Alienware Laptop, to buy or not buy

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Waddaman

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I have a gaming tower now and im looking to get a laptop for the mobility, But I still plan to play games and I want to keep the performance. Im looking at a second hand alienware laptop right now, But i have some concerns with its gaming capabilities due to the processor and video card's. I know alienware's one of the best PC laptop companies out there but im really looking for info on the specific parts of the computer. I know a bit about computers but not quite enough to make a decision without consulting some people first. Im just going to talk about the basics that I know and what concerns me so here it is.

Current Desktop:
Intel core 2 quad Q6600 @ 2.4Ghz
4GB DDR2
Motherboard: Evga - nforce 750i SLI
Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT
Seagate 500 GB @7200RPM

Laptop:
Intel i7 M620 @ 2.67GHz (But only Dual core not quad...)
4GB DDR3
500GB SATA 4200 rpm
CrossFire (HD 4870x2)
Link: http://newbrunswick.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-computers-Alienware-M17X-For-Sale-W0QQAdIdZ309652740

My main concern is the Processor.

Mine right now @2.4Ghz x 4 cores VS 2.67 x 2 cores
Both have 4 threads the i7 dual core can be "Turboed" at 3.3. But Im wondering if this is going to hinder my FPS and games and lag. My processor now has 4 cores but is much older then the i7 Im wondering if the i7 packs a "punch" to keep up with or even beat the Q6600, Any info on this is appreciated...

Second Is the Video Card.

It's dual ATI Radeon - HD 4870's. This Crossfire setup is a very good setup for gaming, it will defiantly work, but theres a catch. There older, And only run Direct X 10.1 Which im worried about because most games now are coming out in Direct X 11. Should I buy this even though it still runs Dx 10? Or should I stay away from it and get new.

I can get the laptop Friday for $1000 CAN. Which I think is a pretty good deal considering it would probably cost 2000-3000 new and its only 5-6 months old. Any info appreciated, I know a bit about computers but obviously not a alot so bare with me please! Thanks
 
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That is Canadian price though, And i clicked the links and all it did was take me to newegg. I know alienwares are expensive but there is better quality in them, Not as much "better quality" as in they charge new, but second hand I thought that was a fair price. And I don't really get what the numbers are from on the processors...thanks
 
That link did not work for me... I would go for something direct x 11 .... How much were they asking.. Id want the 11 for the support for Battlefield
 
Waddaman said:
That is Canadian price though, And i clicked the links and all it did was take me to newegg. I know alienwares are expensive but there is better quality in them, Not as much "better quality" as in they charge new, but second hand I thought that was a fair price. And I don't really get what the numbers are from on the processors...thanks
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The links still works for me. And I posted from newegg.ca, so those are canadian prices. I would still argue that they are not better build quality. Once again, its the marketing that's getting to you. The laptops I posted will last just as long.

And the CPU numbers are just the ratings the PassMark software uses. Higher number = better performance.
 
They were asking $1400 i offered $1000. So the laptop processor is faster then mine... I dont think ill find a Dx11 video card in a laptop for cheap, considering there pretty new. What about the price for it? for 1000 will i be able to sell it and get my money back if i don't like it?
 
No, your desktop CPU is more powerful, but only by a little.

You would probably be able to resell it for $1000.
 
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