Gaming laptop

[Forum Reader]

Found out that I'll be travelling for extended periods of time in the next couple years (in SA). I still want to game and I won't be able to haul my massive PC everywhere. So I think getting a good gaming laptop which I can carry on flights would be useful. Willing to spend a decent sum, lets say R50k. Are there any recommended brands/shops to use?

Eg. Something like this seems ok. But with 1GB SSD instead and 32GB RAM.

https://www.amazon.co.za/MSI-Cyborg-15-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B0CW9JZ6Y7/ref=sr_1_2?crid=40INA4AJ1BAB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0pcMqu7CKujT0DgI7lfU-PA73IJNOZXf5P-EmvEm3V3wJqH9BxGLAY1C9v4tUEZymSc2OeXPCWlJFcN7JmBkIDNev1ukmX6HA_bhjMWwNX5nvs2YN5gHNFkX-qL05zR7HW8vXtRNiOH6xOQaGM7ulU31TPiuYpz-wPLga00Y86v17laUnOsOwxwfVSiPhfSwmZE82Drx2atimMbiTfOkuWQGodVJ2cITzcZZxBnQLUCDjcNa-GMgeZGu5vdX5eFnDISROiHXMphrLkeMxPNMaWHFEiP56pUSv9lEPFUb0ic.idF-bj5WYTws4Y3oxhHPiZ1j1zT8i0c9M23jGFBLqlw&dib_tag=se&keywords=gaming+laptop&qid=1715697372&sprefix=gaming+lap%2Caps%2C253&sr=8-2

Edit2: Or these:

MSI GP77 Vector 13VG Gaming Laptop | 13th Gen Core i7 & RTX 4070

Discover the MSI GP77 Vector 13VG gaming laptop, equipped with a powerful 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA RTX 4070 graphics. Experience high-performance gaming and stunning visuals in a sleek design.

www.evetech.co.za

Dell Inspiron G16 7630 Core i7 RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop

Buy Dell Inspiron G16 7630 Core i7 RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop at a discounted price. Evetech is your one source for the best laptop deals in South Africa.

www.evetech.co.za

Buy Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX8 - Core i7 RTX 4070 Gaming Laptop

Discover the power of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX8 gaming laptop. Featuring Intel Core i7 and NVIDIA RTX 4070, enjoy immersive gaming with stunning graphics and unparalleled performance. Perfect for gamers and creators!

www.evetech.co.za

I want to be able to max out games like Dragons Dogma 2. Want something that will still be ok for say 5 years.

Edit3: Getting a GTX4070 laptop seems to be the sweet spot. But there are so many brands/models. Also is AMD better than Intel right now?

 

[WAslayer]

WootBook Ultra Y16 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 5.10GHz Boost 8-Core 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 Black Laptop

Buy WootBook Ultra Y16 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 5.10GHz Boost 8-Core 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 Black Laptop at Wootware with fast shipping & superb service.

www.wootware.co.za

 

[backstreetboy]

HOME of NucleusTech South Africa

Nucleustech specialize in supplying the highest quailty laptops and tech at the most competitive price around. We pride ourselves in our unrivaled after sales support and customer relations.

www.nucleustech.co.za

 

[Magandroid]

I don't know much about gaming but apparently this is now the hottest thing on the market

Lenovo Legion Go | Unleash relentless portable gaming power with Windows 11

Experience ultimate gaming flexibility with Lenovo Legion Go. This portable handheld gaming PC seamlessly docks to a Legion monitor for immersive gameplay.

www.lenovo.com

 

[Forum Reader]

Thanks guys. After a bit of research I ended up getting the MSI GP77 Vector since it was a decent price:

MSI Vector GP77 13VG 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H up to 5.00GHz Processor, 24MB Cache, 14x Cores, 20x Threads / 32GB DDR5 RAM / 1TB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD / 17.3" QHD (2560 x 1440) Anti-Glare 240Hz Refresh-rate With IPS-Level Display / NVIDIA 40 Series GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 Graphics​

 

[longboy]

@Progenix Oj101 can help you out quick with a very good gaming laptop.

I can vouch for their quality and support.

 

[longboy]

Thanks guys. After a bit of research I ended up getting the MSI GP77 Vector since it was a decent price:

MSI Vector GP77 13VG 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H up to 5.00GHz Processor, 24MB Cache, 14x Cores, 20x Threads / 32GB DDR5 RAM / 1TB Ultra-Fast NVMe SSD / 17.3" QHD (2560 x 1440) Anti-Glare 240Hz Refresh-rate With IPS-Level Display / NVIDIA 40 Series GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 Graphics​

I used to swear by MSI lappies.

Then I discovered the Wootbooks and never looked back. The build quality and airflow is excellent.

 

[Forum Reader]

I used to swear by MSI lappies.

Then I discovered the Wootbooks and never looked back. The build quality and airflow is excellent.

Yeah the other option was the Wootbook. However once I added the RAM, SSD and Windows 11, the price difference was only about R2k. In the end the screen size made the difference. 17.3" for the MSI but 16" for the Wootbook.

 

[WAslayer]

Yeah the other option was the Wootbook. However once I added the RAM, SSD and Windows 11, the price difference was only about R2k. In the end the screen size made the difference. 17.3" for the MSI but 16" for the Wootbook.

In the end the build quality on the MSI will get you.. many complaints about MSI build quality..

 

[Forum Reader]

In the end the build quality on the MSI will get you.. many complaints about MSI build quality..

There will always seem like a lot of complaints when there are millions of sales.

 

[RedViking]

Yeah, should have gone with the Wootbook + get aftersales support. Not only won't I buy an MSI, but also won't buy from that company selling them

 

[Forum Reader]

I'll reply here if it breaks or something happens. Lets see what happens in the next 5 years. So far it's amazing. Everything running smoothly and the screen quality is great.