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    HP Vs Asus

    Discussion in 'HP' started by KayC, Nov 27, 2011.

  1. KayC

    KayC Notebook Consultant

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    So i will be going to college soon, and i want a laptop with decent battery life and also thats good for gaming, and of course. RELIABILITY AND GOOD BUILD QUALITY
    Here are my choices:

    CUstom HP dv6tqe:
    Processor: 2nd generation Intel(R) Quad Core(TM) i7-2720QM (2.2 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) w/Turbo Boost up to 3.3 GHz
    Graphics card 1GB Radeon(TM) HD 6770M GDDR5 Graphics [HDMI, VGA]
    Memory: 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    Hard drive 750GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    display: 1366x788?

    ASUS N53SV-EH71
    Display 1366x788
    Processor: 2nd generation Intel Core i7-2670QM processor (2.2 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.1 GHz)
    Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM and NVIDIA Optimus Technology
    WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz) , Bluetooth v3.0
    LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
    Memory: 6GB DDR3 SDRAM, 2 x SODIMM socket (expandable to 8GB SDRAM)
    Storage: 500GB 7200RPM hard drive



    I mean from the specs. The HP looks like it is going to win hands down but the thing is i heard the build quality on ASUS is superior. WHat do you think i should get

    Usage: Games: Diablo 3(in the future), League Of legends, Dota, maybe
    Microsoft, taking the laptop to class, etc
     
  2. edit1754

    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    As I mentioned in your other thread, you need to get models that have better screens, if you're going to buy those laptops. 1366x768 screens are terrible.
     
  3. CharlesMartel

    CharlesMartel Notebook Enthusiast

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    PLEASE GOD
    Don't get that screen unless you really like big text. Try to get a full HD screen.
    The Dv6 is pretty good build quality but the Asus is definitely better. It also has a much better cooling system.
    Is it possible to put in a better GPU? A GT 540 is pretty bad...
     
  4. FahrenheitGTI

    FahrenheitGTI Notebook Consultant

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    Get a lower specced i7 in the HP and upgrade to the 1080p display.
     
  5. KayC

    KayC Notebook Consultant

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    CUstom HP dv6tqe:
    Processor: 2nd generation Intel(R) Quad Core(TM) i7-2670QM (2.2 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) w/Turbo Boost up to 3.3 GHz
    Graphics card 1GB Radeon(TM) HD 6770M GDDR5 Graphics [HDMI, VGA]
    Memory: 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    Hard drive 750gb 5400 rpm Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    display: 1080p
    or
    ASUS N3SV-EH72
    Processor: 2nd generation Intel Core i7-2670QM processor (2.2 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.1 GHz)
    Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM and NVIDIA Optimus Technology
    WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz) , Bluetooth v3.0
    LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
    Memory: 6GB DDR3 SDRAM, 2 x SODIMM socket (expandable to 8GB SDRAM)
    Storage: 500GB 7200RPM hard drive
    Display: 1080p


    Which would you guys recommend. i wish the asus game with a better gpu but it doesnt:/
     
  6. CharlesMartel

    CharlesMartel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do you really just want only these two computers?
    Clevo P150HM is a lot better for gaming, is probably actually cheaper, and weighs only slightly more.
     
  7. KayC

    KayC Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah those two are in my budget.
     
  8. edit1754

    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    This one is around the same price: ASUS G53SX-XT1 Laptop Computer - Intel Core i7-2630QM 2.0GHz, 8GB DDR3, 640GB HDD, BD-ROM Combo, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M, 15.6 Full HD, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 1-Yr Warr. / 1-Yr Acc. Damage at TigerDirect.com
    - It has a 1920x1080 display as well
    - It has a considerably faster GPU
    - It's significantly heavier (heavier than many 17-inchers) and might not be something you want to carry around
    - It gets considerably less battery life.

    A little bit higher in price is the Malibal Lotus P151HM1 / Sager NP8130 / Clevo P151HM1
    - It's lighter and less bulky than the ASUS G53
    - It's got a faster version of the GTX 560M (The 1.5GB 560M is better than the 2GB version because it has a 192-bit bus instead of a 128-bit bus)
    Lotus P151HM1 - MALIBAL
    Sager NP8130 / Clevo P151HM1 - XOTIC PC
    - Make sure you scroll down and select "Windows 7 Home Premium" unless you already have your own copy or have a cheaper way of obtaining a copy
    - After adding an OS, it comes out to $1017.53 - and I'm not even sure if they charge tax.

    With an even better GPU is the MSI/Force 16F2
    http://www.xoticpc.com/force-16f2012-msi-16f2-preorder-p-3376.html?wconfigure=yes
    - Make sure you scroll down and select "Windows 7 Home Premium" unless you already have your own copy or have a cheaper way of obtaining a copy
    - After adding an OS, it comes out to $1090.53.
     
  9. KayC

    KayC Notebook Consultant

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    Hey edit i really like the lotus and sager/clevo. how are the build qualities
     
  10. xyfrank5699

    xyfrank5699 Notebook Enthusiast

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    1080 screen is great to get