Hi everyone!
I'm in the market for my first gaming laptop and been looking at various, models, options, etc.
I've heard nothing but good things about HIDevolution and the specific options they offer for a new laptop (such as thermal repasting, generally good stress testing, etc.). The overall cost, however, is a bit more.
Currently at my local Best Buy (not a store I typically like, lol), they are selling the AWR17 (this model from HIDevolution: http://www.hidevolution.com/alienware-17-r4-gtx-1070-7700hq-custom-built-to-order.html) with its "stock setup" for a little over $200 cheaper. The benefit, too, is I get it immediately, of course, and quick return if there are any immediate problems.
The kicker: the sale ends in two days.
Is the money saved really worth it? Or is it worth waiting it out and doing it the right way. I know users (iunlock for one--thanks for sharing your results) had amazing results with repasting. And I'm, sadly, not real comfortable doing the process myself.
Would love to hear opinions. Really on the fence on this one.
Cheers!
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From what I've heard, HIDevolution offers lifetime technical support. Best Buy doesn't.
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don_svetlio In the Pipe, Five by Five.
Best Buy are nowhere near as good when it comes to technical support. Trust me, the 200$ are worthwhile when investing in such a high end device - last thing you want is to end up with problems than nobody wants to help with.
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pathfindercod Notebook Virtuoso
Retail models bought at Best Buy do not offer onsite warranty from Dell, you have to ship it in everytime for repairs. HID checked the systems thoroughly before shipping and tweak it etc. you also have sales tax at Best Buy if you did not add that in. Unless your tax exempt :-D
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My opinion? Don't even consider the i7 7700HQ or any other HQ for that matter. If you're gaming you'll want options and future proofing. Get a 6820HK or 7820HK if you can afford it.
As for repasting treatment from HID, it's great that they offer this but sadly they only offer ICD which scratches the dies! This is damaging your 2 grand laptop so i would but direct from best buy with the discount but with a HK processor and use the discount you get to pay for a proper repaste with the best tools and materials with Team LHz (which includes @iunlock, @Mobius1 and @DeeX etc)
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Thanks for the responses, I appreciate it
I'm going to go to Best Buy tomorrow so I can at least get a good feel for the model. Worst case scenario, then, I know if the "structure" of the laptop is right for me! -
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Thanks for that response! I did end up picking up the unit and will be testing it with some gaming tonight. Will update with any issues/concerns if they come up.
In your opinion, what would be a concern re: average/max temps while gaming for roughly 2-3 hours?
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Cheers!
Worth buying AWR17 at Best Buy for discount rather than HIDevolution?
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