Canadian in need of help to buy a laptop online

[Asuna]

So lately I've been looking around for a laptop online. I will need a laptop soon for university and my current desktop is getting old so I'm looking forward to getting a reasonably good laptop. I also have this childish dream of wanting a ''gaming'' computer. So I've been looking at computer companies like Ibuypower and cyberpower. Problem is, most of them won't ship to Canada or have extreme trouble handling payments from canada. So I started looking around on canadian friendly websites (newegg and such) but I cannot find the build I'd like to have like I did with the previous 2 companies.

So my question is. Where can a canadian (french canadian) shop for a good gaming laptop?
Physical retailers often sell overpriced crap (with low resolution screen paired with a GTX670) and 2TB of disk space.
Online seems to be the only solution to find the machine I'm looking for but I am at a loss as to where to find such a machine considering my location.

Do you computer enthusiasts have any advice or help for an amateur gamer and returning student?

[chazus]

amateur gamer and returning student?

I'll be bluntly honest. I think you'll be happier buying a new gaming desktop ($600-800 range) and a cheapish laptop with a dedicated video card ($400-600 range), rather than a 'gaming' laptop which will cost you probably as much, if not more, and probably leave you disappointed with your gaming experience.

I wanted to get a gaming laptop too, and found that I gamed on my girlfriend's game-capable laptop so little, it wasn't worth the extra cost and weight and general hassle.

EDIT: It doesn't really help your situation as far as where to get one. I know most of my canadian friends either order from newegg, amazon, or futureshop.

[Asuna]

I'm ready for a little extra because I won't be able bring my desktop with me when university begins.
And god know I need my gaming >.<

[Saithes]

I'd look maybe at Asus notebooks... Specifically a G75VW/VX model. You can find a Core i7 36xx or 37xx and a GTX 660/670 GPU in them with 1080p screens. The only downside is that they're 17". Another I'd maybe look at is Lenovo but those may end up being a bit more expensive. You can find the Asus though for around $1000-1500 and it has 4 RAM slots, 2 Hard Drive bays, an easily upgradeable graphics card. Not to mention they run extremely cool and quiet even while gaming.

[Asuna]

Do you know if they can be customized a bit before shipping? Or would I have to do that myself?

[Saithes]

Do you know if they can be customized a bit before shipping? Or would I have to do that myself?

What do you mean customized? Like select the CPU and such? Sadly no

[blackblade]

http://www.memoryexpress.com/

These guys are based out of Calgary (but have spread across western Canada) but ship Canada wide. Newegg.ca and amazon.ca are also legit.

[Asuna]

Thank you for the recommendations Saithes and blackblade.
Also is there any gaming computer company based in Canada or is our weather too cold >.<?

[Skelly]

If you're ordering computer stuff in Canada, get familiar with NCIX.com. They've got an awesome selection, way better sales than Newegg, and will match the price of anything at any other Canadian e-tailer. Did I mention they have awesome shipping rates? I live in Halifax and shipping usually costs me $8-15 for moderately sized packages.

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[Stiffkittens]

I bought the Asus G75V laptop, it's a bit bulky but i still can take it with me to game while i am out of town on business. Very happy with it, would recommend to anyone who travels.

[stevegirwin]

I think so the best place to shop is ebay.com try these.

[Saithes]

I bought the Asus G75V laptop, it's a bit bulky but i still can take it with me to game while i am out of town on business. Very happy with it, would recommend to anyone who travels.

I second this. I love my G75VW.