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How do you think this guide I found on another forum stacks up?

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Sorry, but half of the stuff they have in the extreme section is not extremist at all from a gaming standpoint. Personally once it get's past Outstanding, That whole section should be labeled "Gaming". I'm getting ready to drop between 2.5 to 3k on a system and that's not even Enthusiast level. From an "average computer user" standpoint, I can see why they would label it like that.

What is your current budget?:
Maximum budget about 1000 GBP, but would like to not spend it all. looking to spend 600-700 comfortably
(bout $1500 USD, max. comfortable amount 950-1100)

What part are you looking for? Why do you need it?:
Whole new Laptop. The laptop I have now is kinda old, been thru some wear and tear and starting to give me problems.

Also if it's not too much trouble, I'd prefer (not compulsory) a laptop with the Delete, Home, Pg Up, Pg Down and End keys down the right hand side
Like this:

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What parts are in your current computer? Be as specific as possible. Links to Newegg/Tigerdirect are best. If you have a pre-built, include the make and model.

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Intel 4 series Express Chipset Family display driver
Vista home premium
Not sure what else to mention here.

How do you intend to use this new part or new computer? What's the heaviest load it's likely to encounter?
Want to be able to play games on it. Hopefully gonna be buying a buncha games from the Steam Summer Sale, also want to be able to run Maple, WoW and Diablo 3 without any hiccups (not necessarily simultaneously)
Want to be able to browse the web at the same time as playing too, play music in the background

If you live anywhere other than the United States, please indicate your country.
I live in London, UK.

I would grab this one.
http://www.amazon.com/G55VW-ES71-15-6-In...pd_cp_pc_2

I've owned several different Asus ROG laptops and I was happy with them. It has a GTX 660M which should be more than enough to handle everything you want to play at enjoyable settings if not more.

What is your current budget?:
$400-800

What part are you looking for? Why do you need it?:
I need a new laptop. I need it for college, also Guild Wars 2

What parts are in your current computer? Be as specific as possible. Links to Newegg/Tigerdirect are best. If you have a pre-built, include the make and model.
I need a new laptop, prefer windows 7 and Intel I cores.
Here is a list of minimum requirement for guild wars 2
Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or better
Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz, Core i3 OR AMD Athlon 64 X2, or better
2 GB RAM
NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800, ATI X1800, Intel HD 3000, or better (256 MB of video RAM and shader model 3.0 or better)
25 GB available HDD space
Broadband Internet connection
Keyboard and mouse


How do you intend to use this new part or new computer? What's the heaviest load it's likely to encounter?
I would like to use this computer to do some college work and play guild wars 2. The heaviest load it's likely to encounter will probably be guild wars 2 since I am not planning to play anything else.

If you live anywhere other than the United States, please indicate your country.
I live in U.S.

Thanks for the help everyone

At that budget range, it is going to be very difficult to play an MMO of that popularity from this generation with decent settings. Chances are you'll get very choppy framerates (Unless you don't care. I know I do). You gotta pay to play, my friend.

Try this: http://www.xoticpc.com/force-pbl21-compa...figure=yes
I bought my Sager from them. So far no complaints.