Optimus III GPU

[wenor]

Hi im thinking of getting an optimus 3 but im not if 1gb gpu is enough for me...
So i want to ask 2 questions, first which gpu is better gt650m or gt555m?
and second is it possible to get a gt555m on an optimus 3 and what will the pricing diference be?

 

[tom6561]

The 650M is way ahead of the 555M (see http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html), performs more like a GTX560M. 1gb is absolutely fine for now, the amount of memory the cards have is secondary to the speed of them, and the 650M is a lot faster.

 

[wenor]

The 650M is way ahead of the 555M (see http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html), performs more like a GTX560M. 1gb is absolutely fine for now, the amount of memory the cards have is secondary to the speed of them, and the 650M is a lot faster.

thnx didnt know that... oh and when i go to gpu detailes it sais that gt650m has 2gb of memory... why is that...(an error?)

 

[tom6561]

Just looked and I see what you mean, it must be an error, I'm sure PCS will clear that up for you.

 

[marwoo578]

A few errors on that Optimus III spec page

Still gives the power lead and adapter as for a GT540/555 when the GPU is the GT650
And on the configurater and detailed specs pages states the webcam is 1.3mp yet in the features states its 2.0mp

 

[wenor]

So im going for the optimus 3



Chassis & Display
Optimus Series: 15.6" Glossy Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-3610QM (2.30GHz) 6MB
Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 (2 x 4GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M - 1.0GB DDR5 Video RAM - DirectX® 11
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
500GB SEAGATE MOMENTUS XT HYBRID, SATA 3 Gb/s, (7200rpm)**SPECIAL**
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
8x SATA DVD±R/RW/Dual Layer (+ 24x CD-RW)
Memory Card Reader
Internal 9 in 1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD: Mini, XC & HC/MS: Pro & Duo)
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
Intel 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Network Facilities
GIGABIT LAN & KILLER™ 1102 WIRELESS GAMING 802.11N NETWORK CARD
USB Options
2 x USB 3.0 PORTS + 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS AS STANDARD
Battery
Upgrade to 62.16WH 6 Cell Lithium-ION Battery (£39)
Power Lead & Adaptor
1 x UK Power Lead & 90W Adaptor (GT 540M) / 120W Adaptor (GT 555M)
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Keyboard & Mouse
INTEGRATED UK KEYBOARD WITH NUMBER PAD
Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1.3 MEGAPIXEL WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Insurance
1 Month Free Laptop Insurance inc. Accidental Damage & Theft
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 6 to 8 working days
Quantity
1

Price: £768.00 including VAT and delivery.

 

[tom6561]

Looks pretty awesome

 

[Wozza63]

Get the improved thermal paste and silver warranty and you are good to go