how is this laptop for gaming how is the ventilation when you are gaming heavy game ? does it get too hot? how is the screen quality?
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When playing a heavy game, the laptop can get hot however there is a "super fan" button that you can press to increase the RPM for the fans that is pretty noisy but gets the job done. I've never had an issue with the laptop overheating.The sceen quality is really great, colors are vibrant, even games which are older look really great with this laptop.
1648015
It handles games very well. I just keep it on a flat table and so far haven't had any heat issues. There is a setting that turns the fan into a jet engine, but I've never had to use it. Great screen, hardly any glare.
1648016
Th laptop is fast runs fairly cool under full load considering its a laptop, never got concerned about the temp. Screen quality was fine too. All this considered i sent it back because the overall build quality felt very poor and it was just a lot bigger then i was willing to put up with.
1648017
Well i've had this for about a month now yea it does get a bit hot but with the built in feature to increase the fan's vent after 2-3mins of that its quite fine though it could be me cause i tend to game heavy while it in my lap a lot on the table and whatsnot never really notice. Now the screen i've seen no issue so far pretty great purchase overall
1648018
it does run a little hot with some taxiing games, i bought a cooling pad for it, not that it needs it, but it cant hurt. screen def is crisp and neat, i'm super happy with this purchase.
1648019
Screen quality is amazing. Very clear, and quite big for a laptop. I have gamed pretty heavily on it since I bought it a little over a month ago. Runs all games I've played at ultra high graphics settings. As for heat, it puts out quite a bit of heat and at some points you can really hear the fan star to work it's ass off. But it seems like the laptop doesn't get very hot, just pushes extremely hot air out.
1648020
When playing a heavy game, the laptop can get hot however there is a "super fan" button that you can press to increase the RPM for the fans that is pretty noisy but gets the job done. I've never had an issue with the laptop overheating. The sceen quality is really great, colors are vibrant, even games which are older look really great with this laptop.
1648021
The laptop is great for gaming. The turbo fax is loud, but keeps everything humming along great. The screen is very bright and the color pops I think better than glossy screens.
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I can only speak for the AMD Graphics Card version of this laptop. This laptop exceeds my expectation when it comes to games. With some graphics options twist you can get a really good experience and fps with your games. You won't be getting 60fps but a stable 30fps in a lot of games. You will see some lag if there is more going on but that quickly goes away. In regards to multimedia use this machine is a beast. You can do everything from gaming, movies, word-processing, and online use all at once, seriously. I do not know how the NVIDIA performs but I can say I am more than satisfied with how AMD's switchable graphics performs. I would recommend, if possible, to upgrade to a faster hard drive. I found that load times can take a little longer than you want them to but you will get used it. I would recommend looking at this version of the laptop which has a dedicated graphics card and may improve your gaming experience. http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-V5-552G-X414-15-6-inch-Laptop/dp/B00DKFFLMY/ref=pd_sim_pc_5
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It depends I suppose. Like I stated in my comment, my laptop primarily overheats when gaming. Overheats so bad that it actually turns off my laptop, haha.. This cooling pad has definitely ceased that, and it doesn't get as hot as it used to. It still gets warm-hot at certain times though, but I think that's normal for laptops. Other than gaming, it keeps my laptop cool-warm when I browse the internet, or do what I have to do on the computer. So does it effectively cool it? I would say yeah and no, since it depends on what you're doing.
1845400
It's a very good laptop, i have had no problem's with gaming, responds very quick it's a good buy for the money..
2256358
this computer has not let me down. I,have had it for a year. I haven't played too many games but from my experiences with programs such as Sony Vegas an Adobe and more, it runs SMOOTH. My only advice is to be careful with your charging. do not use the charger all the time. for example, using it when you don't need it and while you are on it. once it its fully charged take it out! my battery has lasted me because I have done so. great laptop.
1096954
B Ardell, I got this laptop for a friend of mine as a gift. Can't quiet answer your questions. I just know the basics, it looks excellent, the sound is the best I have ever heard on a laptop, it can play high-end games smoothly. I'm sure the Alienware website would have the answers to all your questions.Good luck!
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I'm using mine right now, and I will be replacing it soon with a desktop. It is fine with minor games such as classic fallout and (sometimes) minecraft. When I first got it, it ran fallout 3 just fine with medium video settings, and now (after owning it for a few years), it can struggle doing basic functions. If you plan on playing demanding games such as GTA or some other huge retail game, DO NOT get this laptop. If you plan on just playing simple games and you don't intend to be "hardcore gaming," then go ahead. I am not disappointed with this laptop, it just doesn't meet my standards for gaming. I'm using mine right now, and I will be replacing it soon with a desktop. It is fine with minor games such as classic fallout and (sometimes) minecraft. When I first got it, it ran fallout 3 just fine with medium video settings, and now (after owning it for a few years), it can struggle doing basic functions. If you plan on playing demanding games such as GTA or some other huge retail game, DO NOT get this laptop. If you plan on just playing simple games and you don't intend to be "hardcore gaming," then go ahead. I am not disappointed with this laptop, it just doesn't meet my... » Read More I'm using mine right now, and I will be replacing it soon with a desktop. It is fine with minor games such as classic fallout and (sometimes) minecraft. When I first got it, it ran fallout 3 just fine with medium video settings, and now (after owning it for a few years), it can struggle doing basic functions. If you plan on playing demanding games such as GTA or some other huge retail game, DO NOT get this laptop. If you plan on just playing simple games and you don't intend to be "hardcore gaming," then go ahead. I am not disappointed with this laptop, it just doesn't meet my standards for gaming. « Show Less
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I do some instructional screencasts and am occasionally a binge gamer... I've been consistently amazed by the temperature control on my laptop. After a few hours of a very graphics-heavy game it'll get hot, but I don't notice a performance hit and it cools off very quickly when I close the game.
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I have gotten the cpu to 80F and around 75F for video rendering/exporting using a basic 2 fan laptop cooling pad. Fan speeds were around 5k i think? (According to Dragon Gaming Center) Using hdmi cable to watch movies or average gameplay is around 50F I think
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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.
718466
Hi Austin... I just bought this same exact laptop refurbished at Best Buy for $398 (taxes in) and I too play League of Legends. It runs the game very well on low or very low graphics (40-55 fps) and on medium graphics I get about 30-40 fps. The only thing I don't like is how my palm gets super warm when playing from resting on the keyboard :( Sleek design, great speed, and quiet fan. Hope this helps!
2083549
yeah, th screen its great, i play counter strike source online and dont have any problem, use adobe cs 5 gamemaker its a software to create games, a lot of web pages open at the same time, and dont have any problem its a good laptop
283543
I dont own a gt70... So i cant answer your question. However, what i can tell you is that this laptop is a beast. It can handle any game you throught at it in high settings. And the screen is full HD which looks really sharp and colorful. The only con i can come up on this beast is it gets hot while playing high graphical games but then again it has this big fan that you can turn on to solve the heating problem. Hope my answer helped you on your quest :)
1578960
[LOL!] LoL runs wonderfully! I play all the time. Main jg/fidds and sup/thresh. Hit me up after you buy this bad boy and we'll play a round! I haven't changed any of the default graphics settings, and I'm running with no visible lag. As with all Alienware laptops, expect it to get warm while you play though - you might want to pick up a cheap cooling pad. I got one for ~$15 and it dropped my CPU/GPU temps about 25F each.
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No. It's a great laptop but not for gaming. I got it for my father who only browses the web and checks email.
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Eh, games run okay. I wasn't impressed at all with the game play and speed. The biggest problem with this laptop (besides the size and weight) is the touchpad. It's not centered directlly on the board so your piece of your hand will slide across it and enforce commands on the computer. This is a major problem when you're playing a game. I ended up becoming so frustrated with this laptop that I gave it to my friend. I strongly urge you to stay away from this product. Acer makes decent desktops, but their laptop designs are terrible! It appears that the engineer never used a computer before, nor tested then in any manner. Cheers. Eh, games run okay. I wasn't impressed at all with the game play and speed. The biggest problem with this laptop (besides the size and weight) is the touchpad. It's not centered directlly on the board so your piece of your hand will slide across it and enforce commands on the computer. This is a major problem when you're playing a game. I ended up becoming so frustrated with this laptop that I gave it to my friend. I strongly urge you to stay away from this product. Acer makes decent desktops, but their laptop designs are terrible! It appears that the engineer never used a computer before,... » Read More Eh, games run okay. I wasn't impressed at all with the game play and speed. The biggest problem with this laptop (besides the size and weight) is the touchpad. It's not centered directlly on the board so your piece of your hand will slide across it and enforce commands on the computer. This is a major problem when you're playing a game. I ended up becoming so frustrated with this laptop that I gave it to my friend. I strongly urge you to stay away from this product. Acer makes decent desktops, but their laptop designs are terrible! It appears that the engineer never used a computer before, nor tested then in any manner. Cheers. « Show Less
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hey, i dont use my laptop to play games. But performance wise it is good. Keyboard is not good in the lap.