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    7970M- Buy now or wait for Ivy?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by FunkyFresh, Apr 25, 2012.

  1. FunkyFresh

    FunkyFresh Newbie

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    So I'm new to the forums, and I'm planning on buying a Sager NP9170 with 7970m, but I can't decide whether to buy it now or wait for ivy bridge to be released. I'm also pretty new to gaming laptops in general. My current build is about $1,680 and has an I7-2670QM.

    I've got a few noob questions about this laptop.

    1. Would it be worth it to wait for ivy bridge instead of buying now?
    2. Will a 2670QM bottleneck a 7970m's performance? (I was thinking about upgrading to a 2760QM)
    3. I've seen pretty positive things said for the NP9170 on this site. Are there any other brands that give a better product for around the same cost?
     
    FunkyFresh, Apr 25, 2012
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  2. M11xDude

    M11xDude Notebook Consultant

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    I'd wait for Ivy Bridge if I were you. It's only a matter of days now.
     
    M11xDude, Apr 25, 2012
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  3. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    It's a no-win if you buy now.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Apr 25, 2012
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  4. omnivor

    omnivor Notebook Consultant

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    The 7970M won't even ship before IB hits, so it'd be rather hard to get the 7970M with SB even if you tried.
     
    omnivor, Apr 25, 2012
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  5. Kraszus

    Kraszus Notebook Geek

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    Ditto... Ivy will start shipping around the 29th. 7970 sounds like it won't start shipping till middle/late may.
     
    Kraszus, Apr 25, 2012
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  6. awakeN

    awakeN Notebook Deity

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    jesus christ there are million of these threads springing up.


    it's always ideal to wait, but if you really need a new laptop, then don't wait for it ;)
     
    awakeN, Apr 25, 2012
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  7. TrantaLocked

    TrantaLocked Notebook Deity

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    Who is going to ship with Ivy Bridge soon?
     
    TrantaLocked, Apr 25, 2012
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  8. w3ak3stl1nk

    w3ak3stl1nk Notebook Consultant

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    everyone on the 29th
     
    w3ak3stl1nk, Apr 26, 2012
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  9. bn880

    bn880 Notebook Consultant

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    On a Sunday? :)
     
    bn880, Apr 27, 2012
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  10. andros_forever

    andros_forever Notebook Deity

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    Always waiting = no Laptop today. If you already have a decent gaming rig then it might be worth waiting. If not, the 7970 is a great deal. Go for it.
     
    andros_forever, Apr 27, 2012
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  11. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    any SB won't bottleneck probably the next 1-2 years of gaming
     
    maxheap, Apr 28, 2012
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