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Which processor is best?

the quad but i would get an i5 if you can imo
»configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/···N5&s=dhs

here is an i7 based XPS WAY better and id bet cheaper

SYSTEM COLOR Obsidian Black High Gloss Finish edit
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total price $1,649

Thanks elios, I'll definitely check that link out. I hate to give up my AlienWare laptop though. I am a sci-fi freak and love the neat-o customization I have with it. But...for a computer just as good or better for that much less...I guess I could give it up. lol

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Can you give details about your present system that you say is not performing adequately?

A $3000+ alienware sounds like massive overkill for the uses you describe. Tell us about your present machine's cpu, graphics, amount ram so we have a frame of reference.

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now that dell owns alienware there really isnt any thing diffrent
and imo the XPS line has better support go fig
im a sci-fi fan my self but a PC should look like a PC not well crap lol but thats me

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Note the system elios mentions is 1 1/2" smaller display and a considerably lower performance graphics option.
This may not be a problem in your situation since, as I said, what you chose seems to be much more than you need, but it would be best if you gave us some detail about your present rig and links to the specific games you are playing at the site you mentioned.

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Your present laptop has some kind of old pathetic intel integrated graphics.

I had a look at the requirements for the game you mention.

I think these are a couple of other viable options from best to lesser:

This seems to be a very decent dual core with 260M graphics and 17" screen. Others should check this out to see if I'm missing something, the price seems pretty good($1150):

»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···34101203

For $750 here is a core 2 dual with 4650 graphics and a 15" screen

»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···34157061

For 650 here is an athlon x2 with 9600M GT graphics.

»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···34152126

I think any of these would work and would be a big advance over what you have now.

I would lean toward the first one with the considerably better 260M graphics. That's really more than you need for the games you describe but you were looking at 3 times the price and money doesn't seem to be an issue. The other machines are fine though, especially if you don't think there is much chance of your gaming interest expanding into more demanding games.

Hi,

The problem with recommending a laptop to someone is that they can not try or feel the laptop before buying it.

I have tried most of the new models with a 17" screen and they have Way too much flex to them. Also the keyboards feel spongy to me.

I always tell people to try it before they drop big bucks on a laptop.

Places like Walmart,Costco,ETC, have the laptops of model that are the same construction on the outside, Jsut different internals. At least then you will know if the laptop feels comfortable to use. If it does not feel cofortable to the user then they will hate it from day one....

MnR
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