Help choosing between two Clevo/Sager Models...

Anyway, before I begin please let me start with a HUGE thank you to those of you who choose to take your time to help me out....as I am at a point that I want to rip my hair to shreds! Lol

This is my first laptop...it's hard to decide without a physical thing I front of me!

I am currently trying to decide between the Sager Np 8268 S and the Sager Np 9752.

Now, I am really leaning towards the 9752, because of the desktop CPU...however, I would downgrade to the i5 4690k. It just seems to me that this model would be far more upgradable in the long run....5th gen CPUs and the like (bc of the z97 chipset).

I have heard that the 5th gen mobile CPUs will be soldered on to the motherboards....leaving the np8268 S in the dust as far as upgrading the cpu in the future.

Is the 980m worth the extra cash or would the 970m be just as well? Also, it seems hard to find laptop Gpus anywhere....any good places to buy for future references?

I really would like this laptop to last me as long as possible!

Any reason why I should go with one or the other? Possibly another model? Sager only please! Also, max spending point is less than 2 grand.

 

9752. I got the 9772/and it's a beast. If you game a lot and can afford it get the 980m. The 970m isn't shabby though. I don't game and got the 980m at the very last minute. Haven't seen it hit 70* yet.

 

Since I'll mainly be using it for gaming...would you recommend downgrading to the i5 4690k or just stick with the stock i7 4790?

P.s. I really don't have any desire to overclock. Well maybe in the far future?

 

Up to you. For gaming and general purpose not a big deal. For top performance yes. I'd recommend the 4790k for tweaking though. I did it not to over clock but to undervolt. Knocked almost 10* off my max temps. Very very good for me. I don't hit max fans. System is quiet enough I can leave .my system on while watching movies. Can't say the same for np5160. But for your budget your going to have to sacrifice between the CPU or GPU. My budget was $1700 but I blew it. Went with 970m and I was at $1804. I made last minute change to 980m the day it was supposed to ship so blew my budget bigtime. Now that I've thoroughly tested my system I don't regret it. My upgrade cycle is every 3 years and I was on 4th year so said **** it. I think this system might last me 5 years if upgrade bug doesn't hit me. You could always get the i5 and get an i7 later down the road since it's upgradeable. Right now, the 4790k is on sale for $280. A year or twp you could probably upgrade new or used for half that.

 

4790K with its high base clock will last for a long time. Its future proof. It will be faster than any mobile CPU for at least another 2 years, likely 3. Its worthwhile to get it I think. Broad well/Skyfire are Intel's effort to compete with arm for low power market.

 

Whether a desktop or a mobile CPU, next gen upgrade potential is hearsay. Either one, though, should be enough to last/future proof you quite well (the desktop one being a better candidate, still) and not bottleneck either the 970M nor the 980M.

The 980M is worth it if you can afford it and will really put it to use. If you're not a super avid gamer, then by all means: save yourself some $ and go for the 970M. "Is it worth it" is just about always subjective to your needs and budget.

 

While considering upgradability is always important in deciding which computer to go with. You also want to ask yourself how likely are you really to do that. In 3-4yrs down the road when you may start wanting to upgraded the CPU you may start looking and seeing all this other new technology available like faster SSD, RAM, GPU etc. A lot of times when people decide they want to upgrade a part, they just end up getting a new computer so they are up to date with all the hardware.

 

If you want 980m, then get it when you customize your Clevo. Upgrading to 980m from 970m will cost a fortune. Price mobile GPU do not drop. 680m still sells for $700. 980m to upgrade will cost $900+ and you might get $350 for a used 970m. So I recommend spending extra $300 now rather than $600 later.

If you want it to last long as possible, obviously best hardware you can afford. Or you can get midrange and upgrade every two years. I like to go all in and upgrade to a whole new machine every 3-4 years.