Vortex IV Upgradable gpu and cpu worth it ?

Cathal14

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Hi I made a laptop on PCSpecialist and its a bit expensive but i was on to live support and the gpu isn't soldered so its upgradeable so is cpu
it has
i7-4700mq 2.40 GHz
gtx770m 3gb DDR5
8GB of Ram ddr 3
full 1080p(1920 x 1080)
500gb Hd
120 Sata
Plus 3 year warranty its 1,200 euro about 1500$ its more expensive than Lenovo or Msi etc but upgradeable gpu and cpu gives it value as i need laptop for about 4 years ?
Is it worth it ?
 
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As long as they sell compatible mobile GPUs....

In 2 years the 780m will be outdated....the 900...

armapker

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While mobile CPUS can be upgraded, don't count on being able to upgrade your GPU - even if it isn't soldered. Since most laptops have a soldered GPU you will find it very difficult to even find mobile GPUs for sale. If you want to save money, go with a less expensive CPU not GPU
 

Cathal14

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Thanks for the reply I rang them they said that the GPU is upgradeable and they sell Mobile gpu's and i've seen them on ebay its only because I rather spend 300 on a GPU then over 1000 on a new laptop in 2 years when the GPU is getting older as I need it for college and gaming ex BF4, Ghosts and Black Flag will i lower the cpu and get the gtx780m ?

 

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As long as they sell compatible mobile GPUs....

In 2 years the 780m will be outdated....the 900 seires will probably be here. I would settle for what you need right now (760m-770m) and then further down the road upgrade it.

Hope this helps :)
 
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Cathal14

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Picked you as best answer and also thats what i mean get the 770 wait 1 or 2 years and still be able to play any game at high settings and when it starts requiring me to go down to medium ill update to 900 series and thanks for the help