Greetings everybody!
Introduction to the issue
This is the thing; I'm actually using a desktop with a Q8400 processor, 4GB RAM and a GTX 560 Ti, that I use for gaming (bf3, me3 and similar) but also for work (graphic design programs like photoshop, illustrator or flash and also video editing) and I'm doing great with it so far, but since I'm moving out of my country temporarily I can't bring my computer along with me. So I thought of buying a laptop to carry around that doesn't only meet the requirements of my actual desktop but surpasses it, so I don't have to buy a new one in hopefully 3~5 years. A gaming laptop that allows me to play the actual games and the ones yet to come at a somewhat high quality but also handles the programs I use at work comfortabily.
After a lot of research I found out this two options to be suitable to me:
Laptop options
MSI GX60 1AC-021US
Price: $1,299.99 / €1,012.98
Specifications:
Processor: AMD Trinity A10
Graphics: HD 7970M 2GB GDDR5
RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz
HDD: 750GB Hard Drive (7200RPM)
Screen: 15.6" Full HD Anti-Reflective Display (16:9; 1920 x 1080)
Link: http://www.msimobile.com/level3_productpage.aspx?cid=6&id=381
MSI GE60 0ND-257US
Price: $1,249.99 / €973.14
Specifications:
Processor: i7-3630QM
Graphics: GTX 660M 2GB GDDR5
RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz
HDD: 750GB Hard Drive (7200RPM)
Screen: 15.6" Full HD Anti-Reflective Display (16:9; 1920 x 1080)
Link: http://www.msimobile.com/level3_productpage.aspx?cid=6&id=371
The issue
I can't decide which one is actually more suitable to me because I've read many reviews about those two graphic cards and processors, and the i7-3630QM is faster than the AMD one, which i guess would be better when speaking of work with heavy load programs like the ones I've already mentioned before, but the HD 7970M is better than the GTX 660M, which translates (from what I've read) that the GX60 is a probably a better laptop for gaming rather than the GE60. So I don't really know which one should I pick, since I want a good gaming station but without loosing working capacity, and the prices are practically the same... so I'd really appretiate you helping me decide which one is better for me.
Extra important info
Note 1: I listed the prices in euros because since I live in Spain that's the currency I'll be using, which also means that the laptop I'll be getting will have the qwerty spanish keyboard version with the "ñ".
Note 2: *This is just optional* My actual budget is 1,100 € ($1,400) if you'd recommend me any other better laptops I'd appretiate it, but just be aware that depending on where I live I might not be able to get them.
Thank you very much for your patience and help!
Introduction to the issue
This is the thing; I'm actually using a desktop with a Q8400 processor, 4GB RAM and a GTX 560 Ti, that I use for gaming (bf3, me3 and similar) but also for work (graphic design programs like photoshop, illustrator or flash and also video editing) and I'm doing great with it so far, but since I'm moving out of my country temporarily I can't bring my computer along with me. So I thought of buying a laptop to carry around that doesn't only meet the requirements of my actual desktop but surpasses it, so I don't have to buy a new one in hopefully 3~5 years. A gaming laptop that allows me to play the actual games and the ones yet to come at a somewhat high quality but also handles the programs I use at work comfortabily.
After a lot of research I found out this two options to be suitable to me:
Laptop options
MSI GX60 1AC-021US
Price: $1,299.99 / €1,012.98
Specifications:
Processor: AMD Trinity A10
Graphics: HD 7970M 2GB GDDR5
RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz
HDD: 750GB Hard Drive (7200RPM)
Screen: 15.6" Full HD Anti-Reflective Display (16:9; 1920 x 1080)
Link: http://www.msimobile.com/level3_productpage.aspx?cid=6&id=381
MSI GE60 0ND-257US
Price: $1,249.99 / €973.14
Specifications:
Processor: i7-3630QM
Graphics: GTX 660M 2GB GDDR5
RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz
HDD: 750GB Hard Drive (7200RPM)
Screen: 15.6" Full HD Anti-Reflective Display (16:9; 1920 x 1080)
Link: http://www.msimobile.com/level3_productpage.aspx?cid=6&id=371
The issue
I can't decide which one is actually more suitable to me because I've read many reviews about those two graphic cards and processors, and the i7-3630QM is faster than the AMD one, which i guess would be better when speaking of work with heavy load programs like the ones I've already mentioned before, but the HD 7970M is better than the GTX 660M, which translates (from what I've read) that the GX60 is a probably a better laptop for gaming rather than the GE60. So I don't really know which one should I pick, since I want a good gaming station but without loosing working capacity, and the prices are practically the same... so I'd really appretiate you helping me decide which one is better for me.
Extra important info
Note 1: I listed the prices in euros because since I live in Spain that's the currency I'll be using, which also means that the laptop I'll be getting will have the qwerty spanish keyboard version with the "ñ".
Note 2: *This is just optional* My actual budget is 1,100 € ($1,400) if you'd recommend me any other better laptops I'd appretiate it, but just be aware that depending on where I live I might not be able to get them.
Thank you very much for your patience and help!
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