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Originally Posted by Bullados 
I just checked the Crucial website for RAM upgrades for the first computer (yes, it is an Alienware). They're saying that a single 8GB chip is $38 + ship, while a single 4GB chip is $20+ship. Is it worth going after these kinds of after-market RAM (I can always look up Kingston or some other manufacturer if you guys think those are better, haven't had a problem with Crucial yet tho), or should I stick with the more expensive RAM that comes with the computer?
Also, jrbroad77, have you had a chance to look over those specs yet? Any idea what all that's about?
Thanks a TON for your help!
I just checked the Crucial website for RAM upgrades for the first computer (yes, it is an Alienware). They're saying that a single 8GB chip is $38 + ship, while a single 4GB chip is $20+ship. Is it worth going after these kinds of after-market RAM (I can always look up Kingston or some other manufacturer if you guys think those are better, haven't had a problem with Crucial yet tho), or should I stick with the more expensive RAM that comes with the computer?
Also, jrbroad77, have you had a chance to look over those specs yet? Any idea what all that's about?
Thanks a TON for your help!
I'd go with the Intel wi-fi. Both have similar specs (same, far as I can tell), but the Intel has a few more features.. Wifi Direct sounds interesting.
No big deal either way on the RAM. And yes, I knew it was an Alienware ;p .
As for going Y580 or Y480 - both have backlit keyboard and USB 3.0. Only big negative of the Y480 is 1366x768 resolution (its a matter of personal preference I suppose). I'd also expect the Alienware to have better cooling, as it weighs 1 pound more. Can't say for sure since it's only been out a few weeks and there's not much testing done with it yet. The Y580 temps are pretty good even running Furmark - lower than Asus G55 from what I've seen. HDD gets "hot" according to some.. not sure its a big deal really. I'd say either would be worth the $500 saving. If you give up some flashiness, Sager NP9130 would save you ~$3-400 and it's customizable - http://xoticpc.com and http://malibal.com sell it (on Malibal it's called something else; I forget - whichever 15" model is in the ~$900-1100 base price range). If you don't mind spending the extra on Alienware, no big deal. You might be able to get a discount by calling their customer support (or is it sales?) line, if you look around the first couple pages of this forum there's someone who got a few hundred slashed off the M17x price.
Toshiba Portege R835-P50X
(8 items) |
Lanbox Lite
(16 items) |
| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenom II X4 955 BE | Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | MSI Hawk R5770 | 3x2GB G.Skill DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 |
| Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Optical Drive | Cooling |
| 1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3 | 250 GB WD Caviar Black | Samsung 20X DVD-R/RW | Thermaltake MaxOrb |
| Cooling | OS | Monitor | Power |
| Noctua NF-B9-1600 | Windows 7 Pro 64-bit | BenQ E2420HD, 24" 1920x1080 | TT Purepower 500W |
| Case | |||
| TT Lanbox Lite | |||
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Toshiba Portege R835-P50X
(8 items) |
Lanbox Lite
(16 items) |
| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenom II X4 955 BE | Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | MSI Hawk R5770 | 3x2GB G.Skill DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 |
| Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Optical Drive | Cooling |
| 1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3 | 250 GB WD Caviar Black | Samsung 20X DVD-R/RW | Thermaltake MaxOrb |
| Cooling | OS | Monitor | Power |
| Noctua NF-B9-1600 | Windows 7 Pro 64-bit | BenQ E2420HD, 24" 1920x1080 | TT Purepower 500W |
| Case | |||
| TT Lanbox Lite | |||
| View all | |||
From what I've heard it's an easy swap on these laptops.
