Due a free upgrade in laptop - which one should I get?

[petray]

Probably the most demanding thing I will use it for would be using AutoCAD on it. I will occasionally watch media on it. I'm guessing if it's good enough to run autocad then it will be good enough to run most games (not that I'm a laptop gamer, use PS3 for gaming, but might be tempted with the new sim city for example....might!)

[idiot101]

It should comfortably crunch through Sim city. Depending on driver support, Autocad should be no problem too.

[petray]

Ivy bridge?? I see no Acer on laptops direct with ivy bridge??

[idiot101]

Acer Aspire 5755G Core i5 Windows 7 Gaming Laptop NX.RV3EK.002 - Laptops Direct

Processor - Intel Core i5 3210(=Ivy bridge) - 2.5 GHz

Intel Core i5 3210M Notebook Processor - Notebookcheck.net Tech
BBC News - Intel's Ivy Bridge chips launch using '3D transistors'

But I would like you to double check on this.

[baiii]

the 3210m is a ivy bridge, 630m at least do hardware acceleration compare to the HD4000 ~~

[petray]

Im liking the look of the Aspire 5755G.

How does the Intel Core i5 3210 - 2.5 GHz compare with the Intel Core i5 2430M - 2.4 GHz ?

Respectively, how will the Acer Aspire 5755G Core i5 Windows 7 Gaming Laptop NX.RV3EK.002 - Laptops Direct perform against the ACER 15.6 INCH 5750G Ci5-2430 6GB 750GB DVDSM 1GB GT520 Win7HP 64-Bit Black LX.RMU02.194 - Laptops Direct?

[idiot101]

The IB i5 is about 10-15% better than the SB i5. The IB laptop has a much better GPU(both integrated and discrete graphics are 50% better than the latter) that should allow some low setting gaming.

In simple terms, the 5755G is a significantly better laptop than the 5750G in terms of hardware.

[petray]

So would the 5755G be significantly quicker/more powerfull than my current 6530G?

One last question... would it be worth me adding up to £100 to my budget for a better laptopp? If so, what would be the best in terms of raw performance, and how would it compare to the 5755G? I understand the Intel Core i5 3210 is the 'entry level' Ivy Bridge, being the dual core baby of the range....is this right? Am I right in thinking there are better quad core versions? If so, can I get one for £600 or less?

[baiii]

I don't see anything significant better even if you add 100. I see a sandy bridge i7 but what are going to do with the laptop?
Probably getting a SSD give you a better overall boost

[petray]

Probably the most demanding thing I will use it for would be using AutoCAD on it. I will occasionally watch media on it. I'm guessing if it's good enough to run autocad then it will be good enough to run most games (not that I'm a laptop gamer, use PS3 for gaming, but might be tempted with the new sim city for example....might!)

But although I'm not a heavy PC gamer, I do want the best laptop for my money...so basically the most fastest / powerfull and one which has the most capabilities for anything demanding I may wish to use it for in the future. (sorry to be so vague but that's the best I can offer!)

Can anyone offer anything of my previous question....
I understand the Intel Core i5 3210 is the 'entry level' Ivy Bridge, being the dual core 'baby' of the range....is this right? Am I right in thinking there are better quad core Ivy Bridge CPUs? If so, can I get one for £600 or less?

Are there any SSD laptops in my price range?