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    Which R3 to get

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Canious, Jul 18, 2011.

  1. Canious

    Canious Notebook Consultant

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    So due to dead pixels/speaker issues ive returned by old R3 with 6970 and planning to re-order a newer R3. Im bit in a dillema so if i could get some input... I mainly will use the laptop for gaming.

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    1st Build:
    i7 2720 3.3
    8gb Ramm
    6990m Radeon
    1920x1080 LED

    Price with current discounts: $1998

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    2nd Build:
    i7 2630 2.8
    4gb Ramm
    580m Nvidia
    1920x1080

    Price with discount: $1927

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    Canious, Jul 18, 2011
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  2. windworker

    windworker Notebook Consultant

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    1st build with 4 gb RAM sounds better to me. Can easily and cheaply add RAM later.

    Either way though, both the 6990 and 580m are total beasts of cards. You'll be happy with either.
     
    windworker, Jul 18, 2011
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  3. Diclofenac

    Diclofenac Newbie

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    Im agree.I think: you sould choose 2720 and 6990 because 2630 not support Ram 1600.
     
    Diclofenac, Jul 18, 2011
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  4. Jas71

    Jas71 Notebook Evangelist

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    Agreed. Go with the first build and drop the ram upgrade. The first build will get you a more powerful CPU and more powerful GPU. It will also be cheaper!
     
    Jas71, Jul 18, 2011
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  5. jackfsc2

    jackfsc2 Notebook Geek

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    Canious, do your prices include tax?
     
    jackfsc2, Jul 18, 2011
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  6. pmassey31545

    pmassey31545 Whats the mission sir?

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    Yep! Yep! And Yep! I would drop the extra RAM. Save that $$$ bc you can get it cheap at newegg.com or ebay.com and go with the first config.
     
    pmassey31545, Jul 18, 2011
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  7. Simplified

    Simplified The Most Awesome

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    This build will give the most value for money. Upgrade the warranty to 4 years though, its better to be safe than sorry ;)
     
    Simplified, Jul 18, 2011
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  8. d2c

    d2c Notebook Consultant

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    ^^^ yes for an alienware system i would recommend the the warranty, also the 6990m with 2720, and less ram as alienware likes to charge a lot for ram for some reason.
     
    d2c, Jul 18, 2011
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  9. esteve

    esteve Notebook Geek

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    +1 On d2c's suggested setup and warranty recommendation, If you need to be bumped up to the next level (10% to 15% discount for ex.) the best thing to add is the warranty IMO.
     
    esteve, Jul 18, 2011
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  10. UrbanP

    UrbanP Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would to the 1st build, with 4GB ram, use the savings leftover from the difference between the 580 and 6990 to buy 16GB ram from newegg (approx. 210$) and get a squaretrade warranty for 3 years (approx. 250$). I agree with Diclofenac on the 2720qm, you will be able to use 1600 RAM!
     
    UrbanP, Jul 18, 2011
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  11. TraptPatriot

    TraptPatriot Notebook Consultant

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    You can use 1600 RAM and 1866 RAM with the 2630QM guys, don't spread misinformation.

    Go with the 2630QM, the 4GB RAM (so you can upgrade later), and the 6990M.
     
    TraptPatriot, Jul 18, 2011
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  12. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    Get the 1st build and a 3 year advanced warranty hands down. Get a 320GB HD and then buy yourself an SSD. Also get 4GB of RAM and get a 1600Mhz HyperX kit for $100.
     
    Bartlett, Jul 18, 2011
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