MSI GT70 or Asus G75? WSIB

[Freelong]

What should i buy:
Asus G75 1856$
GeForce GTX660 2GB
Core i7-3610QM
6GB RAM
500GB HDD
DVD±RW

MSI GT70 2083$
GTX670M 3GB
Core i7-3610QM
8 GB RAM
750 GB HDD


1) What is your budget?
1800 - 2100$

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
17.3

3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
Denmark

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: MSI, Asus

5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
No

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Gaming and cpu heavy tasks

7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
both

8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
BF3, Guild wars 2, Diablo 3

9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
1H

10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
Online to get the lowest price.

11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
None, got a copy.



12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. Click here for Screen resolution information.
Full HD

13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
Doesnt matter

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Yes, kinda.

15) When are you buying this laptop?
in 2 weeks

16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
2 - 3 years

17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive?
500 gb.. can always by an ssd later

18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
Only need a dvd drive no need to get fancy with a useless blu-ray drive.

[contradude]

Please fill out the form so we know your needs. my gut says go with the GT70 but without seeing your needs, there is no way for us to help you.

[nissangtr786]

The g75 spec wise I would choose over the gt70 in terms of next gen kepler 28nm graphics vs the 40nm gtx 670m.

[awakeN]

Ah, it's too bad you have to order it in 2 weeks. or else the p170em w/ a 7970M would be absolutely beast.

I would choose the gt70 though, because the 660M is all about performance per watt and you don't seem to care about battery life :P

although you could get a p170em with a GTX 675M and maybe even an SSD for your budget.

[Karamazovmm]

it doesnt matter As far as I know both laptops have optimus, thus battery life is a non issue

[Curs3]

I wouldnt go with both as after spending 1800$ and not getting an Alienware if you still end up with a GPU < GTX 675m then it just doesnt seem right. Especially when your main use is going to be gaming. True the games other than BF3 that you mentioned hardly require the best GPU but still if you feel you might play other games in the future (which I am sure you will) then you are definitely gonna need a better GPU especially when you have such a big budget and are not interested in SSD. 2-3 yrs with a GTX 670m is not that bad but investing 1800+ in a laptop and still not being able to play games like Witcher II, Metro 2033, Skyrim, Arkham City etc.

The best thing for you to do would be to wait till the end of May and get a AMD 7970m as shipping start only aft May for the AMD card. If you are in a hurry and cant wait for such a great card, then at least get a GTX 675m.

If you feel you dont need that much GPU power and you wont be playing the games that I have mentioned ever in the next 2-3 yrs then I suggest you get a Sager/Clevo/MSI barebone with a GTX 670m or a 660m for below 1200 - 1300$.

[jpangeles1581]

Don't you want to try other brands like Sager? Its much better than those teo and you'll get a monster laptop for your budget. Try to look on the Sager NP9170, then upgrade it to 675m or 7970m. It will only cost you 1400-1500$ with the same/better spec than what you will buy. Plus you can upgrade the parts in the future unlike MSI and ASUS.

[Stormyy]

The gtx 660m is midrange, so what do you think? If you want real Kepler performance, wait for the 680m in the summer. It's worth the wait.

[Freelong]

Ah, it's too bad you have to order it in 2 weeks. or else the p170em w/ a 7970M would be absolutely beast.

I would choose the gt70 though, because the 660M is all about performance per watt and you don't seem to care about battery life :P

although you could get a p170em with a GTX 675M and maybe even an SSD for your budget.

p170em? Also i am from europe (Denmark) and the prices here are higher then in the us + we get the newest tech later then you.

(could you give a link to the p170em?)

[Freelong]

then I suggest you get a Sager/Clevo/MSI barebone with a GTX 670m or a 660m for below 1200 - 1300$.

the cheapest notebook with a GTX670m i can find on the danish market costs around 1670$

Also i can't find any site that is selling Sager/Clevo notebooks