Need new laptop for Multimedia/light gaming

[Feoros]

I'm going to start classes soon to become a multimedia student and I need to get a laptop to use in class. Basically I will be doing things with animation and video editing, but I also would like to be able to run some games on it.

I don't need anything crazy powerful, just to get the job done and play some lower end graphic games like dota and some MMORPGs around medium settings.

What do you guys recommend I get, and how much should I spend? Right now I don't really feel like spending more than $500 on the laptop because also need to buy a nice camera as well, but that is a different thing.

Let me know what you guys think.

 

[Jad Chaar]

I think your best bet is to wait for the new Intel CPUs in early June. Your budget doesnt allow for much flexibility. I think you should look into this laptop if you cant wait: http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/...A55DD593B265&menu-id=products&ref-id=products. I will play Dota at really low, but that is all you can get for $500.

 

[Feoros]

I think you are mistaken. Most laptops with a dedicated card can run dota 2 on medium to high settings currently. I have a 6 year old pc that can run it on high settings, and the cpu/gpu are pretty mediocre in it.

I know basically which laptops I can buy, I was just wondering if any of you knew a good deal on one that I could grab, or something I missed.

 

[Jad Chaar]

Well, for 500 bucks, you are not gonna get a dedicated GPU. Your old PC must have a dedicated GPU. the problem with the Intel HD 4000 graphics is that they do not have onboard memory. That is what holds them back in terms of performance.

 

[Feoros]

There are plenty with dedicated graphics, the problem is that they are all pretty crappy cards.
I'm just trying to find a deal since I have to get a good camera for my class that is prob 600- $700.

 

[Jad Chaar]

There are plenty with dedicated graphics, the problem is that they are all pretty crappy cards.
I'm just trying to find a deal since I have to get a good camera for my class that is prob 600- $700.

That is my point. A GT610 is better than Intel graphics just because of the dedicated memory. I think you should wait for Haswell my friend. The integrated graphics will be on par with a GT640.

 

[Feoros]

Ok good to know, I have a few months to wait so I'm not in a complete hurry.