New to pc gaming, is this as good as x box one or ps4?

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chreva802

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Chassis & Display
SkyFire Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-4710MQ (2.50GHz) 6MB
Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON SODIMM DDR3 1600MHz (1 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M - 3.0GB DDR5 Video RAM - DirectX® 11
1st Hard Disk
1TB SERIAL ATA II 2.5" HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (5,400rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
8x SATA DVD±R/RW/Dual Layer (+ 24x CD-RW)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated 2 in 1 Memory Card Reader (SD, MMC)
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
Intel 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Wireless/Wired Networking
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® AC-7260 (867Mbps, 802.11AC) + BLUETOOTH
USB Options
3 x USB 3.0 PORTS + 2 x USB 2.0 PORT AS STANDARD
Battery
SkyFire Series 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Power Cable
1 x UK Power Lead & 180W AC Adaptor
Operating System
Genuine Windows 8.1 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence
DVD Recovery Media
Windows 8.1 (64-bit) DVD with paper sleeve
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Laptop Cooling Stands
CoolerMaster U2 Plus Ultra-Quiet Laptop Cooler, upto 17.3 inch
Carry Case
Belkin Black/Red 17.3" Neoprene Notebook Sleeve
Keyboard Language
BACKLIT MSI UK KEYBOARD WITH NUMBER PAD
Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 3.0 MEGAPIXEL WEBCAM
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3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Insurance
1 Month Free Laptop Insurance inc. Accidental Damage & Theft
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STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 11 to 13 working days
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A314159

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Considering the Xbox 1 doesn't even play at 60fps at 1080p.. Yeah, that's a lot better than an Xbox 1. You could get a better desktop for the same price though.
 
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chreva802

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Already got a cheap desktop for family use and don't really want to bet rid so has to be laptop. That's great so should have problems maxing out games with ultra plus mods then?
 
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A314159

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You will have problems maxing out games. Graphically, pc games are more intensive and laptops struggle with powerful graphics cards.
It will run them smoothly enough though, depending on the game. Some will max, other maybe not, but I guarantee above 60fps on the lowest settings on any game (probably more like 150fps)
 
bigben

bigben

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chreva802 said:
So it would be better go fr desktop then? Any recommendations for that price that will max out most games?
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If you can, a desktop will offer better performance to cost.
How much is that laptop? You didn't post the price?
 
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chreva802

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Cool, so i take it the 770 is better than 870? Or is it more down to the fact that a desktop is better than laptop? Sorry if this sounds stupid i am a total beginner with pcs. Would like to use mods in games such as elder scrolls and get the best out of the graphics at a mid price range
 
bigben

bigben

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Yes, gtx770 is better than gtx870m.
You will always get better value for money with a desktop.

I would say that the desktop I suggested is pretty high end.
 
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occono

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occono

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If you wanted a laptop for convenience but don't need it to be actually a use-on-the-go device, consider a Micro-ATX build. Here's an example:

Case
BitFenix Prodigy Mini-ITX Case (White) This has handles and had a great review here: http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2012/09/06/bitfenix-prodigy-review/4
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4460 (3.2GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® H87I-PLUS: Mini-ITX, LG1150, USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs
Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X FURY DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (1 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 760 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready Switch the graphics card to a 770 if you can afford to, but this will beat a PS4 easily.
1st Hard Disk
120GB KINGSTON V300 SSD, SATA 6 Gb (450MB/R, 450MB/W) You may want to swap the SSD for a larger hard drive, but you can always add a hard drive easily later when you need it.
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W VS SERIES™ VS-550 POWER SUPPLY
Processor Cooling
INTEL STANDARD CPU COOLER
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs
USB Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Operating System
Genuine Windows 8.1 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence
DVD Recovery Media
Windows 8.1 (64-bit) DVD with paper sleeve
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
2 - 3 DAY DELIVERY TO REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Miscellaneous
FREE WATCH DOGS with GTX 660 & 7 Series GPUs!
Quantity
1

Also you should add in a DVD drive and wi-fi card if you need them.
 
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bigben

bigben

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occono said:
consider a Micro-ATX build.
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The spec you posted is mini ITX (smaller than micro ATX)

occono said:
Case
BitFenix Prodigy Mini-ITX Case (White) This has handles and had a great review here: http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2012/09/06/bitfenix-prodigy-review/4
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4460 (3.2GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® H87I-PLUS: Mini-ITX, LG1150, USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs
Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X FURY DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (1 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 760 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready Switch the graphics card to a 770 if you can afford to, but this will beat a PS4 easily.
1st Hard Disk
120GB KINGSTON V300 SSD, SATA 6 Gb (450MB/R, 450MB/W) You may want to swap the SSD for a larger hard drive, but you can always add a hard drive easily later when you need it.
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W VS SERIES™ VS-550 POWER SUPPLY
Processor Cooling
INTEL STANDARD CPU COOLER
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs
USB Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Operating System
Genuine Windows 8.1 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence
DVD Recovery Media
Windows 8.1 (64-bit) DVD with paper sleeve
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
2 - 3 DAY DELIVERY TO REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Miscellaneous
FREE WATCH DOGS with GTX 660 & 7 Series GPUs!
Quantity
1

Also you should add in a DVD drive and wi-fi card if you need them.
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I'm guessing that spec is quite a lot cheaper than the one I posted?

If you do go down the micro ITX route, I really like the Corsair 250d (I'm considering one for a self build I'm doing.)
 
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A314159

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Get either the laptop or the desktop, both will beat a ps4. I would personally always get the desktop unless you specifically need a laptop.
 
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occono

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bigben said:
The spec you posted is mini ITX (smaller than micro ATX)



I'm guessing that spec is quite a lot cheaper than the one I posted?

If you do go down the micro ITX route, I really like the Corsair 250d (I'm considering one for a self build I'm doing.)
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I meant Mini-ITX, yes.
 
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