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xLegendaryElite
03/12/23 12:06:39 PM
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I've got a very long flight to Tokyo coming up and I need to keep myself occupied. I want to get a gaming laptop, but like I said in the title, I don't even know where or what I should be looking for.

Honestly, I don't need anything crazy. Maybe just something that will let me use Xbox game pass or something. Point me in the right direction?

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Lokison
03/12/23 12:18:26 PM
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What games were you thinking of playing?

Something that plays up to maybe Jedi Fallen order would cost a lot less then something equipped to play Elden Ring.

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bluezero
03/12/23 12:21:25 PM
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You're buying a laptop just for a flight?
Biggest thing is a dedicated graphics card, not integrated.

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xLegendaryElite
03/12/23 12:29:46 PM
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bluezero posted...
You're buying a laptop just for a flight?
Biggest thing is a dedicated graphics card, not integrated.
I mean, I also need a laptop for general use. But I figured now would be the best time to get one.

Lokison posted...
What games were you thinking of playing?

Something that plays up to maybe Jedi Fallen order would cost a lot less then something equipped to play Elden Ring.
I mean, hell, if I can just get something to play game pass without issues, that would be great. So, if I gotta get something that's equipped to play Elden Ring (and reasonably priced), then I'm on board.

See? Zero knowledge of what I'm doing here

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Lokison
03/12/23 12:32:23 PM
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xLegendaryElite posted...
I mean, I also need a laptop for general use. But I figured now would be the best time to get one.

I mean, hell, if I can just get something to play game pass without issues, that would be great. So, if I gotta get something that's equipped to play Elden Ring (and reasonably priced), then I'm on board.

See? Zero knowledge of what I'm doing here
Fair.

Well, I'd recommend at least this much, you can look into it further but here is a jumping point:

CPU: i7 or better
RAM: 16GB or more
Graphics: 3060ti or better

Make sure to get an SSD as well, something big. That will make a huge difference in game quality.

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Master_Kazuya
03/12/23 12:38:35 PM
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I like my Lenovo Legion.

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Lokison
03/12/23 1:01:56 PM
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Another idea is to go to the Steam Page for one game you know you want to play, look at the recommended specs for it and base the laptop off that.

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CommonStar
03/12/23 1:03:51 PM
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Get a Steam Deck instead
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bluezero
03/12/23 1:17:22 PM
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CommonStar posted...
Get a Steam Deck instead
Not a bad idea. A gaming laptop is only going to have a couple hours battery.

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LinkPizza
03/12/23 1:55:49 PM
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bluezero posted...
Not a bad idea. A gaming laptop is only going to have a couple hours battery.

Doesnt the steam decks battery run out fast, too I figure both of them can drain fast depending on the game

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xLegendaryElite
03/12/23 2:14:07 PM
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There are charging ports on the plane!

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LinkPizza
03/12/23 2:27:27 PM
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xLegendaryElite posted...
There are charging ports on the plane!

Oh. I thought steam deck had a regular plug for charging

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Starks
03/12/23 2:29:47 PM
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https://www.microcenter.com/product/663052/lenovo-ideapad-gaming-3-15iah7-156-laptop-computer-platinum-collection-onyx-grey

Can't do much better for the price. Bump the RAM and you're golden. Apparently has unadvertised Thunderbolt.

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