Alpin3star
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Occasion: College is coming and I need a well equipped laptop that is mobile, yet powerful, in every aspect so that it can outlast my four year endeavor.
Basics Requirements:
-Laptop
-Mobile (preferring smaller screen sizes)
-i5 or i7
-3D Rendering Programs (such as AutoCAD 3DS Max) running extraordinarily well
-Gaming is major. (Looking for at least an HD5870 gpu or equivalent)
Budget
$1400
I'm also open-minded. For example, if building a laptop would be feasible and save money, by all means, I'm down.
Choices Thus Far
--MSI GX660R $1187
-Pros compared to others: +Mobility, +Style, +Gpu, +Processor
Newegg.com - Open Box: MSI GX660R-060US NoteBook Intel Core i7 740QM(1.73GHz) 15.6" 6GB Memory 640GB HDD 7200rpm BD Combo ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Broadway XT
--Asus G73JH $1200
-Pros compared to others: +Style, +GPU, +Processor, - Mobility
-- This is Newegg's refurbished, buy the specs remain the same.
Newegg.com - Recertified: ASUS G Series G73JH-RBBX05 NoteBook Intel Core i7 720QM(1.60GHz) 17.3" 6GB Memory DDR3 1066 500GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870
From these choices, I feel like the MSI is clearly the right choice... thus my reason for posting a thread on this forum, to check my work! I've never had a MSI product, so I'm not sure of the reliability and whatnot... Are there any suggestions on which one would better suit my needs, OR if there is a way to build a laptop for a cheaper price without sacrificing performance (Definitely down if it's possible).
Appreciate all the help!
-Matt
Basics Requirements:
-Laptop
-Mobile (preferring smaller screen sizes)
-i5 or i7
-3D Rendering Programs (such as AutoCAD 3DS Max) running extraordinarily well
-Gaming is major. (Looking for at least an HD5870 gpu or equivalent)
Budget
$1400
I'm also open-minded. For example, if building a laptop would be feasible and save money, by all means, I'm down.
Choices Thus Far
--MSI GX660R $1187
-Pros compared to others: +Mobility, +Style, +Gpu, +Processor
Newegg.com - Open Box: MSI GX660R-060US NoteBook Intel Core i7 740QM(1.73GHz) 15.6" 6GB Memory 640GB HDD 7200rpm BD Combo ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Broadway XT
--Asus G73JH $1200
-Pros compared to others: +Style, +GPU, +Processor, - Mobility
-- This is Newegg's refurbished, buy the specs remain the same.
Newegg.com - Recertified: ASUS G Series G73JH-RBBX05 NoteBook Intel Core i7 720QM(1.60GHz) 17.3" 6GB Memory DDR3 1066 500GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870
From these choices, I feel like the MSI is clearly the right choice... thus my reason for posting a thread on this forum, to check my work! I've never had a MSI product, so I'm not sure of the reliability and whatnot... Are there any suggestions on which one would better suit my needs, OR if there is a way to build a laptop for a cheaper price without sacrificing performance (Definitely down if it's possible).
Appreciate all the help!
-Matt