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    Just bought a new Alienware 13 w/5200 u and GTX 960 M. What to expect?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by TsoukalosUnloaded, Apr 2, 2015.

  1. TsoukalosUnloaded

    TsoukalosUnloaded Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't really have the space for a desktop and to tell you the truth, I prefer having a laptop.. I just was never a fan of desktops for some reason. Although I'm going to keep my 13 in the same spot on my table, I prefer a laptop.

    I'm a gamer and I wanted to finally be able to run my games on high/ultra at 1080p.

    I'm going to buy a bunch of games when I get it.. Far Cry 4, CoD:AW, Battlefield Hardline and a few others.

    What should I expect performance wise with my new laptop? I am SO excited to get it.
     
    TsoukalosUnloaded, Apr 2, 2015
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    You'll probably be able to run them with medium/high settings at 1080p, probably not ultra if you want 60 FPS.
     
    Th4tRedhe4d, Apr 2, 2015
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    A good little machine for the money , but Purolator will take forever delivering it.
     
    xMAXIMUSx, Apr 2, 2015
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  4. TsoukalosUnloaded

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    Haha, I saw your post in the other thread. I'm in the US though, so I think FedEx will be delivering it. That sucks about Purolator.
     
    TsoukalosUnloaded, Apr 2, 2015
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    Yeah sorry about the hijack but a little pissed ahaha, but i bought a 13 a little while ago and its been a good little computer fits in my Ogio backpack slot has great performance especially with upgraded ssd and memory, just cannot ultra the more gpu intense games like its big brother i have waiting in Purolator's warehouse i cannot go pick up in town here before the long weekend, but overall i cannot complain about the 13 at all.
     
    xMAXIMUSx, Apr 2, 2015
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    Great. Basically I want to run all the newest games on High settings.. some on Ultra Settings and 1080p with a decent framerate for a 1-2 years, and then grab an amplifier and a GTX 980 or something.

    I literally have been checking UPS, FedEx, and USPS all day today via reference number with my order number hoping it's been shipped out early. hahaha. Cannot wait.
     
    TsoukalosUnloaded, Apr 2, 2015
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  7. cookies981

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    Sign up for Fedex Delivery Manager / UPS my choice / My USPS. It's free and the instant a company creates a shipping label for a product that will be shipped to your address (even if it hasn't shipped yet or it won't ship for a few days) you will get an immediate email.
     
    cookies981, Apr 2, 2015
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    The i5-5200U and i7-5500U are practically identical, aside from cache and clock speed. Negligible difference with the 960M. You may see a slight improvement with the Amplifier.
     
    J.Dre, Apr 2, 2015
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  9. TsoukalosUnloaded

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    That's DEFINITELY something I want to see! Thanks buddy.
     
    TsoukalosUnloaded, Apr 2, 2015
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    My 13 with 860m ran almost all recent games at high/ultra settings no problem.

    You should have no problem.
     
    sabricaze, Apr 2, 2015
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  11. TsoukalosUnloaded

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    I'm so excited. Seriously. Thanks for making more impatient guys! haha.
     
    TsoukalosUnloaded, Apr 3, 2015
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    With some tweaking on the hardest hitting detail settings you should have an enjoyable experience :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 3, 2015
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  13. knightp25

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    Try warframe
     
    knightp25, Apr 3, 2015
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