# PC Brodudes, need opinions. **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 11, 2011, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913 "2011-08-11T11:36:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/1 "2011-08-11T11:36:59Z")
Looking for a newer laptop, bought this Alienware in 2005. Its still kicking and I could just swap the video card (MXMII) but i think I just want a new one. Anyways here are two models Im looking at. Just looking for feedback on these setups, and any suggestions otherwise. Building a desktop is out of the question, I dont have the space or want to make the space, and I like sitting on my italian leather sofa :lol 1. [http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8130-clevo-p151hm1-p-2973.html](http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8130-clevo-p151hm1-p-2973.html) Display: 15.6" FHD Glossy 95% Gamut (1920x1080) CPU: Intel® Core i7 2630QM RAM: 8192 MB DDR3 1333MHz HDD: 500GB 7200RPM SATA Vid: Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M 2. [http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8150-clevo-p150hm-p-2972.html](http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8150-clevo-p150hm-p-2972.html) Display: 15.6" FHD Glossy (1920x1080) CPU: Intel® Core i7 2630QM RAM: 8192 MB DDR3 1333MHz HDD: 500GB 7200RPM SATA Vid: Nvidia GeForce GTX 560M ---
**Author:** ![Mike3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike3/32/6350_2.png) [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/2 "2011-08-11T11:40:08Z")
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M Successor of the GeForce GTX 460M and based on the new GF116 chip. The performance is about 13% better than the 460M, but due to chip optimizations the power consumption is similar. I have a laptop with that processor, 8gb 1333mhz RAM, lesser video card. Runs games well, but I also have a desktop, I just use the laptop for out of the house. Those are solid configurations though, good desktop replacement laptops. ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/3 "2011-08-11T13:20:21Z")
So the first one setup exactly the same, with the GTX560m, and a larger HDD, is $100 less :lol I think I may go that route. ---
**Author:** ![6SPD\_S4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/6spd_s4/32/6326_2.png) [@6SPD\_S4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/6SPD_S4)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/4 "2011-08-11T14:45:41Z")
Red you ballin as fuck all of a sudden. Was it you that hit the megamillions :lmao ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/5 "2011-08-11T14:49:27Z")
Haha, I wish man. ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/6 "2011-08-11T17:17:51Z")
Both look pretty damn badass however I’d get an SSD in any machine today if you can swing it. Having all of that processor with a traditional spinning hard disc (even a 7200) will be a huge bottleneck. Just my .02. ---
**Author:** ![xreaction](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xreaction/32/6409_2.png) [@xreaction](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/xreaction)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/7 "2011-08-11T19:42:36Z")
Core i7 is money ---
**Author:** ![jdaniels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdaniels/32/6399_2.png) [@jdaniels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdaniels)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/8 "2011-08-11T19:52:32Z")
Bro. ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/9 "2011-08-11T20:07:23Z")
Sager NP8130 / Clevo P151HM1 - 15.6" FHD 16:9 Super Clear Ultra Bright LED Glossy Screen w/ 95% NTSC Color Gamut (1920x1080) - - 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM, 2.0-2.8GHz, (32nm, 6MB L3 cache) - nVidia GeForce GTX 560M 1,536MB PCI-Express GDDR5 DX11 - ~ 8,192MB DDR3 1333MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 SODIMMS) - Standard Finish - ~ 500GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 300 - 16MB Cache) - Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti DVDRW/CDRW Drive w/ Software - Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo/SD/Mini-SD/MMC/RS) - Built-in 802.11 Wireless B/G/N - Stock Wireless Card + Bluetooth - Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera - Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included - Basic Black Business Case - Included - Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell) - Integrated Fingerprint Reader - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit Installed (64&32-Bit CD Included) w/ Drivers & Utilities CD’s + Microsoft Office Starter 2010 - Included with OS Purchase Thats what I think im going to end up with. Comes out to $1279, which is right around what I paid for my current m5550 Alienware years ago :lol And I can hold out on an SSD until that tech gets cheaper. Hopefully it does at a fast rate, just like smaller flash drives have recently. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2011, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/10 "2011-08-12T05:39:02Z")
RedDevil: Just custom built a laptop and ordered this week. **HP dv6t Quad Ed** • dark umber • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit • 2nd generation Intel® Quad Core™ i7-2630QM (2.0 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) w/Turbo Boost up to 2.9 GHz • 1GB GDDR5 Radeon™ HD 6770M Graphics [HDMI, VGA] • 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) 750GB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 9-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (over-sized) - Up to 9.75 hours of battery life +++ • 15.6" diagonal High Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366x768) • Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner • HP TrueVision HD Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone and HP SimplePass Fingerprint Reader • Intel 802.11b/g/n WLAN with Wireless Display Support ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2011, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/11 "2011-08-12T05:43:31Z")
Get an HP Envy. They’re badass too. ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2011, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/12 "2011-08-12T07:16:49Z")
> [@Ohhhh Babay I love me a sharpie!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ohhhh-babay-i-love-me-a-sharpie/44520/26): > > Both look pretty damn badass however I’d get an SSD in any machine today if you can swing it. Having all of that processor with a traditional spinning hard disc (even a 7200) will be a huge bottleneck. Just my .02. Ditto ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2011, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/13 "2011-08-12T07:34:49Z")
The price for SSD isn’t there yet IMO. ---
**Author:** ![jdaniels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdaniels/32/6399_2.png) [@jdaniels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdaniels)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2011, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/14 "2011-08-12T09:58:54Z")
> [@car for 10k. ???](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-for-10k/44561/5): > > RedDevil: Just custom built a laptop and ordered this week. > > **HP dv6t Quad Ed** > • dark umber > • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit > • 2nd generation Intel(R) Quad Core™ i7-2630QM (2.0 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) w/Turbo Boost up to 2.9 GHz > • 1GB GDDR5 Radeon™ HD 6770M Graphics [HDMI, VGA] > • 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) > **750GB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection** > 9-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (over-sized) - Up to 9.75 hours of battery life +++ > • 15.6" diagonal High Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366x768) > • Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner > • HP TrueVision HD Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone and HP SimplePass Fingerprint Reader > • Intel 802.11b/g/n WLAN with Wireless Display Support Da FUCK!?!? :lol ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2011, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/15 "2011-08-12T10:11:54Z")
> [@Boost Creep"](#): > > The price for SSD isn’t there yet IMO. This. They will drop steadily in price as tech does. HDD is one of the easier things to swap later on. Just like the one I configured I ‘only’ :lol got 8gb ram, it can support 16. As far as HP anything, I will never own one. I have a few friends with newer HP, less than a year old, and my AW Core2 t5500 1.66ghz with 2gb ram destroys them, with half the power. I have had to wipe and reinstall at least 3 different machines, more than once. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2011, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/16 "2011-08-12T10:22:22Z")
> [@\*\*\*\*\*Official: Mighty Meet Thread\*\*\*\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-mighty-meet-thread/10918/2965): > > Da FUCK!?!? :lol The difference is negligible. ---
**Author:** ![jdaniels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdaniels/32/6399_2.png) [@jdaniels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdaniels)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/17 "2011-08-12T11:10:34Z")
Depends on areal density too, but difference isn’t negligible at all when densities are similar. (i.e. 750gb 54 vs 750gb 72) ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pc-brodudes-need-opinions/259913/18 "2011-08-19T11:37:30Z")
Also take a look at the Eurocom Racer if you don’t need a 17" screen.