Need a double check for my first build.

[chaorace]

I'm building my first custom Laptop, I think I've got this down to a science, but I would appreciate a doublecheck.

Here's the build:

Barebones:
Clevo P151HM
(http/rjtech.com/shop/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30027)

CPU:
Intel i7 2.2Ghz
(http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819111022)

RAM:
Kingston HyperX plug n' play 8GB(http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104257)

HDD:
Seagate Momentus 500GB SATA2 Hybrid
(http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148591)

Thermal Compound:
Artic Silver 5
(http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148591)

I intend to use this laptop for [strike]hardcore[/strike] Firmcore gaming for 3-4 years; The price comes in at around 1,600. I would fully appreciate any advice on parts, installation, etc. I would also love for advice on the application of thermal paste to this specific CPU.

 

[henryvalz]

Don't know I believe that any laptop is really worthy of the "hardcore gaming" label, but if there is one, this would be it.

If I were building it, I would lean towards an SSD, but that depends on how much storage capacity you are going to use.

Also, you are definitely going to want a wireless card for your laptop, and it would only cost $20 to add to your build.

 

[hpfreak]

Hmm.. If you really mean hardcore.. you'd get better then a 560m... Besides, 3-4 years gaming? I'm assuming your going to want to play the latest games as they come out? Look at it this way... Would you try playing Crysis 2 on your 4 old "gaming laptop"?

Really... Desktops are the gaming sweetspot, If you need a laptop, at least get a 485, or... even better a 580 :O

 

[chaorace]

Hey, I understand the graphics card is a stretch, but unless I cough up 500 extra, I can't get the 485 or the 580. The price performance ratio is just not in my favor...(plus the 485 is a power hungry space eater)

I can't afford the SSD, so I go with the hybrid.

The wireless card is about the only part that I don't save money on by buying seperate so Imma OEM it

Finally, I might've overextended that "hardcore" Let's try "firmcore"

Thanks!