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    2092 vs. 5792

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by bobbing_headz, Feb 13, 2008.

  1. bobbing_headz

    bobbing_headz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm definitely thinking about getting a Sager as I'm looking for a quality gaming laptop <2000$. Right now I'm looking at the 5792. Here's the specs I've got configured:

    ~1700$
    17" WSXGA+ "Matte" Super Clear Ultra Bright Screen (1680x1050)
    Intel® 45nm "Penryn" Core™2 Duo T8100 2.1GHz w/3MB L2 On-die cache - 800MHz FSB
    512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 8700GT DX10
    1,024MB DDR2 667 PC2 5300 (2 SODIMMS) Dual Channel Memory
    Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +/-R/RW 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R/RW Drive w/Softwares
    160GB 5400RPM (Serial-ATA 150)

    First a couple questions:
    Is it worth paying extra to upgrade the processor?
    I was planning on upgrading the ram myself. Would it be cheaper and how much should I get?


    Now I was looking at the 2092 model which for about 350$ less as far as I can see I get the same thing except for a smaller screen (15.4v17) and a worse video card (the 8600 rather than the 8700). There's probably some other minor things like bluetooth that make no difference. Since I don't really give a crap about the screen size I'm wondering if the upgraded GPU on the 5792 is worth forking over the extra cash for. I realize also they are built on different models so the 5792 probably is better there but I don't know much about that. Any advice would be appreciated.
     
    bobbing_headz, Feb 13, 2008
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  2. Mecha

    Mecha Notebook Geek

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    dont even think a 5792/3 without an 8800.. waste of money IMO.

    if you cant get a t9300 and 8800 gpu get the 2092
     
    Mecha, Feb 13, 2008
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  3. bobbing_headz

    bobbing_headz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well the 5792 with the 8800 alone is already basically at my 2000$ budget. Thats' without any other upgrades or shipping/taxes so that probably rules out the 5792. Assuming that I do get the 2092 instead should I upgrade my processor over the t8100? I would have significantly more leeway as it would be well inside my price range.
     
    bobbing_headz, Feb 13, 2008
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  4. NAS Ghost

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    he cant get the 8800 in the 2092; the only company that puts that gpu in a 15.4 is alienware
     
    NAS Ghost, Feb 13, 2008
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  5. NAS Ghost

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    well you prolly should upgrade if your gaming, especially with dx10 games youll prolly want atleast the 9300 with the 8600m gt in the 2092. Or atleast, thats what i would get.

    Note also though that the vram in the sager is ddr2 not 3
     
    NAS Ghost, Feb 13, 2008
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    dannyhuangster Notebook Guru

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    Go with a 2092. I just got mine yesterday and its sooo awesome.
     
    dannyhuangster, Feb 14, 2008
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