how is this for gaming? looking to play older steam games like Dungeon Defenders and Command an Conquer as well as Diablo 3
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Its a pretty solid laptop, and some games you're not gonna run at full resolution like Crysis, BF3, and other infamous intensive games but they still run well. I haven 't had heat issues and once I got the Video drivers sorted out the card overclocks really well as well (which most people don't recommend but my card is overclocked significantly and stays around 70c) For the games you've mentioned though it's plenty. The overall package is pretty awesome and as a pc gamer I'm pretty happy, but at the end of the day its still a laptop.
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I've used it for Skyrim and, more recently, Guild Wars 2 and have to say that for a laptop it's pretty decent. You need to run GW2 and low-medium graphics settings to get a reasonable frame rate. You can't expect a laptop to give you desktop quality graphics. If they put that kind of power in a laptop you could probably fry eggs on it.
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It plays older games with ease. Newer games work also although you may need to scale down the resolution/quality. The laptop also gets pretty hot when playing newer graphics intensive games. Because of this I'd recommend getting a cooling pad to go with it.Overall this is one of nicest full featured laptops available. I also replaced the hard drive with an Intel ssd which made a huge performance difference. I'd strongly recommend upgrading any laptop you buy with an ssd. In summary I'd say this laptop would play any of the games you mentioned. Just be prepared to buy a cooling pad.
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Yes, this can handle all games played at low settings, and some older games running at medium settings. If you are going to get this with the intent of playing games on it though there is something you should note: this computer will overheat. To get around that you will need to download AMD's Catalyst Drivers from here: (http://support.amd.com/en-us/download), then go into CPU power, and scale the sliders down to 75%. I would also invest in a cooling pad. The one I use is this one: (http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-Configurable-R9-NBC-8PCKA-GP/dp/B00BJ1COZI/ref=dp_ob_title_ce) -I use the two fan version, but otherwise yes, this can handle those games. Yes, this can handle all games played at low settings, and some older games running at medium settings. If you are going to get this with the intent of playing games on it though there is something you should note: this computer will overheat. To get around that you will need to download AMD's Catalyst Drivers from here: (http://support.amd.com/en-us/download), then go into CPU power, and scale the sliders down to 75%. I would also invest in a cooling pad. The one I use is this one:... » Read More Yes, this can handle all games played at low settings, and some older games running at medium settings. If you are going to get this with the intent of playing games on it though there is something you should note: this computer will overheat. To get around that you will need to download AMD's Catalyst Drivers from here: (http://support.amd.com/en-us/download), then go into CPU power, and scale the sliders down to 75%. I would also invest in a cooling pad. The one I use is this one: (http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-Configurable-R9-NBC-8PCKA-GP/dp/B00BJ1COZI/ref=dp_ob_title_ce) -I use the two fan version, but otherwise yes, this can handle those games. « Show Less
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If you like Android gaming or emulation it's still worth it. I can use the streaming feature, but I personally use it to play Android and emulated games more than streaming from my PC.
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For a non-gaming laptop, it actually games pretty well. I've played Civ5 and Guild Wars 2 on mine and it does fine. It gets a bit hot on the underside when you have been at it for a while but overall, pretty good laptop.
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It handles many Steam games without issue (New Vegas, Portal 2, L4D2). I'm currently running Skyrim with mods at high setting (not highest, mind). Vanilla Minecraft runs really well, although I had unresolved operating issues with the Feed the Beast modpack.
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Absolutely, I mostly play League of Legends, CS:GO, Dota2 and games of that nature. It usually runs at 70fps on basic settings.
845963
STEAM is actually QUITE GOOD and better then having just discs..auto updates, configuration, reviews, support, forums, and SECURE!
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I like it a lot, good price and good performance. I run a three monitor setup and can play pretty much every game without issue however running the witcher 2 on ultra (Which I believe is still the most graphically taxing game out there) is the only time i find there being a choppiness.
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It plays game apps very well. You can also buy a Bluetooth game controller for it. As for game emulators is concerned, I don't know. I haven't used any on this device
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2 late for answering... if u play diablo3 DO NOT BUY.i5 4690, gtx 760, 2133mm 8gb, asus z97, 750W, ssd with those options, everyday I can see a lot of waves in this monitor.even solo in town ACT 1,2,3,4,5 everywhere and still mune key is not working.
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Honestly, I haven't played games with it. But, I imagine it could probably handle anything you threw at it--it isn't an old computer. Having used it: I don't think Windows 8 is all that great though. It just provides you with two different ways of looking at the same programs.
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I would say it's decent for gaming. I have loaded Star Wars:Empire at War and C&C; Generals loaded on mine and thet play perfectly. Display runs at 1920x1080 without any problems. My only complaints is that the fan will run at full speed when playing and sounds like a jet engine
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I would say it's decent for gaming. I have loaded Star Wars:Empire at War and C&C Generals loaded on mine and thet play perfectly. Display runs at 1920x1080 without any problems. My only complaints is that the fan will run at full speed when playing and sounds like a jet engine
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I purchased this computer 4 months ago. I am a gamer and play old school Everquest and can run multiple characters at one time. No overheating issues and no lag
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yes, i have a dell alienware gaming desktop with the same core i5 and it runs all my favorite games like tf2, tactical intervention, garrys mod, war thunder, and half life 2 lag free.
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basic gaming laptop? Sure, You can play most games. It runs diablo3 beautifully
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its decent for it. its got integrated graphics which kinda sucks, but itll play things like skyrim on low settings, if you want to use that as a benchmark. i havent noticed any overheating problem. i personally use it for gaming as im a twitch streamer and this is my main rig atm.i havent really tried newer games on it as much. it has slowdown with dolphin (gamecube/wii emulator) but runs things like Skullgirls no problem.