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    Need advice!!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by biosciguy, Aug 19, 2016.

  1. biosciguy

    biosciguy Newbie

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    So I have an alienware:

    Specs:
    Alienware 14 base
    4th generation i7 4700MQ Processor (6MB cache, up to 3.4 GHz w/ turbo boost)
    14.0 inch (355.6mm) WLED FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Anti-glare Display
    16 GB Dual channel DDR3L 1600 MHz (2x8GB)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M with 2 GB GDDR5
    WLAN Killer 1202 driver
    500GB 5400RPM-SSD Hybrid Drive
    Win 7 home premium 64-Bit

    I am trying to run No Man's sky and wanted to see if it would be worth to upgrade, or to get a new rig.

    Thoughts?
     
    biosciguy, Aug 19, 2016
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  2. J.Dre

    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    sponge_gto Notebook Deity

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    Agreed. If budget allows, buy a new one and sell the old. Your specs are still well above the latest budget machines so the proceeds should help soften the blow.
     
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    Support.2@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Seconding sell the old, I got a decent return from my last one.
     
    Support.2@XOTIC PC, Aug 19, 2016
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