FM24 - PC/Laptop advice thread *** PLEASE READ OPENING POST BEFORE POSTING ***

[Lukecr1]

Morning guys

Now that we have the specs for FM25 what are the thoughts about Apple Macbooks handling the new game. 

I need a smaller more lightweight laptop as with kids its difficult to get a big bulky laptop out and the kids like using my current one as a step lol!

Have been looking at the M3 pro chip mainly this one:

https://www.currys.co.uk/products/apple-macbook-pro-14-2023-m3-pro-512-gb-ssd-space-black-10257854.html

I have also considered these as they are a similar weight:

https://www.currys.co.uk/products/msi-prestige-16-ai-studio-b1veg-16-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-1-tb-ssd-grey-10260045.html

https://www.currys.co.uk/products/msi-prestige-16-ai-studio-b1vfg-16-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-1-tb-ssd-grey-10260044.html

Thank you 

[kevhamster]

22 minutes ago, Lukecr1 said:

Morning guys

Now that we have the specs for FM25 what are the thoughts about Apple Macbooks handling the new game. 

I need a smaller more lightweight laptop as with kids its difficult to get a big bulky laptop out and the kids like using my current one as a step lol!

Have been looking at the M3 pro chip mainly this one:

https://www.currys.co.uk/products/apple-macbook-pro-14-2023-m3-pro-512-gb-ssd-space-black-10257854.html

I have also considered these as they are a similar weight:

https://www.currys.co.uk/products/msi-prestige-16-ai-studio-b1veg-16-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-1-tb-ssd-grey-10260045.html

https://www.currys.co.uk/products/msi-prestige-16-ai-studio-b1vfg-16-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-1-tb-ssd-grey-10260044.html

Thank you 

In terms of Macbooks, as long as it's one of the M1/M2/M3 type line, the specs suggest those will be fine.

Out of the three, I'd choose the 2nd MSI personally though.

[Lukecr1]

1 minute ago, kevhamster said:

In terms of Macbooks, as long as it's one of the M1/M2/M3 type line, the specs suggest those will be fine.

Out of the three, I'd choose the 2nd MSI personally though.

Brilliant, thank you 

[kingjericho]

What's the best non-gaming laptop I can get that meets FM25's top specs?

I don't want a Mac and I really don't need a gaming laptop if it's just for FM. I'm looking for the best possible laptop that allows me to watch movies and do my regular stuff with long battery life.

[kevhamster]

7 minutes ago, kingjericho said:

What's the best non-gaming laptop I can get that meets FM25's top specs?

I don't want a Mac and I really don't need a gaming laptop if it's just for FM. I'm looking for the best possible laptop that allows me to watch movies and do my regular stuff with long battery life.

Truth is, to meet the recommended specs, a gaming laptop is required as you need a dedicated graphics card, that said you can still do anything else you want to on a gaming laptop and it doesn't need to have all the RGB stuff.

Something like this would probably be what you're looking for, but it does depend on your budget: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8489166?clickPR=plp:13:33

Edited 8 hours ago by kevhamster

[kingjericho]

8 minutes ago, kevhamster said:

Truth is, to meet the recommended specs, a gaming laptop is required as you need a dedicated graphics card, that said you can still do anything else you want to on a gaming laptop and it doesn't need to have all the RGB stuff.

Something like this would probably be what you're looking for, but it does depend on your budget: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8489166?clickPR=plp:13:33

Thanks. I'm not worried about the budget as my current laptop has lasted almost 10 years. So the new one will be for a long run, too. I'm not a fan of the RGB stuff but gaming laptops are usually heavier and the battery time is not so good, that's my main issue.

[kevhamster]

12 minutes ago, kingjericho said:

Thanks. I'm not worried about the budget as my current laptop has lasted almost 10 years. So the new one will be for a long run, too. I'm not a fan of the RGB stuff but gaming laptops are usually heavier and the battery time is not so good, that's my main issue.

That one I've linked is around 1.8kg, so it is a little bit heavier than a Macbook Air, but says battery life up to 10 hours.  It's the best stated battery life I found with something which meets the recommended specs.

Edited 8 hours ago by kevhamster

[kingjericho]

3 minutes ago, kevhamster said:

That one I've linked is around 1.8kg, so it is a little bit heavier than a Macbook Air, but says battery life up to 10 hours.  It's the best stated battery life I found with something which meets the recommended specs.

Thanks. I'll definitely have a look at it, I like the style.

[richwarner]

Going to buy a MacBook later this year which I would like to think would last me a long time, just wanted to ask would the 2024 Apple MacBook Air 13.6", M3 Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD version be fine for FM25 and FM going forward over the next few years or so or would I be better off getting the MacBook Pro version? Thanks!

[kevhamster]

11 minutes ago, richwarner said:

Going to buy a MacBook later this year which I would like to think would last me a long time, just wanted to ask would the 2024 Apple MacBook Air 13.6", M3 Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD version be fine for FM25 and FM going forward over the next few years or so or would I be better off getting the MacBook Pro version? Thanks!

Definitely fine for FM25.  No idea how things will move beyond that.

[Basille]

3 hours ago, kevhamster said:

Definitely fine for FM25.  No idea how things will move beyond that.

I don’t suppose you’d have an idea of how MacBook Air M3 would be vs the ASUS Vivobook you posted 4 hours ago? Would be the same price. 
 

I need to update my MacBook Pro from 2017 so ideally want to keep Apple however I don’t want to sacrifice not running on high graphics setting. 

[kevhamster]

1 hour ago, Basille said:

I don’t suppose you’d have an idea of how MacBook Air M3 would be vs the ASUS Vivobook you posted 4 hours ago? Would be the same price. 
 

I need to update my MacBook Pro from 2017 so ideally want to keep Apple however I don’t want to sacrifice not running on high graphics setting. 

The recommended specs suggest any of the Apple M chips will be fine for high settings. 

[TikiTakaToe]

Would anyone be able to help me and recommend a good starter PC system that will run FM25 on lower settings, with about 10 leagues and using the 3d engine.  FM will be the only game played on it so hopefully good enough to last a few more years as well.

I'll also need a monitor and peripherals if there are any bundled deals on offer.

Many thanks

 

[kevhamster]

1 hour ago, TikiTakaToe said:

Would anyone be able to help me and recommend a good starter PC system that will run FM25 on lower settings, with about 10 leagues and using the 3d engine.  FM will be the only game played on it so hopefully good enough to last a few more years as well.

I'll also need a monitor and peripherals if there are any bundled deals on offer.

Many thanks

 

What's your budget? 

[TikiTakaToe]

46 minutes ago, kevhamster said:

What's your budget? 

Up to £700 but preferably on the lower side as it is just for FM.