joegilmour
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im having trouble with picking a great i7 core proccessor laptop for cubase and also gaming the most demanding game is battlfiled 3, im not a brand , but i live in Australia so laptops vary, price is anywhere below $2000 AUS. preferably windows not mac
Cubase requirements -
minimum requirements - ( but i want to the software to run on high!!!!!!)
Windows 7*
Intel or AMD dual core CPU
Windows compatible audio hardware**
2 GB RAM
8 GB of free HD space
Display resolution of 1280 x 800 recommended
DVD-ROM dual-layer drive
USB port for USB-eLicenser (not required for Cubase Elements 6)
Internet connection for license activation
Battlefield 3 -
Recommendation settings - but i want to play on high settings
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
RAM: 4GB
Graphics card: DirectX 11 Nvidia or AMD ATI card, Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 or ATI Radeon 6950.
Graphics card memory: 1 GB
Sound card: DirectX compatibl sound card
Hard drive: 15 GB for disc version or 10 GB for digital version
AHHHh its all confusing to me, help?
1) What is your budget?
below $2000 AUS
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
14++
3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
Australia
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Just no mac
5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
no
6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Gaming and music production
7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Both
8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Crysisi 2, battlefield 3, ,the top horror games i.e.
9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
6-7hrs +
10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
either
11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
windows it will have to windows 7
12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer?
good szie for gamining 1800 i guess or less but not
13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
matte preferably
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
no
15) When are you buying this laptop?
soon one month
16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
5yrs min
17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a
AHHH alot!
200~ gb would be the minimum; i think i'd like a 7200 rpm hd too. i could
18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD Burner, Blu-ray Reader or
no i have an external player
Cubase requirements -
minimum requirements - ( but i want to the software to run on high!!!!!!)
Windows 7*
Intel or AMD dual core CPU
Windows compatible audio hardware**
2 GB RAM
8 GB of free HD space
Display resolution of 1280 x 800 recommended
DVD-ROM dual-layer drive
USB port for USB-eLicenser (not required for Cubase Elements 6)
Internet connection for license activation
Battlefield 3 -
Recommendation settings - but i want to play on high settings
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
RAM: 4GB
Graphics card: DirectX 11 Nvidia or AMD ATI card, Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 or ATI Radeon 6950.
Graphics card memory: 1 GB
Sound card: DirectX compatibl sound card
Hard drive: 15 GB for disc version or 10 GB for digital version
AHHHh its all confusing to me, help?
1) What is your budget?
below $2000 AUS
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
14++
3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
Australia
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Just no mac
5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
no
6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Gaming and music production
7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Both
8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Crysisi 2, battlefield 3, ,the top horror games i.e.
9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
6-7hrs +
10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
either
11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
windows it will have to windows 7
12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer?
good szie for gamining 1800 i guess or less but not
13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
matte preferably
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
no
15) When are you buying this laptop?
soon one month
16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
5yrs min
17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a
AHHH alot!
200~ gb would be the minimum; i think i'd like a 7200 rpm hd too. i could
18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD Burner, Blu-ray Reader or
no i have an external player