Reddit mentions of MSI GV62 8RD-200 15.6" Full HD Performance Gaming Laptop PC i5-8300H, GTX 1050Ti 4G, 8GB RAM, 16GB Intel Optane Memory + 1TB HDD, Win 10 64 bit, Black, Steelseries Red Backlit Keys

You have two options.

1. Get a miniature tower that can run DCS which will be possible for under $1,000.
   
2. Get a laptop that can run DCS, but you'll be limited on upgradability and screen size unless you buy a monitor separate.
   
   You're young so I'll go ahead and tell you that life is about compromises, you aren't going to get a hand held computer that can run DCS for $500 in VR at 150 FPS, it just ain't gonna happen. You'll have to choose the lesser of the two evils.
   
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   Here is a laptop that can run DCS fairly well. https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Predator-Overclockable-Aeroblade-PH315-51-78NP/dp/B07CTHLX8C/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=asus+gaming+laptop&qid=1554490237&s=gateway&sr=8-3 It cost literally 999, so its going to be over 1,000 with taxes. Here is another that after taxes should be less than 1,000... https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GV62-8RD-200-Performance-Steelseries/dp/B07D4ZML7M/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=asus+gaming+laptop&qid=1554490367&refinements=p_n_feature_five_browse-bin%3A13580790011&rnid=2257851011&s=electronics&sr=1-12
   
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   You can get away with playing on a laptop, I play on a 3 year old one with worse specs than the laptops mentioned above, but I also have a high dollar monitor, TrackIR, and a HOTAS. Playing DCS on a small ass laptop screen sucks.
   
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   If you have a problem with moving a small computer tower, this isn't going to be the game for you, because you are going to need a joystick also. You can get away with flying with the keyboard or even an XBOX controller, but it is the equivalent of trying to be a professional wrestler with no arms, and you'll never come close to being as good as you could be with the proper equipment. You'll also want a headtracking device for DCS, and if you decide on TrackIR which is the best one out right now, it's gonna cost you over $100. You can kiss VR goodbye with your limited budget.
   
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   As someone below mentioned, I wouldn't burn all your money up for gaming at such a young age my dude. You're obviously worried about meeting chicks or else you wouldn't have mentioned it in your post, so get yourself a whip and step out of your comfort zone.
   
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MSI laptop has a HDMI port and a great graphics card and processor should be able to handle almost anything and will even get you by on games with medium to high graphics and decent frame rate

This will definitely get the job done with fighterz and most games as well. It's definitely affordable.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4ZML7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Xp.4BbGZTJT0Q

Happy to help out you should get the MSI GV62 8RD-200 15.6" Full HD Performance Gaming Laptop PC i5-8300H, GTX 1050Ti 4G, 8GB RAM, 16GB Intel Optane Memory + 1TB HDD, Win 10 64 bit, Black, Steelseries Red Backlit Keys can run skyrim in high settings 4.8lbs

Having no clue about what Laptop you are letting your son play one, I found this...

Lenovo Y700 - 15.6 Inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with Extra Storage (Intel Core i7, 12 GB RAM, 1TB HDD + 128 GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, Windows 10) 80NV00Q8US $839.97+ $9.98 shipping + $0.00 estimated tax
Used - Very Good

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FJFN8JA/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_DU.ADbKCC8VSP

MSI GV62 8RD-200 15.6" Full HD Performance Gaming Laptop PC i5-8300H, GTX 1050Ti 4G, 8GB RAM, 16GB Intel Optane Memory + 1TB HDD, Win 10 64 bit, Black, Steelseries Red Backlit Keys

Price: $949.00 & FREE Shipping

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4ZML7M/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_2W.ADbHWGP6YN

No, you can definitely go lower. I did some searching for you and if you want the lowest price while still maintaining decent build quality and specs, there’s the MSI GV62 currently on sale for $799. Other than the red logo, the design is very minimalistic and professional. It has an i5 8300HQ, 8GB ram, 1TB Hybrid Drive, and a 1050 ti. If the most graphically intensive game you’ll be playing is Overwatch, a 1050 ti should comfortably land you over 60 FPS max settings. I recommend watching some videos on how the 1050 ti performs on WoW since the FPS depends on the situation. However, there is one thing to point out and it’s that the battery life is known to be rather short, even for a gaming laptop. You’ll average around 2-3 hours doing something like watching YouTube compared to the average of 4 hours.


Alternatively, for $849 try the Dell 7577, currently on sale on newegg.com. It’s the previous generation of the Dell G series (meaning the G series are the next model of the 7577). It’s got an i5 7300HQ CPU instead of an i5 8th gen CPU, but if you’re not using it to do things like render videos it won’t make much a difference. 8GB ram, 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD, and a GTX 1060 Max Q. It’s also got a fingerprint scanner as a neat little extra. Much better battery life, mostly because of the max Q model, around 5-6 hours average.

I’d personally spend an extra $50 and go for the Dell 7577 just to future proof it incase you ever decide to play more intensive games later on. Unless you are deadset on console gaming, if it ever comes to it you’ll want that GTX 1060 Max Q later on down the road.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4ZML7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-AyXBbG6WPCMR. This is about the best bang for your buck when it comes to laptops for general use, as well as efficient gaming. It’s also well priced.

MSI GV62 8RD-200 15.6" Full HD Performance Gaming Laptop PC i5-8300H, GTX 1050Ti 4G, 8GB RAM, 16GB Intel Optane Memory + 1TB HDD, Win 10 64 bit, Black, Steelseries Red Backlit Keys https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4ZML7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Rn9vCbYTAXV1B

You’d probably want to invest in an NVME SSD and use the built in HDD for storage.

Get this MSI GV62 8RD-200

i found a few used ones worth looking at on amazon


msi

It does seem very interesting I'm thinking about the one u showed me and this one they are around the same price https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07D4ZML7M/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Hahaha kebetulan banget aku baru nerima kiriman laptop kemarin, tapi ini hasil pesen dari amazon. Mungkin pertanyaannya ga kejawab ya untuk kapan sebaiknya beli, tapi kamu udah nentuin laptopnya apa belum? Kalo belum, moga2 limamodel ini bisa membantu ngasi gambaran untuk 1050 dan i5

HP Pavilion
8th Generation Intel Mobil Quad-Core i5-8300H 2.3GHz up to 4GHz, 8MB cache.8GB DDr4-2666 SDRAM, 1TB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive.15.6" diagonal FHD IPS anti-glare micro-edge WLED-backlit (1920 x 1080) display, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB GDDR5 dedicated.

https://www.amazon.com/HP-15-6-inch-Anti-Glare-WLED-Backlit-15-cx0056wm/dp/B07KQXHP4M

Dell 7567 pandora
15.6 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Widescreen LED Backlit Display7th Generation Intel Core i5-7300HQ Quad Core 2.50 GHz8GB 2400MHz DDR4 RAM, 256GB Solid State DriveNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Built in media reader, Bluetooth 4.2

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-7567-Laptop-i5-7300HQ/dp/B07793DRK9

Acer nitro high performance
7th Gen Intel Quad Core i5-7300HQ processor; 15.6 Full HD IPS LED backlight display; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Up to 4 GB GDDR5 Dedicated graphics memory; Windows 10 Home; 15.6-inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 Comfy View IPS technology display; Intel Core i5-7300HQ Quad-Core processor, 2.3 GHz; 8GB DDR4 can up to 32GB system memory; 1TB HDD 

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Performance-i5-7300HQ-Quad-Core-GeForce/dp/B0788JTZFM

MSI GV62 8RD-200
Display: 15.6" Full HD EDP IPS-Level | Operating System: Win 10 Multi-languageProcessor: New Intel 8th Gen Core i5-8300H 2.3 - 4.0GHzGraphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050Ti 4G GDDR5Memory: 8GB DDR4 2400MHz 2 Sockets; Max Memory 32GB | Storage: New Intel Optane 16GB + 1TB (5400RPM)Special Features: 1 Year Limited warranty (Include 1 Year Global) | Intel Optane Memory (16GB): Launches programs faster, Powers quicker access to files, Loads game levels in an instant.Webcam: HD type (30fps@720p)

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GV62-8RD-200-Performance-Steelseries/dp/B07D4ZML7M

Asus TUF Thin and Light
Durability - Dual fans with anti-dust technology. Red-backlit keyboard rated for 20-million keystroke durabilityPortable design gaming Laptop with 0.98" Thin profile and weight of only 5.07 lbs8th Generation Intel Core i5-8300H Processor and GeForce GTX 1050 2GB for superior gaming performance and multitasking8GB DDR4 2666MHz RAM | 1TB FireCuda SSHD | Windows 10 Home15.6" Full HD IPS Level DisplayGigabit wave 2 Wi-Fi up to 1.73Gbps with 2x2 802.11ac

https://www.amazon.com/8th-Gen-i5-8300H-GeForce-FireCuda-Windows/dp/B07BP9QG2J

Oh wow, you have a very specific usage. I am not going to judge or anything, but a gaming laptop of the ultra thin, ultra portable kind indeed is a bit pricey. No wonder you are looking at MX250 etc. I was checking it out and it seems the MX250 is hardly better than the MX150 so I wouldn't hold my breath.

In case you do want a super portable and are willing to raise your budget a bit, you might look into MSI's GS65, though it should be more expensive than your budget.

I saw this which should be near your needs but I can't vouch for the model or anything: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KQXHP4M/ref=psdc_13896615011_t4_B07MCDNHJ3

cheap, ultra portable, has a GTX1050ti and even though its a low end processor, its still a quad core.

There is also this MSI:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4ZML7M/ref=psdc_13896615011_t2_B07KQXHP4M

This one looks good.
They have an damaged box available for $719.00. Check on this but my experience with Amazon is that if you get a lemon it's a painless return.

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It only has a Optane 16gb hybrid on it but later you can change that out. The reviews say that it's close to SSD speed in terms of loading. Main thing is that in terms of ratings it's a 4.3 along with only 4% 1 stars. That's the best ratings in it's class.

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Another to consider will be the -> MSI GV62 8RD-200 with the GTX 1050 TI.

• i5-8300H
  
  
• GTX 1050Ti 4G
  
  
• 8GB RAM
  
  
• 16GB Intel Optane Memory + 1TB HDD
  
  
• Win 10 64 bit
  
  
• Steelseries Keys
  
  The Ti version performs about 26% better than the non-Ti counterpart. Best to check it out at your local stores and see if it works for you. Good luck!

This is looking like my go-to purchase, thanks for recommending it! At the moment I am deciding between this one and https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GV62-8RD-200-Performance-Steelseries/dp/B07D4ZML7M/ref=sr_1_acs_bss_3_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1537038980&sr=1-3-acs&keywords=gaming+laptops

Dell G3 2019

MSI Gv62 8RD

Acer Nitro

HP Omen

This MSI laptop since it's on sale: https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GV62-8RD-200-Performance-Steelseries/dp/B07D4ZML7M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539499234&sr=1-1&refinements=p_36%3A2421889011&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=4141TywBlkL&ref=plSrch

Other option:
https://www.amazon.com/HP-3WE99UA-ABA-15-cx0000-15-cx0030nr/dp/B07C6WRMC1/ref=mp_s_a_1_34?ie=UTF8&qid=1539499328&sr=1-34&refinements=p_36%3A2421889011&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=41CIfhI3KQL&ref=plSrch


Justification: the MSI is great because it has 1050ti and an i5 CPU. Almost every other laptop under 800 has either a 1050 or an i3 or both. The HP notebook is just your generic lower end gaming laptop, it has an i3 and a 1050ti but that's about as good as you're gonna get for that price plus I can guarantee that it's a well built notebook and that it has a nice screen since I own a higher end version of that laptop.
I believe both of them should be upgradable

Edit: sorry for the ugly links, I'm on phone and I don't know how to edit them here

Edit2: I just found out that i3-8300H isn't a 2 core garbage, good job Intel!

Here is a good msi laptop
MSI GV62 8RD-200 15.6" Full HD Performance Gaming Laptop PC i5-8300H, GTX 1050Ti 4G, 8GB RAM, 16GB Intel Optane Memory + 1TB HDD, Win 10 64 bit, Black, Steelseries Red Backlit Keys https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4ZML7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Hq6ZCbZXD7874

Found you the best laptop on your budget. Worth $1000 on sale for a short time for $699. What a steal.

ASUS TUF FX504GM-WH51 15.6" IPS FHD, Quad Core Intel i5-8300H NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 256 GB SSD 8 GB Memory Windows 10 Home VR Ready Gaming Laptop http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=34-235-081&ignorebbr=true

I'm a little confused... Are you just going to play the Sims 4 and no other game? Are you into First Person Shooters like Call Of Duty or Battlefield?


Below are the Requirements for Sims 4


CPU: Intel Core i5-750 or AMD Athlon X4

CPU SPEED: Info

RAM: 4 GB

OS: 64 Bit Windows 7,8, or 8.1

VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 or better

PIXEL SHADER: 5.0

VERTEX SHADER: 5.0

SOUND CARD: Yes

FREE DISK SPACE: 10 GB

DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 1024 MB

We can get you a laptop that cost $800-$900 that will play the Sims 4 at maximum settings. Save your $2,400.

This one would be amazing for the Sims 4

Do you think this MSI is worth the sacrifice on the specs for the price i dont think ill need a better GPU than the 1050ti for the games listed ? MSI GV62 8RD

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GV62-8RD-200-Performance-Steelseries/dp/B07D4ZML7M/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1540161034&sr=1-1&refinements=p_36%3A2421889011&dpID=4141TywBlkL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Granted, gaming laptop but at the same prices it destroys this one with the same screen specs.

MSI GV62 8RD-200 is another great option. It comes with

• Display: 15.6
  
• Intel 8th Gen Core i5-8300H 2.3 - 4.0GHz
  
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050Ti 4G GDDR5
  
• RAM 8GB
  
• Intel Optane 16GB + 1TB

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GV62-8RD-200-Performance-Steelseries/dp/B07D4ZML7M/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=gaming+laptop+1050ti&qid=1550513390&s=gateway&sr=8-3

this is a untruth

https://www.amazon.com/HP-15-6-inch-Anti-Glare-WLED-Backlit-15-cx0056wm/dp/B07KQXHP4M/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=1050ti+laptop&qid=1550349418&s=gateway&sr=8-4

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GV62-8RD-200-Performance-Steelseries/dp/B07D4ZML7M/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=1050ti+laptop&qid=1550349418&s=gateway&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-7567-Laptop-i5-7300HQ/dp/B07793DRK9/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=1050ti+laptop&qid=1550349418&s=gateway&sr=8-6

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-Gaming-Windows-15-cx0020nr/dp/B07CGLQFRK/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=1050ti+laptop&qid=1550349418&s=gateway&sr=8-15

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Performance-i5-7300HQ-Quad-Core-GeForce/dp/B0788JTZFM/ref=sr_1_17?keywords=1050ti+laptop&qid=1550349418&s=gateway&sr=8-17

I don't know of many light weight H/HQ processor laptops in this range, what comes to mind is the MSI GV62, which has:

• i5-8300H 4-core processor
  
  
• 8 GB of RAM
  
  
• 16 GB Optane Memory + 1 TB HDD storage
  
  
• 1080p 15.6" display
  
  
• GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB graphics card
  
  
• Weight of 4.8lbs and battery life up to 4 hours
  
  This laptop is decently light weight for a gaming orientated device.
  
  If you're not looking for a gaming device, you might just want to consider an i7 U processor.