Would this be considered a good gaming pc?

[Zediious]

 

 

 

I know it is a good rig. I just want opinions on what could be changed, etc.

 

And about the new question you are posting, about what to change... I honestly wouldn't change anything in it... it's good enough on the way it is right now.

 

 

He can't really change anything. It's a laptop not desktop. He would have to buy used gpu from a broken laptop and gamble on compatibility. Usually it's easier and cheaper to sell old one in order buy new model.

 

 

 

"Usually it's easier and cheaper to sell old one in order buy new model." I definitely agree with you.

 

I would just like to add, however, that even though I'm not a fan of laptops, the last one I bought (about 5 years ago or so) had a list of compatible GPU / CPU at the "support page"... and an open slot for a new HD .

I'm almost sure that GPU/CPU list was more like a "Ok, you didn't buy the highest setting laptop possible, but you may want to upgrade it a little towards our top-tier model by purchasing the following hardware". So , in a way, I wouldn't be able to upgrade my "2009" laptop into a "2014 version"....but rather only from "2009 midtier" to "2009 toptier".

 

So, even though there is a margin for upgrade, I agree with you that it's a lot more narrow and expensive when compared to desktops.

 

Yes. This laptop has replaceable parts. I already replaced the power supply and I know I can change the GPU and some other parts. It has a pretty big case as well.

[Zediious]

 

 

 

 

I know it is a good rig. I just want opinions on what could be changed, etc.

 

And about the new question you are posting, about what to change... I honestly wouldn't change anything in it... it's good enough on the way it is right now.

 

 

He can't really change anything. It's a laptop not desktop. He would have to buy used gpu from a broken laptop and gamble on compatibility. Usually it's easier and cheaper to sell old one in order buy new model.

 

 

 

"Usually it's easier and cheaper to sell old one in order buy new model." I definitely agree with you.

 

I would just like to add, however, that even though I'm not a fan of laptops, the last one I bought (about 5 years ago or so) had a list of compatible GPU / CPU at the "support page"... and an open slot for a new HD .

I'm almost sure that GPU/CPU list was more like a "Ok, you didn't buy the highest setting laptop possible, but you may want to upgrade it a little towards our top-tier model by purchasing the following hardware". So , in a way, I wouldn't be able to upgrade my "2009" laptop into a "2014 version"....but rather only from "2009 midtier" to "2009 toptier".

 

So, even though there is a margin for upgrade, I agree with you that it's a lot more narrow and expensive when compared to desktops.

 

 

It's never a problem with ssd, hdd or ram if there is a free slot (I have replaced those myself). The issue is with purchasing compatible gpu. It's not like you can go to nearby tech story, buy it and replace like with desktop. I got custom cpu in my laptop, but that's only because xoticpc has arrangements with manufacturers. Gpu's are always locked to the laptop model they sell. In case of upgrading parts you are responsible for shipping whole machine to their service yourself, including insurance and taxes. When replacing cpu you might end up buying new power brick. Total cost will most likely be not worth investing in used machine.

 

You might not have considered it, but the most issues laptops have are with drivers and bios. If you don't have a set up that receives updates fairly often you will curse it each time you want to run new program/game/peripherals.

 

I do update my GPU drivers immediately on their release using GeForce Experience. I don't ever get told by Windows or any other program that there is an update for something at all. Can someone point me towards a method of doings so rather than checking the current version of mine and the latest?

[BCbrad]

I have this laptop. Yes it is good. I run Skyrim on ultra with 150+ mods using Realvision ENB. I have just order 4 sticks of 8 GB Corsair Vengence Ram to speed up load times. I am also looking to see if I can upgrade the GPU to the GTX 780M card. Not sure if I can though. Download ASUS GPU Tweak to overclock the 765M card. I have it set GPU Clock @ 925 Mhz & the Memory Clock @ 5590 Mhz and it is stable. Got about 7-10 fps boost from that.

Edited June 16, 2014 by BCbrad

[Zediious]

I have this laptop. Yes it is good. I run Skyrim on ultra with 150+ mods using Realvision ENB. I have just order 4 sticks of 8 GB Corsair Vengence Ram to speed up load times. I am also looking to see if I can upgrade the GPU to the GTX 780M card. Not sure if I can though. Download ASUS GPU Tweak to overclock the 765M card. I have it set GPU Clock @ 925 Mhz & the Memory Clock @ 5590 Mhz and it is stable. Got about 7-10 fps boost from that.

Thanks. The reason I havn't overclocked this GPU or CPU is because I wasn't sure these parts were meant for overclocking. How long have you had this computer?

[BCbrad]

 

I have this laptop. Yes it is good. I run Skyrim on ultra with 150+ mods using Realvision ENB. I have just order 4 sticks of 8 GB Corsair Vengence Ram to speed up load times. I am also looking to see if I can upgrade the GPU to the GTX 780M card. Not sure if I can though. Download ASUS GPU Tweak to overclock the 765M card. I have it set GPU Clock @ 925 Mhz & the Memory Clock @ 5590 Mhz and it is stable. Got about 7-10 fps boost from that.

Thanks. The reason I havn't overclocked this GPU or CPU is because I wasn't sure these parts were meant for overclocking. How long have you had this computer?

 

I have had several Asus G Series. I have been using the G750JW for about a year. I use it a lot for work as well, using 3D cad software and I perform stress analysis with it. This machine is a workhorse and has paid itself off over and over. I am looking to even get a newer one; I would lke to see the difference with a better GPU and a SSD. But, it is difficult to justify when I am not have any issues. May need to push that GPU a little harder. :devil:

http://www.service.asus.com/#!downloads/c1wax

[Zediious]

 

 

I have this laptop. Yes it is good. I run Skyrim on ultra with 150+ mods using Realvision ENB. I have just order 4 sticks of 8 GB Corsair Vengence Ram to speed up load times. I am also looking to see if I can upgrade the GPU to the GTX 780M card. Not sure if I can though. Download ASUS GPU Tweak to overclock the 765M card. I have it set GPU Clock @ 925 Mhz & the Memory Clock @ 5590 Mhz and it is stable. Got about 7-10 fps boost from that.

Thanks. The reason I havn't overclocked this GPU or CPU is because I wasn't sure these parts were meant for overclocking. How long have you had this computer?

 

I have had several Asus G Series. I have been using the G750JW for about a year. I use it a lot for work as well, using 3D cad software and I perform stress analysis with it. This machine is a workhorse and has paid itself off over and over. I am looking to even get a newer one; I would lke to see the difference with a better GPU and a SSD. But, it is difficult to justify when I am not have any issues. May need to push that GPU a little harder. :devil:

http://www.service.asus.com/#!downloads/c1wax

 

I guess overclocking will increase the performance. I'm aware that overclocking can cause problems with parts and I'm not sure how many GHz I should clock it too. We both have the same machine, so can you tell me how you configured it?

[BCbrad]

GPU Tweak makes it super easy. Essentially, there are two scroll bars for the GPU clock and the Memory clock, default is 840Mhz & 4008Mhz. I just bumped up both a little a time until the game became unstable, then I bumped it back. At these settings have have had no issue for three or four months.

[Zediious]

GPU Tweak makes it super easy. Essentially, there are two scroll bars for the GPU clock and the Memory clock, default is 840Mhz & 4008Mhz. I just bumped up both a little a time until the game became unstable, then I bumped it back. At these settings have have had no issue for three or four months.

Thank you!

[BCbrad]

Good luck!