Budget Laptop ~ $500-800

[NTV]

I just need a laptop that doesn't have to be high-end can perform in games in low-med quality and doesn't have issues.

I was debating on lenovo y40 but there is a lot of talk of a design flaw and no ventilation.

 

[NTV]

Bump.

I know this contradicts what I asked for but do you guys think that the GS60 is worth it by MSI?

It's hefty amount of money but is it worth the investment? I already have a Macbook Retina but it doesn't really perform in gaming I have spent $1600 I intended to use it for mobile development for iOS and iOS emulation.

But, I no longer need that. And I want to do some gaming whenever I need a dose from coding. And macbook obviously is not compatible with some of the games unless I download windows but the keyboard interferes with most games and does not really perform well because of course this laptop is not made for gaming and I'm also looking for a mobile light weighted laptop so I think the GS60 would be great.

I heard about issues with Lenovo Y40 but it is priced really cheap.

Need opinions. Basically I'm saying I'm looking for a lightweight gaming laptop cheap if possible if not, I'm willing to still invest if it is worth it.

 

[Wire]

If you are going to spend that much on a laptop, get one with an 800M instead of an 870M.

 

[NTV]

If you are going to spend that much on a laptop, get one with an 800M instead of an 870M.

Isn't a 870M a 800M series graphics card? Did you mean instead of an 770M.

The latest GS60 Ghost has an 860M which is upgradable to 870M. I believe and it is what I intended to buy.

 

[Wire]

Isn't a 870M a 800M series graphics card? Did you mean instead of an 770M.

The latest GS60 Ghost has an 860M which is upgradable to 870M. I believe and it is what I intended to buy.

Meant to say get an 880M instead of an 870M. xD

 

[NTV]

Meant to say get an 880M instead of an 870M. xD

Oh I see. That makes sense lol.

 

[philip]

You could try a Lenovo G505s which should be able to handle some games at medium settings.

• AMD A10-5750M 2.5 GHz Processor
• 6 GB DDR3 RAM
• 1 TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
• 15.6-Inch Screen
• Windows 8.1; 5-Hour Battery Life

 

[philip]

This page is worth taking a looking at for your price: http://pcgamerhome.com/gaming-laptops-under-500/