Hello community!
For a while now, I've been thinking about getting a high-end gaming laptop and I've been searching for suitable models. Right now I think I've decided that getting an MSI GT70 0NC-008US (with an extra 750 GB hard drive in RAID with the other) from Xoticpc might be the best solution for me.
However, here's my problem (this will sound silly at first), I have a high-end desktop PC at home which I built in 2010 and upgraded a little since but I've been living abroad for my studies since the last 8 months and I'll be living abroad for the next 5 years or so. Of course I'll go back during holidays which totals up to a max. 4 months at home every year, when I can use my PC. Using it during one third of the year doesn't sound that bad (does mean that the PC is not going to waste) but I want to have a good PC with me all the time, because I really like gaming and I like doing it properly (those who have it has a hobby will understand me). But don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those people who doesn't have a limit of spending when it comes to technology, gets every new thing that comes out, builds a PC with a Crossfire 6990 or GTX 590 SLI and 32 GB RAM and calls it a "good investment"... Otherwise I wouldn't be here seeking advice in the first place.
Transporting my PC over here (along with its 26" screen, speakers and maybe its online interactive UPS that weighs 35 kg) would be impossible (at least without having me worry that something is going to happen to it during the process). Plus, I'd have to leave it here during holidays which means I wouldn't have it with me when I go back home.
So I guess I'm asking for a little empathy and advice from you guys. I mean, is it worth it and what would you do?
Also, I'm not that experienced with laptops so I'm wondering about the performance of laptops in terms of desktops if you know what I mean. Whenever I look at the specs of a laptop, I think of it in desktop terms because that's what I know. Can laptops nowadays give the same performance as a desktop (say they have similar specs on paper like 2.3 GHz CPU with same amount of cache, same RAM capacity and clock, same graphics card [except one is the mobile version] with same graphics memory)? Assume that cooling is not a problem. I heard MSI's cooling is pretty good, plus there's always the chance of getting a good cooler pad to assist.
Thanks in advance.
MSI GT70 0NC-008US (customized from Xoticpc):
- 2 Year MSI US Parts & Labor 1 Year Global Warranty w/ Lifetime Tech Support + 1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
- Smart Li-ion Battery (9-Cell)
- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio
- Integrated Digital Video Camera
- Built-in 802.11 Wireless B/G/N - Stock Wireless Card + Bluetooth (SKU - X8R002)
- Bluetooth Included
- Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo/SD/Mini-SD/MMC/RS)
- Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti DVDRW/CDRW Drive w/ Software
- Raid 0 Stripe Enabled
- 750GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache Buffer (Serial-ATA II 3GB/s)
- 750GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache Buffer (Serial-ATA II 3GB/s)
- Red Logo Backlight Modification
- 12GB Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Dual Channel Memory (3x4GB SODIMMS)
- nVidia GeForce GTX 670M 3,072MB PCI-Express GDDR5 DX11 w/ Optimus Technology
- IC Diamond Thermal Compound - CPU + GPU
- 3rd Generation Intel® Ivy Bridge Core™ i7-3610QM (2.3GHz - 3.3GHz, 6MB Intel® Smart Cache, 45W Max TDP)
- 17.3" FHD 16:9 "Matte Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright LED Matte Screen (1920x1080)
Total: $1,856.00
For a while now, I've been thinking about getting a high-end gaming laptop and I've been searching for suitable models. Right now I think I've decided that getting an MSI GT70 0NC-008US (with an extra 750 GB hard drive in RAID with the other) from Xoticpc might be the best solution for me.
However, here's my problem (this will sound silly at first), I have a high-end desktop PC at home which I built in 2010 and upgraded a little since but I've been living abroad for my studies since the last 8 months and I'll be living abroad for the next 5 years or so. Of course I'll go back during holidays which totals up to a max. 4 months at home every year, when I can use my PC. Using it during one third of the year doesn't sound that bad (does mean that the PC is not going to waste) but I want to have a good PC with me all the time, because I really like gaming and I like doing it properly (those who have it has a hobby will understand me). But don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those people who doesn't have a limit of spending when it comes to technology, gets every new thing that comes out, builds a PC with a Crossfire 6990 or GTX 590 SLI and 32 GB RAM and calls it a "good investment"... Otherwise I wouldn't be here seeking advice in the first place.
Transporting my PC over here (along with its 26" screen, speakers and maybe its online interactive UPS that weighs 35 kg) would be impossible (at least without having me worry that something is going to happen to it during the process). Plus, I'd have to leave it here during holidays which means I wouldn't have it with me when I go back home.
So I guess I'm asking for a little empathy and advice from you guys. I mean, is it worth it and what would you do?
Also, I'm not that experienced with laptops so I'm wondering about the performance of laptops in terms of desktops if you know what I mean. Whenever I look at the specs of a laptop, I think of it in desktop terms because that's what I know. Can laptops nowadays give the same performance as a desktop (say they have similar specs on paper like 2.3 GHz CPU with same amount of cache, same RAM capacity and clock, same graphics card [except one is the mobile version] with same graphics memory)? Assume that cooling is not a problem. I heard MSI's cooling is pretty good, plus there's always the chance of getting a good cooler pad to assist.
Thanks in advance.
MSI GT70 0NC-008US (customized from Xoticpc):
- 2 Year MSI US Parts & Labor 1 Year Global Warranty w/ Lifetime Tech Support + 1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
- Smart Li-ion Battery (9-Cell)
- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio
- Integrated Digital Video Camera
- Built-in 802.11 Wireless B/G/N - Stock Wireless Card + Bluetooth (SKU - X8R002)
- Bluetooth Included
- Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo/SD/Mini-SD/MMC/RS)
- Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti DVDRW/CDRW Drive w/ Software
- Raid 0 Stripe Enabled
- 750GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache Buffer (Serial-ATA II 3GB/s)
- 750GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache Buffer (Serial-ATA II 3GB/s)
- Red Logo Backlight Modification
- 12GB Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Dual Channel Memory (3x4GB SODIMMS)
- nVidia GeForce GTX 670M 3,072MB PCI-Express GDDR5 DX11 w/ Optimus Technology
- IC Diamond Thermal Compound - CPU + GPU
- 3rd Generation Intel® Ivy Bridge Core™ i7-3610QM (2.3GHz - 3.3GHz, 6MB Intel® Smart Cache, 45W Max TDP)
- 17.3" FHD 16:9 "Matte Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright LED Matte Screen (1920x1080)
Total: $1,856.00