RE-15&17 - non backlit keyboard, graphics card not customizable, lighter
RS-15&17 - backlit keyboard, customizable graphics card, heavier

Thanks for sharing, the RE versions will never get GPU options? 

Just teasing mate 

RE model cant customize the graphic card while buying ? can i change graphic card in future?
just becoz RS got Backlit KB & GC customizable & heavier    the price +rm2000 ?

RE model cant customize the graphic card while buying ? can i change graphic card in future?
just becoz RS got Backlit KB & GC customizable & heavier    the price +rm2000 ?

Correct. I think I have talked about this few pages before. Somebody helps me to dig please.

MXM module graphics card aint cheap you know. some more, you pay more for the new haswell processor. the graphics card used in RE series are soldered to the board, which is a cheaper cost.
if lets say i want CF wrapping at the palm rest area, is it possible? thanks.

We can do that but we don't suggest to do so. Laptop isn't car, the corner parts are easily peeled off especially for things like laptop which you touch everyday.

Hi NecroPhilia,

Only on higher variant. To upgrade GPU to GTX 770M and GTX780M the system needs to have MXM connector, and it's very expensive.

Systems like lenovo y500, y580, asus g55vw, ge60 and ge70 series equipped soldered GPUs hence the prices are more affordable, same goes to RE-15/RE-17.

P/S: Razer blade has soldered GPU GTX 765M too.

Correct. I think I have talked about this few pages before. Somebody helps me to dig please.

what about if paint the whole laptop / lid and chassis with metallic colour and palm rest with matte colour? i know additional charges may apply but its nice to hear so.

Are the GPUs in the RS series soldered? 

We can do but this is way more complicated than the colored lid itself. We have some colored samples and that show the colored lid is actually more beautiful than whole colored chasis.
The black/brown/grey can contrast other colors.

However, whole colored chasis is more recommended over carbon fiber.

still, its using MXM module.

still, its using MXM module.
thanks for the input. like that i can customize in peace of mind in the future.

I think the RS is for the really hardcore gamers & I thought the the RE was powerful enough...then it depends on your nature of usage... as for me a first timer with Illegear I thought the RE was an upgrade to the RS model hehe...we need more exposures to the models especially in Youtube...just my 1 sen...

The whole chassis of the old RS-15 can be colored also?

We can do but this is way more complicated than the colored lid itself. We have some colored samples and that show the colored lid is actually more beautiful than whole colored chasis.
The black/brown/grey can contrast other colors.

However, whole colored chasis is more recommended over carbon fiber.

So is that a yes?

Just curious, what are your desired configuration for your upcoming RS-17?   
maxed-out~?

We can also do some campur (white + yellow, custom color etc.)