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    cpu or ram or ssd hard

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by linekhat, Jan 17, 2013.

  1. linekhat

    linekhat Notebook Guru

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    hi all
    this is my laptop ms-1727
    cor i5 430m
    500gig 7200prm
    ati 5870
    intel hm 55
    4gig ram 1066
    ok so i want to update the hardware
    Which of these pieces will make the game better
    cpu cor i 7 840qm
    or 8gig ram 1333
    or 128gig ssd hard disk
    one more thing........how much they effect the fps on games
    just chose one of them
    tanq for reading
    im sory my english is so bad :D
     
    linekhat, Jan 17, 2013
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  2. maklakiewicz

    maklakiewicz Notebook Enthusiast

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    The best upgrade for gaming is always to choose better graphic card.
    Can u install 2 hard drives f.e. one hdd and second SSD? If were u I would upgrade memory up to 8GB and install SSD (for windows and applications) as 1st drive (HDD as 2nd). Of course if its possible :)
    If I had to choose one of those, I would choose SSD.
     
    maklakiewicz, Jan 17, 2013
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  3. sangemaru

    sangemaru Notebook Deity

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    In order, for that particular machine: GPU (your machine can take 7970m upgrade, which will probably quintuple your graphical performance), CPU (the i5-430m is devilishly slow. At least try for a i7-740qm or a i7-820qm, but go for i7-920xm if you can. You can't imagine how much it will improve performance and PC response. I did the upgrade from 460m to 920xm and couldn't believe it), RAM (RAM IS CHEAP. You can use a maximum of 8GB DDR3-1333 with an i7 cpu), SSD.

    The SSD is a big investment and will only speed up load times and reduce some incidents of stuttering, but it pales in comparison to the performance upgrade for the other components. For the price of a SSD you can upgrade the CPU and RAM.

    With the full upgrade path available to you (920-940xm CPU, 7970m GPU, 8GB DDR3) your machine could comfortabily last another 2 years of high-end gaming.
     
    sangemaru, Jan 17, 2013
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    beanwolf Notebook Consultant

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    Definitely upgrade your CPU and GPU first if you're looking to game harder, but if you're just looking for a cheap performance boost grab the most RAM you can and shove in your PC. SSD should be your last priority, a 7200rpm will handle games fine.
     
    beanwolf, Jan 17, 2013
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  5. linekhat

    linekhat Notebook Guru

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    tanx
    do you now how much they cheng the game fps ?
     
    linekhat, Jan 17, 2013
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    beanwolf Notebook Consultant

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    RAM? Minimally considering you already have 4GB. They'll make your OS snappier though.
     
    beanwolf, Jan 17, 2013
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    linekhat Notebook Guru

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    ok
    cor i 7 840qm how make different in game fps?
     
    linekhat, Jan 17, 2013
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    Your GPU is most likely the bottleneck for gaming, I would say either get a SSD for general computer snappyness or upgrade your GPU? otherwise just save the money you would spend on a decent gpu for a new laptop. Although I think a HD 7970 is the best increase for gaming out of your options.
     
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  9. Zenoru

    Zenoru Notebook Consultant

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    Upgrade your GPU. Yes, the slow CPU will bottleneck the GPU's performance a bit, but you will definitely be able to game pretty smoothly. As others have said, a 7970M is a good choice.

    What games do you play? I know games like Battlefield 3 are CPU intensive, so if you play those types of games, a CPU upgrade makes sense.
     
    Zenoru, Jan 19, 2013
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