Nptebook build via Eurocom

[DonnyBrook]

I'm wondering if any guru's out there would be interested in helping customize a laptop from Eurocom? (Eurocom.com)
(I live in Toronto and have had a bad experience with Dell, Sager's customization options are limited as are Toshiba's and Sony's, Reflex Notebooks are in Quebec and NCIX only customizes desktops)

This will be primarily a gaming system but I also do a lot of AutoCAD and MS Office work for my business. I want to be able to run ANY pc game on the market today (namely Crisis 2, Metro 2033, CoD)

The reason I need help is based on confusion .....

I would like to be able to upgrade any system I buy (if necessary, depending on future technologies)
--- Ivy Bridge platform (maybe next year if MOBO allows it?)
--- GPU (maybe SLI or Xfire with dual cards down the road)
--- RAM
--- Windows 8 (maybe)

I'm looking at the Neptune model (17.3") $1799.00 base price. I am giving myself a budget of $2500.00 (but could max out at $3K)
I do want the matte display so that gives a base price of $1999.00 right out of the gate.
Not sure if I want/need an SSD or even a hybrid for that matter because I do own a 3TB external drive (which is basically empty)
These systems have no OS installed so that up's the base price again. (Win 7 Premium, 64 bit english would be fine)
I also own Office 2010 on disk

Anyway ..... if anyone is interested in putting in their 2 cents I would love to hear your input.
Thank you

 

[WR2]

Hello DonnyBrook;

Have you talked to the guys at Eurocom.com yet?
They'd be glad to help you out.

 

[DonnyBrook]

Hi WR2

Yes, I sent them an email this morning (no reply as of yet)

But based of the premise that knowledge is power I want to get as much info on this build as I can.

Stupid little questions ......

Is the GTX 580M worth the $ over the 6990M
Is the 6990M loud (fan)
RAM config .... 2x4, 4x2, 2 SODIMMs, 4 SODIMMs

just dont understand all of options, which I guess is why im confused lol

Thanks

 

[WR2]

Well I can tell you that the Neptune won't support any type of dual (CFX/SLI) setup. It's a single graphics card system.

 

[WR2]

IMO the 6990M is the much better value. The extra $320 for the GTX 580 doesn't get you anything like $320s worth of extra performance.
Fan noise lets you know you're gaming. But it's not terrible.
8GB (2x4) is probably where you want to start out on RAM.

 

[WR2]

YouTube video: AMD Radeon HD6990M GPU installation in the EUROCOM Neptune and its benchmarking performance.

 

[DonnyBrook]

Thank you WR2, was unaware the mobo on had 1 VGA slot.

rethinking things for the 17th time now

 

[WR2]

It's not that much longer before the first Ivy Bridge systems roll out.
And the new AMD 7xxx/Nvidia 6xx graphics cards series should be out with them.

How much of a hurry are you in?

 

[DonnyBrook]

not really in a hurry .... I have an Inspiron 1720 Core 2 80GB drive with Vista and I have to run everything off my external drive. It's driving me insane so I need to get off my wallet and slip into a newer system.

Depending on what site you read, ivy bridge (after the delay) will be released to desktop OEM's before laptops so I'm not sure if I want to wait for a few months. I think that's the reason I want an "expandable" system now.

You'd think for $2.5-3K I should be able to get an upgradable system now wouldn't you?
The duty onto of Ontario taxes is limiting me to a canadian build. I hate the look of the Alienware chassis too. I suppose if I didnt have to take my laptop to business meetings the alien thing would probably be ok.

 

[WR2]

Laptops/Notebooks have always been compromises between price, performance and portability.
And that especially includes upgrading. I usually suggest selling a laptop (instead of upgrading) for market value and use the proceed to get a whole new system.

For $2500 you could get a pretty 'kick-ass' gaming desktop AND a svelte & business stylish laptop.

 

[npavia]

Hello Donnybrook,

For starters I love the name. My name is Nick, I am a Eurocom sales associate. I would be more than happy to help and answer any questions you have.


With regards to what you have posted, there are a few things I would like to cover with you
If you would like to call me direct I can be reached 613-224-6122 EX:7968 or email npavia@eurocom.com

Thank you.
Nick