Vortex IV Elite SE - New Build

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Louie

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So I've just ordered the below; It's intended to replace my enthusiastic PC which evidently does not have the mobility I'm now after. I'm fairly new to laptops... and by fairly new I mean I've never had a laptop.

essentially, anyone know any good docks? / carry bag

Chassis & Display
Vortex Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-4910MQ (2.90GHz) 8MB
Memory (RAM)
16GB KINGSTON HYPER-X IMPACT 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
2 x NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M - 6.0GB DDR5 Video RAM - DirectX® 11
Memory - Hard Disk
250GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (upto 540MB/sR | 520MB/sW)
2nd Hard Disk
750GB WD SCORPIO BLACK WD7500BPKX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 16MB CACHE (7200 rpm)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
6x BLURAY ROM, 8x DVD ±R/±RW & CYBERLINK SOFTWARE
Memory Card Reader
Internal 9 in 1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD: Mini, XC & HC/MS: Pro & Duo)
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND (£9)
Sound Card
Intel 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio + SPDIF/MIC/Headphone Jack
Bluetooth & Wireless
GIGABIT LAN & KILLER™ 1202 WIRELESS GAMING 802.11N + BLUETOOTH 4.0
USB Options
4 x USB 3.0 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT AS STANDARD
 
SpyderTracks

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I've got similar build with the 17" although single graphics, great chassis, you'll love it.

With the Samsung Evo, there's recently been a firmware update to address a pretty critical bug, would recommend making sure that's applied before doing anything.

Regarding a bag, depends how much you want to spend, this one's a tad on the expensive side, but quality-wise and protection I'd say it's well worth it! Plus I don't think anyone would guess it's a laptop bag so makes it a little more discreet imho:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0041KTTZM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

Don't know about docks, not sure if clevo do one, but if you find one, let me know, I'd be interested.

Edit: found this as universal docking option, very good reviews...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plugable-SuperSpeed-Universal-2560x1440-2048x1152-Black/dp/B00GQ3685Q/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_0_2
 
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Louie

Member
Thanks,

Shame the Evo ships without it, will update it when it arrives. Seriously looking at getting the dock on Friday, woop woop.
 
SpyderTracks

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Louie said:
Thanks,

Shame the Evo ships without it, will update it when it arrives. Seriously looking at getting the dock on Friday, woop woop.
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Can you post back or pm me on how you find the dock? Am quite tempted myself and the reviews only add to my need.
 
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Jobbik

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I have this laptop with the m290x crossfire. I asked them to upgrade to a 980m sli. They said does`t support it.
"The chassis has slight changes to accommodate for the card. It is a different chassis when you get different cards. Yes it is a P375SM then in brackets (980M) or (880M) ect. "
Is any way to upgrade my gpu s?????
 
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Jobbik said:
I have this laptop with the m290x crossfire. I asked them to upgrade to a 980m sli. They said does`t support it.
"The chassis has slight changes to accommodate for the card. It is a different chassis when you get different cards. Yes it is a P375SM then in brackets (980M) or (880M) ect. "
Is any way to upgrade my gpu s?????
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You'd need the correct chassis for the nvidia cards.
 
keynes

keynes

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Jobbik said:
Does it mean I need to buy a new laptop? (what I am not going to do )Will my laptop support any upcoming gpu ? I know stupid question but if I cant upgrade it I will sell it then...
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If you have been told by PCS it cannot be upgraded to the gtx 980m then I would assume is the same for the 800 series. You may want to get an official response from them.
 
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Jobbik

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This was their answer :
"The chassis has slight changes to accommodate for the card. It is a different chassis when you get different cards. Yes it is a P375SM then in brackets (980M) or (880M) ect" :(
I tought these kind of custom laptops relatively easy to upgrade. If I had known then that I would not buy it.
 
keynes

keynes

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Jobbik said:
This was their answer :
"The chassis has slight changes to accommodate for the card. It is a different chassis when you get different cards. Yes it is a P375SM then in brackets (980M) or (880M) ect" :(
I tought these kind of custom laptops relatively easy to upgrade. If I had known then that I would not buy it.
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It is unfortunate but I would have assumed m290x should cope fine with current games. Are you experiencing any problems with your current set up?
 
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Jobbik

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The performance what I get with the m290x is still not bad. My problem is the upgradeability. When I have spent 1600 pound on my laptop I was sure that it will support the upcoming gpus . What I wasn't aware that is this laptop has 2 different version. The P375sm and the P375sm-a, and the thing is PC Specialist does not make difference between them. They just call it simply "17.3" Vortex IV Elite SE". so it's kinda unfair.
Should I make a formal complain to them?:)
Can I achieve anything with a complain ?
I am sure not I am the only one who face with this issue.....
 
SpyderTracks

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Jobbik said:
The performance what I get with the m290x is still not bad. My problem is the upgradeability. When I have spent 1600 pound on my laptop I was sure that it will support the upcoming gpus . What I wasn't aware that is this laptop has 2 different version. The P375sm and the P375sm-a, and the thing is PC Specialist does not make difference between them. They just call it simply "17.3" Vortex IV Elite SE". so it's kinda unfair.
Should I make a formal complain to them?:)
Can I achieve anything with a complain ?
I am sure not I am the only one who face with this issue.....
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Any laptop is limited by the chassis design. If future GPU format changes, then obviously the chassis won't support it. This has always been the case with laptops, hence the increased cost to desktops as they're much more a custom job. This is even more the case with custom builds. I don't think it mentions anywhere on the PCS site that GPU upgrades are offered at all on a laptop, let alone between manufacturers and series, that's just an unreasonable expectation IMHO.
 
keynes

keynes

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I would raise this issue and it could be something added in the configurator as further information or limitations of upgradability.
 
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