Semi decent gaming Lappy cheap at JB at the mo?

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TeaLeaf

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#171582 23-Apr-2015 18:55

Is there anything similar to the Asus x550L at JB hifi? Considering taking up an interest free offer.

I play mostly RTS, I usually play 2-3 year old games and currently playing older (COH). Also playing Civ5.

But wouldnt mind being able to play some new games on low settings.

So not looking for an outright gaming machine, price factor is the most important.

Id prefer Asus as Ive never owned a bad one. And would prefer to stay away from Acer and HP as Ive never had a good one. Although the Mrs has a nice elitebook for work, but different price factor.

Xeon

302 posts

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#1290366 23-Apr-2015 19:25

What's your price range?
I would be looking for something with a Nvidia GT 840M (preferably GTX 850M+ but that might be out of price range). Although what you can get would highly depend on your price bracket, and I find JB deals to mostly be lackluster.

HowickDota

423 posts

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#1290368 23-Apr-2015 19:27

Link to the laptop?

TeaLeaf

6325 posts

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#1290369 23-Apr-2015 19:32

We got the x550l for $1k from PBtech, has a gt840 in it, 8GB ram, core i7. Perhaps Im unlikely to get such a deal from JB?

macuser

2120 posts

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#1290371 23-Apr-2015 19:37

JB hifi use Qcard, whcih Dicksmith also use.

They have 24 months interest free (with minimum repayments)

Worth an option if you are planning to make regular payments but want to avoid interest

TeaLeaf

6325 posts

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#1290372 23-Apr-2015 19:38

Yep avid qcard user. Can either be costly or be a great deal. the best are 12-18 months no payments interest free.