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EggYsc2 July 20 2012 08:54. Posts 612

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http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152351CVF

looking to stream sc2, is this good enough?
if not any suggestions for 1200-1600?

Last edit: 2012-07-20 08:55:36

Zax19 Czech Republic. July 23 2012 21:56. Posts 650

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For streaming you’d have to go with something heavier due to CPU stress and heat, for example this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230404&nm_mc=OTC-FroogleNEW&cm_mmc=OTC-FroogleNEW-_-Notebooks-_-ASUS-_-34230404

Or something similar but with 2 HDD slots for an SSD. For that much money you can get a custom configuration from
http://mysn.co.uk/
or
http://www.xoticpc.com/

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Jaso United States. July 23 2012 22:34. Posts 1505

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On July 23 2012 21:56 Zax19 wrote:
For streaming you’d have to go with something heavier due to CPU stress and heat, for example this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230404&nm_mc=OTC-FroogleNEW&cm_mmc=OTC-FroogleNEW-_-Notebooks-_-ASUS-_-34230404

Or something similar but with 2 HDD slots for an SSD. For that much money you can get a custom configuration from
http://mysn.co.uk/
or
http://www.xoticpc.com/

Are you saying he wants something physically heavier? I don't see why that's an advantage at all.

Building a laptop on XoticPC.com is a good choice though.

derp

achristes Norway. July 23 2012 23:08. Posts 649

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On July 23 2012 22:34 Jaso wrote:

Show nested quote +

Are you saying he wants something physically heavier? I don't see why that's an advantage at all.

Building a laptop on XoticPC.com is a good choice though.

facepalm

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InfectedGoat Canada. July 23 2012 23:19. Posts 352

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haha that made me lol

and i was like BANELINGS x 3

LJ July 23 2012 23:36. Posts 203

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On July 20 2012 08:54 IOvEggY wrote:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152351CVF

looking to stream sc2, is this good enough?
if not any suggestions for 1200-1600?

i7 3610QM, 660M - yes it's fine

Zax19 Czech Republic. July 23 2012 23:52. Posts 650

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On July 23 2012 22:34 Jaso wrote:

Show nested quote +

Are you saying he wants something physically heavier? I don't see why that's an advantage at all.

Building a laptop on XoticPC.com is a good choice though.

Hehe, it's not an advantage as much as a necessity. MSI GE60 is nice but it has too weak cooling for an i7 running hot from streaming. And good cooling laptops weight around 4kg.

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Jaso United States. July 24 2012 01:31. Posts 1505

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I don't think heavy is the right specification... maybe spacious lol. Heavy =/= good cooling...

Anyways, this guy http://www.twitch.tv/slyfive/b/325875522 streams with the retina MBP which has a 650M, looks fine (look at his videos). That laptop is ~4.5 pounds, though it does have a reputedly super-advanced cooling system.

A crazy example since his laptop costs >$2500, but still you don't need a 8 pound laptop just to stream SC2.

Last edit: 2012-07-24 01:34:38

derp

Zax19 Czech Republic. July 24 2012 02:41. Posts 650

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Well, that doesn’t mean it’s not overheating. I’ve seen reviews and pictures of most laptops I suggest and only the heavier laptops can keep the hardware under 80°C in heavy load, not to mention avoid throttling. I’m not saying you can’t do it, I’m just trying to save you some trouble. Look what an i7 does to MSI GE60:
www.notebookcheck.net/Review-MSI-GE60-i789W7H-Notebook.77855.0.html
And compare it with Asus G55VW:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-G55VW-S1020V-Notebook.74851.0.html

In other words the MSI GE60 is relatively light but barely handles an i5 and GT650M:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/pics/958b23afa9_01.jpg
And an XMG P702 as a comparison:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/typo3temp/pics/986606d853.jpg

Laptops under 3kg usually have 2 or 3 heatpipes and negligible passive heatsinks, that’s why an i5 and GT640M is the fastest reasonable for them. Just look at the difference between Acer V3 and M3. Of course you don’t need an 8 pound laptop just to stream SC2 but it’s the best option if you want to avoid frame drops and artefacts on the stream and given the budget it’s the better option.

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fatfail United States. July 24 2012 03:53. Posts 386

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Just turn your fan higher using fan control and use a cooling pad when you are streaming. Problem solved. It is pretty silly to intentionally buy a bulky and heavy laptop for streaming.

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Zax19 Czech Republic. July 24 2012 04:17. Posts 650

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A) Fan control doesn’t work with most laptops and when you stress the light ones they already run at maximum speed.
B) A good cooling pad might help but it also isn’t all that mobile.

It comes down to if the weight is and issue at all which the OP doesn’t specify.

Really Blizz, really? - Darnell

Jaso United States. July 24 2012 06:05. Posts 1505

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On July 24 2012 02:41 Zax19 wrote:
Well, that doesn’t mean it’s not overheating. I’ve seen reviews and pictures of most laptops I suggest and only the heavier laptops can keep the hardware under 80°C in heavy load, not to mention avoid throttling. I’m not saying you can’t do it, I’m just trying to save you some trouble. Look what an i7 does to MSI GE60:
www.notebookcheck.net/Review-MSI-GE60-i789W7H-Notebook.77855.0.html
And compare it with Asus G55VW:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-G55VW-S1020V-Notebook.74851.0.html

In other words the MSI GE60 is relatively light but barely handles an i5 and GT650M:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/pics/958b23afa9_01.jpg
And an XMG P702 as a comparison:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/typo3temp/pics/986606d853.jpg

Laptops under 3kg usually have 2 or 3 heatpipes and negligible passive heatsinks, that’s why an i5 and GT640M is the fastest reasonable for them. Just look at the difference between Acer V3 and M3. Of course you don’t need an 8 pound laptop just to stream SC2 but it’s the best option if you want to avoid frame drops and artefacts on the stream and given the budget it’s the better option.

Prime95 =/= SC2+XSplit

Last edit: 2012-07-24 06:05:28

derp

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