New Laptop/PC Advice -Please Read the Opening Post

[amer]

What letter should It be after the processor number H or HQ or something else ?

[Smurf]

3 hours ago, Paulobeef said:

Hey all.. looking to get back in the game after a few years out and need to know running specs for fm19.

Will be purchasing a laptop or surface pro type device for playing but wanting to know if 8mb or 16mb ram is ideally needed...

For clarity.. like to start at conference north and add In all players of European descent, Mid America, South America as a minimum plus have all of taly, Spain, Germany, England as loaded leagues

Don't mind some loading time (20 mins end of season) as example but not loads..

Any help welcome and as a stretch.. a cheap target to aim for 😁

If your budget is in the Surface Pro market then get the best processor you can - not a Surface pro. 

See the opening post of the thread for some tips to spot the best computer you can.

1 hour ago, yorkie87 said:

I’m after a new laptop for family use but also good enough to play fm. I’m at a loss with all this processor, ram and hard drive talk. I’ve seen a few laptops suggested on here and a bit over my budget of around £400. I’m used to having Acer Aspire laptops. Are there any that someone could recommend please?

For your budget probably the best you can get https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/NX.GNVEK.018-Acer-Aspire-3-A315-21-94CH_2335983.html

Luckily, it's an Acer Aspire.  See the opening post in regards to lowering your expectations for FM.

[Smurf]

1 hour ago, b28937 said:

 

An gtx 1060 6gb and either:

 Samsung 32” WQHD LED Monitor (S32D850T) 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L3KNOF4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

or

 

Philips 328B6QJEB 32” LCD Monitor, IPS Panel, 2560 x1440

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CLMDH3L/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

(both pivot to portrait mode which I normally use)

Not sure how the game will be in portrait mode of the monitor.

[Smurf]

57 minutes ago, amer said:

What letter should It be after the processor number H or HQ or something else ?

Typically, the intel processors with an 8th gen then a H, with 7th gen it's down as HQ. 

So you'd look for i5 or i7 - 8xxxH or i5 or i7 7xxxHQ

Ones to avoid - T, U

Really good - x or k

There are others ones but that's the basics.

[Connor]

https://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=5ET23EA&opt=ABU&sel=NTB&_td_pid=1&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=cpa&utm_campaign=digidip+UK&utm_content=21288502&jumpid=af_3zuqfwpd4e/site:digidip+UK

https://ao.com/product/4xx96eaabu-hp-laptop-silver-62632-251.aspx?WT.srch=1&WT.z_MT=drytinder&WT.z_RTM=PHG&WT.z_CN=304092&WT.z_AG=Forum&WT.z_AT=&WT.z_KW=drytinder

which is the better deal for fm? (if any of those two could run it)... one is an Intel option the other an AMD

Am after portability, would those graphics cards/laptop handle FM using 3d with say 3/4 leagues 10+ divisions and the 3d match engine of fm19?

Thanks for any advice

Edited November 21, 2018 by Connor

[b28937]

3 hours ago, Smurf said:

Not sure how the game will be in portrait mode of the monitor.

 

I wouldn’t run the game in portrait mode, that’s just the reason those are the options as opposed to others people might recommend or as just a smaller 1080p monitor.  I work in portrait mode but pivot back to horizontal for normal applications.  So I’d be running FM19 horizontally at 2560x1440.

[yorkie87]

9 hours ago, Smurf said:

If your budget is in the Surface Pro market then get the best processor you can - not a Surface pro. 

See the opening post of the thread for some tips to spot the best computer you can.

For your budget probably the best you can get https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/NX.GNVEK.018-Acer-Aspire-3-A315-21-94CH_2335983.html

Luckily, it's an Acer Aspire.  See the opening post in regards to lowering your expectations for FM.

Thanks a lot for your help. Would the one you suggested be better than this one too? 

https://ao.com//product/nxh2bek003-acer-laptop-black-62509-251.aspx

I notice the ram is bigger but the memory is smaller? 

[TheDuke16]

Hi, I am planning to buy a laptop. Will I be able to play FM19 on a laptop with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 graphic card or is Intel HD 4000 better?

[Smurf]

13 hours ago, Connor said:

https://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=5ET23EA&opt=ABU&sel=NTB&_td_pid=1&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=cpa&utm_campaign=digidip+UK&utm_content=21288502&jumpid=af_3zuqfwpd4e/site:digidip+UK

https://ao.com/product/4xx96eaabu-hp-laptop-silver-62632-251.aspx?WT.srch=1&WT.z_MT=drytinder&WT.z_RTM=PHG&WT.z_CN=304092&WT.z_AG=Forum&WT.z_AT=&WT.z_KW=drytinder

which is the better deal for fm? (if any of those two could run it)... one is an Intel option the other an AMD

Am after portability, would those graphics cards/laptop handle FM using 3d with say 3/4 leagues 10+ divisions and the 3d match engine of fm19?

Thanks for any advice

This is better than the HP one you linked to https://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=4AN69EA&opt=ABU&sel=NTB

Quite a difference in price range with the AO one - what is your budget? 

 

9 hours ago, b28937 said:

 

I wouldn’t run the game in portrait mode, that’s just the reason those are the options as opposed to others people might recommend or as just a smaller 1080p monitor.  I work in portrait mode but pivot back to horizontal for normal applications.  So I’d be running FM19 horizontally at 2560x1440.

I think it will be fine then

4 hours ago, yorkie87 said:

Thanks a lot for your help. Would the one you suggested be better than this one too? 

https://ao.com//product/nxh2bek003-acer-laptop-black-62509-251.aspx

I notice the ram is bigger but the memory is smaller? 

Absolutely not.

3 hours ago, TheDuke16 said:

Hi, I am planning to buy a laptop. Will I be able to play FM19 on a laptop with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 graphic card or is Intel HD 4000 better?

•  

HD 4000 is much better.

[yorkie87]

Absolutely not to what part?

[Smurf]

17 minutes ago, yorkie87 said:

Absolutely not to what part?

Processor

[yorkie87]

So then one you suggested is better? 

Edited November 22, 2018 by yorkie87

[Smurf]

1 hour ago, yorkie87 said:

So then one you suggested is better? 

I just took a 2nd look and the processor is noted as being a I5-7200UY - and I cannot find that model anywhere, I presume it's a typo, given it had a "Y" extension on the laptop number I thought it was geared for ultraslim notebooks, which doesn't seem to b the case, as it appears to be a typo on the website. 

If it is a typo - then the 7200U would be a better option than what I suggested. 

Sorry for the bum steer - but the typo their website threw me!

 

[Connor]

Hi Smurf

Budget is £800, but I would prefer to spend around £600-700 to be honest, with portability the main criteria, whilst playing 3-5 Leagues etc)

I have been used to playing on a MacBook Air 11.6 inch (2014 Version) so am keen to have a bit more screen size, processing power etc... with watching 3d matches in low to medium detail, being a bonus

With the above In mind, what is the best pound for pound laptop do you think. (value for money)

Is this any good?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-13-ag0002na-Touch-Screen-Convertible-Laptop/dp/B07DPC4PLG/?ie=UTF8&tag=mashableblackfriday-21&ascsubtag=99b422ca-eb56-4110-b2f2-359d1228148e&th=1

This is the ideal, I know, but I just would prefer something a little cheaper.

https://www.box.co.uk/9S7-16R112-255-MSI-GF63-8RC-255UK_2410406.html

Would appreciate any other recommendations you might have

[Smurf]

3 minutes ago, Connor said:

Hi Smurf

Budget is £800, but I would prefer to spend around £600-700 to be honest, with portability the main criteria, whilst playing 3-5 Leagues etc)

I have been used to playing on a MacBook Air 11.6 inch (2014 Version) so am keen to have a bit more screen size, processing power etc... with watching 3d matches in low to medium detail, being a bonus

With the above In mind, what is the best pound for pound laptop do you think. (value for money)

Is this any good?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-13-ag0002na-Touch-Screen-Convertible-Laptop/dp/B07DPC4PLG/?ie=UTF8&tag=mashableblackfriday-21&ascsubtag=99b422ca-eb56-4110-b2f2-359d1228148e&th=1

This is the ideal, I know, but I just would prefer something a little cheaper.

https://www.box.co.uk/9S7-16R112-255-MSI-GF63-8RC-255UK_2410406.html

Would appreciate any other recommendations you might have

2nd one.

 

[yorkie87]

Thank you for your help smurf. 

[MattHLFC]

Hiya Smurf,

 

Apologies - I've already commented on this and I really appreciate your advice. I popped into Curry's after work today to see if they have any decent deals - it doesn't look like they do tbf. My budget is £600, although I am willing to go a bit over it. These are the ones I've found:

https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/NX.GP8EK.003-Acer-Aspire-7-A715-71G-57YT_2156569.html

https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/9S7-16J962-2073-MSI-GL62M-7RDX-2073UK_2245212.html

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/acer-nitro-5-15-6-intel-core-i5-gtx-1050-gaming-laptop-1-tb-black-10180720-pdt.html#srcid=11026

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-inspiron-15-3000-15-6-intel-core-i5-laptop-256-gb-ssd-black-10186254-pdt.html#srcid=11026

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-inspiron-15-5000-15-6-intel-core-i5-laptop-2-tb-hdd-silver-10181483-pdt.html#srcid=11026

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-330-15ikb-15-6-intel-core-i5-laptop-1-tb-hdd-grey-10185216-pdt.html#srcid=11026

 

You told me previously it should be between the first 2. The thing is, I had an Acer before which only lasted 3 years (although tbf this was probably due to poor maintenance). In terms of MSI I have heard mixed reviews about them. Moreover, I'm always quite sceptical about buying from online retailers as I'm unsure on their warranty and procedure for if e.g. I have some hardware problems that I can't fix. 

 

So a few questions I hope you don't mind answering:

1. Which of the above laptops are the best value for money?

2. What is better - an i5HQ processor or i7U processor?

3. Is it worth getting a gaming laptop even though I will probably only be playing Football Manager?

4. If I were to get a laptop with just SSD (like the Acer Aspire 7 one), how easy would it be to buy an HDD later on if/when I need it and use that as well?

5. What is faster in general - SSD or SSD and HDD? 

 

P.S. I've recently found this one:

https://www.ebuyer.com/862353-msi-gp62m-7rd-leopard-gaming-laptop-9s7-16j972-425?wgu=267255_56573_15429252100427_525647820c&wgexpiry=1550701210&utm_source=webgains&utm_siteid=56573

It's a bit out of budget, I'm not sure if I'm willing to spend £700 on a laptop. In my experience the ones that I've owned have only lasted for 3-4 years. I'm just quite sceptical when it comes to spending so much. Is this worth the extra £50 for an i7 processor and 16 GB RAM?

Edited November 22, 2018 by MattHLFC

[yorkie87]

Last one I promise. I’ve narrowed it down to these two. Which one is better please? 

https://ao.com//product/nxh2bek003-acer-laptop-black-62509-251.aspx

https://ao.com//product/nxgy9ek007-acer-laptop-black-58202-251.aspx

many thanks. 

[amer]

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-g3-15-15-6-intel-core-i5-gtx-1050-gaming-laptop-256-gb-ssd-black-10182913-pdt.html

Smurf how about this one?

If you were to rank for brand for laptops were would you place them: Apple, Dell, HP, Microsoft 

[Smurf]

3 hours ago, MattHLFC said:

Hiya Smurf,

 

Apologies - I've already commented on this and I really appreciate your advice. I popped into Curry's after work today to see if they have any decent deals - it doesn't look like they do tbf. My budget is £600, although I am willing to go a bit over it. These are the ones I've found:

https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/NX.GP8EK.003-Acer-Aspire-7-A715-71G-57YT_2156569.html

https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/9S7-16J962-2073-MSI-GL62M-7RDX-2073UK_2245212.html

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/acer-nitro-5-15-6-intel-core-i5-gtx-1050-gaming-laptop-1-tb-black-10180720-pdt.html#srcid=11026

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-inspiron-15-3000-15-6-intel-core-i5-laptop-256-gb-ssd-black-10186254-pdt.html#srcid=11026

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-inspiron-15-5000-15-6-intel-core-i5-laptop-2-tb-hdd-silver-10181483-pdt.html#srcid=11026

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-330-15ikb-15-6-intel-core-i5-laptop-1-tb-hdd-grey-10185216-pdt.html#srcid=11026

 

You told me previously it should be between the first 2. The thing is, I had an Acer before which only lasted 3 years (although tbf this was probably due to poor maintenance). In terms of MSI I have heard mixed reviews about them. Moreover, I'm always quite sceptical about buying from online retailers as I'm unsure on their warranty and procedure for if e.g. I have some hardware problems that I can't fix. 

 

So a few questions I hope you don't mind answering:

1. Which of the above laptops are the best value for money?

2. What is better - an i5HQ processor or i7U processor?

3. Is it worth getting a gaming laptop even though I will probably only be playing Football Manager?

4. If I were to get a laptop with just SSD (like the Acer Aspire 7 one), how easy would it be to buy an HDD later on if/when I need it and use that as well?

5. What is faster in general - SSD or SSD and HDD? 

 

P.S. I've recently found this one:

https://www.ebuyer.com/862353-msi-gp62m-7rd-leopard-gaming-laptop-9s7-16j972-425?wgu=267255_56573_15429252100427_525647820c&wgexpiry=1550701210&utm_source=webgains&utm_siteid=56573

It's a bit out of budget, I'm not sure if I'm willing to spend £700 on a laptop. In my experience the ones that I've owned have only lasted for 3-4 years. I'm just quite sceptical when it comes to spending so much. Is this worth the extra £50 for an i7 processor and 16 GB RAM?

1 I'd go with this one https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/acer-nitro-5-15-6-intel-core-i5-gtx-1050-gaming-laptop-1-tb-black-10180720-pdt.html#srcid=11026

2 i5 hq

3 Probably 

4 Easy enough

5 SSD is faster  - but has little impact for FM.

 

 

[Smurf]

3 hours ago, yorkie87 said:

Last one I promise. I’ve narrowed it down to these two. Which one is better please? 

https://ao.com//product/nxh2bek003-acer-laptop-black-62509-251.aspx

https://ao.com//product/nxgy9ek007-acer-laptop-black-58202-251.aspx

many thanks. 

First one

[Smurf]

3 hours ago, amer said:

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-g3-15-15-6-intel-core-i5-gtx-1050-gaming-laptop-256-gb-ssd-black-10182913-pdt.html

Smurf how about this one?

If you were to rank for brand for laptops were would you place them: Apple, Dell, HP, Microsoft 

Fine

[carl000]

https://www.ebuyer.com/862353-msi-gp62m-7rd-leopard-gaming-laptop-9s7-16j972-425?wgu=267255_56573_15429252100427_525647820c&wgexpiry=1550701210&utm_source=webgains&utm_siteid=56573

This for £700, surely this is the best deal for black Friday? Anyone found anything better inbetween £600-800???

[stevetranmere]

Wonder if you can help me out. I currently have a Sony Vaio that is 6 years old. Current basic specs are: Intel core I7 3612 QM @ 2.1ghz, AMD Radeon graphics MSeries HD 7500. Windows 10 64 bit, Full HD, BD Drive, 8 GB ram, with a 750GB HDD. 

If I was to get an equivalent laptop today? what would I be looking at for a best deal and price? If I say my budget is around £750.. that's what I paid 6 years ago for this machine. 

 

Just to add, I use this laptop mainly for FM, but I also play Flight Sim occasionally and ETS2. 

Edited November 23, 2018 by stevetranmere

[Smurf]

2 hours ago, carl000 said:

https://www.ebuyer.com/862353-msi-gp62m-7rd-leopard-gaming-laptop-9s7-16j972-425?wgu=267255_56573_15429252100427_525647820c&wgexpiry=1550701210&utm_source=webgains&utm_siteid=56573

This for £700, surely this is the best deal for black Friday? Anyone found anything better inbetween £600-800???

Nothing wrong with it - but just a few that caught my eye. 

Respect your budget - but saw this and thought maybe you could ... https://www.ebuyer.com/841499-asus-tuf-gaming-fx504gm-i5-1060-gaming-laptop-fx504gm-en151t

If not this is good for graphics - decent processor - https://www.ebuyer.com/827234-msi-gl62mvr-7rfx-1060-gaming-laptop-9s7-16jbe2-1269

 

Probably the one I'd pick
This is a good deal - https://www.ebuyer.com/861256-asus-rog-strix-gl503ge-1050ti-gaming-laptop-gl503ge-en142t 

 

[Smurf]

30 minutes ago, stevetranmere said:

Wonder if you can help me out. I currently have a Sony Vaio that is 6 years old. Current basic specs are: Intel core I7 3612 QM @ 2.1ghz, AMD Radeon graphics MSeries HD 7500. Windows 10 64 bit, Full HD, BD Drive, 8 GB ram, with a 750GB HDD. 

If I was to get an equivalent laptop today? what would I be looking at for a best deal and price? If I say my budget is around £750.. that's what I paid 6 years ago for this machine. 

 

Just to add, I use this laptop mainly for FM, but I also play Flight Sim occasionally and ETS2. 

Few suggestions above - where would you normally buy from?

https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/FX503VM-EN184T-ASUS-FX503VM-EN184T_2315679.html

[stevetranmere]

1 minute ago, Smurf said:

Few suggestions above - where would you normally buy from?

https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/FX503VM-EN184T-ASUS-FX503VM-EN184T_2315679.html

Im open to suggestions. Normally id stick with Sony as I have done for every laptop I have owned. But now they don't manufacture laptops anymore Im stuck for a new brand that's going to be as reliable. 

[The best manager ever !!!]

Hi Smurf

What do you make of this one...

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/msi-gl73-8rd-core-i7-8750h-8gb-1tb-128gb-ssd-geforce-gtx-150ti-17.3-inch-9s7-17c612-043/version.asp

It's a little more expensive than I was initially wanting to pay, was originally looking to spend £700-odd, only really want it for FM and then general things such as web browsing, word, excel, etc. I have seen a few other laptops which are cheaper but then they only have i5 processors. This comes with what to me, looks like a good i7 processor and 17" screen which for me is a good thing, my old laptop was 17" (although I wouldn't rule out  15") and portability isn't particularly important to me.

Feel free to recommend anything else you may think is suitable, the way i'm thinking at the moment is I don't mind upping my budget into the £800s if the improved processor is worth it. 

[Smurf]

27 minutes ago, The best manager ever !!! said:

Hi Smurf

What do you make of this one...

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/msi-gl73-8rd-core-i7-8750h-8gb-1tb-128gb-ssd-geforce-gtx-150ti-17.3-inch-9s7-17c612-043/version.asp

It's a little more expensive than I was initially wanting to pay, was originally looking to spend £700-odd, only really want it for FM and then general things such as web browsing, word, excel, etc. I have seen a few other laptops which are cheaper but then they only have i5 processors. This comes with what to me, looks like a good i7 processor and 17" screen which for me is a good thing, my old laptop was 17" (although I wouldn't rule out  15") and portability isn't particularly important to me.

Feel free to recommend anything else you may think is suitable, the way i'm thinking at the moment is I don't mind upping my budget into the £800s if the improved processor is worth it. 

Can't find anything better - but found a 15 inch same specs of the one you posted 

https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/9S7-16R112-255-MSI-GF63-8RC-255UK_2410406.html

 

 

[periwinkle]

Hi Smurf

 

What are your thoughts on this one?

https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/laptops/ideapad/700-series/Ideapad-720-15/p/88IP7000910

Going to be using it for general uni work and FM so want a good all rounder.

Budget of around £600

Thanks

[Smurf]

45 minutes ago, periwinkle said:

Hi Smurf

 

What are your thoughts on this one?

https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/laptops/ideapad/700-series/Ideapad-720-15/p/88IP7000910

Going to be using it for general uni work and FM so want a good all rounder.

Budget of around £600

Thanks

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[Connor]

Is this a good deal, any good for FM?

https://deals.dell.com/en-uk/work/productdetail/1n04

[MattHLFC]

Hiya Smurf,

 

Apologies but I'm back. I promise this will be my last post.

 

https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/1RJ98EAABU-HP-OMEN-15-ce001na_2147420.html

What are your thoughts on the above laptop? 

How would you rank it amongst these:

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/acer-nitro-5-15-6-intel-core-i5-gtx-1050-gaming-laptop-1-tb-black-10180720-pdt.html#srcid=11026

https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/9S7-16J962-2073-MSI-GL62M-7RDX-2073UK_2245212.html?fbclid=IwAR1W0rva1Wswic2HJjXN9vtbNdEK6nnruDvFz7NfLOsuEICpNY8834z-srk

[zakbrown96]

Does anyone know if the MacBook Air 2018 base model will handle FM? 

[DanielSwfc]

Looking at buying a new laptop with the budget around £400 (old one got fried with a misplaced pint)

 

any from this page look any good? Prefer to get one during today as cheaper 

 

FM is the only thing I need it for 

 

https://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/search-keywords/xx_xx_70006_xx_xx/-black_tag-/2_20/price-asc/xx-criteria.html

Edited November 23, 2018 by DanielSwfc

[Smurf]

1 hour ago, Connor said:

Is this a good deal, any good for FM?

https://deals.dell.com/en-uk/work/productdetail/1n04

It's ok - but don't expect to be loading too many leagues etc. 

13 minutes ago, MattHLFC said:

Hiya Smurf,

 

Apologies but I'm back. I promise this will be my last post.

 

https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/1RJ98EAABU-HP-OMEN-15-ce001na_2147420.html

What are your thoughts on the above laptop? 

How would you rank it amongst these:

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/acer-nitro-5-15-6-intel-core-i5-gtx-1050-gaming-laptop-1-tb-black-10180720-pdt.html#srcid=11026

https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/9S7-16J962-2073-MSI-GL62M-7RDX-2073UK_2245212.html?fbclid=IwAR1W0rva1Wswic2HJjXN9vtbNdEK6nnruDvFz7NfLOsuEICpNY8834z-srk

Middle one.

12 minutes ago, zakbrown96 said:

Does anyone know if the MacBook Air 2018 base model will handle FM? 

Should be ok - depends on which model - can you elaborate? 

2 minutes ago, DanielSwfc said:

Looking at buying a new laptop with the budget around £400 (old one got fried with a misplaced pint)

 

any from this page look any good? Prefer to get one during today as cheaper 

 

https://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/search-keywords/xx_xx_70006_xx_xx/-black_tag-/2_20/price-asc/xx-criteria.html

Any movement on your budget? 

https://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-inspiron-15-3000-15-6-intel-core-i5-laptop-256-gb-ssd-black-10186254-pdt.html

 

 

[William1985]

Hi was pointed in this direction with a query I had just order a deal on amazon for a laptop and wondered if would be possible for it to run either football manger or the touch version as it’s on windows cheers https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CV1XC1Q/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_dp_1

[DanielSwfc]

21 minutes ago, Smurf said:

It's ok - but don't expect to be loading too many leagues etc. 

Middle one.

Should be ok - depends on which model - can you elaborate? 

Any movement on your budget? 

https://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-inspiron-15-3000-15-6-intel-core-i5-laptop-256-gb-ssd-black-10186254-pdt.html

 

 

 

Coukd probably push to that 

 

would that be the best one for that budget with Black Friday sales? Only site ive looked at 

Edited November 23, 2018 by DanielSwfc

[Smurf]

For your budget, probably.

[DanielSwfc]

53 minutes ago, Smurf said:

For your budget, probably.

 

Would you say this one is worse? The other one isn’t available for collection and no delivery option 

 

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-inspiron-15-5000-15-6-intel-core-i3-laptop-1-tb-hdd-white-10182134-pdt.html?intcmpid=display~RR

[DanielSwfc]

21 minutes ago, DanielSwfc said:

 

Would you say this one is worse? The other one isn’t available for collection and no delivery option 

 

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-inspiron-15-5000-15-6-intel-core-i3-laptop-1-tb-hdd-white-10182134-pdt.html?intcmpid=display~RR

Also looked at these, bottom one probably pushing my budget slightly however

 

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/acer-aspire-6-15-6-intel-core-i5-laptop-1-tb-hdd-black-10180987-pdt.html?intcmpid=display~RR

 

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/acer-aspire-6-15-6-intel-core-i7-laptop-1-tb-hdd-black-10181104-pdt.html

 

 

 

[Smurf]

2 hours ago, DanielSwfc said:

Also looked at these, bottom one probably pushing my budget slightly however

 

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/acer-aspire-6-15-6-intel-core-i5-laptop-1-tb-hdd-black-10180987-pdt.html?intcmpid=display~RR

 

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/acer-aspire-6-15-6-intel-core-i7-laptop-1-tb-hdd-black-10181104-pdt.html

The one i picked

[Calling]

Back again Smurf,

Just wondering which one you woukd choose out of these 2, going to take the plunge and order today.

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/msi-gl73-8rd-core-i7-8750h-8gb-1tb-128gb-ssd-geforce-gtx-150ti-17.3-inch-9s7-17c612-043/version.asp

 

https://www.very.co.uk/acer-predator-helios-ph317-51-intel-core-i5nbsp8gb-ramnbsp1tb-hard-drive-amp-128gb-ssd-173-inch-full-hd-gaming-laptop-withnbspgeforce-gtx-1050tinbspgraphics-black/1600259751.prd?_requestid=294605&Ntt=acer predator

Thanks again for all your help 👍

 

 

[JordanMilly]

1 hour ago, Calling said:

Back again Smurf,

Just wondering which one you woukd choose out of these 2, going to take the plunge and order today.

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/msi-gl73-8rd-core-i7-8750h-8gb-1tb-128gb-ssd-geforce-gtx-150ti-17.3-inch-9s7-17c612-043/version.asp

 

https://www.very.co.uk/acer-predator-helios-ph317-51-intel-core-i5nbsp8gb-ramnbsp1tb-hard-drive-amp-128gb-ssd-173-inch-full-hd-gaming-laptop-withnbspgeforce-gtx-1050tinbspgraphics-black/1600259751.prd?_requestid=294605&Ntt=acer predator

Thanks again for all your help 👍

 

 

I'd definitely go with the first one, as the processor is better not just on single core (which most of FM works on) but it has more cores in total which is good for games that utilise multiple cores, so it'll be better for general gaming too.

[VivaTommyT]

Hi Smurf.

How does this laptop fair up for FM.

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/hp-250-core-i7-7500u-8gb-256gb-ssd-15.6-inch-windows-10-laptop-2sy44es/version.asp

Looking to spend £600max really.

Spec:

Screen size	15.6in
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor Model	Intel Core i7
Processor Number	7500U
RAM Memory	8GB
Storage	256GB
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080
Operating System	Windows 10
Optical Drive	No optical drive
Battery Run Time	6hours

Clock Speed	2.7GHz
Turbo Speed	3.5GHz

 

Thanks

[Smurf]

2 hours ago, VivaTommyT said:

Hi Smurf.

How does this laptop fair up for FM.

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/hp-250-core-i7-7500u-8gb-256gb-ssd-15.6-inch-windows-10-laptop-2sy44es/version.asp

Looking to spend £600max really.

Spec:

Screen size	15.6in
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor Model	Intel Core i7
Processor Number	7500U
RAM Memory	8GB
Storage	256GB
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080
Operating System	Windows 10
Optical Drive	No optical drive
Battery Run Time	6hours

Clock Speed	2.7GHz
Turbo Speed	3.5GHz

 

Thanks

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/asus-vivobook-core-i5-8250u-8gb-256gb-ssd-15.6-inch-hd-windows-10-laptop-s510ua-br686t/version.asp

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/lenovo-v330-intel-core-i5-8250u-8gb-256gb-ssd-15.6-inch-windows-10-laptop-81ax00cbuk/version.asp

Best I can find - both identical specs. 

 

[VivaTommyT]

10 hours ago, Smurf said:

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/asus-vivobook-core-i5-8250u-8gb-256gb-ssd-15.6-inch-hd-windows-10-laptop-s510ua-br686t/version.asp

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/lenovo-v330-intel-core-i5-8250u-8gb-256gb-ssd-15.6-inch-windows-10-laptop-81ax00cbuk/version.asp

Best I can find - both identical specs. 

 

Cheers mate!

[paulie22]

Hi. @Smurf firstly I just want to say that I have been following this thread (as well as the previous one) for around 2 months now and the effort you and the other guys put into it is incredible and very much appreciated. I have learned so much over that time and because of the advise given out by all of you I now feel confident enough to finally go out and purchase a replacement for my broken laptop. I have found 2 which I think would be good and just wondered if I could get a little advice on helping make a final decision please? The top laptop looks to be the better laptop. The 1 below still looks pretty good for fm 19 but has been reduced to a really good price in my opinion so I guess my question is would there be much of a difference performance wise between them for FM? Or would they both run the game at a similar level/speed? I'm just thinking that if they both run the game at the same level/speed or at least close enough to not really notice a difference I could save myself £150. There is also the question of future proofing with the top 1. Would the extra £150 get me a laptop that will potentially last longer due to the better specs?

https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/9S7-17C612-043-MSI-GL73-8RD-043UK_2322971.html

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/asus-rog-core-i5-8300h-8gb-1tb-128gb-ssd-geforce-gtx-1050ti-15.6-inch-win-fx504ge-e4031t/version.asp

I am looking to play between 5 and 10 leagues and always watch my games in 3d mode. Any advice on this would be very much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

[Smurf]

4 hours ago, paulie22 said:

Hi. @Smurf firstly I just want to say that I have been following this thread (as well as the previous one) for around 2 months now and the effort you and the other guys put into it is incredible and very much appreciated. I have learned so much over that time and because of the advise given out by all of you I now feel confident enough to finally go out and purchase a replacement for my broken laptop. I have found 2 which I think would be good and just wondered if I could get a little advice on helping make a final decision please? The top laptop looks to be the better laptop. The 1 below still looks pretty good for fm 19 but has been reduced to a really good price in my opinion so I guess my question is would there be much of a difference performance wise between them for FM? Or would they both run the game at a similar level/speed? I'm just thinking that if they both run the game at the same level/speed or at least close enough to not really notice a difference I could save myself £150. There is also the question of future proofing with the top 1. Would the extra £150 get me a laptop that will potentially last longer due to the better specs?

https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/9S7-17C612-043-MSI-GL73-8RD-043UK_2322971.html

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/asus-rog-core-i5-8300h-8gb-1tb-128gb-ssd-geforce-gtx-1050ti-15.6-inch-win-fx504ge-e4031t/version.asp

I am looking to play between 5 and 10 leagues and always watch my games in 3d mode. Any advice on this would be very much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Both are very similar. The i7 has more cores and i would to check out the difference in single core performance. But id be confident theyre similar.

But if your budget is that high i will take a look later. Sitting down with family for a Sunday roast!!! Back soon!

Edited November 25, 2018 by Smurf

[paulie22]

1 hour ago, Smurf said:

Both are very similar. The i7 has more cores and i would to check out the difference in single core performance. But id be confident theyre similar.

But if your budget is that high i will take a look later. Sitting down with family for a Sunday roast!!! Back soon!

That would be great thank you! I think I am going to have to get one on finance which is why there is a big difference in price. Ideally I just want a laptop that will run FM to a good standard that I won't have to replace for a good while. Enjoy the Sunday roast!!!! 😁