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That Guy
So i have an alienware laptop that i bought in December of 2011 and its time for upgrading some parts. ive recently bought Battlefield 3 and the multiplayer runs okay but it needs to run smoother, much smoother. I know my laptop is old compared to all the new ones out there but if i were to upgrade the parts, it'll be right up there with all the new tech. i want the Nvidia 780M graphics card but i have absolutely no idea where to purchase it. i google where i can buy one and all it links me to are articles. well the 780M is my dream graphics card but basically anything newer than my current graphics card would probably make a world of a difference. so my two questions are: What parts should i get? and where can i buy them(links would be great)?
*I do want to do hardcore PC gaming and the parts im looking to upgrade are GPU and CPU.
-Here are my specs:
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M
CPU: Intel Core i7-2760QM @ 2.40GHz
Thanks!
My Alienware laptop model is the M17x
And yes it is possible for the gpu to be replaced/upgraded GauravS. The service manual to my laptop is here: http://tinyurl.com/mw2kbpg
Also, how do I get the GTX 780M? because I dont have the warranty anymore(i only had it for 1 year) and i have been looking for that gpu online for a while now and i havent found it nor a price for it, but please let me know what GPUs are compatible with my laptop that are better than my current one. Thanks again!
Answer
Hi That Guy,
Post the Alienware model so that I can check if the Nvidia GTX780 M would work with the system and if not what are the other options available.
Many Alienware laptops have discrete video cards that can be replaced/upgraded. You may also check the Service Manual of the system to know if it is possible to replace the video card individually from the system. You can get the manual for your system from the link below:
http://dell.to/10EcpwS
On the link, enter the Service Tag of your computer and click on 'Submit' to get the relevant documentation.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
GauravS
Hi That Guy,
Post the Alienware model so that I can check if the Nvidia GTX780 M would work with the system and if not what are the other options available.
Many Alienware laptops have discrete video cards that can be replaced/upgraded. You may also check the Service Manual of the system to know if it is possible to replace the video card individually from the system. You can get the manual for your system from the link below:
http://dell.to/10EcpwS
On the link, enter the Service Tag of your computer and click on 'Submit' to get the relevant documentation.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
GauravS
Whats my best choice in laptop?
Alucard
I have a budget of £800 Im looking for a new laptop. I want it solely for gaming, skyping and for the internet. Unfortunately I know nothing of hardware so I don't know what Im looking for. I currently have an Acer with about a 17inch screen and a large keyboard to match. I would prefer large for both and I would also prefer a webcam and mic built in but if not then I can buy them elsewhere. If any more information is needed then I will do all I can to provide. Im just tired of my old laptop struggling to run minecraft and being unable to run pretty much any new game and overheating with youtube if I don't hold it the right way.
The problem is that I have to buy a UK version otherwise it wont have coverage and there will be problems with repairs and compatibility. I cant find a HP Envy but I can find HP Pavilion. The only Envy I could find was http://www.amazon.co.uk/dv7-7201sa-17-3-inch-Notebook-Processor-Integrated/dp/B009YY80P0/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356006906&sr=8-1-fkmr0
Other than that I found a couple of things close to your recommendation:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-NP355V5C-SuperMulti-Graphics-Premioum/dp/B008EJGJHC/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1356007095&sr=8-13
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pavilion-dv7-6c01ea-Quad-Core-A6-3430MX-Processor/dp/B006W7B2WA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1356007095&sr=8-3
Am I getting close? I think Im willing to go up to £1000ish but Id prefer to stick to £800
Answer
The annual PCWORLD Survey last result was December 2011, and Dell and HP did not fare well.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/244419/laptop_reliability_and_satisfaction_macbooks_rule.html
And, Specials seem to end today at Dell unless extended, but, the best specifications I could find for you is with Dell Inspiron 17R SE at Dell.com
http://www.dell.com/uk/p/configuration-compare.aspx?ocs=n0017s51,n0017s15,n0017s08,n0017s46&returnURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dell.com%2Fuk%2Fp%2Flaptops%23!facets%3D93410~0~1450395%26p%3D1%26results%3D30
For models, shipping at VAT included from £699 to £799
All 17.3" Full high def 1080p display, Windows 8, 1TB 5400 rpm HDD, 2GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GT 650M, DVDRW, aluminum cover switchable colors, 2x2 Intel Wireless-N 2230, 6 cell lithium ion 48Whr battery, 3.28 kg
The lowest at .£699 is a core i5 ivy bridge, and the other 3 are core i7 3630QM
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
Passmark 3836 vs 7616 CPU power performance
In base specifications, the 749 priced one showing an extra 50 off seems to be the same or better than the two more expensive.
http://www.dell.com/uk/p/inspiron-17r-se-7720/pd?oc=n0017s15&model_id=inspiron-17r-se-7720#TechSpec
There are a few options available.
Pricing may be different tomorrow, but this appears to be the best today and is in budget.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html
GT 650M gaming can be looked up. The 1080p screen may slow the frame rate for low-medium-high, but I cannot find a better GPU/CPU combo at under £800
The HPs in the price range are not even close. Lenovo Y series is 15.6" not full HD
This Samsung is a better brand and costs a bit more:
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/samsung-series-5-550p-17-3-laptop-silver-17563638-pdt.html
It is x900 resolution instead of x1080.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M on first you show is garbage compared with GT 650M
cheaper Samsung NP355V5C 7670M is similar to GT 630M, has a weaker A10-4600M CPU at 3158 score, is not full high def, is 15.6" where I thought you want a 17.3"
HP Pavilion dv7-6c01ea has a dismally slow CPU compared to everything else presented so far, and is still only HD 7670M.
At your price point, you want GT 650M, and only Dell and Lenovo show that so far, and dell is 17.3" full High def at under 800.
USA prices are irrelevent. There is no VAT here and instead prices without local sales tax of up to 8%. The competition is also higher here, so pricing is lower. Totally a waste to look at USA prices.
The 739 pound Dell ordered today is the way to go (prices go up or down later) or pay more for a Samsung of lower specs. Unless you find another GT 650M or higher graphics.
Samsung at Amazon UK is available:
15.6" Core i5 with the GT 650M in x768 lower def screen:
£705 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-15-6-inch-Graphics-Windows-Premium/dp/B008S7LCIQ/
Beautiful Gigabyte system is out of stock at about £900 due late january
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Gigabyte_P2742G-CF1_Core_i7_Windows_8_Gaming_Laptop__9WP2742G2-GB-A-001/version.asp#maindesc
Specifications are here:
http://www.excaliberpc.com/622840/gigabyte-p2742g-cf1-17.3-gaming-laptop.html#TabSpecification
GTX 660M is even better than GT 650M. Also at Amazon UK out of stock.
FINAL:
Others at www.laptopsdirect.co.uk
You need to open details of each laptop with dedicated graphics from £500 - £1000
GTX 660M is better than GT 650M
17.3" appears to be more desireable to you than 15.6"
Higher definition screen better than lower.
Core i7's better than core i5's.
i7-3xxx and i5-3xxx better than i7-2xxx and i5-2xxx
Samsungs are there in stock with GT 650M
The annual PCWORLD Survey last result was December 2011, and Dell and HP did not fare well.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/244419/laptop_reliability_and_satisfaction_macbooks_rule.html
And, Specials seem to end today at Dell unless extended, but, the best specifications I could find for you is with Dell Inspiron 17R SE at Dell.com
http://www.dell.com/uk/p/configuration-compare.aspx?ocs=n0017s51,n0017s15,n0017s08,n0017s46&returnURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dell.com%2Fuk%2Fp%2Flaptops%23!facets%3D93410~0~1450395%26p%3D1%26results%3D30
For models, shipping at VAT included from £699 to £799
All 17.3" Full high def 1080p display, Windows 8, 1TB 5400 rpm HDD, 2GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GT 650M, DVDRW, aluminum cover switchable colors, 2x2 Intel Wireless-N 2230, 6 cell lithium ion 48Whr battery, 3.28 kg
The lowest at .£699 is a core i5 ivy bridge, and the other 3 are core i7 3630QM
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
Passmark 3836 vs 7616 CPU power performance
In base specifications, the 749 priced one showing an extra 50 off seems to be the same or better than the two more expensive.
http://www.dell.com/uk/p/inspiron-17r-se-7720/pd?oc=n0017s15&model_id=inspiron-17r-se-7720#TechSpec
There are a few options available.
Pricing may be different tomorrow, but this appears to be the best today and is in budget.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html
GT 650M gaming can be looked up. The 1080p screen may slow the frame rate for low-medium-high, but I cannot find a better GPU/CPU combo at under £800
The HPs in the price range are not even close. Lenovo Y series is 15.6" not full HD
This Samsung is a better brand and costs a bit more:
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/samsung-series-5-550p-17-3-laptop-silver-17563638-pdt.html
It is x900 resolution instead of x1080.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M on first you show is garbage compared with GT 650M
cheaper Samsung NP355V5C 7670M is similar to GT 630M, has a weaker A10-4600M CPU at 3158 score, is not full high def, is 15.6" where I thought you want a 17.3"
HP Pavilion dv7-6c01ea has a dismally slow CPU compared to everything else presented so far, and is still only HD 7670M.
At your price point, you want GT 650M, and only Dell and Lenovo show that so far, and dell is 17.3" full High def at under 800.
USA prices are irrelevent. There is no VAT here and instead prices without local sales tax of up to 8%. The competition is also higher here, so pricing is lower. Totally a waste to look at USA prices.
The 739 pound Dell ordered today is the way to go (prices go up or down later) or pay more for a Samsung of lower specs. Unless you find another GT 650M or higher graphics.
Samsung at Amazon UK is available:
15.6" Core i5 with the GT 650M in x768 lower def screen:
£705 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-15-6-inch-Graphics-Windows-Premium/dp/B008S7LCIQ/
Beautiful Gigabyte system is out of stock at about £900 due late january
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Gigabyte_P2742G-CF1_Core_i7_Windows_8_Gaming_Laptop__9WP2742G2-GB-A-001/version.asp#maindesc
Specifications are here:
http://www.excaliberpc.com/622840/gigabyte-p2742g-cf1-17.3-gaming-laptop.html#TabSpecification
GTX 660M is even better than GT 650M. Also at Amazon UK out of stock.
FINAL:
Others at www.laptopsdirect.co.uk
You need to open details of each laptop with dedicated graphics from £500 - £1000
GTX 660M is better than GT 650M
17.3" appears to be more desireable to you than 15.6"
Higher definition screen better than lower.
Core i7's better than core i5's.
i7-3xxx and i5-3xxx better than i7-2xxx and i5-2xxx
Samsungs are there in stock with GT 650M
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