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    Is this laptop worth it?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by RenTin, Mar 11, 2016.

  1. RenTin

    RenTin Newbie

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    Can you guys tell me if this used laptop is worth it? I am looking for a used laptop to play games and music production. And to be able to use it on into the future. I heard that this computer is upgradeable, but to what point can you not upgrade it anymore? Or can you keep on upgrading it into the future? Thanks guys! Here are the specs

    PRICE - $900
    BASIC SPECS:
    15.6" HD display
    Intel i7 3.8GHz processor
    8GB RAM
    1TB Hard Drive
    250GB Solid State Drive

    FULL SPECS:
    15.6" Full HD LED-Backlit Display with Matte Finished Surface (1920 x 1080)
    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M 192bit w/6.0GB GDDR5
    Intel Core i7-4810MQ (2.8~3.8GHz) w/6M L3 Cache - 4 Cores/8 Threads
    IC Diamond Thermal Compound - CPU + GPU
    8GB (1x8GB) DDR3L/1600 Memory
    250GB Samsung 840 EVO mSATA Solid State Drive
    1TB SATA II 3Gb/s 7,200 RPM Hard Drive
    RAID Disabled
    6x Blu-Ray Reader/8x Super Multi Combo Drive
    9-in-1 Memory Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/SD/Mini‐SD/SDHC/SDXC)
    Built-in Intel Wireless-AC 7260 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.0 (Dual Band)
    8 Cell Smart Lithium-Ion Battery 76.96Wh
    Windows 7 Premium - (64-bit installed w/DVD and Drivers disk included)
    Full Range 180W Auto Switching AC Adapter
     
    RenTin, Mar 11, 2016
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  2. djembe

    djembe drum while you work

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    "Worth it" is up to you. It's a capable system for medium to high settings on the latest games, although I'd suggest upgrading the RAM to 16GB or more. You can upgrade memory and storage, but you won't be able to upgrade graphics or processor to newer generations.
     
    djembe, Mar 11, 2016
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  3. Galm

    Galm "Stand By, We're Analyzing The Situation!"

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    What is the actual name of the laptop?
     
    Galm, Mar 11, 2016
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  4. Game7a1

    Game7a1 ?

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    Most likely Clevo P157SM (look at specifications, mainly the battery).
     
    Game7a1, Mar 11, 2016
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  5. sasuke256

    sasuke256 Notebook Deity

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    The cpu has quite a lot of power .. I don't think it will be a problem.. the gpu is removable :) He can go up to 980M if he sells his 870M it will be a little bit expansive, but worth it..
     
    sasuke256, Mar 11, 2016
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  6. i_pk_pjers_i

    i_pk_pjers_i Even the ppl who never frown eventually break down

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    If it really is a P157SM, then the CPU and GPU most certainly are upgradeable.

    @OP: Sounds like a good laptop assuming the CPU and GPU are upgradeable, I would say go for it.
     
    i_pk_pjers_i, Mar 12, 2016
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