AW Final Fantasy 14 Benchmark Results?

Why not drop to 4GB RAM, anything else would be a waste currently. If you ever need to upgrade you RAM this can be done easily aftermarket, and would work out cheaper too.

I assume you mean the GTX 460M, 1.5G DDR5? (sorry you didn't specify the model). I can't say for sure through practical experience, but will see if I can dig out some benchmark comparisons for you.

The thing with Alienware is you will shell out a little more, but what you pay for is the rig, its looks are unique to say the least. This laptop is easily disassembled and upgraded, and has a great cooling system especially if you pick up the 9-cell battery as it props up the back a little (maybe something to consider with the money you save from the drop in RAM and GPU upgrade).

I'll get back to you on the 460m vs 5850m if I dig anything out...

 

Yes, that was the model i was refering to. Heres a link to the laptop specs. ASUS upgrades G53 and G73 gaming laptops with 1.5GB NVIDIA GTX 460 grunt -- Engadget
The look of the alienware laptops have always apealed to me so i dont mind spending a little more. I am on a bit of a budget though so is cooling a problem with the 6 cell battery, or is it fine the 9 cell is just simply above average?

 

No, no problem with the 6-cell and cooling. Just saying that the 9-cell will prop up the back of the system due to its design, this provides better dissipation of heat as the vents are lifted further off the table for example.

EDIT: I will have a look for the GPU comparisons after I finish work btw.... Only 2 more hrs!!!

 

Here's a quick benchmark comparison I found between the two cards - Not sure how reliable the data is, but you will be able to find other comparisons with a quick google I suppose.

 

Hmmm, looking at that to the best of my understanding it seems that though the 5850 has a faster memory speed, the 460m beats it on most settings. Not that suprising given the fact the cards supposed to have 50% more umph. Though i may be interpreting the data incorrectly, not hugely familiar with comparisons. Thanks for finding that. You have been a big help.


I think unless i find anything else out in the next few hours i shall be ordering the following:

COLOUR CHOICE Alienware M15x Gaming Laptop - Cosmic Black
PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 840QM (1.86 Ghz, 8MB, 4C)
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit- English
GRAPHICS CARD 1GB ATI® Radeon™ HD 5850
MEMORY 4096MB 1333MHz Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM [2x2048]
HARD DRIVE 500GB (7,200rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
LCD 40cm (15.6") Wide Full HD Display (1920x1080)
OPTICAL DRIVE DVD+/-RW (DVD, CD read and write) Slot Load Drive
PRIMARY BATTERY 9-cell 85Whr Lithium Ion battery


Fingers crosses when it gets here it will run FFXIV a treat. Reading back through these pages though a few people have very similar builds and theirs works just fine!

 

No probs. Btw you have a monster set up there, should handle just about anything you throw at it - Congrats!!!

 

1 ordered Alienware M15X. <-- Alienware virgin right here apart from a windows 7 theme. Bet the days will be slow from now to delivery. Cheers Scarface'd, Rate up to you~


Eta Nov 1st and counting...