Laptop, $1400 budget.

Hey guys. I'm looking to buy a gaming-esque laptop ( In the coming two years I will be doing alot of travelling, I can't exactly lug around my desktop everywhere can I? ) and my limit is about 1400, which can be fudged abit. I was looking at the Valkyrie CZ-17 2013 Gaming Laptop. It's about over 1400 but seems ideal. But is there a place I can get a cheaper laptop with the same specs? I.E 675MX GTX card. Anyone know anything about gaming lappies? Thanks.

P.S. After even more looking around I found an MSI laptop for about 1299 with a Raedon 7970m. ANd now I'm at another dilema. I can't determine which is better The 7970m or the GTX 680M. Considering I'll be playing Guildwars 2, Dota 2, smite, WoW, Borderlands and Etc. Any laptop geeks out there that can tell me whats up?

 

Beast: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152366

 

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Heard good stuff about MSI gaming laptops, I had a low end normal MSI laptop a few years ago and it fell apart but you get what you pay for lol.

 

100% support

I personally would not recommend purchasing a computer from Ibuypower or Cyberpower PCs. I've read reviews and heard stories of them using low quality parts even though you are paying a grand or two for high quality stuff.

Asus G75 i7 GTX670M
MSI GT60 i7 GTX675M
MSI GE70 i7 GTX660M

I suggest browsing:
Newegg
MSI Gaming Laptops

 

Defo not Alienware, ever since Dell bought them they are crap.

 

edited them out of my list, kind of remembered that it's been a few years and also Dell bought them. Brain fart moment >.>

 

Always were crap though to be honest.

 

Support for the MSI, I have one and its excellent. I recommend those or Sagers if you want something incredibly capable.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152372
That is what I'm currently looking at. I've been doing some reading and it seems the only GTX that beats the 7970M is the GTX680m+. Though I Really, really want a backlit keyboard. Can anyone find me a lappy with 7970M graphics and a backlit keyboard? And if not a backlit keyboard. One with a Radeon 7970m. Is the one I linked any good? And if so how good? I've done my research but I'm still confused

P.S I am NOT married to the MSI Idea. I'm open to any laptop with a Radeon 7970m and would be good as a desktop replacement laptop ( Obviously not ACTUALLY replacing it, but since I'll be doing a ton of travelling, I want one that can keep up with games on high. )
P.P.S I also found this http://www.agearnotebooks.com/msims-1762-680m.html

P.P.P.S I'm not married to the idea of the Radeon 7970m anymore. I just want a laptop that can run most games on Medium-High

P.P.P.P.S ( This is Ridiclous. ) Does anyone know if Sager laptops are any good? Getting a Sager NP9150 ( Maybe ) with these specs
- Microsoft Office Software: - No Microsoft OFFICE Software
- Back Up Software: No Back Up Software
- Antivirus Software: No Antivirus Essentials Software Bundle
- ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE: None
- Operating System: No Operating System Standard - Drivers & Utility Software Only
- OS Redline Boost: No Operating System Redline Boost
- XOTIC PC Redline Boost™ Extreme Performance: No Thanks, Please do not Overclock my system (Overclocking will add 3-6 business days to build time)
- Notebook Cooler: No Notebook Cooler
- Mouse Accessories: No External Mouse
- Keyboard (Internal - Laptop): Standard Sager/Clevo Non Chiclet Backlit Keyboard
- Keyboard (External): No External Keyboard
- Headsets: No Headset
- Fingerprint Reader: Integrated Fingerprint Reader
- Port Replicator / Dock / Adapters: No Dock/Hub/Adapter
- Spare AC Adapter: No Spare AC Adapter
- Car Adapter: No Car Adapter
- Battery: Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
- Case: No Carrying Case
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
- TV Tuner: No TV Tuner
- Camera: Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
- Memory Card Reader: Internal 9-in-1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD/Mini SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS/MS Pro/MS Duo)
- Wireless Network Accessories: No Network Accessory
- Wireless Network: Sager - Built-in 802.11 Wireless B/G/N - Stock Wireless Card + Bluetooth™ v3.0 (SKU - S8R110)
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth Included *With select wireless cards only* (See “Wireless Network” Section Below)
- External USB Optical Drive: NO External USB Optical Drive
- External Hard Drive (Back Up): No Back Up Hard Drive
- Optical Drive Bay Hard Drive Caddy: No Extra Optical Bay Hard Drive Caddy
- Optical Drive Bay: Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti DVDRW/CDRW Drive w/ Software (When selecting a Hard Drive in the Optical Bay, No Optical Drive is Included) (SKU - S7R455)
- Primary Hard Drive: 750GB 7200RPM [Serial-ATA II 300 - 16MB Cache] - Default (SKU - S5T306)
- mSATA SSD Drive ( Slot 1 ): No mSATA SSD
- Exterior Finish - Skins & Wraps: Standard Laptop Finish
- Branding: Sager Branding
- Ram: 8GB - DDR3 1600MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 SODIMMS) (SKU - S4S423P)
- External Mobile Display: No External Mobile Display
- External Display Video Adapters: No Video Adapter
- Copper Cooling Upgrade: No Copper Cooling Upgrade
- Graphics Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 7970M (2048MB) GDDR5 DX11 [User Upgradeable] (ETA: 4/15) (SKU - S3R155)
- Thermal Compound: -Stock OEM Thermal Compound
- Processor: Sager - 3rd Generation Intel® Ivy Bridge Core™ i7-3630QM (2.4GHz - 3.4GHz, 6MB Intel® Smart Cache, 45W Max TDP) (SKU – S2R174)
- Monitor Calibration: NO Professional Monitor Color Calibration
- Dead Pixel Warranty: Standard Dead Pixel Policy
- Display: 15.6” FHD 16:9 LED Backlit Wide screen (1920x1080) Super Clear Glare Type Screen (SKU - S1R319)
- Current Promotion: SAGER Spring Sale!!! - $50 OFF When you spend $1350.00* or more per system! (*excludes non-sager parts, accessories, shipping, & taxes)
- Free Shipping: FREE!!! – U.S. UPS GROUND SHIPPING (Use Coupon Code "FREESHIP" in Checkout) [U.S. Lower 48 ONLY / Restrictions Apply]
- Software Bundle (Not Installed): No Software Bundle
- Warranty: LIFETIME Ltd Labor* 1 Year Parts Warranty Lifetime 24/7 DOMESTIC Toll Free Telephone Support (Labor through XPC)
Includes FREE Shipping Both Ways for Parts Warranty Repairs (SKU - X9R009)
- The XOTIC PC Difference: * 24/7 LIFETIME U.S. based telephone technical support
* Extreme QA testing by dedicated technicians
* 72 Hour stress testing and benchmarking to ensure top performance and stability
- Build Time: Standard Production Time
- Outside of U.S. Shipping Coverage: No Outside of US Shipping Coverage
- White Glove Premium Packaging: No thanks, standard double boxed packaging is okay with my order
- Xotic Gear: No Xotic PC Gear

 

Sager laptops are excellent as I said. Only laptops I would possibly choose over MSI is a sager. They are completely upgradeable, GPU and all. This way , they have a longer consumer life span

 

With your budget an ivy bridge i7 is the way to go. The AMD in that doesn't really come close

 

I think I'm set with that sager, putting me at a 1420 total. Lovely

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230408

I own this, and it's beast. Definitely worth considering.

 

damn just read the reviews that thing is awesome

 

Definetly agree

 

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