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17.3" Optimus IV Spec?

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  • 17-10-2012 5:53pm
    #1
    S'
    Registered Users Posts: 256 ✭✭


    Hi,
    Thinking about ordering this spec.
    Any recommendations?

    Chassis & Display
    Optimus Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
    Processor (CPU)
    Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-3630QM (2.40GHz) 6MB
    Memory (RAM)
    8GB SAMSUNG 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 MEMORY (2 x 4GB)
    Graphics Card
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M - 2.0GB DDR5 Video RAM - DirectX® 11
    Memory - 1st Hard Disk
    120GB INTEL® 330 SERIES SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 500MB/sR | 450MB/sW)
    2nd Hard Disk
    750GB WD SCORPIO BLACK WD7500BPKT, SATA 3 Gb/s, 16MB CACHE (7200 rpm)
    1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
    8x SATA DVD±R/RW/Dual Layer (+ 24x CD-RW)
    Memory Card Reader
    Internal 9 in 1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD: Mini, XC & HC/MS: Pro & Duo)
    Thermal Paste
    STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
    Sound Card
    Intel 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
    Network Facilities
    GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® N135 802.11N (150Mbps) + BLUETOOTH
    USB Options
    3 x USB 3.0 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT AS STANDARD
    Battery
    Optimus Series 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (5,200 mAh/76.96WH)
    Power Lead & Adaptor
    1 x UK Power Lead & 120W AC Adaptor
    Operating System
    NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
    Office Software
    NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
    Anti-Virus
    NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
    Keyboard & Mouse
    INTEGRATED UK KEYBOARD WITH NUMBER PAD
    Mouse
    INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
    Webcam
    INTEGRATED 2.0 MEGAPIXEL WEBCAM
    Warranty
    3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)
    Insurance
    1 Month Free Laptop Insurance inc. Accidental Damage & Theft
    Delivery
    STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
    Build Time
    Standard Build - Approximately 9 to 11 working days
    Quantity
    1

    Price: £822.00 including VAT and delivery.

    11.2kWp E/W split arra. Mayo



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    #2
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Just a thought... why not order with the cheapest HDD (£680 plus delivery) and add this one yourself? The Samsung 830 is still one of the best SSDs, second only to their new 840 Series.

    Or what's your thinking behind a 7k2 rpm drive for storage?


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    #3
    S'
    Registered Users Posts: 256 ✭✭S'


    Thanks for your reply torqay,

    I don't know much about the specs to be honest, that's why I asked!

    I need a computer that's quick, responsive & good at multitasking.

    So are you saying that a 7200rpm drive is no benifit to me?

    Is it just a matter of slotting in that SSD that you mentioned?

    Need to get this ordered tomorrow as I hear there is a back log at the moment

    11.2kWp E/W split arra. Mayo



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    #4
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    S' wrote: »
    Is it just a matter of slotting in that SSD that you mentioned?

    Fairly easy indeed. Put the new SSD into the 2nd bay, clone the original disk to the SSD, swap them around and format the HDD, job done.

    But if you're not comfy with that, go ahead with your specs, fine machine anyway. Just keep in mind, a 7200 rpm drive may emit more noise and will draw more juice, although with a 45w max TDP quad core processor and a GTX 660M, battery life isn't exactly stellar anyway. ;)


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    #5
    Media999
    Registered Users Posts: 1,687 ✭✭✭Media999


    Best upgrade you can get is an SSD drive. They are insanely better than HDD. SSD all the way.

    I have the the 15 Vortex with same everything but 7970m and 1tb drive and i couldnt be happier. Its superfast. Boots then opens photoshop in 8 seconds.

    Ive never seen ram go over 4gb usage so 8 is plenty. Battery with no games lasts about 3.5 hours id say. Just using laptop for notes in college.


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