Sager NP9150 or NP9170

[Exposed88]

1) What is your budget?
1300-1400
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
e. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen

3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
US
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?

a. Like: Sager
b. Dislike: HP

5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
no
6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Gaming/Work
7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
80% Desk 20% moving
8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
GW2/Dota 2/Tera(maybe)/APB
9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
3+ hours
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

Screen Specifics

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.
1920x1080
13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
Either

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Somewhat
15) When are you buying this laptop?
Soon
16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
3-4 years
Notebook Components

17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive?
Have a 256 m4 waiting.
18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
Either

I am debating between the 2 based on portability, would I notice a difference between the 15 and 17?

Should i upgrade the wireless card?

Any notable upgrades I should make besides the 7970m?

[maverick1989]

I am debating between the 2 based on portability, would I notice a difference between the 15 and 17?

Common sense dictates that size and weight are the only two things that matter for portability. The 17 inch screen on the Sager adds about 2.2 pounds to the laptop. The sizes, well, change as well but if you get a backpack and are capable of carrying it around, the weight is your main problem.

Should i upgrade the wireless card?

The stock card, imo, is good enough even for the MMOs you said you would play. The upgrades, at the most, only cost about $60 more, but I really don't think they would matter that much.

Any notable upgrades I should make besides the 7970m?

If you have an SSD waiting, and considering the sagers come with 8GB as stock, no not really. If you get the 7970, I would suggest the IC Diamond upgrade. However, considering I have not used it, I don't know how effective it really is. I have heard it gives your CPU/GPU combo a respite of about 10 degrees C. If you have always used a stock screen, I don't think $100 is worth the screen upgrades.

[Exposed88]

I'll be doing the IC Diamond myself.

[maverick1989]

I'll be doing the IC Diamond myself.

How much does that save you?

[Exposed88]

I think most places charge 35$

[Exposed88]

I guess i'll need to compare a 15 and 17 side by side.

[maverick1989]

I think most places charge 35$

Yes they do. However, you would still need to purchase it. Do you know how much it costs? I have seen about $10 as standard. Is that what you are getting it for around?

[Exposed88]

I already have some from my desktop builds

[Exposed88]

It will also be replacing my Desktop

[Exposed88]

How glossy is the sager screen?