Hello all!
I've been toying with the idea of a new laptop now for a while now as my current one may be beyond help. (I've had to RMA it twice now as it did not come back repaired the first time -.- I don't think its chances are good). I like the idea of a custom built laptop clean out of the box without all the crappy bloatware. This will be my first custom built one and I have a few questions if someone will kindly grant me their wisdom
I will will be using the laptop for mainly multimedia, gaming, and I do like to mess around with Photoshop also. My budget is around 1200 though I can possibly squeeze 1300 if I think it's worth the money. I'll definitely be going for a 15 inch, I was quite happy with having a 15" previously. I've decided to treat myself on a AUO gamut screen whatever spec I eventually decide on. I do not need a blue ray drive as I don't think I ever used it on my previous lappy. (I seem to USB or stream or download it these days. I can always get an external one later)
I'm undecided between the Optimus IV and the Vortex III. Due to the nature of my work I travel a lot. My previous laptop started having problems after a long journey so a big concern of mine is whether the chassis on the Optimus will be robust enough or am I safer going with the vortex?
I already have my own ssd (m4 crutial 500g). Would it be possible to send it to PC specialists and have it installed for me? (Although I'm a bit scared to send it off
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I do like lots of storage space so will a secondary 5400 drive be fine for this? Or should I just go for a 7200 drive anyway?
What's the big difference between the different wireless cards? Is it worth going for the killer series? Are they much better or is the difference negligible?
I'm undecided on which graphics card will be best for me. The games I'll mainly play will be WoW, Diablo 3, the Assassins Creed series a few others like Arkham Asylum. I'd like to future proof for games in the future and I see that the Vortex has multiple cards to choose from. I'm not fussed about super high detail settings as long as the framerate is smooth. Is there not much different performance wise or will it be noticeable if I go for a better card? I'm aware of all the benchmark tests and whatnot but I like some people's opinions.
Sorry if this seems like a wall of text, but I want to make sure for peace of mind and my sanitys sake that I won't start having second thoughts once I put an order in. I guess the bottom line is whether to go for the Optimus or the Vortex. Although I tend to take my laptop everywhere with me the size and weight won't bother me. (My previous laptop is a whopping 3.7 kg! Anything I get will be lighter
I've been toying with the idea of a new laptop now for a while now as my current one may be beyond help. (I've had to RMA it twice now as it did not come back repaired the first time -.- I don't think its chances are good). I like the idea of a custom built laptop clean out of the box without all the crappy bloatware. This will be my first custom built one and I have a few questions if someone will kindly grant me their wisdom
I will will be using the laptop for mainly multimedia, gaming, and I do like to mess around with Photoshop also. My budget is around 1200 though I can possibly squeeze 1300 if I think it's worth the money. I'll definitely be going for a 15 inch, I was quite happy with having a 15" previously. I've decided to treat myself on a AUO gamut screen whatever spec I eventually decide on. I do not need a blue ray drive as I don't think I ever used it on my previous lappy. (I seem to USB or stream or download it these days. I can always get an external one later)
I'm undecided between the Optimus IV and the Vortex III. Due to the nature of my work I travel a lot. My previous laptop started having problems after a long journey so a big concern of mine is whether the chassis on the Optimus will be robust enough or am I safer going with the vortex?
I already have my own ssd (m4 crutial 500g). Would it be possible to send it to PC specialists and have it installed for me? (Although I'm a bit scared to send it off
)I do like lots of storage space so will a secondary 5400 drive be fine for this? Or should I just go for a 7200 drive anyway?
What's the big difference between the different wireless cards? Is it worth going for the killer series? Are they much better or is the difference negligible?
I'm undecided on which graphics card will be best for me. The games I'll mainly play will be WoW, Diablo 3, the Assassins Creed series a few others like Arkham Asylum. I'd like to future proof for games in the future and I see that the Vortex has multiple cards to choose from. I'm not fussed about super high detail settings as long as the framerate is smooth. Is there not much different performance wise or will it be noticeable if I go for a better card? I'm aware of all the benchmark tests and whatnot but I like some people's opinions.
Sorry if this seems like a wall of text, but I want to make sure for peace of mind and my sanitys sake that I won't start having second thoughts once I put an order in. I guess the bottom line is whether to go for the Optimus or the Vortex. Although I tend to take my laptop everywhere with me the size and weight won't bother me. (My previous laptop is a whopping 3.7 kg! Anything I get will be lighter
