So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

[Zageron]

Re: So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

I have my sisters ASUS that was bought in 2010 and it is completely broken. I hate it.

No, it was probably an Acer.

[25thhour]

Re: So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

No, it was probably an Acer.

Nope its her 2400$ Asus N61JQ. I'm on it right now.

[Zageron]

Re: So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

Nope its her 2400$ Asus N61JQ. I'm on it right now.

Too expensive.
Don't spend over $1400 after tax.

Take a look at this one.

http://ca.asus.com/en/Notebooks/Superior_Mobility/U47VC/

[25thhour]

Re: So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

Im gonna build a gaming desktop then.

[Zageron]

Re: So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

Definitely the better option.
One of my friends didn't listen to my advice, and demanded that he got a gaming laptop.
He regrets getting it because he can't take it anywhere, it gets way too hot, and it doesn't run high requirements games. (Because it's a laptop)

[25thhour]

Re: So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

Ill build one in a bit and post it.

Would you reccommend overclocking it if I have little to no experience with PCs?

[FissionMailed1]

Re: So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

The only thing you have to worry about with overclocking is over-volting your CPU. Just don't change the voltage and there won't be any risk of killing your CPU. However, overclocking is known to shorten the lifespan of the CPU no matter what. Newer Intel CPUs use "Turbo Boost" to automatically increase frequency if the option is enabled, so manual overclocking may not be necessary on one of these.

I'm not sure about AMD processors; I haven't owned one myself, so I'll leave that as an exercise for you ;)

[25thhour]

Re: So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

Case
NZXT Phantom Full Tower Gaming Case - White

Case Lighting
None

iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction
None

iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion
[6-Port] NZXT Internal USB Expansion System + Bluetooth & Wireless N Modules

Processor
Intel® Core™ i7 3930K Processor (6x 3.20GHz/12MB L3 Cache) - Intel Core i7 3930K w/

iBUYPOWER PowerDrive
PowerDrive Level 2 - Up to 20% Overclocking

Processor Cooling
Corsair Hydro Series H60 Liquid CPU Cooling System - ARC Dual Silent High Performance Fan Upgrade (Push-Pull Airflow)

Memory
16 GB [4 GB X4] DDR3-1866 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand

Video Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 - 4GB - EVGA Superclocked - Core: 1046MHz - Single Card

Video Card Brand
Major Brand Powered by AMD or NVIDIA

Motherboard
ASUS P9X79 LE -- 2x USB 3.0

Power Supply
1000 Watt - Standard

Primary Hard Drive
1 TB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive

Data Hard Drive
None

Optical Drive
24X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black

2nd Optical Drive
None

Flash Media Reader / Writer
None

Meter Display
NZXT Sentry LX Aluminum Fan Control, Clock, and Temperature Display

Sound Card
ASUS Xonar DG

Network Card
Intel Pro 10/100/1000 Network Card

This costs 2400 before tax

[Zageron]

Re: So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

You live in Canada. Use NCIX.

As for a review of that system.
- You can downgrade that processor a few levels, you don't get much for that extra money.
- Harddrive wise, I would get: An Intel or Corsair 120GB SSD for os / system, a 1TB WD Black for secondary system, and a 3TB WD Green for storage.
- Motherboard looks good.
- RAM, definitely corsair or GSKILL.
- PSU Corsair, if you decide to OC get the 1000 but if you aren't going to OC get the 850AX.
- You do not need a network card.
- You do not need a meter Display. (but you might want one, so there you go)
- Good Video Card. Keep it. :D Yay EVGA.

[25thhour]

Re: So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

You live in Canada. Use NCIX.

As for a review of that system.
- You can downgrade that processor a few levels, you don't get much for that extra money.
- Harddrive wise, I would get: An Intel or Corsair 120GB SSD for os / system, a 1TB WD Black for secondary system, and a 3TB WD Green for storage.
- Motherboard looks good.
- RAM, definitely corsair or GSKILL.
- PSU Corsair, if you decide to OC get the 1000 but if you aren't going to OC get the 850AX.
- You do not need a network card.
- You do not need a meter Display. (but you might want one, so there you go)
- Good Video Card. Keep it. :D Yay EVGA.

So should my primary hard drive be a SSD? and the a normal 1TB HD as my data HD??

[FissionMailed1]

Re: So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

Yes.

[25thhour]

Re: So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

What is the benefit of a SSD?

[FissionMailed1]

Re: So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

Solid State Drives use no moving parts so they have much faster storage and retrieval times than conventional platter Hard Drives. This nets you faster load times, faster boot times, faster file copying, etc.

[xNiX]

Re: So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

Solid State Drives use no moving parts so they have much faster storage and retrieval times than conventional platter Hard Drives. This nets you faster load times, faster boot times, faster file copying, etc.

+1

[Kibblre]

Re: So I wanted to build a gaming laptop...

You live in Canada. Use NCIX.

As for a review of that system.
- You can downgrade that processor a few levels, you don't get much for that extra money.
- Harddrive wise, I would get: An Intel or Corsair 120GB SSD for os / system, a 1TB WD Black for secondary system, and a 3TB WD Green for storage.
- Motherboard looks good.
- RAM, definitely corsair or GSKILL.
- PSU Corsair, if you decide to OC get the 1000 but if you aren't going to OC get the 850AX.
- You do not need a network card.
- You do not need a meter Display. (but you might want one, so there you go)
- Good Video Card. Keep it. :D Yay EVGA.

I agree with the G.SKILL RAM. They're great sticks with lifetime warranties. I also agree with the Corsair PSU, but I think 1000 watt is unnecessary even for an OC. Also, MAKE SURE the PSU you get is gold rated. It'll be slightly more but it will last longer and run better.

EDIT: Almost forgot, DO NOT GET THAT LIQUID COOLING. The Corsair H60 is a piece of crap. Mine and many other peoples' have started leaking in about a week. If you really wanted to get a self contained water cooling unit, get an Antec Kuhler H20 620 or 920.