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The boutique system builders over at Origin PC are now equipping EON15-S and EON17-S gaming laptops with Nvidia's latest and greatest mobile graphics chip, the GeForce GTX 680M. Based on Nvidia's Kepler architecture, the GeForce GTX 680M is a high-octane GPU with 1344 CUDA cores, 4GB of GDDR5 graphics memory, and full support for Nvidia's battery-friendly Optimus technology.
Pricing starts at $2,091 for an EON15-S featuring Nvidia's flagship mobile GPU (or $1,567 for the lower end GTX 660M). A baseline configuration consists of an Intel Core i5 3320M processor, 4GB of DDR3-1333 memory, 8X DVD burner, 320GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi with Bluetooth, built-in media card reader, fingerprint reader, USB 3.0 ports, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Not exactly a barn burner, though there are plenty of upgrade options, if your budget allows.
Starting price for an EON17-S equipped with a GeForce GTX 680M is $2,122 (or $1,598 for one sporting a GTX 660M). Baseline specs are nearly identical, save for the larger display, which features a Full HD 1080p (1920x1080) resolution, same as the 15-inch model.
Both systems with GTX 680M GPU option are available now.
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THE_REAL_MAVERICK
June 04, 2012 at 9:58am
I still hate to buy any laptop over $800. I'd like one, don't get me wrong, but without being able to upgrade parts, I just see it as a horrible purchase. 2 years and games wont even play on it. Still better to play hardcore games on a desktop and same desktop counterparts are cheaper. Sure you dont get the portability of a laptop, but who wants a hot brick on their lap anyway? Meh >.>
AbuJaffer
June 04, 2012 at 12:40pm
Well then, your problems have been solved good sir. Most gaming laptops today (MSI, Eurocom, etc.) are specifically built so every single part can be replaced in the future. Processor, hard drive, graphics card, RAM, etc. can all be replaced. The only thing that is still a bit iffy is motherboards (and screens, which are almost impossible to replace yourself, but as long as you get a 1080p one there shouldn't be a problem), but with a bit of work you can get it replaced in no time. These are all DIY of course; even the screen can be replaced if you're willing to send it in to a professional firm/shop/thing.
Finally, laptops (or gaming laptops, in this situation) are for people who CAN'T have a desktop. Be it frequent movement, long times away from home, or simply security, many households feature nothing but laptops. It's not feasible to buy a "powerful, home desktop" alongside a laptop (that has to have similar power to bring your work on the go), or logical, for that matter. Instead, one powerhouse of a laptop is all you need.
JohnP
June 04, 2012 at 11:02am
heh, I watched my son playing Diablo 3 on a 6 year old Dell laptop. Never say never...
JohnP
June 04, 2012 at 8:47am
Any idea what the 3DMark score for the chip is? I saw something posted that had it around 4,900, not too shabby.
