Proper gaming Laptop

Snodge · 10 Sep 2012 at 23:23

Hiya guys I'm looking for a laptop that can crush games on ultra and run them smoothly I found this laptop

Spec as follows -

CPU/Processor: Intel i7-3720QM 2.60 Ghz (x 8 threads) | 3.60 GHz (x 4 Threads) | 6 MB L3 Cache | 45 Watts
Graphics Card: 4GB nVidia GTX 680M
RAM/Memory:
16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 Mhz

Hard Drive: 750GB 7200rpm HDD
Display: 17.3" Full HD LED-Backlit Display with Super Glossy Surface (1920 x 1080)
Optical Drive: SuperMulti DVDRW/CDRW
Webcam / Microphone: Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
Wireless:

802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN & Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth: Yes
Ports: 2 Mini-Card Slot for WLAN, 9-in-1 Card Reader, 1 x HDMI 1.4a Output Port (with HDPC), 1 x DVI, 1 x USB 2.0 Ports, 3 x USB 3.0 Ports, 1 x eSATA Port(USB 3.0 Combo), 1 x Mini IEEE-1394a Fire Wire, 1 x S/PDIF output,1 x RJ45 LAN (10/100/1000Mbps), 1 x Line-In, 1 x Headphone Jack, 1 x Microphone, Kensington® Lock
Keyboard:

Illuminated Full size keyboard with numeric pad W/A/S/D gaming key
Biometric Security: Integrated Fingerprint Reader
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium x64
Battery:

8 Cell Smart Lithium Ion
Color: Black
Dimensions: 16.22" x 10.87" x 1.79"
Weight: 8.60 lbs

For £1362 for everything VAT and Delivery What'd ya reckon?

HarryPainful · 10 Sep 2012 at 23:26

Nice, what brand/model?

Snodge · 10 Sep 2012 at 23:28

Clevo P170EM from the bay.

HarryPainful · 10 Sep 2012 at 23:30

Used?

Snodge · 10 Sep 2012 at 23:31

Brand New

HarryPainful · 10 Sep 2012 at 23:33

I can only see them from the US, you'll get raped in import duty.

Snodge · 10 Sep 2012 at 23:35

Well I wouldn't say raped maybe £40-50 which is small addition to how cheap the laptop actually is.

HarryPainful · 10 Sep 2012 at 23:36

I think you'll find its much more than that, then there is the warranty issue.

Jeetz · 10 Sep 2012 at 23:43

Try this site to calculate it.
http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-import-duty-and-tax-calculation/

Meaker · 10 Sep 2012 at 23:56

No import duty on laptops. You are just going to have VAT and a handling charge of around £10-20.

With overclocking like mine, sure it will do ultra, it basically becomes a GTX670.

Snubber · 11 Sep 2012 at 10:21

If you drop the CPU down to a i7-3610QM you can get exactly the same spec from a well regarded UK supplier with warranty etc for £1,429.

Snubber · 11 Sep 2012 at 10:25

From what I have read the difference between an i7-3610QM and 3720QM is small when it comes to gaming.

Meaker · 11 Sep 2012 at 12:08

3720qm will have longevity since it can be overclocked to 3.8ghz (4 core turbo) out of the box on the 17.3" machine. Thats quite a large gap from 3.1ghz.

Snubber · 11 Sep 2012 at 12:35

Meaker said:
3720qm will have longevity since it can be overclocked to 3.8ghz (4 core turbo) out of the box on the 17.3" machine. Thats quite a large gap from 3.1ghz.

Hmmm...didn't know that...you might have just cost me another £91 on the laptop I'm ordering very soon!

Meaker · 11 Sep 2012 at 12:50

The laptop needs XTU support to take advantage of that, pretty much that's the alienware M17X, M18X and the P170EM.

Snubber · 11 Sep 2012 at 13:34

yep..it's the P170EM that I'm ordering...

Morningwalker · 12 Sep 2012 at 13:11

Sony and compaq are best laptop.

matthab · 12 Sep 2012 at 13:20

Just out of interest, where could I get the P170EM online?

A quick google doesnt bring up much.

Snubber · 12 Sep 2012 at 13:46

matthab said:
Just out of interest, where could I get the P170EM online?

A quick google doesnt bring up much.

OcUK build them to order...but currently only with the 7970M dGPU which has issues.

Are you sure that searching for 'clevo p170em uk' on Google doesn't bring up much...? I would try again.