Is your laptop slow as molasses trying to keep up with The Sims 3?  Considering purchasing a new one but on a budget?  IGN takes a look at a few gaming laptops for those who are in the market of replacing/purchasing a new one.  The laptop they recommend for those who are Sim fans is the CyberPower Xplorer X5-2900 Notebook.

The Sims 3 is a notoriously complicated game but there’s no reason it can’t run on even this modest system. It’s got the processing power and memory to run smoothly and reliably and more than enough video memory to get the most out of the game’s visuals. It can also handle Maxis’s other powerhouse, Spore, without compromising the overall quality of the experience.It’s got versatility too. The graphics power is more than enough to get the most out of games in several genres. Sins of a Solar Empire is famous for its fantastic performance, so you should be able to get the very best image possible with this system. It’s also more than a match for the recent Warhammer Online, if you’re in more of an MMO mood. Toss in a little Tales of Monkey Island, and you’ll be outfitted with games for nearly every taste.

CyberPower is one of the fastest growing custom gaming PC manufacturers in Los Angeles, with a variety of products ranging from personal PCs and laptops to full-on visual effects and media systems. CyberPower’s notebooks range from the cost-conscious Xplorer X5-2900, which we’ve spotlighted here, to high-end gaming portables, like the X7-XTreme S1. Each system is assembled and performance tested by CyberPower before shipping all over the country. The X5-2900 is one of the most cost-efficient gaming laptops on the market and comes with a commendable list of specs for most basic gaming and media needs.Key Specs:

  • CPU: 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • RAM: 4GB PC6400 DDR2-800
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce Go 9600M-GT
  • HDD: 250GB 5400RPM SATA300
  • Extras: 8x DVD-RW Drive, Intel WiFi Link 5300 Adaptor (A/B/G/N Network Support).