QUOTE="PandaBear86"][QUOTE="6matt6"]

Seriously. $1400 is not affordable.

PandaBear86

Costs about as much as a large HDTV for your 360.

I have seen a few that said they don't around Gamespot. As for myself, I have a high-end desktop with a 9800GX2, E8500 CPU and 4 gigs of RAM. I do have a HDTV, but its only 720p and 26-inch. Nothing special really. Oh, and I created this thread for CONSOLE gamers, not PC gamers.

$1349 isn't cheap. You'd be better off on getting a desktop for gaming.stiltzsy

I do have a desktop for gaming, and I agree that dekstops are better (unless you want to play games outside of home), but I am comparing this laptop to consoles in terms of value.

1349 is an "affordable" price ? :lol:

Ill take my 360 thank you very much.

[QUOTE="stiltzsy"]$1349 isn't cheap. You'd be better off on getting a desktop for gaming.PandaBear86

I do have a desktop for gaming, and I agree that dekstops are better (unless you want to play games outside of home), but I am comparing this laptop to consoles in terms of value.

[QUOTE="stiltzsy"]$1349 isn't cheap. You'd be better off on getting a desktop for gaming.PandaBear86

I do have a desktop for gaming, and I agree that dekstops are better (unless you want to play games outside of home), but I am comparing this laptop to consoles in terms of value.

[QUOTE="-Wheels-"]Wow that's horrible. Once again, a thread that doesn't prove anything what so ever.PandaBear86

My thread proves nothing? This laptop DOES beat console graphics, so that point has been proven. And it IS affordable. Another point proven.

Mind giving me a reason why my thread proves nothing?

You're getting better performance for a higher price. What else could you expect? It'd be retarded if it was the other way around. I'm more easily impressed by a 600$ desktop that beats a PS3.

[QUOTE="stiltzsy"]$1349 isn't cheap. You'd be better off on getting a desktop for gaming.PandaBear86

I do have a desktop for gaming, and I agree that dekstops are better (unless you want to play games outside of home), but I am comparing this laptop to consoles in terms of value.

Oh then no comparison. console > laptop in terms of gaming value.

very good buy

[QUOTE="PandaBear86"]

[QUOTE="stiltzsy"]$1349 isn't cheap. You'd be better off on getting a desktop for gaming.Gh0st_Of_0nyx

I do have a desktop for gaming, and I agree that dekstops are better (unless you want to play games outside of home), but I am comparing this laptop to consoles in terms of value.

360 has the same experience as a gaming PC? Lol, what about free mods, better controls, awesome online, no jet-engine DVD drive, no 33% failure rate, faster load speeds etc ;)

[QUOTE="Gh0st_Of_0nyx"][QUOTE="PandaBear86"]

[QUOTE="stiltzsy"]$1349 isn't cheap. You'd be better off on getting a desktop for gaming.PandaBear86

I do have a desktop for gaming, and I agree that dekstops are better (unless you want to play games outside of home), but I am comparing this laptop to consoles in terms of value.

360 has the same experience as a gaming PC? Lol, what about free mods, better controls, awesome online, no jet-engine DVD drive, no 33% failure rate, faster load speeds etc ;)

[QUOTE="Gh0st_Of_0nyx"][QUOTE="PandaBear86"]

[QUOTE="stiltzsy"]$1349 isn't cheap. You'd be better off on getting a desktop for gaming.PandaBear86

I do have a desktop for gaming, and I agree that dekstops are better (unless you want to play games outside of home), but I am comparing this laptop to consoles in terms of value.

360 has the same experience as a gaming PC? Lol, what about free mods, better controls, awesome online, no jet-engine DVD drive, no 33% failure rate, faster load speeds etc ;)

I will never buy a pre-made computer for more than a grand. Especially Gateway.MadExponent

This.

I personally havent seen a Gateway computer with my own eyes since like 1999.

Custom desktop is always the way to go, i hate laptops for some reason.

Though this thread isnt that good. I get the point hes trying to make. Well atleast I think I do. Anyways, I thinking hes trying to point out that people who buy a nice PC arent just using it for gaming. That would be a waste. I didnt build my PC just to play games. I use is it for a bought load of things. My PC offers way more than what my 360 could ever offer. Sure I paid more for it than my 360 but I get more out of it then just playing games and buying the occasional Tv programs or movies(well not anymore since I a have a blu ray player). Which brings me to my next point. Consoles are trying to hard to be like PC without being PCs. Which is a good and a bad thing I think. I have a feeling that the next wave of consoles are going to be even more expensive than this gens because they are trying to be like PC.

rant/ but I dont care.