I have a gaming computer with an 8600K and a GTX 980 that I've been using with a S2417DG. Unfortunately, I don't play competitive games anymore and I also feel like it's a bit more fire power than I need for what I do, so I started searching for something for web browsing, watching videos, and to play Everquest and some non-intensive games (Rollercoaster Tycoon 3, Kerbal Space Station, Torchlight 2, etc.) on. I'm kind of shocked, however, because I thought that if I sold my computer (probably get 1100 for it all), I could buy a luxury laptop that would achieve what I wanted. I've been looking at laptops like the XPS15, EliteBook, Zenbook, etc., but it is pretty obscene in terms of return for price. No discrete graphics or a MX150 (which might do, but come on... I think just a 1050 would do, maybe a 1050 Ti), and terrible screens. I think that my most important deciding factor is the screen. I look around though and what the heck is up with the display response time for these laptops? The XPS15, for example, rocks a 65ms G2G response time. Just google "xps ghosting" and marvel.

I do have a Sony X900E in my living room that I've thought about just hooking my computer up to. However, I'd need a wireless keyboard, an HDMI cable, and then a lap desk. Plus, I think the UI would look terrible in a number of games. The UI in Everquest is notoriously difficult. One of the reasons I thought about selling my computer is that we don't have a permanent place for it. I keep it in an armoire and have to pull the monitor, the computer, the surge protector/power strip, mouse and keyboard, etc., out and set it up every time I want to play it. That got old fast. I take a look at some gaming-specific laptops, but there's either super-budget with crappy screens, loud fan noise, etc., or extravagant laptops. The MSI Stealth looks like it'd fit what I want, but good God it's $1500!

Anyways, I just wanted some opinions. Am I overlooking a swath of computers? Or does going to a laptop mean paying extra to go back 10 years in monitor technology? Should I hookup to the X900E and see what it's like?

Thank you.

Here, you will need to sort for the screen type you want. You probably know more about laptop screens than I do. I sorted for just about everything else that is desirable.


https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100167732%2050001312%2050001315%2050010772%204814%20600553908%20601205664%20601285496%20600004748%20600136700%20600423158%20600425161%20600457669




Check the other sort options on the left of the webpage, especially down below the HDD and or SSD options.




/e Here is the previous list sorted for dedicated card (under graphic type) for example.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100167732%2050001312%2050001315%2050010772%204814%20600553908%20601205664%20601285496%20600004748%20600136700%20600423158%20600425161%20600457669%20600029658

This post was edited by Ghot on Oct 2 2018 07:54pm

The laptops you are talking about in the first place like: XPS15, EliteBook, Zenbook. Is not made for gaming what so ever, hence why there hasn't been any focus on response time.

What you are looking for are: MSI Stealth GS65, Razer Blade 15, Asus ROG Zephyrus M GM501 and Gigabyte Aero 15X.
Sadly you gonna pay a premium price for the these luxury laptops.
Also you are comparing with Dell XPS 15. These are not far from the 1500$ anyway, at least new ones.

If you really want a budget option and response time is a huge factor. Acer Aspire VX5 is most likely the best of them, you can probably even find a refurbished/used cheaply.

Ghot you don't HAVE to post in every thread. If you really do not have anything to contribute there is no reason to post.

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This post was edited by Datacity on Oct 4 2018 07:15am