Compare the 2. How much gaming performance would I lose with the laptop?

[natsfan99]

First system is the laptop


Alienware M18x Space Black Anodized Aluminum
Intel Core i7 2720QM 2.2GHz (3.3GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz (2DIMMS)
Alienware M18x 330W A/C Adapter
18.4-inch WideFHD 1920 x 1080 WLED
Dual 1.5 GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
750GB 7,200RPM SATA 3Gb/s
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Service Pack 1, English, w/Media





and here are the desktop specs


Alienware Aurora-R3

Intel Core i7-2600 (8MB Cache) Overclocked Turbo Boost to 3.9GHz
16GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz (4X4GB), 4 DIMMs
Dual 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SLI Enabled
1TB RAID 0 (2 x 500GB Hybrid SATA-II)
Matte Stealth Black Alienware Aurora w/ 875W Multi-GPU Approved PSU
Dell Resource DVD with Application Backup
Accessory Kit, Aurora 3, Eng
PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit, English, w/Media





How much would I lose in gaming performance if I used the laptop over the desktop? Thanks in advance.

 

[mnewsham]

in a word; lots.

However they are both overpriced crap and there are much MUCH better alternatives to alienware crap. (for less money)

 

[T_Yamamoto]

Yes, alot

but you can build yours for ALOT cheaper

and there are better sites where you can customize your own laptop or desktop that are alot cheaper

ibuypower and cyberpower

theres a place that makes custom gaming laptops, i forgot

 

[mnewsham]

XoticPC for laptops

 

[Bryf50]

in a word; lots.

However they are both overpriced crap and there are much MUCH better alternatives to alienware crap. (for less money)

For desktops I agree. For super high-end sli gaming laptops(which are all overpriced imo) they are about the same as everyone else. I also haven't seen an alienware that didn't have pretty damn good build quality and workmanship.

 

[mnewsham]

For desktops I agree. For super high-end sli gaming laptops(which are all overpriced imo) they are about the same as everyone else. I also haven't seen an alienware that didn't have pretty damn good build quality and workmanship.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/dell-to-begin-fixing-busted-m11x-in-march-or-thereabouts/
http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/dell-to-fix-faulty-m11x-hinges-the-world-over-regardless-of-warr/

 

[Trey22]

XoticPC for laptops

Seconded... that's where I picked up my Sager NP8150. Love it.

 

[Skott]

I always felt Alienware was over priced and over hyped. I have heard both good and bad about their customer service. Personally, I'd rather go with ASUS or Sager laptop but that's just me. XoticPC, PCTorque, or GenTech are all good to buy from if you are looking to buy something other than Alienware gaming laptops. As for the Alienware desktop, I can build the same much cheaper.