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    Help me choose the right assembly for gaming notebook

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by KillWonder, Oct 24, 2012.

  1. KillWonder

    KillWonder Notebook Evangelist

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    Im setting up a gaming notebook from this specific site but sometimes im not so sure if im making the right price/quality choice.

    HD7979 2.0gb ddr5 enduro
    GTX675 2.0GB GDDR5 OPTIMUS +€ 30,00
    NVIDIA GTX680 4.0GB GDDR5 OPTIMUS +€300,00

    17,3 inch
    1600x900
    1920x1080 +€0,00
    1920x1080 Auoptronics 72% real colour +€59,00

    Intel Core i7 - 3630QM Quad Core (2.4GHz -3.4GHz) 6MB cache (Ivy Bridge) 45 Watt +€ 0,00
    Intel Core i7 - 3632QM Quad Core (2.2GHz -3.2GHz) 6MB cache (Ivy Bridge) 35 Watt +€ 65,00
    Intel Core i7 - 3740QM Quad Core (2.7GHz -3.7GHz) 6MB cache (Ivy Bridge) 45 Watt +€165,00

    120 GB SSD INTEL 330 Sata-600 READ: 500Mb/s - WRITE: 450Mb/s (TRIM)+€ 0,00
    128 GB SSD CRUCIAL m4 Sata-600 IREAD: 500Mb/s - WRITE: 200Mb/s (TRIM) !+€ 15,00
    50 GB 7200rpm WD Scorpio Black S-ATA 16Mb cache+€ 0,00
    500 GB HYBRID (HDD/SSD Combo) 7200rpm Sata-300 32Mb cache + 4 GB SSD +€ 0,00
    750 GB HYBRID (HDD/SSD Combo) 7200rpm Sata-600 32Mb cache + 8 GB SSD +€79,00

    And what is RAID and mSATA SSD module?
     
    KillWonder, Oct 24, 2012
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  2. maverick1989

    maverick1989 Notebook Deity

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    mSATA stands for mini-SATA. You can basically fit another solid state drive by utilizing that slot although usually those are more expensive.

    RAID is Redundant Array of Independent Disks. There are several RAID "levels". Usually people go for RAID 0 because it gives you a better performance if you are using conventional harddrives. A RAID set up ALWAYS requires more than one hard drive so if you want to RAID, you are going to have to get two drives which, based on the size and chassis, might require you to swap out the optical drive and install a caddy so a secondary drive can fit. Most 17" laptops however have two drive bays so you can RAID if you so wish while still keeping your ODD. IMO, however, if money is no object, get two SSDs and do not RAID. If that is too expensive, get a SSD and a conventional hard drive and use the SSD as your primary drive. I would not get a mSATA.

    Considering this is the "Hardware components and aftermarket upgrades" sub section, I answered the question regarding hard drives. For your system specs, I'd post in the "What Notebook Should I Buy" section and use the sticky at the top so people know what you plan on doing with your laptop.
     
    maverick1989, Oct 24, 2012
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