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    NP 7280 vs NP 7280-S1

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by GamingACU, Mar 21, 2011.

  1. GamingACU

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    What's the difference in these models? I couldn't find anything except the S1 had better starting specs, but the normal 7280 could be built with the same hardware.

    So unless I'm missing something I don't really see the point in having 2 of the same models since both are customizable.
     
    GamingACU, Mar 21, 2011
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  2. hizzaah

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    i believe they have the s1 specs at a cheaper price than if you added those specs to the base 7280

    edit: for the base 7280 at the same specs as the S1 it's +$205
     
    hizzaah, Mar 21, 2011
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  3. GamingACU

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    oh, didn't notice that. I put all the specs the way I'd want them and they came out within $5 of eachother.
     
    GamingACU, Mar 21, 2011
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  4. Larry@LPC-Digital

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    There is no difference at all except the starting point is a higher configuration. For example, if someone was to order a 'decked out' NP7280 then the cost would be less to configure a S-1. :)
     
    Larry@LPC-Digital, Mar 21, 2011
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  5. GamingACU

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    I should stop looking...or I'll get a crazy idea and buy one.
     
    GamingACU, Mar 21, 2011
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    Once upon a time that might have been the reason ...
     
    mmarchid, Mar 21, 2011
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    hmm? thats what it came out as when i went to xotic just a few mins ago..
     
    hizzaah, Mar 21, 2011
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  8. mmarchid

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    it's a marketing gimmick to grease you on chasing higher specs, but the prices may fluctuate
     
    mmarchid, Mar 22, 2011
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    Maybe the S1 version was originally the D900F version which had only one gpu.
     
    pasoleatis, Mar 22, 2011
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  10. Justin@XoticPC

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    As others have stated the S1 just starts out with a higher spec. If you configure the regular 7280 with the starting spec of the S1 (12GB/ Blu Ray Reader/ Dual 500GB 7200's/ SLi 470M's/ 6300 Wireless) you will save some $$$.
     
    Justin@XoticPC, Mar 22, 2011
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  11. GamingACU

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    So how much do you guys offer for a Military Discount?
     
    GamingACU, Mar 22, 2011
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  12. Justin@XoticPC

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    Please contact me via PM or any of our Sale Representatives and we can review this and any other questions you have. :)
     
    Justin@XoticPC, Mar 22, 2011
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  13. GamingACU

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    Also, is there any reason to get the i7-990X over the i7-960 for gaming purposes. As far as processors go my Q9650 hasn't even been taxed yet...
     
    GamingACU, Mar 23, 2011
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    for strictly gaming, i'd say no.. you're not going to notice a difference.
     
    hizzaah, Mar 23, 2011
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  15. Larry@LPC-Digital

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    Yes, this is what users are saying, no real difference. Many get the NP7280 for much more than gaming. A lot of video encoders and other CPU intensive things, which is where this model shines! :)
     
    Larry@LPC-Digital, Mar 23, 2011
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