Hi all,
I am looking to purchase a new laptop for Christmas as my current one is now a few years old, massively slowing down and quite literally falling apart. I only have a slightly above basic understanding of computers and would be really grateful if anyone could offer assistance in finding a laptop suitable for my needs.
Generally the laptop will be used for word processing, browsing the internet, watching films, listening to music and some casual gaming (FM and Fifa). That said, I require a laptop that can run multiple applications without slowing down or overheating, store a large amount of media files and display the level of graphics necessary for games like Fifa and FM in 3D match mode without being jittery. I am willing to spend up to £750.
From a quick google search and some assistance from the tech guys in PC World, I have been informed that I should be looking for about 6+ GB ram, i5 + and a dedicated graphics card.
Here are some I have picked out, so if you could have a look and see if these are laptops that match my needs as listed about i'd be very grateful.
HP Envy:
1. HP ENVY 17-n060na 17.3" Laptop - Silver Deals | PC World
2. HP ENVY 15-ae065sa 15.6" Laptop - Silver Deals | PC World
ASUS K501UB
1. ASUS K501UB 15.6" Laptop – Dark Blue Deals | PC World
2. ASUS K501UB 15.6" Laptop - Black Deals | PC World
Toshiba Satellite
1. TOSHIBA Satellite P50-C-18J 15.6" Laptop - Brushed Metal Deals | PC World
Acer Aspire v3574t
1. ACER Aspire V3-574T 15.6" Laptop - Silver Deals | PC World
Also just a few more questions:
1. What is the difference and significance between SSHD and normal storage capacity?
2. Does FM require a dedicated graphics card of do the intel integrated graphics cards suffice?
3. When it comes to gaming is it best to keep away from 2 in 1 laptops (tablet and laptop)? I ask this because i've noticed that none of these 2 in 1 laptops have dedicated graphics cards or they have the intel iris
4. Is the intel iris a good graphics card compared to the NVIDIA graphics cards? What even is it ? lol
Thanks for your assistance!
I am looking to purchase a new laptop for Christmas as my current one is now a few years old, massively slowing down and quite literally falling apart. I only have a slightly above basic understanding of computers and would be really grateful if anyone could offer assistance in finding a laptop suitable for my needs.
Generally the laptop will be used for word processing, browsing the internet, watching films, listening to music and some casual gaming (FM and Fifa). That said, I require a laptop that can run multiple applications without slowing down or overheating, store a large amount of media files and display the level of graphics necessary for games like Fifa and FM in 3D match mode without being jittery. I am willing to spend up to £750.
From a quick google search and some assistance from the tech guys in PC World, I have been informed that I should be looking for about 6+ GB ram, i5 + and a dedicated graphics card.
Here are some I have picked out, so if you could have a look and see if these are laptops that match my needs as listed about i'd be very grateful.
HP Envy:
1. HP ENVY 17-n060na 17.3" Laptop - Silver Deals | PC World
2. HP ENVY 15-ae065sa 15.6" Laptop - Silver Deals | PC World
ASUS K501UB
1. ASUS K501UB 15.6" Laptop – Dark Blue Deals | PC World
2. ASUS K501UB 15.6" Laptop - Black Deals | PC World
Toshiba Satellite
1. TOSHIBA Satellite P50-C-18J 15.6" Laptop - Brushed Metal Deals | PC World
Acer Aspire v3574t
1. ACER Aspire V3-574T 15.6" Laptop - Silver Deals | PC World
Also just a few more questions:
1. What is the difference and significance between SSHD and normal storage capacity?
2. Does FM require a dedicated graphics card of do the intel integrated graphics cards suffice?
3. When it comes to gaming is it best to keep away from 2 in 1 laptops (tablet and laptop)? I ask this because i've noticed that none of these 2 in 1 laptops have dedicated graphics cards or they have the intel iris
4. Is the intel iris a good graphics card compared to the NVIDIA graphics cards? What even is it ? lol
Thanks for your assistance!
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