in the market for a gaming laptop.....

How about this one?

How might I get best bang for the buck in a portable system? Budget is +\- $1,300 ish.

I'm in the market as well...

Lenovo Y700 960M vs the 970M, but also $500 cheaper

I guess it depends on the games you are looking to play and whether you can live with the 960M.

Buy better from IBUYPOWER.com

Use code GEEKS for 5% off price at checkout ($999+ only)

No Tax + Free Shipping

Ordered mine last Thursday and its at shipping already on normal speed.

http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/MSI-GE72VR-Apache-Pro-Gaming-Laptop/W/333331

$1,527.15 shipped

Upgraded your screen size and HDD's and warranty + you get a bunch of freebies you can either use or resell. Will cost less or be almost the same as what you would pay at BB after taxes for an lower build laptop.


None of the current ones will you find the 10X series cards in them for less than 1400-1500

I'd seriously wait for the 10 series and spend the extra $100. Having the VR ready function is a huge boost and the price on those laptops will drop within the next couple months.

I'm going to sit here and hijack this thread for a minute.

What's the consensus on the Razer Blade? I'm looking for a portable laptop with plenty of power. I'm coming from a Mac so obviously I'm happy overpaying for the right form factor, lol. Any idea when they may release one with the 10 series cards?

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I'd seriously wait for the 10 series and spend the extra $100. Having the VR ready function is a huge boost and the price on those laptops will drop within the next couple months.

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both the OP and mine are 10x series. MSI has 20+ already out and ASUS has like 5.

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I'm going to sit here and hijack this thread for a minute.

What's the consensus on the Razer Blade? I'm looking for a portable laptop with plenty of power. I'm coming from a Mac so obviously I'm happy overpaying for the right form factor, lol. Any idea when they may release one with the 10 series cards?

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MSI stealth pro 1060 models.
https://us.msi.com/Laptop/GS73VR-Stealth-Pro-6th-Gen-GTX-1060.html


https://us.msi.com/Laptop/GS63VR-Stealth-Pro-6th-Gen-GTX-1060.html

Nice and thin with the power of pascal. Thereis also the 4k screen version for a bunch of $ more, check out MSI's site. All of these can be ordered and customized at IBUYPOWER.com, make it as beefy as you want in that form factor.

Good stuff. I think one of those GS63VRs is in my future!

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Good stuff. I think one of those GS63VRs is in my future!

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Also this model at 3.75lbs but its super tiny. Not sure gaming on a 14" screen is that enjoyable but it might be up your ally if you want the better portability. Its slightly thicker at .87" vs .69" of the stealths.
https://us.msi.com/Laptop/GS43VR-Phantom-Pro-6th-Gen-GTX-1060.html#hero-specification


This is the 4k screen version in that 63VR model i referenced earlier.
https://us.msi.com/Laptop/GS63VR-Stealth-Pro-4K-6th-Gen-GTX-1060.html#hero-specification&sku_no=1759


Both are still the 1060 and VR ready.


Heres link to IBUYPOWER page where you can check out all the pascal MSI laptops they offer customization on (Don't see the 14" one though yet offered, it is in the pictures though and listed as future model). http://www.ibuypower.com/Site/LandingPage/MSI-Pascal

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Good stuff. I think one of those GS63VRs is in my future!

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Forgot to say it again in my reply to your questions but be sure to use that code i posted above "GEEKS" if you do order to save yourself 5% off anything above $999