Vortex IV

window136

window136

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Hi Guys,

Sorry about the header, I wanted attention.
I need help. I'm a video editing freak and need a fast PC to fund my after effects and 3D rendering/modelling habbits.
oh.. and it needs to handle the one and only badly optimized video game I play, Grand theft auto IV. :smartass:

I've chosen the clevo as its a plain jane and I dont want people thinking i have a sports car for a pc (alienware)
Here's the spec i've chosen, ideally i'd like to spend just under a grand but this might be good, have I pushed it?
I'm a student.. (not asif it helps but now you know.)

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Thanks in advance
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Rakk

Rakk

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I've edited your title :), these are meant to be family friendly forums, please try to keep it that way.
 
window136

window136

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Awwh Thanks Guys <3 But i keep seeing the same post about the HDD and thermal paste lol nobody actually rated the system :(
 
GeorgeHillier

GeorgeHillier

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window136 said:
Awwh Thanks Guys <3 But i keep seeing the same post about the HDD and thermal paste lol nobody actually rated the system :(
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Without the thermal paste the laptop will run hotter and will throttle the GPU.

The better HDD runs at 7200rpm instead of 5400rpm so is a lot quicker.

And the killer wifi card is best as there are driver problems with the standard one.

Hope this explains why each one is worth it :)
 
window136

window136

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GeorgeHillier said:
Without the thermal paste the laptop will run hotter and will throttle the GPU.

The better HDD runs at 7200rpm instead of 5400rpm so is a lot quicker.

And the killer wifi card is best as there are driver problems with the standard one.

Hope this explains why each one is worth it :)
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I love you. thanks very much
 
window136

window136

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Hardcore Video Editor / Animation / + GTA IV ;)

Hi Guys,

After doing loads of research.. i'm just about ready to purchase.
Couldn't pick between 6gb 880m vs 4gb 780m.. apparently the 780m works out better in the end..but I'd like to hear your views.

Wanted to boost up the cpu but not sure if it's needed.. this is already my max budget..

I use alot of after effects & cinema 4D I do a little gaming.. probably only GTA IV ;)
sadly GTA IV is more cpu intensive so I'm hoping this will be enough!

Heres the spec.

Chassis & Display Vortex Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-4710MQ (2.50GHz) 6MB
Memory (RAM) 8GB KINGSTON SODIMM DDR3 1600MHz (1 x 8GB)
Graphics Card NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780M - 4.0GB DDR5 Video RAM - DirectX® 11
2nd Graphics Card NONE
Memory - Hard Disk 500GB WD SCORPIO BLACK WD5000BPKX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 16MB CACHE (7200 rpm)
2nd Hard Disk NONE
mSATA SSD Drive NONE
2nd mSATA SSD Drive NONE
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive 8x SATA DVD±R/RW/Dual Layer (+ 24x CD-RW)
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
Sound Card Intel 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Bluetooth & Wireless GIGABIT LAN & KILLER™ 1202 WIRELESS GAMING 802.11N + BLUETOOTH 4.0
Wireless Router/HomePlugs NONE
USB Options 3 x USB 3.0 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT AS STANDARD
Firewire 1 X 1394a FIREWIRE PORT
Battery Vortex Series 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (5,200 mAh/76.96WH)
Power Lead & Adaptor 1 x UK Power Lead & 180W AC Adaptor
Operating System Genuine Windows 8.1 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence
DVD Recovery Media Windows 8.1 (64-bit) DVD with paper sleeve
Office Software NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Laptop Cooling Stands NONE
Carry Case NONE
Stand-Alone Monitor NONE
Keyboard Language INTEGRATED BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD WITH NUMBER PAD
Additional Keyboard NONE
Notebook Mouse INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Gaming Mouse Pad NONE
External Speakers NONE
Webcam INTEGRATED 2.0 MEGAPIXEL WEBCAM
Headsets NONE
Surge Protection NONE
Printer NONE
External Hard Drive NONE
Warranty 3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Home Installation NONE
Dead Pixel Guarantee NONE
Insurance 1 Month Free Laptop Insurance inc. Accidental Damage & Theft
Data Recovery NONE
Delivery STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time Standard Build - Approximately 8 to 10 working days
Pricing Information
Price (excluding VAT) £999.17
Price £1,199.00
 
window136

window136

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JamieRIOT said:
I believe that the 880m is slightly better than the 780m overall (http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html), I'm guessing the 880m would put you over budget though? All the other changes you have made in bold text are better choices over the original spec.
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Right,
I upgraded to 8gb 880.. Seems like a beast :) ordered with quick delivery and dead pixel gurrantee but no insurance.. don't know if that makes a difference
It's just over my budget but im hoping it will be so amazingly amazing that i won't care :sailor:
 
JamieRIOT

JamieRIOT

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window136 said:
Right,
I upgraded to 8gb 880.. Seems like a beast :) ordered with quick delivery and dead pixel gurrantee but no insurance.. don't know if that makes a difference
It's just over my budget but im hoping it will be so amazingly amazing that i won't care :sailor:
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Nice. The insurance is a monthly payment thing I believe, so if that's not your thing, then none is fine.
 
GeorgeHillier

GeorgeHillier

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Get the 750gb scorpio black, the price difference is minimal (think it was £5 difference when I ordered my laptop).
 
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