Gaming Laptop question :3?

Question

Okay, I am going off to college and I need a laptop that can handle a bunch of computer engineering programs, basic media (music, video editing, etc), and moderate gaming. I am not a gamer that goes out and buys every single game. I casually play, full of free downloads that do require a decent computer. I know for a bunch of free games, I am probably going overboard, but I do plan to get some p2p games and do some gaming. I just want a decent gaming laptop, not for hardcore gaming. Anyways, my budget isn't too high and this is one that caught my eye. After doing research about gaming cards and etc etc, I felt this was a good choice. 

Model
Brand	ASUS
Model	G60VX-RBBX05
General
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU Type	Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13G
Screen	16"
Memory Size	4GB DDR2
Hard Disk	320GB
Optical Drive	DVD Super Multi
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M
Video Memory	1GB DDR3 VRAM
Battery Life	1.68 hours
Dimensions	14.78" x 10.43" x 1.35" - 1.60"
Weight	7.23 lbs.
CPU
CPU Type	Intel Core 2 Duo
CPU Speed	P7450(2.13GHz)
CPU FSB	1066MHz
CPU L2 Cache	3MB
Display
Screen Size	16"
Wide Screen Support	Yes
Resolution	1366 x 768
LCD Features	LED backlight
Operating Systems
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Graphics
GPU/VPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M
Video Memory	1GB DDR3 VRAM
Graphic Type	Dedicated Card
Hard Drive
HDD	320GB
HDD RPM	7200rpm
HDD Interface	SATA
Memory
Memory	4GB
Memory Speed	DDR2 800
Memory Type	200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM
Max Memory Supported	4GB
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type	DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Interface	Integrated
Communications
LAN	10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN	802.11b/g/draft-n Wireless LAN
Ports
USB	4
IEEE 1394	1
Video Port	1 x VGA
HDMI	1
Audio Ports	Yes
Audio
Audio	Integrated Sound card
Speaker	Internal Speakers
Input Device
Touchpad	Yes
Keyboard	Standard
Supplemental Drive
Card Reader	SD/MS/MSPRO/Memory Stick Duo/MMC/Smart Media/xD Picture
Webcam	1.3MP
Power
Battery	6-cell lithium ion
Battery Life	1.68 hours
Physical spec
Dimensions	14.78" x 10.43" x 1.35" - 1.60"
Weight	7.23 lbs.


What do you guys think ? Any help would be appreciated.

John · Accepted Answer

You can consider buying
1)Toshiba Satellite L555D-S7005 TruBrite 17.3-Inch Laptop (Black)
*2.3GHz AMD Turion II Dual-Core Mobile M520 Processor
*4GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory
*320GB Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive (5400RPM); DVD SuperMulti Drive with Labelflash
*17.3" LED (16:9) 1600x900 Display; ATI Radeon HD 4200 Graphics
*Window 7 Home Premium 64-bit
http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Satellite-L555D-S7005-TruBrite-17-3-Inch/dp/B003155Z3S/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

2)Toshiba Satellite L505-GS5037 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
*2.13GHz Intel Core i3-330M Processor
*4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Memory
*500GB Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive (5400RPM); DVD SuperMulti Drive with Labelflash supporting 11 formats
*15.6" CCFL (16:9) 1366x768 Display; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
*Window 7 Home Premium 64-bit
http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Satellite-L505-GS5037-TruBrite-15-6-Inch/dp/B0030INLSW/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

3)Dell Inspiron i1764-6075OBK 1764 17.3-Inch Laptop (Obsidian Black)
*2.26GHz Intel Core i5-430M Dual Core Processor (2.53GHz Turbo Mode, 3MB Cache) 
*4GB System Memory; Media Card Reader; 10/100 Ethernet; Wireless-N Mini-Card 
*500GB Hard Drive; 8X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Optical Drive 
*17.3" HD Display; Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD; 1.3MP Webcam 
*Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System (64-bit); 6-cell Battery
http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i1764-6075OBK-17-3-Inch-Obsidian/dp/B0030T17GO/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

4)Acer AS5740-6025 15.6-Inch Laptop (Blue) 
*2.26GHz Intel Core i5-430M Processor with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53GHz
*4GB DDR3 1066MHz Dual Channel Memory
*500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
*15.6" HD Acer CineCrystal LCD Display; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
*Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit); 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi Certified
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-AS5740-6025-15-6-Inch-Laptop-Blue/dp/B003155ZII/?tag=bdd-linking-001-20

Anonymous · Answer

Yes it seems a fairly good rig, but if you are buying a new laptop you might be better off at looking at Intel's new i3, i5 and i7 range as these are the latest processors and the Intel Core 2 Duo is becoming old now. You might also be better off at looking a laptop with DDRM3 to make the most of high speed memory. However the graphics card in this is more than capable for your needs and try to stick with 4GB or more of memory, and also make sure if you have 4GB or more that you have a 64bit Operating system to make the most of the memory. If you feel that this Laptop is in your budget and you are set on it then go for it because it will suit your needs fine. I am just suggesting looking at some new Technology.

kusmierczyk · Answer

Low settings as much as medium settings with a few lagging,quite desire a quad processor to run the sport easily ,and a heck of plenty higher image card ,amd hd 7000 m sequence,or a nvidia gtx 560m or better,being a pc to not a lot may also be transformed,seem round just a little extra

Anonymous · Answer

The graphics card is good, but I would update the processor to an i something if you can

shawshank · Answer

this is a very good configuration.you can play many games with highest configuration.how much is it costing you?just see if you can update your processor

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