Gaming laptop recommendation

[koko191]

Budget: 2k5-3k5. The lower the better.

Minimum requirements:
- Screen 15.6" or 17". At least 1080p 120Hz.
- Has SSD or SSD upgradeable
- At least 8GB RAM, preferably 16GB+ or upgradeable to 16GB+
- GPU at least GTX 1050Ti/1060, preferably 1070
- CPU at least i7-6xxx, preferably i7-8xxx

Considerations:
- Good cooling
- Good wifi adapter

Non-considerations:
- Weight: 2kg or 6kg is the same for me
- Appearance

What am I using it for?
- Some heavy gaming (GTA V, Watch Dogs 2)
- Heavy programming (Android emu)

I know my requirements are a bit high and I'm willing to splurge some more, up to 4k SGD. But again, the less I spend, the better.
Also I am not buying immediately but waiting till end of year when NVIDIA releases the 11xx series in hope that the 10xx series will drop price.

Actually I do consider SFF so feel free to recommend if you think I can hit a good deal with an SFF instead of a laptop.

 

[gamemonster]

Budget: 2k5-3k5. The lower the better.

Minimum requirements:
- Screen 15.6" or 17". At least 1080p 120Hz.
- Has SSD or SSD upgradeable
- At least 8GB RAM, preferably 16GB+ or upgradeable to 16GB+
- GPU at least GTX 1050Ti/1060, preferably 1070
- CPU at least i7-6xxx, preferably i7-8xxx

Considerations:
- Good cooling
- Good wifi adapter

Non-considerations:
- Weight: 2kg or 6kg is the same for me
- Appearance

What am I using it for?
- Some heavy gaming (GTA V, Watch Dogs 2)
- Heavy programming (Android emu)

I know my requirements are a bit high and I'm willing to splurge some more, up to 4k SGD. But again, the less I spend, the better.
Also I am not buying immediately but waiting till end of year when NVIDIA releases the 11xx series in hope that the 10xx series will drop price.

Actually I do consider SFF so feel free to recommend if you think I can hit a good deal with an SFF instead of a laptop.

how about GE73? as you mentioned weight is not the important, so 17" is a better way to enjoy the game.

GE73 Raider RGB
-120hz with 3ms 94%NTSC
-GTX 1070 8G
-I7-8750H
-Per-key RGB Steelseries keyboard
-DDR4 16GB 2666Mhz (upgradeable to 32GB)
-256GB NVMe SSD +1TB (SATA) 7200rpm
-cooling 7 heatpipes (one of the best in terms of gaming)

 

[endlssorrow]

What is heavy gaming ?

1050 GeForce can play almost all games liao

 

[koko191]

What is heavy gaming ?

1050 GeForce can play almost all games liao

I really doubt 1050 can handle the amount of GTA V mods I use. Also I want it to stay relevant for some more years so 1050 is a little too weak.

 

[Henry Ng]

I really doubt 1050 can handle the amount of GTA V mods I use. Also I want it to stay relevant for some more years so 1050 is a little too weak.

May be 1060 graphic card.

 

[koko191]

Screw this, I'm building a case. Vastly cheaper, even with a small form factor. Getting a GTX1080 Ti for future proof.

 

[gigigigi]

Screw this, I'm building a case. Vastly cheaper, even with a small form factor. Getting a GTX1080 Ti for future proof.

with your 4k budget might as well get 2080Ti for even more future proofing

 

[narkizy]

What is heavy gaming ?

1050 GeForce can play almost all games liao

Hoho, no. Unless you're content playing heavy AAA titles at low to med-low settings or even lower than that at 1080p. Which i'm pretty sure is not what OP wants since he alr states "heavy gaming" with a rather steep budget starting from 2.5k.

The 1050ti is not bad, but to get a 1050 for AAA gaming is pretty foolish imo. I play AAA titles to enjoy the lovely graphics, not be forced to stare at crappy pixels and fps because i'm using a horribly underpowered GPU.

 

[narkizy]

Screw this, I'm building a case. Vastly cheaper, even with a small form factor. Getting a GTX1080 Ti for future proof.

Ppl usually go for gaming laptops if they're constantly on the move eg. frequent biz trips etc. If you're at home alot its definitely more cost-effective to get a desktop

 

[koko191]

Ppl usually go for gaming laptops if they're constantly on the move eg. frequent biz trips etc. If you're at home alot its definitely more cost-effective to get a desktop

I go back home twice a year. Just gonna send the monitor to my friend's house then pack up the stuff in anti static bags and bring home.