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    Getting NP9150 But have some questions

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by theaznguy, Nov 13, 2012.

  1. theaznguy

    theaznguy Notebook Guru

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    So im getting a np9150 and I want to lower the price to the cheapest i can get with best performance, and I was just wondering if i should downgrade my CPU to Intel Core i7-3610QM from the 3630QM so i can get 50 bucks off

    also wondering if i should just stick with the stock wifi card ( Integrated 802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth Combo ) and upgrade it later to Bigfoot Networks Killer Wireless-N 1103
    or should i just buy the bigfoot network card with the laptop, or maybe even jsut get the intel 6300

    and thinking about lowering the ram to 8gb 1333mhz but the 12gb 1600mhz is on sale but its 45$ more. would it be worth it to upgrade to 12gb?

    Last question is about the warranty from pro-star
    So since i live in canada do i need to buy the 1 Year U.S. and Canada Premium Parts Warranty + 3 Year Labor or can i just stick with the U.S warranty?
     
  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Save the $50 for the cpu.

    Save the $$ for the wifi.

    Don't get 12GB for $45 more (you should get 16GB for that price though - then it'll be a 'deal').

    Warranty? Your call...


    So save at least $100 and enjoy your new notebook!
     
  3. theaznguy

    theaznguy Notebook Guru

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    wait so should i save up the money or dont get these xD

    EDIT: Ok well i can get either the killer networks wifi card or upgrade the cpu to 3630QM
     
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    What is the cost of the Killer? For less than ~$15, I might consider it. Any more and it is again in the 'not worth it' category. If the Intel 6300N has all the antennas attached (3 of them), then I would be willing to spend more - especially if I had (or will soon have) a router with 3 antennas also (how much more would I spend? - for Intel, probably up to $50).

    When someone mentions 'save' - that means don't spend the money (not worth it...).
     
  5. theaznguy

    theaznguy Notebook Guru

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    Bigfoot Networks Killer Wireless-N 1103 (3x3) [add $60.00]
    and
    Intel Ultimate-N 6300 Wi-Fi [add $45.00]

    is it easy to install a wifi card in the np9150? cuz i mjust thinkin about buying it later on if i really need it

    or i can like lower everything down and get 15.6" 1920 x 1080 Full HD (16:9) LED Matte Type 95% NTSC Color Gamut Display and ill at 1359(then it can lower to 1259 cuz of the sale)
     
  6. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Agreed that the CPU is not worth $50 extra. Wireless card is your call, personally I buy the Intel cards because they have given me the least amount of problems over the years. 8GB of RAM is plenty IMO ...depends on the usage but I have 4GB in my notebook and have no issues even with heavy Photoshop CS5 work.

    I would absolutely try and get the best screen you can, that is one item that's not practical to upgrade after the fact.