jamboy1982 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Right kickback, I’m looking to buy a new laptop but I’m useless at tech stuff. Its simple really, all I use it for is football manager! I want one that’ll run fm without any slowness. I don’t want to spend too much. Help me out!! No need for anything else really. Don’t even use my laptop for the internet just use my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 If it's just for Football Manager, you can get an absolutely bargain basement one and it should be just fine. Might even be worth shopping eBay or Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace for deals, although in the current situation, maybe the latter two, not so much 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 This one's cheap and will do a job. It really will only just do FM though--if they ever do any major upgrades in coming years it may not be able to cope. https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/notebooks/gemini-III/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Would love to help, but not good enough. But I would get it wiped of of shiteware. And fresh windows 10 install. I built my son's pc 4 years ago with the help of a poster who told what to buy. It's still a belter to this day, would've cost double what I spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/st/core-i5-laptops-with-15.6-inch-screens?sortOrder=1&rangeattribute=1~294~500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Justin Z said: If it's just for Football Manager, you can get an absolutely bargain basement one and it should be just fine. Might even be worth shopping eBay or Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace for deals, although in the current situation, maybe the latter two, not so much 😬 Im not overly techy but id have to go against the grain of this advice. As an FM player the full version of the new games process a HUGE amount of data. With a few leagues running for average game you need something that is pretty quick or it will drive u mad. Dont need a gaming pc its not graphics heavy but a good processor and ram (from my limited understanding) is a must Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 For a cheap option this is about ok https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324048915249 8gb ram. 2.5ghz processor. Solid state drive £129.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, Alan_R said: Im not overly techy but id have to go against the grain of this advice. As an FM player the full version of the new games process a HUGE amount of data. With a few leagues running for average game you need something that is pretty quick or it will drive u mad. Dont need a gaming pc its not graphics heavy but a good processor and ram (from my limited understanding) is a must Good to know. I was going off limited direct experience with the game, so thanks for chiming in with that bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboy1982 Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 21 minutes ago, Alan_R said: Im not overly techy but id have to go against the grain of this advice. As an FM player the full version of the new games process a HUGE amount of data. With a few leagues running for average game you need something that is pretty quick or it will drive u mad. Dont need a gaming pc its not graphics heavy but a good processor and ram (from my limited understanding) is a must Yeah this is the problem I’m having. Got a laptop for 229 a couple of years ago but game is going to slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonland Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Been looking myself last few hours, mainly as I’m having to work from home for the foreseeable because of corona, already worked from home 3 days as it is. The boredom is just to much and would love to play FM. Had a look online and on SI forum, can’t justify spending 100s to play a football game. 400 tops I could probably justify 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboy1982 Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 38 minutes ago, toonland said: Been looking myself last few hours, mainly as I’m having to work from home for the foreseeable because of corona, already worked from home 3 days as it is. The boredom is just to much and would love to play FM. Had a look online and on SI forum, can’t justify spending 100s to play a football game. 400 tops I could probably justify 😂 If you go for it let me know what you get. Similar situation to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonland Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 11 minutes ago, jamboy1982 said: If you go for it let me know what you get. Similar situation to me Haha I was hoping someone can help me, refuse to pay over the odds but desperate to stop the boredom. Usually only load Scottish leagues and English leagues on a large database Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 19 minutes ago, toonland said: Haha I was hoping someone can help me, refuse to pay over the odds but desperate to stop the boredom. Usually only load Scottish leagues and English leagues on a large database I have an HP Zbook. This one looks more than decent enough, it just doesn't come with Windows, but if you can get that installed, you have a very decent deal. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-ZBook-15-15-6-i7-4800MQ-2-70GHz-16GB-240GB-SSD-Quadro-K2100M/114131937162?hash=item1a92cb278a:g:YhAAAOSwondeV8B7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 2 hours ago, jamboy1982 said: Yeah this is the problem I’m having. Got a laptop for 229 a couple of years ago but game is going to slow. What is the spec of your current. Believe me, wiping the drive clear with a fresh windows 10 and you won't to to buy **** all.. Your laptop is most likely full of bloatware. I did this to my son's, its like brand new again. Did you my link earlier? You were getting i5 core for £300. Bloody Justin suggesting a bloody celeron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 22 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: What is the spec of your current. Believe me, wiping the drive clear with a fresh windows 10 and you won't to to buy **** all.. Your laptop is most likely full of bloatware. I did this to my son's, its like brand new again. Did you my link earlier? You were getting i5 core for £300. Bloody Justin suggesting a bloody celeron Hey, look at the latest link. And it was a bloody modern Celeron for less than £200!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Justin Z said: Hey, look at the latest link. And it was a bloody modern Celeron for less than £20 Fify 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Hey just to hi-jack the thread. Looking to get the kids laptops with schools being shut down so they can do school stuff online and speak to pals etc. Cos I need 2, don't really want to spend more than like 400 all in. Any advice? Could do with them having all the office stuff, word, paint etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 59 minutes ago, TheBigO said: Hey just to hi-jack the thread. Looking to get the kids laptops with schools being shut down so they can do school stuff online and speak to pals etc. Cos I need 2, don't really want to spend more than like 400 all in. Any advice? Could do with them having all the office stuff, word, paint etc go to Alan_R link above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: go to Alan_R link above Ah thanks mate How would it compare to this https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9153707 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Have laptops increased in price a lot in the last few years? I'm looking to replace mine and can't get near my spec for a similar price to what I paid 2-3 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) 47 minutes ago, TheBigO said: Ah thanks mate How would it compare to this https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9153707 pish frankly, edit the Argos one is pish Edited March 19, 2020 by Tommy Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 11 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: What is the spec of your current. Believe me, wiping the drive clear with a fresh windows 10 and you won't to to buy **** all.. Your laptop is most likely full of bloatware. I did this to my son's, its like brand new again. Did you my link earlier? You were getting i5 core for £300. Bloody Justin suggesting a bloody celeron at worst he may be able to upgrade the ram to help it, that would be a cheap option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) Consider a refurbished laptop from Dell: https://www.dellrefurbished.co.uk/ You only get a short warranty, but you can pick up some great bargains, especially if there's a sale on. Edit: I've just gone on to the site and they are currently sold out of laptops but will replenish soon. Edited March 19, 2020 by redjambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonland Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 13 hours ago, Justin Z said: I have an HP Zbook. This one looks more than decent enough, it just doesn't come with Windows, but if you can get that installed, you have a very decent deal. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-ZBook-15-15-6-i7-4800MQ-2-70GHz-16GB-240GB-SSD-Quadro-K2100M/114131937162?hash=item1a92cb278a:g:YhAAAOSwondeV8B7 Would have no idea how to do this. Cabin fever kicking in desperately need something to do. Gyms closed so doing stuff in house but not the same. Off on holiday all next week a case of use them or lose them, so I’m off. Was meant to be a week in Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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