[Garzel]

So before I asked for some websites asking about where I can build a laptop or close to building my own laptop...That went well and I have 3 selections so far and I want a little outside input on what I should go with.

Option 1: http://www.excaliber...abSpecification

Option 2:

Spoiler

Notebook: Clevo P370EM Gaming Notebook 17.3" Full HD 1920x1080 Display w/ Illuminated Keyboard, Built-in 2.0 MP Webcam, Fingerprint Sensor, HDMI Port, Li-Ion Battery, & Universal AC Adapter

Notebook Color: Fang III Taipan Gaming Notebook Cover - Original Black

CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-3630QM Mobile Processor 2.40 GHz 6M Smart Cache, Max Turbo Freq. 3.40 GHz

Motherboard: Mobile Intel HM77 Chipset Mainboard

Memory: 4GB (4GBx1) DDR3-1333 SODIMM Memory (Corsair or Major Brand)

Video Card: 2 x NVIDIA Geforce GTX 670M 1.5GB GDDR5 Video (NB-379-101)

Hard Drive: 64GB SanDisk SATA III 6.0Gb/s SSD - 490 MB/s Read & 240 MB/s Write (Single Drive)

Data Hard Drive: 750GB 5400RPM SATA300 Hard Drive

RAID: Non-RAID Storage

External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None

USB Flash Drive: None

Optical Drive: 8X DVD±R/RW/4X + DL Super-Multi Drive (NB-379-DVDRW)

Sound: Built-in 3D Premium Surround Sound

Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: Wireless 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Card

Speakers: Built-in Stereo Speakers System

Network: Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Card

Keyboard: Integrated Illuminated Full Size Isolated Keyboard with Numeric Pad W/A/S/D Gaming Key

Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None

Bluetooth: Built-in Bluetooth

Flash Media Reader/Writer: Built-In 9in1 Media Reader

Battery: 6 cell smart Lithium-Ion Battery Pack 48.84Wh

AC Adapter: Full Range AC adapter, AC in 100~240V, 50~60Hz, DC output 20V, 15A, 300W

Video Camera: Built-in 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam

DisplayPort: Built-in DisplayPort

Security Feature: Built-in Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

USB Port: Built-in 1x USB2.0 Ports + 3x USB3.0 Ports

Operating System: NONE (Format HARDDRIVE ONLY)

Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None

Service: STANDARD 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL

FurMark Benchmark 64 FPS

$1215

Option 3:

Spoiler

Notebook: Clevo P370EM Gaming Notebook 17.3" Full HD 1920x1080 Display w/ Illuminated Keyboard, Built-in 2.0 MP Webcam, Fingerprint Sensor, HDMI Port, Li-Ion Battery, & Universal AC Adapter

Notebook Color: Fang III Taipan Gaming Notebook Cover - Original Black

CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-3630QM Mobile Processor 2.40 GHz 6M Smart Cache, Max Turbo Freq. 3.40 GHz

Motherboard: Mobile Intel HM77 Chipset Mainboard

Memory: 4GB (4GBx1) DDR3-1333 SODIMM Memory (Corsair or Major Brand)

Video Card: 2 x NVIDIA Geforce GTX 670M 1.5GB GDDR5 Video (NB-379-101)

Hard Drive: 64GB SanDisk SATA III 6.0Gb/s SSD - 490 MB/s Read & 240 MB/s Write (Single Drive)

Data Hard Drive: 750GB 5400RPM SATA300 Hard Drive

RAID: Non-RAID Storage

External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None

Optical Drive: 8X DVD±R/RW/4X + DL Super-Multi Drive (NB-379-DVDRW)

Sound: Built-in 3D Premium Surround Sound

Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: Wireless 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Card

Speakers: Built-in Stereo Speakers System

Network: Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Card

Keyboard: Integrated Illuminated Full Size Isolated Keyboard with Numeric Pad W/A/S/D Gaming Key

Mouse: BUILT-IN TOUCHPAD

External Wireless Network Card: None

Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None

Bluetooth: Built-in Bluetooth

Flash Media Reader/Writer: Built-In 9in1 Media Reader

Battery: 6 cell smart Lithium-Ion Battery Pack 48.84Wh

AC Adapter: Full Range AC adapter, AC in 100~240V, 50~60Hz, DC output 20V, 15A, 300W

Video Camera: Built-in 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam

DisplayPort: Built-in DisplayPort

Security Feature: Built-in Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

USB Port: Built-in 1x USB2.0 Ports + 3x USB3.0 Ports

Operating System: None - FORMAT HARD DRIVE ONLY

Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None

Service: STANDARD 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Rush Service: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS

FurMark Benchmark 124 FPS

$1602

Note: For the last laptop it's duel video cards and I have not real experience with duel video cards. There is no option for single video card.

Also I am wonder what YOU would buy. Don't mind me I just want to know what seems more popular

[Ryochan]

I'd choose the MSI if getting an SSD isn't mandatory for you atm.

Edit: Nvm the MSI has windows 8. I wouldn't get Win8 yet.

[Lyndis]

Yeah no Win 8. Compatibility issues everywhere.

[Garzel]

Opps. I didn't notice it had Win 8. Pay no attention to that I will prolly reformat and install Win7

I don't know much about SSD's so It's not a issue to have one or not.

So mar 2 for the MSI which is cool I have 2 friend who will add 2 to that number to

[Soultaker]

For an ssd get one to at least install your OS for faster boot times

[Itachi.Uchiha]

Dood, obviously the MSI is the best one the go with, first of all it's a good brand, and second of all it has the best specs.
The question here is what do YOU want, and how much money are you ready to pay?


First of all I'd like to inform you that for the same price you pay to these laptops you can get a drastically stronger desktop. But if you say, that it HAS to be portable, then of course go with the laptop.

Now a bit about laptops. You are buying new laptop, you are obviously going to play games with it and you want recent games to run smoothly on high settings. I'm going to give you a little advice.

1 and a half years ago I bought the Alienware M14X, Alienware is a very expensive brand but I did it sole for the 14 inch part. It is 14 inch which is the PERFECT size in my opinion for a laptop that is portable, because I take it with me to the university almost every day. And the laptop had an I7 quad core cpu and it had the geforce gt555m, which is a card between decent and good. but I can still run Black Ops II multiplayer on medium settings 900p 60fps (shadows low, no AA, no Vertical Sync, texture quality Extra, filtiring High) (same settings single player 40-50 fps). So I am very satisfied with a laptop that is actually portable. But now there is the Asus G46 Which is a cheaper (and it has waay better cooling) laptop. And asus is a great brand. it makes the best motherboards on the market.

Coming back to 17 inch laptops. They are big, especially if it's a gaming laptop, than they also get heavy. But I presume you took these aspects in consideration. because roughly after 4 years, you have a slow laptop that is a massive chunk of hardware. But if you want a 17 inch laptop, also take a look to the asus G75, They have IMMENSE cooling. Temprature can be a problem with laptops and gaming on it.

So yeah, at the end the choice is up to you.

(sorry for the long post, here have a potato)

[Garzel]

Well it seems that the MSI wins. Cool I will hopefully be ordering it soon I can't wait

[Fatal]

Among those the MSI laptop is the best choice. It's always better to stick to a single GPU.

However, since you seem to have a budget about $1500, my recommendation would be to build yourself a desktop for $1000 and buy a decent $500 laptop. you'll get a lot more performance in games from desktop components and a cheaper laptop will be much more portable and still able to run most games respectably in their lowest settings. It's also much easier and cheaper to upgrade a desktop.

[Garzel]

In my last thread is specified that I have very tight living space and have no room for a desktop if I tried. that's why I am turning to laptop.

[Soultaker]

What about a micro atx case and use an hdtv as your monitor so it doubles as a tv and monitor?

[Ryochan]

Well, I might be getting this baby.
http://www.ebay.com/...=item3f1e7c724f


Update: I just ordered this, took advantage of the Black Friday deals =) Gtx 680m best mobile card to date. (Well they just released the GTX 680mx which is compatible with macs), can't get better than this for the price! http://www.xoticpc.c...08{100}734{164}

Also since this model won't have all the MSI stickers and MSI logo on it, I will customize it further with this! http://www.decalgirl...ptop-Skin-Ninja (And thus I am officially broke for the next few weeks, after saving up for a half year.

[Garzel]

I have done it!

Spoiler

1 x Case (Valkyrie CZ-17 17.3" Full HD 1920x1080 LED-Backlit Display Laptop w/HDMI Port, E-SATA, USB 3.0, Illuminated Keyboard, Li-Ion Battery, Universal AC Power Adapter - Original Metallic black))

1 x Processor (Intel® Core™ i7-3630QM Mobile Processor (4x 2.4GHz/6MB L3 Cache)))

1 x Memory (8GB [4GB x 2] 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM [Laptop Memory]

1 x Video Card (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M 4GB GDDR5 Video w/ NVIDIA Optimus [CZ-17]))

1 x Primary Hard Drive (1 TB 5400rpm Serial-ATA Super Slim Laptop Hard Drive))

1 x Data Hard Drive (None))

1 x Optical Drive (6X Blu-Ray-R/8x Dual Format DVD±R/±RW + 24x CD-R/RW Combo Drive [CZ-17]))

1 x Sound Card (HD Audio with THX TrueStudio Pro))

1 x Network Card (Killer E2200 Gaming Networking))

1 x Operating System (Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel) - 64-Bit))

1 x Warranty (Standard Warranty Service - Standard One(1) Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support))

1 x USB Ports (Built-in 2x USB 2.0 Ports + 3x USB 3.0 Port [Laptop]))

1 x Video Camera (Built-in 3.0 Mega Pixels Digital Web Video Camera))

1 x Internal Wireless Network Adapter (Intel Wireless-N 2230 802.11 b/g/n 300Mbps Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo))

1 x Flash Media Reader / Writer (Built-in 4-in-1 Media Card Reader/Writer [Laptop]))
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Here is my lady. She isn't this day up to date but she should last be a good long while

This post has been edited by Garzel: Dec 22, 2012 - 12:54 PM

[Vhex]

I wish I could afford a laptop like that, great specs XD

Your gpu is even better than the one in my desktop <.<

This post has been edited by Vhex: Dec 23, 2012 - 9:15 AM