Alienware M14x 2GB GT 650M vs MSI GT70 3GB GTX 670M

Hi Guys,

I am having a hard time deciding which laptop is better, first let me say that i am dreaming of having the Alienware because of his design.

I don't care about the display and i dont care about the hard drive or the memory because it can be upgraded later expect the display.

i am buying from HIdevolution.com

Alienware M14x R2 2GB NVIDIA GT 650M 900p Starter
System Color
Soft Touch Nebula Red
Processor
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3820QM 2.7GHz (8MB Cache, up to 3.7GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0) - installed by HIDevolution -

Video Card
2 GB DDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M with Optimus™

LCD Panel
14.0" High Def+ (900p/1600x900) with WLED backlight

Memory
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz (2DIMMS) - installed by HIDevolution - $40.00

Hard Drive
500GB 7,200 RPM SATA 3Gb/s


Sound Options
Creative Sound Blaster Recon3Di with THX TruStudio Pro Software
Battery
63WHr 8-Cell Primary Battery


MSI GT70 0NC-008US 17.3" GTX 670M SteelSeries Gaming Laptop

Processor
3rd generation Intel Core i7-3820QM Processor (2.70GHz - 3.70GHz, 8MB Intel Smart Cache) - $400.00

Graphics
NVIDIA 3GB GTX 670M GDDR5

LCD Panel
17.3" Full HD (1920 x 1080) Antiglare (~60% Color Gamut)

System Memory (RAM)
12GB DDR3 1600 MHz (3 x 4GB)

Hard Drive
750GB 7200RPM Hard Drive

2nd Hard Drive Bay
None (Empty HDD bay with caddy/adapter)


Thanks

 

Well those laptops are aimed at different markets. On one hand the alienware is less massive, much more portable and still packs a graphical punch.

The MSI is faster but its also much bigger and bulkier with much better sound. Both on stock, the MSI should be 30% or faster depending on the game and resolution.

 

lets say i would run BF3 on ultra 720p will the alienware run it fast? you know fps

Thanks

 

NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M - Notebookcheck.net Tech

The M14x might have some trouble running BF3 on ultra. According to Notebookcheck, the 650M gets around 32 FPS on high and 14 FPS on ultra. They likely tested it with the Samsung Q470, which is a 1366x768 screen.

On the other hand, HTWingNut tested the GDDR3 version of the 650M (which is slower than the GDDR5 one in the M14x) and got about 65 fps on high settings at 720p.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/sag...r-np6110-clevo-w110er-first-look-review.html#

 

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They actually tested it with this laptop: Test One M73-2O Notebook - Notebookcheck.com Tests

As you can see it has a 1080p screen. So the M14x R2 will get significantly higher FPS at 900p...

I've had an MSI in the past and switched to Alienware, far sexier.

 

I will go with the Alienware, thanks guys you have been very helpful

 

BF3 can be a struggle for the m14x at higher settings, but skyrim runs like a dream.

 

No one thought to mention the GT60? Or the fact the graphics card is replacable/upgradable but not in the alienware?

 

They should both game at similar settings at their native resolution. You'll almost definitely get a better gaming experience dropping the settings and playing at native resolution rather than dropping the resolution to non-native levels for higher graphical settings.

 

Pick the MSI.
Much better GPU and a 1080p screen which the GPU should have no problem running.
4GB more RAM and 250GB bigger HDD is also a plus. The sound system of the MSI is also top notch, probably the best there is on notebooks.

EDIT:

Too late...

 

All in the eye of the beholder I guess.