About laptops
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1.) Are gaming laptops better than the average work laptops?
2.) I was thinking of buying ASUS Chi, are there better options?
2.) I was thinking of buying ASUS Chi, are there better options?
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Taz_9000
Cafe Regular
why not get a gaming PC
1. A gaming laptop will be better then the average laptop as they should have a better CPU and gaming GPU, the downside is it will hard/impossible to upgrade the hardware
2. no idea, I'll let someone who knows better to answer this
1. A gaming laptop will be better then the average laptop as they should have a better CPU and gaming GPU, the downside is it will hard/impossible to upgrade the hardware
2. no idea, I'll let someone who knows better to answer this
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Gaming laptop isn't necessarily better than a work laptop depending on what you need
If you need to render images or heavy simulator in your work then a better GPU may help
If you are using a laptop purely for work and playing some old/indie games just get one with an SSD and Intel GPU, laptop with dedicated GPU tend to wear out and die faster
2. Budget?
If you need to render images or heavy simulator in your work then a better GPU may help
If you are using a laptop purely for work and playing some old/indie games just get one with an SSD and Intel GPU, laptop with dedicated GPU tend to wear out and die faster
2. Budget?
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I was aiming for the durability so I asked about gaming laptops, the chi thing is.. well, it looked cool(tells you about my expertise in laptops by now) and it seemed durable since the laptops I had so far broke because of the folding thing.
Needed a laptop since I really get ticked off about the company policy to love cheap but total relic pcs. I even found one of them having a diskette drive.. wtf.
Needed a laptop since I really get ticked off about the company policy to love cheap but total relic pcs. I even found one of them having a diskette drive.. wtf.
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I don't think there's any reason to believe that gaming oriented laptops are built more durable than ordinary ones. Build quality always varies across different manufacturers and product lines. Your only option here is to check out reviews from sources you trust and maybe look into seeing what some other buyers had to say about it. There are various "owner's clubs" across the net for different pieces of computer hardware (usually the more popular brands). Here's an example. If there's something wrong with the product these guys are usually the first to make a loud complaint.
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xihiroix
Sun Worshipper
Sorry to resurrect this thread, but I figured I'd throw in my two cents. If you're looking for a "durable" (by durable, I'm assuming you mean one can abuse the hardware to an extent) laptop, you'll be shelling out 3-4 times as much as normal laptops. Durable laptops are usually military grade and made for the harsh environments soldiers are sent to. If you're looking for a computer that can handle high-end gaming, you'd be better off going with a gaming desktop as other members have said. If you just want a decent laptop and you have a fairly sizable budget, you can shell out 2 grand or so and get a decent quality Dell or Toshiba that can handle most company jobs.
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Despite my late input I thought I might throw in my opinion as well if it helps someone make a better decision. Generally when it comes to computers there is no one computer is than another in a subjective sense. It really comes down to what you want it to do and how much you are willing to spend on it. Always do research and see what other people are using a certain model for. Usually there's never a shortage of reviews and if worst comes to worst research the parts that are in the laptop itself. Certain parts like CPUs or GPUs are better optimized depending on what the manufacturer intended it for.
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SneeakyAsian
CTFG Vanguard
Gaming laptops tend to be geared to gaming, with high-powered components and large cooling solutions. And often times, this ends with them having horrifyingly low battery life and occasionally poor build quality. Plus, they're usually freaking heavy.
Work laptops are much more durable and generally more CPU based than GPU based due to the workloads they are geared for. Additionally tend to have more battery life. More portable and ergonomic for the professional of course.
It really depends on your budget as there are some multi-media laptops that can serve both purposes. For example, there are some laptops with graphics switching technology which will allow the user to switch between using their graphics card and using integrated graphics, greatly increasing battery life.
I'd actually steer clear from detachables as they resultantly try to cram everything into a tablet form. The only ones that I can recommend are the Windows Surface series (3, 4 or Book) or the Sony Viao tablet.
Work laptops are much more durable and generally more CPU based than GPU based due to the workloads they are geared for. Additionally tend to have more battery life. More portable and ergonomic for the professional of course.
It really depends on your budget as there are some multi-media laptops that can serve both purposes. For example, there are some laptops with graphics switching technology which will allow the user to switch between using their graphics card and using integrated graphics, greatly increasing battery life.
I'd actually steer clear from detachables as they resultantly try to cram everything into a tablet form. The only ones that I can recommend are the Windows Surface series (3, 4 or Book) or the Sony Viao tablet.
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ChrisBRosado123 wrote...
This thing looks pretty durable. But I'm pretty sure it's not the kind of hardware you need/want.Sorry for the late reply and yeah, Dell isn't my kind of thing although that looks tempting. The support for Dell here is pretty... rare. Though I found this laptop that's within agreeable standards. The ASUS X102BA-DF040H. Was thinking of buying it.