New laptop OR build pc + current laptop

Started by Supreme, May 21, 2013, 21:03

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May 21, 2013, 21:03 Last Edit: May 22, 2013, 17:58 by Supreme
Hello, it's time to decide, not getting it now but in max 3 months (4 if some problems occur).


So I have 2 choices.


Buying a new laptop and selling current one, or keeping current one and build a rig next to it.




Option 1:
Buy a new laptop, sell old.
Link: http://www.paradigit.nl/paradigit/product/zpr_01lap/01_laptops/productdetails/80009864/lenovo_ideapad_g_series_g780_m8495mh/59346931/default.aspx


Specs
Screen: 17,3" 1600x900
RAM: 8 GB
CPU: Intel i7 3632QM - quad core 2,2ghz
GPU: nVidia GeForce GT635M 2GB


Cost: €777


Option 2:
Keeping current laptop (single core 2,2ghz - 2 gb ram - intel chipset video) and buying a cheap rig.

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 - Socket AM3+ - ATX
http://www.paradigit.nl/paradigit/product/zpr_08ond/05_mobo/productdetails/20089228/gigabyte_ga_970a_ud3_am3/ga_970a_ud3/default.aspx
Prijs: €95

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB - PC3-15000 - DIMM
http://www.paradigit.nl/paradigit/product/zpr_08ond/01_memint/productdetails/20076091/corsair_vengeance_8gb__pc3_15000__dimm/cmz8gx3m2a1866c9/default.aspx
Prijs: €70

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition - 3.4GHz - Socket AM3
http://www.paradigit.nl/paradigit/product/zpr_08ond/04_cpu/productdetails/20002812/amd_phenom_ii_x4_965_black_edition__3_4ghz__socket_am3/hdz965fbgmbox/default.aspx
Prijs: €99

GPU: MSi Radeon R7790-1GD5/OC - 1GB - PCI-E
http://www.paradigit.nl/paradigit/product/zpr_08ond/03_vidcard/productdetails/80010695/msi_radeon_r7790_1gd5_oc__1gb__pci_e/r7790_1gd5_oc/default.aspx
Prijs: €149

HDD: Western Digital Blue - 1TB
http://www.paradigit.nl/paradigit/product/zpr_02ops/01_inthdd/productdetails/20170310/western_digital_blue__1tb/wd10ezex/default.aspx
Prijs: €69

PSU: Corsair Voeding CX 80Plus Bronze 600W
https://www.4launch.nl/shop/product/129954/-voeding-cx-80plus-bronze-600w/beslist
Prijs: €60

CASE: Cooler Master K280
http://www.paradigit.nl/paradigit/product/zpr_08ond/06_pccase/productdetails/20181230/cooler_master_k280/rc_k280_kkn1/default.aspx
Prijs: €45

WI-FI: ASUS PCE-N15 - PCI-E
http://www.paradigit.nl/paradigit/product/zpr_09net/02_wifiadp/productdetails/20107037/asus_pce_n15__pci_e/pce_n15/default.aspx
Prijs: €25

TOTAL: €612

A 27" 1920x1080 will be used, keyboard etc. are excluded.

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My question would be could I play ETS2 and GTA IV on high or ultra on at least 60 fps on both?

Also:
The PC would be €165 euro less. Can anyone check if it will all fit together since that is the only thing I am afraid of.

Calvingreen17.

#1
May 21, 2013, 21:12
I would suggest building your own PC since it is much cheaper and you can select all of the parts you want without the unnecessary shit prebuilt PCs come with. Also, you get much knowledge with computers from building, since you have alot of research to do with selecting the correct parts. It's alot of planning ahead but it's worth it in the end.

Older and wiser

Matias

#2
May 21, 2013, 21:17
With the first choise you can run some games, by the way... why buy a laptop? Them all sucks, and you can't upgrade them.

I would choise build my own rig.

Supreme

#3
May 21, 2013, 21:49 Last Edit: May 21, 2013, 22:02 by Supreme
I updated the OP, might wanna check again.  :)

Edit: Added better PSU.

Matias

#4
May 21, 2013, 22:03
Quote from: Supreme on May 21, 2013, 21:49
I updated the OP, might wanna check again.  :)

Edit: Added better PSU.

If you are able to get a phenom li then go ahead. They are no more manufactured.

ner0

#5
May 21, 2013, 22:05
Buy AMD Phenom II X4 945 Black Edition, its 3,2 ghz and u can OC it to 3,4 :p and u save like 10-15 €...

Supreme

#6
May 21, 2013, 22:13
Quote from: Matias. on May 21, 2013, 22:03
Quote from: Supreme on May 21, 2013, 21:49
I updated the OP, might wanna check again.  :)

Edit: Added better PSU.

If you are able to get a phenom li then go ahead. They are no more manufactured.


The shop where I would buy it already has them on stock for more than months, I even e-mailed them last.


Quote from: ner0 on May 21, 2013, 22:05
Buy AMD Phenom II X4 945 Black Edition, its 3,2 ghz and u can OC it to 3,4 :p and u save like 10-15 €...


I don't wanna overclock, and 10-15 euro is no problem.

ner0

#7
May 21, 2013, 22:18
10-15 € is not problem, but also there is not huge difference between that two CPU's in ghz... and yes, all components are compatible :P

iFrost

#8
May 21, 2013, 23:30
965 is excellent.

I'm not going to comment on which one to get because I don't know if the laptop is good enough for your school stuff.

If you're not getting it now, you shouldn't look at it right now, as prices of technology change every month, sometimes every week, so come back in 3 months when you have the cash and I'll help you decide on a desktop/laptop

*I have plenty of experience with this kind of stuff, so trust me :P

TheSandman

#9
May 22, 2013, 03:58
If you dont pick the desktop, i will fly to NL and drag your ass back to AU to melt >:)
25/8/11 - 4/10/15: 1502 days of continuous staff duty C:-)

Calvingreen17.

#10
May 22, 2013, 04:55
Pretty good build there. I'd prefer the nvidia Geforce GTX 650 Ti boost over that but apparently in the netherlands, the 650 is MUCH more expensive than the 7790. Here in the US, they're the same price but the 650 is better.

Older and wiser

Dr_dog

#11
May 22, 2013, 05:26
The case is nightmare to work with, had one of those. Theres not much possibilities to run excess cables behind the motherboard tray. Also the cooling is not that good on it due to PSU being on the top instead at bottom. After you fill it with hard drives you cant really do anything inside there due to lack of space.
LAST SEEN
TOTAL TIME ON SERVER
SCORE
TRUCK LOADS
CONVOY SCORE
ACHIEVEMENTS
ARTIC
DUMPER
VAN
FUEL
CEMENT
ARRESTS
CARS STOLEN
COACH
PLANE
HELICOPTER
TOW TRUCK
LIMO
TRASH
ARMORED VAN
BURGLARIES
ARMORED VANS STOLEN
MISSIONS FAILED
OVERLOADED
FINES PAID
TOTAL SPENT ON FUEL
INTEREST EARNED
DISTANCE TRAVELLED
TIME IN JAIL
LAST MISSION

TheShetlandSheepdog

#12
May 22, 2013, 06:12
Build one and buy a laptop :D.
A laptop is mobile so its easy.

George

#13
May 22, 2013, 06:21
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Supreme

#14
May 22, 2013, 10:34
So, thanks all.

I will pick another case, hax.

Also how could I make that build wifi-capable?
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