First of all i am in the market for a new laptop, my max budget is 800$. This will be used mainly for gaming and watching videos. Ideally I'd like something that doesn't run too hot as i will be using this in a very hot area with no A/C (My previous two HP laptop all have run into overheating issues).
I recently got offered by someone a M17X R4 (Alienware) with a GTX 680M for ~800$. The laptop is about 1.5 Years used since purchase date.
Now my question is, should i buy this, considering it's used and how quickly laptops tend to die OR should i buy a new laptop with a 860M (Or 960M if it comes out soon) around the same price [I'd be willing to add ~100$ more for a new one]?
How about the graphics capabilities? Is 680M OR 860M/960M stronger?
Thanks in advance for any help or insight you can give.
I recently got offered by someone a M17X R4 (Alienware) with a GTX 680M for ~800$. The laptop is about 1.5 Years used since purchase date.
Now my question is, should i buy this, considering it's used and how quickly laptops tend to die OR should i buy a new laptop with a 860M (Or 960M if it comes out soon) around the same price [I'd be willing to add ~100$ more for a new one]?
How about the graphics capabilities? Is 680M OR 860M/960M stronger?
Thanks in advance for any help or insight you can give.