Which laptop should I get?

[prunehairs]

I am currently looking at the Lenovo Y510p & the Sager NP7330 (Built on Clevo W230ST).

Y510p:
Screen Size 15.6 inches
Max Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7-4700MQ
RAM 8 GB DDR3
Hard Drive 1TB 5400RPM SATA
Graphics Coprocessor Dual NVIDIA GeForce GT750M Discrete Graphics
Item Weight 6.4 pounds

Sager:
13.3” FHD (1920x1080) Matte
Video Card:
nVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M (2.0GB) w/ Optimus
Processor:
4th Generation Intel® Mobile Core i7 4700MQ (Customizable)
Memory:
8GB DDR3 1600MHz (Up to 16GB)
Hard Drive:
750GB 7200RPM (Customizable)
Battery Life:
3+ Hours
Weight:
4.60 lbs

 

[jaguarskx]

The sager is more capable at playing games, unless the Y510p is also equipped with another GT 750m in the ultrabay (DVD drive bay), which it is. It's lighter too so that means it easier to carry. The matte screen means you can use it in very bright conditions and do not need to worry about reflections.

The only issue is 1920x1080 resolution 13.3" screen. Text will be smaller and harder to read compared to a 15.6" laptop so you eyesight needs to be good. A potential issue is heat when playing games. Smaller laptops means smaller heatsinks and possibly less airflow. Therefore it is possible that the 13.3" Sager may run hotter than the Y510p.

 

[prunehairs]

The sager is more capable at playing games, unless the Y510p is also equipped with another GT 750m in the ultrabay (DVD drive bay). It's lighter too so that means it easier to carry. The matte screen means you can use it in very bright conditions and do not need to worry about reflections.

The only issue is 1920x1080 resolution 13.3" screen. Text will be smaller and harder to read compared to a 15.6" laptop so you eyesight needs to be good. A potential issue is heat when playing games. Smaller laptops means smaller heatsinks and possibly less airflow. Therefore it is possible that the 13.3" Sager may run hotter than the Y510p.

You make very good points. I forgot to mention this is for college/gaming nothing really hardcore obviously. Also, the y510p would have a second 750m.

 

[jaguarskx]

Here are links to reviews of both laptops:

http/www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=6959&review=Ava_Direct_Clevo_W230ST_Review_Gaming_Notebook

http/www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=6916&review=Lenovo_IdeaPad_Y510P_Review


Hopefully, they will help.

The Clevo W230ST is consistently loud because the fan is always running to keep the laptop cool.

 

[prunehairs]

Here are links to reviews of both laptops:

http/www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=6959&review=Ava_Direct_Clevo_W230ST_Review_Gaming_Notebook

http/www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=6916&review=Lenovo_IdeaPad_Y510P_Review


Hopefully, they will help.

The Clevo W230ST is consistently loud because the fan is always running to keep the laptop cool.

Thanks for the links that did help a lot. Unfortunately the loudness of the Clevo W230ST is a deal breaker for me. Looks like I'll have to go with the Lenovo y510p or keep looking. Thanks again!