Advice needed - looking for a gaming laptop

[Nicci]

Hi all,

Please can you give me advice on this laptop:

MSI CX72 7QL Intel 7th Gen Kabylake Core i7-7500U up to 3.50GHz CPU / 8GB DDR4 RAM / 1TB Hard Drive / DVD-RW Writer / 17.3" FHD 1920x1080 Anti-Glare Screen / nVidia GeForce 940MX 2GB Dedicated Graphics / Windows 10 64bit / 720p HD Webcam / 802.11 ac Wireless LAN / Bluetooth v4.0 / 7th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor / 1 Year Warranty / 4 Speakers system delivering perfectly balanced and clear sound experience / Matrix Display supporting 4K output up to 2 external monitors

This goes for about R14 000-00.

Is there anything better for this price range, or a slightly lesser specced laptop for cheaper?

Thanks!

 

[I.am.Sam]

Hi Nicci

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

I honestly wouldn't call that a gaming laptop, that's just a laptop that can run most games at lowest settings.

What games you want to play?

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Something like this (based off the GTX 1050) would be a much better option: http://www.wootware.co.za/gigabyte-...hite-backlit-keyboard-bag-mouse-included.html

It's a bit more expensive but kicks the pants off that terrible 940MX GPU. A smaller screen too but honestly a 17" laptop is a bit unwieldy to begin with.

 

[TehStranger]

Hi Nicci, how are the rats?

 

[Pho3nix]

Look at the one posted above.

 

[I.am.Sam]

Hi Nicci, how are the rats?

Please dad, too soon ...

 

[TehStranger]

Please dad, too soon ...

Pics of teddies first, then rats?

 

[I.am.Sam]

Pics of teddies first, then rats?

Help with laptop 1st, post any laptop

 

[Nicci]

Something like this (based off the GTX 1050) would be a much better option: http://www.wootware.co.za/gigabyte-...hite-backlit-keyboard-bag-mouse-included.html

It's a bit more expensive but kicks the pants off that terrible 940MX GPU. A smaller screen too but honestly a 17" laptop is a bit unwieldy to begin with.

Ok thank you so much! I will have a look at this one now!!

 

[Nicci]

Hi Nicci, how are the rats?

Hello. They are fine, thanks.

 

[Nicci]

Hi Nicci

Oh god, are you still here.

 

[spiderz]

http://www.takealot.com/msi-gp72-6qf-intel-core-i7-17-3-gaming-notebook/PLID43623070
MSI GP72 6QF Intel Core i7 17.3" Gaming Notebook
R 18,499


edit:
DrJohnZoidberg recomendation is higher spec / cheaper than this

 

[spiderz]

Oh god, are you still here.

like a bad rash ... just can't get rid of him ...

 

[I.am.Sam]

like a bad rash ... just can't get rid of him ...

still better looking than those rats

 

[I.am.Sam]

Oh god, are you still here.

when you left i considered leaving, but i though i can get through this

 

[ponder]

What games do you want to play?

 

[I.am.Sam]

What games do you want to play?

Mafia ....

 

[FlexSA]

Why do you specifically want a laptop.
I used to have a beast of a MSI Gaming laptop, but it is not practical for gaming.
Usually the keyboards are terrible, power need to be plugged in any way, screens are mostly too small and they are expensive.
For the same price you can get a desktop pc that is so much better.
I understand if people get a laptop for business that can play some casual games every now and again.
But a 100% gaming laptop is a waste imo

 

[ponder]

Why do you specifically want a laptop.
I used to have a beast of a MSI Gaming laptop, but it is not practical for gaming.
Usually the keyboards are terrible, power need to be plugged in any way, screens are mostly too small and they are expensive.
For the same price you can get a desktop pc that is so much better.
I understand if people get a laptop for business that can play some casual games every now and again.
But a 100% gaming laptop is a waste imo

Agreed.

Maybe she already has a laptop for the normal stuff in which case she can get a very nice PC for R14k to game on.