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Post Date: 2012-08-20
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Will the15.6" x15E Level 4 last three to five years as a gaming-only computer? Could I see this being outdated by then? I'm mainly talking about the video card. I would assume everything else would still be strong. I do not want the best out there due to a $2000-2500 limit, but I want a machine that will play games on ultra, or at least very high for at least three years. I do not really care for overclocking, nor am I a completive player. I want to be able to play any game for the timespan mentioned above, without having to play below very high. Thanks! I will, without a doubt, buy from DS in the future!



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It depends on what games you play if you want maximum future proofing then a desktop is the way to go laptops become outdated very fast
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Short Answer: Yes.

Long Answer: Nothing is truly future-proof, but the x15E incorporates the latest graphics, and a great processor. In total, although future products will no doubt outpace your current product, it is probably one of the best future-proofing jobs that you could do today.

That said, however, I would advise that you switch the 680M for the 7970M. There is no difference in performance, but you could save $300.

Edited by Orange7 - 20 Aug 2012 at 7:04pm
DS xm15 Stage 4
i7-3820 (2.7GHz/3.7GHz)
16GB 1600MHz DDR3
GT 630, 1GB
240GB Intel 520
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Five years is a *long* time in tech talk. For all we know, computer technology itself may be outdated by then  Wink
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So, to truly be safe for three to five years, I should go the desktop route. I can update parts as they come out... ? What about the Marauder Level 4?

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Originally posted by Orange7

Short Answer: Yes.

Long Answer: Nothing is truly future-proof, but the x15E incorporates the latest graphics, and a great processor. In total, although future products will no doubt outpace your current product, it is probably one of the best future-proofing jobs that you could do today.

That said, however, I would advise that you switch the 680M for the 7970M. There is no difference in performance, but you could save $300.


I'll keep that in mind.
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Originally posted by tju76

It depends on what games you play if you want maximum future proofing then a desktop is the way to go laptops become outdated very fast


Metro, Crysis, Witcher, Total Wat, Star Craft, Skyrim, Far Cry, Watch Dogs.

All the newest stuff, really.
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Desktops are generally more future proof than laptops, but the x15E level 4 should get you the three years you are looking four, although the five years will be a stretch.
DS xm15 Stage 4
i7-3820 (2.7GHz/3.7GHz)
16GB 1600MHz DDR3
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I believe I'm going to be going with the ODE Level 4 in the future.
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