*Read* MSI vs. Asus vs. PowerPro

[Brandons3737]

the sager np6165, would that be considered a good sager? I know it doesnt have the 670m or 570m but other than that, with upgraded cpu and os is it good?

[Brandons3737]

It completely depends on you gaming needs. Considering you intend this laptop to last 4 yrs I would choose the best GPU I can afford in my budget and that would definitely be the GTX670m. This card should last you at least 3 yrs playing not so graphic sensitive games but playing other games like say Diablo III etc.

Regarding the CPU, I ed stick with the stock i5 if budget was a concern as gaming does not depend as much on the CPU as it does on the GPU. Except for games like say Skyrim and BF3 you should be fine with an i5.
But again if you are afraid your processor might get outdated in 3-4 yrs which it will then get the i7 2630 at least. Though I still believe the i5 is a pretty decent CPU and should work just fine.

Regarding the other laptops, no other brand can give you performance for price better than Sager in my honest opinion. Hence I would suggest you get Sager no matter what. Again this is just a personal opinion. For the mid-top range of laptops Sager has the best price to performance ration.

Chk out Powernotebooks in case you find the CPU's back ordered in Xoticpc. To be frank even the GTX570m is not a bad option. But considering the price diff is too low the 670m is the better choice.

While, my gaming needs will probally be there but are porbally more minimal than im making them. Mostly viedo editng and recording, which I think the gpu helps with. For gaming it will probally be some recent games and a few in the future, low detail is okay. I would think i wouldget a medium setttings one.


So for that is the 650m okay? I still wmay get the 670 but 650 is a back up

[RiddlelddiR]

While, my gaming needs will probally be there but are porbally more minimal than im making them. Mostly viedo editng and recording, which I think the gpu helps with. For gaming it will probally be some recent games and a few in the future, low detail is okay. I would think i wouldget a medium setttings one.


So for that is the 650m okay? I still wmay get the 670 but 650 is a back up

Yes, the 650M will get you medium settings in most games.

[Brandons3737]

okay, and im considering buying the sagernp6165. Should I buy it from xoticpc.com or just the sager website? its the same price

[Brandons3737]

Any ideas?

[Fat Dragon]

The PowerPro has the fastest GPU of the three, but it's all last-generation tech - the GPU is 40 nm Fermi and the processor is Sandy Bridge. Speedwise it'll do, but it'll probably be heavier, require a heavier adapter, and get worse battery life. The shorter warranty is a potential issue as well, and it's the most expensive of the three.

The MSI is the cheapest, has the second fastest GPU, and is generally better spec-wise than the ASUS, though I don't know about build quality.

The ASUS is close to the MSI in performance, but it's got a slower hard drive and a weaker, DDR3 version of the 650m, all for a higher price. I would avoid this one unless the build quality is exceptional.

[Fat Dragon]

okay, and im considering buying the sagernp6165. Should I buy it from xoticpc.com or just the sager website? its the same price

I've heard Sager's service isn't all that great, but Xotic's is very good. If you buy from Xotic, you can always deal directly with Sager for service, but if you buy from Sager, you have no access to Xotic's service.

[Curs3]

I ed definitely recommend buying it from Xoticpc any day. A clear NO for buying it from Sager directly.

[Brandons3737]

Okay, thanks. I don't have any idea of who to buy from. Knowing that I'm probally gona go with the msi or sager. Since im still waiting a couple weeks to buy it I can hopefully find some customer reviews on the 2, for build quality ect. Thanks again for helping

[Curs3]

Xoticpc, Malibal, Powernotebooks, Mythologic are all very reputable resellers and you cannot go wrong buying from any of them.