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    Need some opinions...

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by beardzerker, Jul 16, 2015.

  1. beardzerker

    beardzerker Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am considering selling my 17 R1 and picking up a 15 or 13 R2.

    One reason is size, a bit slimmer would be nice, and the other is the graphics amp. Is the graphics amplifier pretty great? My 765 is still running strong, just a few games I am playing I would like a bit more 'oomph' out of. As someone who moves my machine around, but also has a desk with a nice monitor as a 'hub,' the graphics amp is something I am very interested in.

    So is it worth selling my 17 and spending some cash to pick up a 13 or 15 and take advantage of the graphics amp? Toss your opinions at me.
     
    beardzerker, Jul 16, 2015
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  2. thegh0sts

    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    personally no. the GA is a waste of time.
     
    thegh0sts, Jul 16, 2015
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