GTX 780M worth $600?

After literally WEEKS of researching and trying to figure out what my next laptop will be, I think I have chosen the alienware 17.

I currently have a config that is $2147+tax for the following:

i7 4700 processor
1080p screen (non 3D)
8GB RAM
500GB 5400 RPM HD W/8GB SSD
GTX 780M graphics card
1 year warranty

I have a feeling I am paying way too much for the 780 as the upgrade cost was around $600. I checked Notebookcheck and saw the performance of the R9 M290x and the GTX 860M/770M (they are almost equal in performance) and honestly I cannot justify paying so much money to be able to get a few more ultra settings. What do you guys think? Would the 860 or 770 be good enough for a mix of high/ultra settings in most games? I could always upgrade to the 880M later on when it lowers in price.

Also, do you think I could get a better price for that above if I haggle more? I only haggled slightly and didnt really push the rep...

edit: I will say this, having owned an 17xR3 with AMD Radeon HD 6990M I will NEVER touch an AMD card with a 10ft pole unless its the ONLY option available. lol

 

I don't think that system is worth more than $2000, especially with only a single year of standard warranty.

In regards to the question in the title of your thread: Yes, the 780M is definitely worth $600.

 

i just bought my m17 off of ebay, manufacture refurb, i talked to the seller a bit , and had him send me screen shots of the unit and the specs, pretty legit, all in warranty as well with dall, my specs are

4800,
780m
16 gig ram,
60 gig msata
750gig hdd
3d screen
blueray , i paid 1998 for it. + 43 for shipping...

the 780 is DEFINITELY worth it

 

That was a great deal. The 780m is a great card, @OP you won't regret getting it.