What laptop for racing sims??

[Jeremy Cottrell]

What would you guys suggest for a laptop that will be used primarily for hanging around here, but also for running racing sims like GT Legends? Will also be using it a lot for digital photography. It doesn't need to be the best, meaning I am not willing to sell a Porsche to play Porsche video games, if you catch my drift. I know you guys know what works, and what's junk..

[dd74]

Jeremy - check out the Dell XPS laptops. I think a higher-end XPS model would work well for you. They're pretty tough machines too, which is good as it will be in a hostile environment such as TRE.

[slodave]

You want to make sure that the video card is not integrated.

[Jeremy Cottrell]

I'll also need to be able to hook up a wheel/pedal system to it. And I have a pretty nice monitor for my current desktop, can it be used with a laptop?

[slodave]

Do you have the wheel yet? If so, what are the connections. Current laptops may not have a serial port. The monitor should be fine.

Dave

[Halm]

I am not a "gamer" but I do understand the importance of a strong video sub-system for playing. Take a look at a Dell XPS 1710. It has two excellent video cards choices and a good screen. And it can be configured with XP or Vista.

A new unit is pretty pricey so look at the refurb stuff too. You can get a Complete Care warranty like new units and be totally protected.

[Jeremy Cottrell]

Thanks for the info guys. No, Dave, no wheel set up yet. So any advice on that is welcome too.

[rammstein]

Originally Posted by slodave

You want to make sure that the video card is not integrated.

+1000

[Scott R]

Alienware - now owned by Dell, but still every bit a thoroughbred gaming laptop. My four year old AW 7700 has had three video card upgrades at this point, which is a simple matter of removing a cover, and it's still a contender.