Need a laptop

[Stevens]

Since mine is about to take a shit I figure it better to start researching now. Any recommendations?

Doesn't have to be beastly (I'd like to spend less than $800), but should do things like run MAME and newer sprite based stuff.

Thanks in advance.

[Deadliar]

TLDR a mame-only laptop would be way weaker and cheaper than one for varied playing.

Long story running mame is an entirely different league than running today's sprite games, sadly.

To elaborate, I have a computer of 10+ years that will run 90% of mame with zero issues, but on Guilty Gear X2#R, a good example of a beefy sprite game, it already starts lagging and the processor cries, to say nothing of newer games.

I'd gladly search up some specs since I use a cool laptop that itself cost me I about 700$, but before I do, I had to point out that your purposes for it don't warrant the same builds at all.

As a side note though, there's still a good amount of "new sprite stuff" that isn't intensive, but I assume you wouldn't want to be limited with that.

[Stevens]

TLDR a mame-only laptop would be way weaker and cheaper than one for varied playing.

Long story running mame is an entirely different league than running today's sprite games, sadly.

To elaborate, I have a computer of 10+ years that will run 90% of mame with zero issues, but on Guilty Gear X2#R, a good example of a beefy sprite game, it already starts lagging and the processor cries, to say nothing of newer games.

I'd gladly search up some specs since I use a cool laptop that itself cost me I about 700$, but before I do, I had to point out that your purposes for it don't warrant the same builds at all.

As a side note though, there's still a good amount of "new sprite stuff" that isn't intensive, but I assume you wouldn't want to be limited with that.

Thanks for taking the time.

Your assumption is correct. I would be looking for one for varied playing as you put it. Out of curiosity what do you have? Tech is not my strong suit:D

Also forgot to mention looking for one on the larger end. 17 inch screen is preferable.

[tomwhite2004]

for mame single thread performance is key, as such always go for an intel cpu over amd. newer 2d games still shouldnt require anything more than two cores.

i would recommend you check the below link and go for the highest score that your budget allows.

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/singleThread.html

[Xyga]

^ yah good single thread performance is #1 issue. around 2000 maybe or close maybe?
Dunno what mobile CPUs from Intel are the most in view at the moment though...a few years ago a 2000 STP score with a mobile CPU meant very high end.

#2 or equally important is the display: avoid sub-HD resolutions and make your mind between matte or glossy (less reflections VS. clearer/cleaner picture)

(panel type: yeah well with your budget anything other than TN is unlikely except on significantly smaller laptop/tablet hybrids)

EDIT: something like this kinda fits the beefy generic all-rounder / cheap entry-level for little gaming model, wouldn't you say? : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834315925
Or am I completely behind the times? the problem with better CPUs (like the Intels ending in 'HQ') is that they're only featured on models easily over $800~900.

[Stevens]

Thanks for all the help everyone. I have done a fair amount of research, upped my budget a bit, and have it down to three choices. The last of was Xyga's suggestion.

Thanks!