Hello,
I would like the groups sage advice on purchasing a new gaming laptop to replace my outdated and on the way out Lenovo Y560. Ive got good deals on a Cyberpower Fangbook HX7-200 and the 2015 Alienware 17.
1. What is your budget? Up to $1900 but ideally below $1700.
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 15 or 17 inch
3. What screen resolution do you want? 1080
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? Desktop replacement
5. How much battery life do you need? Not much
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)? YES, high settings, Skyrim, NWN Online, Civ V, Star Trek Online, D&D Online.
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? Gaming, internet browsing, monthly trips, home related budget
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need? Will install retail Samsung EVO 850
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links. Yes, see below.
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop? 3-5 years.
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? None.
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons. Considering Alienware or Cyberpower.
13. What country do you live in? U.S.
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed. See Below
Fangbook EVO HX7-200:
Price $1715
Ship date: 1/19/15
CPU: i7 4810 MQ 2.8ghz (socketed)
Graphics: nVidia GTX 980m 8gb (socketed?)
Memory: 16 gb at 1600 mh (G.Skill)
Screen: 17.3" FHD LED-Backlit 1920x1080 Display
HD: 1 TB (not important, will install SSD I have bought retail)
CD: 8X DVD±R/RW/4X + DL Super-Multi Drive (CD-140-103) (Not important to me)
Wireless: 5th Generation Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260HMW
Link: http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Fangbook_Evo_HX7-200...
Alienware 17
Price $1520 w/special discount
Ship date: 2/5/15
CPU: Intel® Core i7 4710 HQ 2.5 ghz OR i7 4980 HQ 2.8 ghz (integrated) for $1860 (extra 15 days)
Graphics: nVidia GTX 980m 4gb
Memory: 16 gb at 1600 mhz (unknown brand)
Screen: 17.3 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare 300-nits Display
HD: 1 TB (not important, will install SSD I have bought retail)
Wireless: Killer 1525
Link: http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-17-r2/pd?ref=PD_OC
Fangbook has better graphics memory and is cheaper for the same speed CPU. Concerned with plastic build quality.
Alienware has a good reputation with good quality case and build. Is it worth the wait and money ($340) for the i7 4980 HQ 2.8 ghz? I could use that money for a touch screen upgrade ($150). Alienware 15 has ISP display, same price ($1520); bigger display or ISP?
Thoughts, suggestions?
Regards,
Michael
I would like the groups sage advice on purchasing a new gaming laptop to replace my outdated and on the way out Lenovo Y560. Ive got good deals on a Cyberpower Fangbook HX7-200 and the 2015 Alienware 17.
1. What is your budget? Up to $1900 but ideally below $1700.
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 15 or 17 inch
3. What screen resolution do you want? 1080
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? Desktop replacement
5. How much battery life do you need? Not much
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)? YES, high settings, Skyrim, NWN Online, Civ V, Star Trek Online, D&D Online.
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? Gaming, internet browsing, monthly trips, home related budget
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need? Will install retail Samsung EVO 850
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links. Yes, see below.
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop? 3-5 years.
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? None.
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons. Considering Alienware or Cyberpower.
13. What country do you live in? U.S.
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed. See Below
Fangbook EVO HX7-200:
Price $1715
Ship date: 1/19/15
CPU: i7 4810 MQ 2.8ghz (socketed)
Graphics: nVidia GTX 980m 8gb (socketed?)
Memory: 16 gb at 1600 mh (G.Skill)
Screen: 17.3" FHD LED-Backlit 1920x1080 Display
HD: 1 TB (not important, will install SSD I have bought retail)
CD: 8X DVD±R/RW/4X + DL Super-Multi Drive (CD-140-103) (Not important to me)
Wireless: 5th Generation Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260HMW
Link: http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Fangbook_Evo_HX7-200...
Alienware 17
Price $1520 w/special discount
Ship date: 2/5/15
CPU: Intel® Core i7 4710 HQ 2.5 ghz OR i7 4980 HQ 2.8 ghz (integrated) for $1860 (extra 15 days)
Graphics: nVidia GTX 980m 4gb
Memory: 16 gb at 1600 mhz (unknown brand)
Screen: 17.3 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare 300-nits Display
HD: 1 TB (not important, will install SSD I have bought retail)
Wireless: Killer 1525
Link: http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-17-r2/pd?ref=PD_OC
Fangbook has better graphics memory and is cheaper for the same speed CPU. Concerned with plastic build quality.
Alienware has a good reputation with good quality case and build. Is it worth the wait and money ($340) for the i7 4980 HQ 2.8 ghz? I could use that money for a touch screen upgrade ($150). Alienware 15 has ISP display, same price ($1520); bigger display or ISP?
Thoughts, suggestions?
Regards,
Michael
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