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    PLZ help me choose

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by RoninM2010, Mar 14, 2008.

  1. RoninM2010

    RoninM2010 Newbie

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    OK. Gonna be going away for a year and going to be getting a dell laptop.
    I'm looking at the XPS Gaming 1530 and the M2010. Want to stay at or below $2500

    I'm slightly leaning more towards the 1530, due to the fact that I can get it fully upgraded. So far from reading on here i should get the lowest ram and replace it with crucial/better ram. Reformat and re-isntall vista to get rid of the bloatware as well. Also i see that the 1530 has a really good following here on the forums which = help if something goes wrong and a better knowledge base.

    My problem is that i need it for gaming and my all around entertainment. I play games like EVE-Online, World of Warcraft, BF2142, and FEAR. I dont need to run these games at max settings, but i do need them to run well and decent looking.

    The reason why im also looking at the M2010 is because of its size and how its a nice desktop replacement and seems like it coudl handle itself gaming wise, but with the config i want i think i coudl get the vista based 17 series XPS for same price with better hardware. I guess i can just plug a bigger 21+ inch monitor into the 1530 to get that bigger screen effect/desktop effect.

    Any info and help is very appreciated. If i coudl get a desktop this woullnt even be an issue :p .
    Also - base 1730 XPS or hardware maxxed 1530???
     
    RoninM2010, Mar 14, 2008
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  2. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    get 1730 from outlet,you can find one with 8800gtx sli for 2400$!
     
    Xirurg, Mar 14, 2008
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    The M2010 isnt exactly a laptop. The 1530 is a really nice laptop, but if you want to really game hardcore, get the 1730 as the other poster said.
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 14, 2008
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  4. Aleman

    Aleman Notebook Evangelist

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    The M1530 is more than enough for the games you listed. You can get one for ~$1300 after a coupon that will play those games just fine. No need for the big and bulky 1730.

    Random advice: don't waste money by maxing the CPU. Grab a T8300 -- you won't notice much (if any) difference in games relative to the $$$ difference between it and the T9300/T9500.
     
    Aleman, Mar 14, 2008
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  5. RoninM2010

    RoninM2010 Newbie

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    Thnx for the replies. At this point its between a top end 1530 brand new or a refurbished 1730... dont knwo which one I'd be better off with though. Figure refurbished might have the kinks worked out, but i dunno. liek the bigger moniter and graphics and the refurbished one still has XP ;].
     
    RoninM2010, Mar 14, 2008
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  6. pardes3

    pardes3 Notebook Evangelist

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    I vote for a loaded M1530 from Dell outlet and put the left over money into your savings.
     
    pardes3, Mar 14, 2008
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    philly Dog Notebook Consultant

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    Sounds like sound advice.
     
    philly Dog, Mar 14, 2008
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  8. RoninM2010

    RoninM2010 Newbie

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    Well. Ended up getting a new XPS 1530

    Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5GHz/800MHzFSB, 6M L2 Cache)
    Tuxedo Black Casing XPS M1530
    3GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530 (prob gonna get cruicial 4GB)
    15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MO Camera 1 Camera
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    200G 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor
    Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
    8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530
    Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy
    Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card
    Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)

    Glad i got it. Gonna get an external monitor prob 22inch. Also gonna wipe and reinstall to get rid of bloatware from the FAQ on these forums. has anyone installed XP instead of Vista or bad idea?
     
    RoninM2010, Mar 14, 2008
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