New or Used ASUS ROG?

[testudoAubreii]

Okay, so I think I have a pretty good deal on the Asus ROG i7 3610qm/16 GBS/256 SSD/660m, for $650. I think that this laptop will do everything that I need it to do. If anyone thinks that it cannot, please let me know.

Looking on Newegg, there are newer versions of the Asus ROG that include the Haswell i7/12 GB RAM/750 7200 HDD/840m, that can roughly cost $900.

I am considering a new laptop because of the warranty and longevity. However, and correct me if I am wrong, the used Asus ROG actually has pretty good specs and I think may even be faster in the applications department because of the SSD and RAM.

Is it worth it to get the new laptop or just stick with the used one? Is the Haswell CPU that much better to have than the Ivy Bridge? Will there be that much of a difference between the 660m and the 840m? I mean, I know that the 840m is a newer card and will play games better, but I will not be doing much gaming, if at all. Finally, do you think that the used laptop will stay "relevant" for what I need it to do for years to come? Again, I know that we cannot predict the future of Adobe CC or anything, just trying to get some input.

Thank you very much for your help!

 

[velo3100]

I would say for photoshop keep the old system as it is more than enough for it. Its not worth the extra cost for the performance gain for what you need.

 

[B-man33]

Hi,

Let me ask you a couple of questions first.

Where are you buying the second hand laptop from? Can you trust the seller? How old is the laptop?

They have claimed that my solid state drive will last 10+ years, its a samusng evo 840 and it is true that your system will run much faster with a solid state. I think the second hand laptop will last very long, it looks like a solid laptop but you want to know the condition of the laptop, you don't want to spend extra cash after a few months after say the solid state broke or the RAM crashed.

I hope this helps.




Cheers.