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    are any of xotic pc's upsells worth paying for?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by proto58, Dec 2, 2017.

  1. proto58

    proto58 Newbie

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    Are any of xoticpc's upsells worth paying for? I don't really want to mess around inside a laptop myself (except for putting a drive in that is what I have my desktop for). So I am just wondering if their thermal compound upgrades and display calibrations actually make any difference in a gaming laptop.
    Thanks
     
    proto58, Dec 2, 2017
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  2. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    kryonaut 1g is 12usd

    xotic pc kryonaut is 55usd


    welp
     
    Mobius 1, Dec 3, 2017
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  3. Falkentyne

    Falkentyne Notebook Prophet

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    Only thing worth paying for is the 30 day dead pixel guarantee. Or Rush processing. NOTHING else.
     
    Falkentyne, Dec 3, 2017
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  4. TANWare

    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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    It is worth the upgrade price if you are willing to pay it instead of doing it cheaper yourself. Is it worth $42 for them to apply the better TIM compared to you doing it? same with other upgrades is the premium in price worth your labor?
     
    TANWare, Dec 3, 2017
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  5. cdoublejj

    cdoublejj Notebook Deity

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    If I know they know what they're doing whats another $50 on a $1000-$4000, especially if it's a smaller company and not some ****ty mega corp. Then I don't have to worry about disassembly as soon as I get it. In that sense I would consider having it done done for me. I have the skills but, it can be a chore if i'm not in the mood.
     
    cdoublejj, Dec 3, 2017
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