I want to get a new laptop or computer, preferably a laptop. What's a good laptop to or computer to get to get play gta iv on a good graphic setting

Get a desktop computer.

Alienware is good, but you'll need $1,000+ for a good Alienware laptop.

There's no point in buying Alienware, you'll be able to get a equally powerful laptop for less.

I'd suggest investing in a decent desktop, and a cheaper laptop if you actually need the mobility of a laptop

A common trend with "gaming laptops", is that they tend to die much quicker than less powerful laptops and desktops.

Novatech are good but there very pricey

I would go with what Nicolaib says, get a gaming desktop, and mediocre laptop for caring around. You can get a decent gaming laptop but regardless of the brand it will most likely be over $1000.00 as Jay said. As far as Alienware, I saw some the other day that were around the same price as some Tosiba (sp) gaming laptops. One thing though if you really are thing of a gaming laptop, keep in mind you will need a fork lift to carry it around, as they do tend to weigh a lot more then most standard ones do.

You could save yourself heaps of money by building a desktop computer. By buying a Alienware, your paying for the pretty lights and the logo. If you build/buy a desktop PC, you can improve the airflow and therefore your parts will last longer. Also PC parts are easily upgradeable and will be cheaper in the long run when new and better graphics cards come out.

Yup, I forgot that part, you'll get a much, much better desktop machine for less than the pre-build ones, if you have any mates that could assist (if you don't know how), a bribe of a pizza and a pint tends to work wonders.

Thanks guys.... I think I'm going to look into getting a desktop

I purchased a powerful HP laptop for college a few months ago, works like a dream and can run GTA IV on high settings.

It will last long if you treat it with care.. I do this;

• Keep it on a cooling pad with three fans underneath to keep it cool
  
• I know the hardware limit's so I don't push it further than it can handle
  
• Clean out any collective dust once a month
  

Mines still running strong, had it since september

I purchased a powerful HP laptop for college a few months ago, works like a dream and can run GTA IV on high settings.

It will last long if you treat it with care.. I do this;

• Keep it on a cooling pad with three fans underneath to keep it cool
  
• I know the hardware limit's so I don't push it further than it can handle
  
• Clean out any collective dust once a month
  

Mines still running strong, had it since september

what kind is it

what kind is it

Looks just like that apart from mines in Matt Black

HP Pavillion DV7. I Can't remember the exact model but I'll look for it later

Looks just like that apart from mines in Matt Black

HP Pavillion DV7. I Can't remember the exact model but I'll look for it later

thanks

DV7 just denotes that it's a 17" laptop, nothing more. It's probably from the 'Envy' serious, or it could be something simpler like a dv7-6145dx which had a Core i5 and some kind of a Radeon GPU with 512mb of RAM. Nothing spectacular. You're paying for the portability.

I'd look into an Asus if you're going to get a gaming laptop. Personally, if you don't really need the portability, get a desktop.

DV7 just denotes that it's a 17" laptop, nothing more. It's probably from the 'Envy' serious, or it could be something simpler like a dv7-6145dx which had a Core i5 and some kind of a Radeon GPU with 512mb of RAM. Nothing spectacular. You're paying for the portability.

I'd look into an Asus if you're going to get a gaming laptop. Personally, if you don't really need the portability, get a desktop.

Correct, mine has an i5.

Processor: Intel Core i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz (4 CPUs)

GPU: ATI Radeon HD 6490M (Approx. Total Memory: 3.8GB - 1gb dedicated)

RAM: 6GB

Like I said, purely for college work. But it run's games like IV perfectly well on high settings, providing I keep it cooled.

one thing i noticed about most laptop's is you can't upgrade the hardware in it :/