Suggestions for NP9130 build

I am looking to pick up a NP9130 at the end of the Month. I will likely buy from Xotic since that is where I seem to do all my window shopping. My budget is ~$1300 and I think this configuration gives me a good performance to cash ratio. Anyone have any better suggestions for my build?


- 15.6” FHD 16:9 LED Backlit Wide screen (1920x1080) Super Clear Matte Type
- i7-3630QM
- GTX 670MX 3,072MB
- 12GB DDR3 1600MHz
- 750GB 7200RPM
- 6x Blu-Ray Read/8X DVDRW Super Multi Combo Drive
- Intel® Advanced-N 6235 - 802.11A/B/G/N
- Windows 7 Home Premium

 

IMO, drop to stock 8gb of ram, which is plenty for about everything, unless heavy video/photo editing, then buy a mSATA ssd cache drive off newegg and that will put you at your 1300$ limit..

 

Thanks for the reply! You got me rethInking the build. If drop down to 8gb ram, I can swap out the stock drive for the Crucial 128gb SSD and only be over budget by $13.

 

If you can get a SSD in there under budget that would be great, they make a very noticeable difference in read/write times like Windows boot up.
8GB RAM should be good for most of today's use and if you need more in the future its pretty easy to add yourself.

 

I would get an mSATA to free up your 9.5mm drive slot for a hard drive or future SSD for more storage. Crucial m4 128GB runs ~ $100-$120 on Amazon and other places. I just checked at Crucial, and do a Google for "Crucial Coupons" (or just go here) and there's a 5% off sitewide at the Crucial store (have to go through link). 128GB mSATA is $112 with free snail mail shipping (although tax may be assessed. )

I concur with the 8GB as well. More than plenty.

Otherwise, good config, I think you'll be happy.

 

Thanks Hutsady.Glad to see I am on the right track.

 

Having a Blu-Ray is a must for mobile movie and TV watching, so I can not get rid of of the drive slot. I know it is ridiculous to watch Blu-Rays on a laptop but that is the only format I have. Currently, the Crucial M4 128g is a $70 upgrade so that seems like a steal based on the pricing you have seen

 

You're very welcome, happy to help out!
Will you be gaming much on the computer? If not and media and storage is more important consider the NP6350. It has the GTX 660M so step down in video card but has two hard drive bays as well as room for an optical drive. So you can go SSD + HDD + Blu Ray. If gaming is important stick with the current build.

 

If you're looking at a 128GB SSD I really think you're better off spending a little more and getting the 128GB mSATA because 128GB is just not enough in this day and age if you plan on playing any games, since many consume 15-20GB each (if not more). I easily fill up my 256GB mSATA + 512GB SATA half way at least from all the crap I have on it at any given time.

 

Hmm... Space may be a concern. I'll have to look in to my options more. Thanks again for your help.

 

I will be using it for gaming. A gaming laptop at this price point is all about compromise and I feel that the 9130 is the best value when considering performance vs price.

 

Double post. Sorry.