I recently got a sweet job in central PA so I'll be relocating from east PA. I had a desktop until my CPU and mobo fried so rather than put money into replacing those parts I gave thought to maybe getting a desktop replacement laptop in case if work has me traveling I can bring something along. The only variable that is a problem is that I do like to game so a desktop was always ideal but it seems like laptop performance isnt lagging behind as bad as I thought. I just wanted people's opinions, I've been looking at an Alienware M15x or something equivalent of power.
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Torn between laptop or desktop as primary PC
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jeremyshaw
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I'd argue for a smaller laptop, like a decent CULV or Arrandale UM CPU, and a powerful desktop.
I have a m11x (which I do not recommend, btw) and my one of my sigrigs acting as my setup.
I use my m11x as my primary, and my desktop for when I need some extra power to applications.
I have a m11x (which I do not recommend, btw) and my one of my sigrigs acting as my setup.
I use my m11x as my primary, and my desktop for when I need some extra power to applications.
why not build a compact SFF gaming desktop?
The desktop would be an SFF, dont want to lug a server tower around. Still my internal debate would be between SFF and laptop.
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wwischerath
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I am currently putting together a SFF desktop that will fit in my laptop backpack. Only problem is the monitor as everything else fits. Would have to put LCD screen in luggage I guess. A possibility is to get a netbook for road and desktop for house. Best answer would to find out how much travel is involved and make a more informed decision.
I've found that for the price of a good laptop that fills all your needs, you can get both a smaller, much lighter, longer battery life laptop for word processing, email, powerpoint, excel etc, and a decent desktop that is much faster than a far more expensive laptop with a pleasantly sized size LCD monitor or you can hook it up to your TV. The price range to make this work starts at around 1200$ though, with a sweet spot at 1500$.