Np 8170 or other better?

Hello,

i want to know if any one can help me to decide, i'm checking a

Sager Np 8170 on reflexnotebook.ca

I build with this configuration:

17.3" Full HD LED-Backlit Display with Super Glossy Surface (1920 x 1080)
AMD Radeon HD 6990M w/2GB GDDR5
2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-2670QM Processor ( 6MB L3 Cache, 2.20GHz)
IC Diamond Thermal Compound - CPU + GPU
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz
500GB 7200rpm SATA 300 Hard Drive
8X DVD±R/RW/4X +DL Super-Multi Drive & Software

Total:CA$1,639.48 + 12 % BC Tax Fee

Total:CA$1.836.21 With BC Tax Fee

i want to know if have anything better with better price,i'm Canadian Costumer i don't want import, i want to buy on canada store.


Sincerely,
Denis Jorge

 

The 8170/170HM is a very solid machine, I highly recommend it. If you were to compare it to the big brands they're actually cheaper.

You can easily access components for replacement or upgrading, something that's not common for laptops.

Not sure about the Canadian market but you could try a different reseller and they may give you a better deal.

Good luck

 

and how a bout a asus g74 ? what you prefer? asus with gtx 560m 3gb , 12gb , 1.5tb full hd, which one you prefer?

 

It all depends on YOUR preference to be honest.

I'm not sure about the performance of the 560m with 3GB against the 6990m with 2GB, I would do research and look for benchmark tests and compare the results.

What do you need 12GB for? Video editing? 8GB is more than enough for gaming as most games focus on video rather than CPU usage.

I don't need 1.5 TB of hard drive, I have an external drive for storing things like pictures and such... it all depends on your preference and bank account

 

yeah, but i will buy on ncix.com or futureshop i can't customize, for me 500gb it's enought

 

you think that with the g74 i will play the same things that i play on the np8170 ? the g74 is better price than the np8170 and the only thing that is diferente is graphic card

 

The 6990M is MUCH better than the 560M. You would not see anywhere near the same performance with the Asus. The higher price is deffinitely worth it. IMO, any Asus over $1100 is overpriced due to that 560M being the only GPU option.

 

The graphics card is really the only part that matters when you're looking at a gaming machine (the CPU/Memory/etc all come in to play, but the GPU is what really differentiates whether it's a mid-range or high-end model).

The 6990 is roughly 2x better than the 560m. Here are some benchmarks:

AMD Radeon HD 6990M - Notebookcheck.net Tech
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M - Notebookcheck.net Tech

 

Hi Denis, The 6990M is a solid GPU, you other specs look good as well.

If you have any questions on buying from Canada check out my signature for a guide. Any other questions please feel free to ask.

 

but the 6990 is 2 x better then the gtx560m 1.5gb gddr5 or the 3gb gddr5 ? my problem that i prefer buy localy, because i'm from brazil, so if i have some problem if any online store i can't sove this problem, i will live in kamloops for 10 months

 

i saw this asus on local store:

G74-DH73
17.3" gaming model. 3D Vision kit included. 120Hz panel. Illuminating kb
CPU : Intel Core i7-2670QM (2.2GHz)
LCD Size & Resolution : 17.3" FHD 1920x1080 LED (3D 120Hz)
MB Chipset : Intel HM65
Optical Drive : Blu-ray writer enabled DVD±RW/CD-RW
Memory : 12GB DDR3 1333 Mhz (4GBX3), 4 skts, Max. 16GB
VGA Card : Nvidia GTX 560M 3G GDDR5
Hard Drive : 1.5TB 750G+750G 7200RPM
WLAN/ TPM : 802.11 B/G/N, No TPM
LAN : 10/100/1000
Battery/Run Time : Li-ion 8 cell
Interface/ Card Reader : 3xUSB 2.0/ 1X USB 3.0, 1xVGA, 1xHDMI/ 8-in-1
Bluetooth/FingerPrint : Yes/ No
Color/Weight/WxDxH : Black/9.4lbs/16.5" x 12.8" x 2.4"
Warranty : 2 Yr Global/1 Yr Accidental Damage/30-Day ZBD
Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
Carry bag & mouse : Yes
Camera : 2.0M

the sager will be too more better then this configuration ?

 

How long do you plan on using this machine?

The 560m will hold up in the short term, but the 6990m is the far better investment if you plan on using this computer for a couple years.

Good to see someone else from Kamloops on this forum - I'm a student at the University. If you end up looking at Asus machines, KCC (local comp store) may be able to price match with NCIX or any other online retailer. I have price matched some components and monitors, but never a whole computer. You may be able to get an onsite service warranty with them as well.

The Asus is a good machine but the Sager is just better. If you are really on a budget check out this guy's 8170 in the for sale/trade forum: http://forum.notebookreview.com/notebooks-desktops-sale/631585-fs-sager-np8170-2720qm-gtx-485m.html

Hope that might help with your decision but it probably just added more confusion...

W

 

i looked the asus on kcc, yeah i want to stay with the computer for at least 2 years, my problem that i will only arrive at 29 january and the delivery time of the sager is like 17 bussines days at reflex notebook, i don't know either if they are good store, i asked sager and they said that don't have the reflexnotebook as certified reseller, you have a sager one ? you can help me to buy a sager when i arrive in kamloops ?

 

I am not sure if anyone mentioned this but ASUS have backlighted keyboard, Sager does not. I am waiting till they offer one and I will dump my ASUS for a Sager

 

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We're the top Canadian Sager reseller, i highly doubt Sager told you that they don't have us as a certified reseller.

Anyways back on topic, yes we can help you get the laptop once you get to Kamloops, shipping takes 14 days usually if everything is in stock. But that number can be reduced drastically since Kamloops is on the west coast.

 

vc é BR? aqui no brasil oq tem de notes pra game sao os da microway.com que vende os sager e a avell da qual eu comprei o meu 8170 que deve chegar nas proximas 2 semanas eu espero, os avell vc acha na notebookcentury.com.br, e esqueça dessa viajem de recomendaçao de marcas famosas pois pra jogos nenhuma possui as GPUs top e vai durar cerca de 3 anos como a 6990, o meu com config igual do seu vai sair por R$4700

 

I just ordered the same config. as you (considerably cheaper in the states) but I'm pretty stoked about the machine. It seems like a solid beast - Asus is great, but not as powerful, MSI is pretty, but not as powerful and a bit weaker build. The Sager is all about quality.

 

The 3GB card will perform exactly the same as the 1.5GB.

The Sager will perform a lot better than that assuming you get the 6990M. Those are the specs you could get out of a NP8130 for $1k (minus the 3D screen of course).

 

sou sim, mais eu estou indo morar no canada, entao eu irei comprar la mesmo.

 

hey novah, its because i can't stay 14 days without a computer, but i'm checking about if i can ship and my Host mom receives for me.

sorry, about certified reseller i'm a little afraid when i'm talking about buy online, but if you will accept paypal it will be better for me. was me that sent a email to you.

yeah i saw, msi and asus it's so overpriced.

Hmm, Thanks

 

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Did Mark answer all your questions by email?

 

yeah i'm almost decided that i will get the np 8170, send a happy merry christimas for all reflexnotebook.ca crew, thanks for the great costumer service.

 

Thanks to you as well, hope you have a wonderful Christmas.