"Titan Apollo" 15.4" Intel Core 2 Duo/Quad 2.00GHz+ Gaming Laptop Pre Order

Andybtsn · 23 Sep 2009 at 01:17

After reading this thread through I'm a little gutted with my order now, a lot of the comments in the thread basically are saying you need a high speed dual core nearer 3.0ghz or quad to really play todays games. I didn't opt for that, now pricing up a 15" Apollo with a Q9000 it comes to the same price as the 17" Titan Energizer I've ordered. I'd of preferred a smaller screen with better performance.

Will be too late to change my order now too

redhex · 23 Sep 2009 at 01:37

That is a bummer andy, but if push comes to shove and you notice it, in another year around the time you might really feel the lack of a quad or 3ghz dual you'll be able to get one for much much less than now (i7 will push prices down dramatically) and get it upgraded easily.

Frankly if I were you I'd be kicking myself not for purchasing a slightly slower dual instead of a faster or a quad, but for not waiting for mobile i7's. They'll make all of us chumps. Not to mention USB 3.0... widespread LED displays... multitouch trackpads... cheap SSD's... etcetera. This right now is the worst time to buy a new laptop in years, with the advances coming down the line next year. Even if you didn't want it all, it'll make everything we're buying now so much cheaper.

Rroff · 23 Sep 2009 at 02:33

I'd have thought you could still cancel at this point... I don't personally reccomend going below a ~2.5gig dual core when paired with the 260m GTX and closer to 3gig better tho tends to be a lot more costly for a few extra MHz

Andybtsn · 23 Sep 2009 at 08:48

Rroff said:
I'd have thought you could still cancel at this point... I don't personally reccomend going below a ~2.5gig dual core when paired with the 260m GTX and closer to 3gig better tho tends to be a lot more costly for a few extra MHz

I'm going to give them a call as pricing up the Apollo comes to basically the same price as the one I ordered but we'll see.

Andybtsn · 23 Sep 2009 at 09:38

Well I just rang and they have said I can change my order as I hadn't sent the finance agreement back anyway yet. So that's good.. this is what I will change the order too, any changes recommended?

WaQs · 23 Sep 2009 at 13:06

Which Processor would you guys recommend? Best Performance/Price

Thanks

bushmins · 23 Sep 2009 at 16:19

I would go for the c2d 3 gig (you could go for the 2.8 gig but OcUK charge more for this for some reason).

You cant up grade to the 280m GTX with that chassis.

WaQs · 23 Sep 2009 at 16:33

Pants, waited too long, its showing up as pre-order now

Rroff · 23 Sep 2009 at 17:51

Not to put a spanner in the works - but if your gonna spend that kinda money I'd take a long hard look at http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-020-MS&groupid=959&catid=1441&subcat= the 4850 is almost identical performance to the 260m GTX... tho personally I prefer the look of the titan chassis.

Andybtsn · 23 Sep 2009 at 22:46

Rroff said:
Not to put a spanner in the works - but if your gonna spend that kinda money I'd take a long hard look at http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-020-MS&groupid=959&catid=1441&subcat= the 4850 is almost identical performance to the 260m GTX... tho personally I prefer the look of the titan chassis.

Yeah, slightly cheaper and with Blu-Ray too..Hmm!!

bushmins · 24 Sep 2009 at 07:56

Rroff said:
Not to put a spanner in the works - but if your gonna spend that kinda money I'd take a long hard look at http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-020-MS&groupid=959&catid=1441&subcat= the 4850 is almost identical performance to the 260m GTX... tho personally I prefer the look of the titan chassis.

But the CPU doesnt really do the card justice. These are all the problems i had, i ended up spending far too much.

Rroff · 24 Sep 2009 at 16:30

The MSI has "turbo" that OCs the quad ~15% or so which would help a bit...

Personally I'd rather go for a faster dual core tho, as I said before you want 2.5x gig as a bare minimum really to properly use the GPU.

Andybtsn · 25 Sep 2009 at 15:44

Hmm, still unsure. The Dell Alienware M15x has the new i7 processors and for cheaper than what I've ordered :confused:

Don't know how I didn't see these before.

Alexrose1uk · 25 Sep 2009 at 16:44

Sorry Rroff, the MSI turbo doesnt work with the quad equipped machines; only the dual core variants, shame I know.

Andybtsn, can you drop me an email, in trust, as I have a suggestion on a better value machine for you if you're looking at the M15x and I7. Alienware Eur/UK have exceptionally poor tech support now its moved to Poland, upgrades are overpriced extroardinarily and the machine is A) Very large for a 15" B) Isnt the most powerful machine available for the cost and size

I would email you but am having to use a PS3 right now so cant access hotmail properly; will be able to later though. Also I would agree with Rroff, you are better off on I7, a faster quad, or a nippy dual core right now.

Alex

Rroff · 25 Sep 2009 at 16:52

Andybtsn said:
Hmm, still unsure. The Dell Alienware M15x has the new i7 processors and for cheaper than what I've ordered Don't know how I didn't see these before.

Just can't win

lol

Andybtsn · 25 Sep 2009 at 16:54

I know lol

Alexrose1uk · 25 Sep 2009 at 16:58

If you can cancel your order you can still win

For 1400 you can get a faster machine than the AW or the O... anyway don't want to get banned hehe
Reason you didnt see the M15x before was they were only announced 2 days ago

Andybtsn · 25 Sep 2009 at 17:36

M15x ordered

Alexrose1uk · 25 Sep 2009 at 17:47

Cancel the AW

You can get a better, I7 equipped Clevo for the same cost.
I7 and GTX280 for £1400, or with the I820 upgrade for £1500.

Alexrose1uk · 25 Sep 2009 at 17:54

Andy please check your trust-linked email, I dont want to break the forum rules but given my experience with AW as of recently (6 ****ing weeks to fix my laptop, surrounded by lies and unprofessionalism!!) and knowing what else is now available, I strongly think you arent getting the best for your money.