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    #2
    Torqay
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    Probably a Haswell processor. Not exactly a bargain.

    For little more, you'll get the PCS Skyfire III with a GTX 770M, which is a helluva lot faster than the GT 740M in the HP.


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    Iainkw4x
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭Iainkw4x


    Yeah its a Haswell, checked the HP site, but what about the other specs? Would be more so for CAD, and only light gaming


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    Torqay
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    I'd wait a little while until Haswell laptops become more widespread. A 17" Core i7 laptop with a medium-range GPU shouldn't cost more than 1,000 yoyos. There's a 15.6" MSI with identical specs on sale at [URL="Should be in the sticky thread: How much is my computer worth?"]SOL for £700[/URL]. If you want to spend €1,200 you'll get a much better machine.


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    Iainkw4x
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭Iainkw4x


    okay thanks for the info, if my budget was 1000 would you be able to recommend a laptop or would i need to open a new thread? I liked Harvey Norman's one for their 0% finance offer as well


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    Torqay
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    There's another question for you. A 17" laptop is more of a desktop replacement (as if there's such a thing), if you're looking for some mobility, you're better off with a nice 15.6" laptops with a full HD display. So, why 17"?


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    Torqay
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    Iainkw4x wrote: »
    I liked Harvey Norman's one for their 0% finance offer as well

    Apparently, HN have the interest already calculated in the price, as you'll end up paying 200 yoyos more than elsewhere. ;)


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    Iainkw4x
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭Iainkw4x


    Well I'm studying Mechanical Engineering and the course has quite a few CAD modules so I guess I'm thinking a bigger screen means a larger work area for the likes of SolidWorks and Inventor.

    Well that changes things then ha


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    Torqay
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    Well, if your budget is €1000, I'd rather buy the 17" Optimus V:

    vQNeiHe.jpg

    €1,017 in the above configuration.


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    Overheal
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    Im resigned to the fact that engineering work might work best on a workstation card. grand thing for homework but your workstations in class will probably be rather... beefy.


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    Iainkw4x
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭Iainkw4x


    it wont be for class just at home for study and practice and the like.

    That set up looks good, thanks


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