NVIDIA GTX 960M or GTX 970M

[Rob_1010]

I am planning on buying a new laptop. Please read the further information.

My requirements - - - >
Screen size: 15.6" or 17"
Processor: i7-6700HQ
Storage: 1TB HD with a preferable SSD drive min. 128GB
Price: Under $1300
Graphics Card: Min. 3GB


I shall be using laptop for: 30% gaming in medium to high settings(GTA 5, CS Source, Battlefield, etc.), 20% Android app development, 30% running 2 to 3 VMs simultaneously and 20% video and sound editing and all other basic stuff like browsing and watching movies at 1080p.

I have short listed 2 laptops. One being Asus rog gl752vw dh74 with GTX 960M 4GB graphic card(https/www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015ZG9964/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478182826&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=asus+rog+gl752vw+dh74&dpPl=1&dpID=41TRuOp12iL&ref=plSrch) and the other being Asus rog Strix with GTX 970M 3GB graphic card(https/www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FFRD220/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1478182055&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=asus+strix+laptop&dpPl=1&dpID=41QPVtpT0wL&ref=plSrch).
When it comes to overall performance, is the 970M better than 960M?

And also can you suggest me other good laptops that supports my requirements and stays within the price limit.
Thank you.

 

[ADrunkBunny]

I would get a gtx 970m. a 960m is terrible it has similar performance to a 750 ti.

 

[Max1s]

I've got an MSI GE62 something something, which has a 5th gen i7 and 970m. It came with a 128 m.2 SSD and a 1TB hard drive, which is nice. Bought it used on amazon and saved a few hundred pounds. (UK)

 

[jaguarskx]

I recommend the following 17.3" MSI laptop for $1,299 after a $50 rebate.
- Intel Core i7 6700HQ
- GTX 1060 w/ 6GB - Equal to a GTX 980m
- 256GB SDD
- 1TB HDD

No tax unless you live in CA (Headquarters) or in TN / NJ (warehouses).

http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834154300&cm_re=gtx_1060_laptop-_-34-154-300-_-Product

 

[jaguarskx]

There is also the 15.6" MSI version with the same specs and same price.

http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834154302&cm_re=gtx_1060_laptop-_-34-154-302-_-Product

 

[Max1s]

So how does that work? That's a GTX1060 with no "m"? So it's the full desktop spec?

 

[jaguarskx]

The GTX 10xx series in both laptops and desktops are the exact same chip. When used in a laptop they are slightly tuned down. The performance difference is less than 10%.

 

[velo3100]

Out of the 2 that you have put, the 970m is the one that I would go for. The 1060 is much better.