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    Dual GPU worth 140 more?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Blakestr, Sep 24, 2013.

  1. Blakestr

    Blakestr Notebook Guru

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    I'm torn between getting a Sager NP8275 or a NP9380... basically stock except for the 8990m on the first one...the price difference between the two models is basically $140. Is there any reason why I shouldn't go with the dual GPU, even if I am not going to buy the other one just yet? (Maybe xmas, maybe even next august)...it seems like it would give me a bit more futureproofing. Otherwise I was going to upgrade the CPU to a 4800mq in the first one (the 170sm). The 370sm seems like it is worth the extra cost though. Thoughts?
     
    Blakestr, Sep 24, 2013
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  2. 1nstance

    1nstance Notebook Evangelist

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    Go for it. Having room for 2 GPU's is realy nice.
     
    1nstance, Sep 25, 2013
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  3. vwrafi

    vwrafi Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, you never know how much cash you will have in the future. Maybe you can afford second GPU after six months, who knows.
     
    vwrafi, Sep 26, 2013
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    The 9380 runs without enduro (gets lower battery life though) and lets you overclock the display
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 26, 2013
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  5. Blakestr

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    Sounds like it is definitely worth not having the upgraded CPU
     
    Blakestr, Sep 26, 2013
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