Gaming Laptop question

[Almerel]

I am going to be getting a new laptop once my tax return is in. The wife and I agree'd that we'll each take $1,000 for ourselves before using the remaining for life.

My question: Who has a laptop they are playing DDO on? I need to keep my price around $1,000 so if you got a good laptop that is in this price range I'd like to know what it has and what graphics setting can you play smooth.

I have found a couple laptops that just get away from the 1k mark. They have an i5 processor and a good tier 1 graphics card.

I'm just looking at all options before I make my final decision.

[Almerel]

Alright I think I have it narrowed down to 2. Do I go with the faster processor or the better graphics card?

Faster Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Ite m=N82E16834220696

GC http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/q...X500/X505-Q865

[ArichValtrahn]

I have an MSI GT725. Pretty nice system all around for gaming. A bit out of your price range, though.

The Alienware M11x is supposed to be out in a couple of weeks for under a grand. Might want to check that out. Youd want to use an external monitor with it though, due to the screen size.

Your second link didnt load for me. Generally, Id say to go with the better graphics card because the cpu tends to be sufficient.

[Almerel]

Right on thanks. I got a different 2nd link for the same computer.

I was leaning towards the GC also but I'll have a wk or 2 before the tax money gets into the acct so I'll check out that Alienware one also.

[EKKM]

When I'm out of town I use a Toashiba A500 with Intel Dual core and a decent graphics card. Keyboard is bigger (numberpad) and decent screen size for a laptop.

Runs DDO just fine in extra high grapics mode (not HD).

So Imagine the X500 will probably work better.

[Gadget2775]

Couple of thoughts on Alienware...
*Good computers but you pay extra for the name. You can probably find a very comparable system for less else where.
*Alienware was bought by Dell. You can buy a comparable Dell Laptop cheaper than an Alienware.
*While I'm quite fond of my Dell Machines (yes, I have more than one) my newest rig (a full Desktop) was quite a bit cheaper (and self built) than a Dell and much more capable. I know it being a laptop puts huge limits on self building & modifying, but if you're on a budget for a gaming machine desktops really are much more cost effective.