The G55Vw is better than the Y500 in terms of graphic processing power if the Y500 is only running on the single GT650M. Howeverm when you put the 2nd GT650M GPU in, then it will significantly outperform the GTX660M in the Asus.
The Y500 is cheaper too

I play games such as Dota2, CS:GO, BO2, etc.. , is 4GB of RAM enough ? Or can i upgrade it myself later on..?
oh and the 2nd GPU also comes with it when i buy the laptop too right?
really sorry for being long winded cause i have to buy either one tomorrow as my old one spoilt

This post has been edited by x3Vinccy: Jan 25 2013, 09:25 PM

Thanks, if i choose other brands. Any good choices?

best for the price I think

Gaming performance depends on the graphic card more
If you have money to spare... Upgrade to 8gb.. Otherwise... 4gb is good
Yeah... The external gpu comes along with the notebook + a larger power adapter ~

Thanks alot bro

No problems man! Good hunting tomorrow XD

Yes, plenty
For example:
Asus Zenbook Prime, Envy Spectre XT 13, Envy Spectre 14, Dell Precision, HP Elitebook ...

Which brands you have in mind? Please let us know
As I mentioned, you want "reliable", in Malaysia, Dell is your best bet due to good warranty support.

Is all tat been considered as gaming laptop??i thk I hope my laptop is more toward typing document or edit PowerPoint......gaming will be second priority....:/

That G55VW-IX190H is also expensive due to the 3D screen. Personally I don't see the point of a 3D screen in a 15" screen

If looking at value for $$ or lightness, which are as good/better than dell?

thanks

You want large screen size, but not too heavy. (So what size do you have in mind? 13" 14" 15"? What is the weight that you can handle?
"Graphics should not be too bad, but gaming is secondary"

Ok, 15" "ultrabook" for you:

Acer
M3-581TG-53316G52, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M + 20GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2699[2.25kg], 6GB

Asus
S56CM-XX090H i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB@RM2499[2.3kg], 2GB, W8; color: black

Dell
Inspiron 15R, i5-3317U + AMD HD7670M@RM1999[2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8SL
Inspiron 15R, i5-3317U + AMD HD8730M@RM2199[2.32kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W8SL
Inspiron 15R, i7-3517U + AMD HD8730M + (1920x1980; anti-glare)@RM3199[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8SL

Guys, please recommend me a good ultrabook here. thanks

1. Preferred Brand: Any brands, but i want good after sale service, and also the best cooling system available. The current laptop that i use keep overheat like 90-100 degree one.
2. Budget: below rm4000
3. Usage: I wanna bring it around, so it have to be portable. Not gonna play games on it so graphic is not a problem. But sometimes i would like to connect it to HDTV and watch 1080p movies.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: Nothing smaller than 13". I need bigger screens for convenience.

thank you very very much!

14" or 15" is juz fine...13" is too small....2-2.5 kg should be ok......I nt hoping to carry a heavy laptop walk around in college......sry for din say it clearly at the very 1st post,coz I am 1st time buying laptop,so still gt a lot of research needaa do before I buy..... .....I heard my fren say toahiba n asus laptop will better,can recommend me few??or wat will u say abt tat??:/

14"
Asus
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD

Toshiba
Satellite P840-1004X, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M@RM2999, 4GB, 750GB, W8
Satellite P840-1007X, i7-3517U + Nvidia GT630M@RM3999, 4GB, 750GB, W8
Satellite U840-1008X, i5-3317U + AMD HD7550M + 32GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2799[1.7kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, color: silver
Satellite U940-1001X, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M + 32GB mSATA + 640GB HDD@RM2699[1.7kg], 4GB, W8, backlit keyboard

Asus - generally quite good in terms of spec / price. But warranty support in Malaysia is dodgy.
Toshiba - I find it expensive for the specs, but some owners like the design. Also make sure you are ok with the keyboard. Personally, my fingers revolt from typing on current Toshiba keyboard

Good after sale service - In Malaysia, that mean Dell, Lenovo (if upgrade warranty), HP ....
Your current laptop overheating could be due to dust clog up in internal fan, air inlet / outlet. Clean it up, re-apply thermal paste, and see how it go.
You should do this for the new laptop you are going to buy as well (i.e. keep it dust free, otherwise the same heat up problem will happen).
As long as the laptop has HDMI port, you can connect it to HDTV to watch 1080p movies. Intel HD 4000 IGPU can handle 1080p well.
"nothing smaller than 13" " - that mean 13" is ok right?

Dell 13"
XPS13, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3299[1.36kg], 4GB, W8, backlit
14"
Inspiron 14z, i5-3317U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2449[1.87kg], 4GB, W8 *no VGA port, OD
XPS 14, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M + 32GB mSATA+ 500GB(5400rpm) HDD + (1600x900)@RM3749[2.1kg], 4GB, backlit, spill resistant keyboard, W8

Lenovo 13"
IdeaPad Yoga 13, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3399, 4GB, 2 years; colors: grey/orange
14"
S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; AMD HD7450M/W8@RM2199

HP 13"
Envy SpectreXT 13-2106TU, i7-3517U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3399[1.39kg], 4GB, W8,backlit keyboard
14"
Envy4-1111TX, i5-3317U + AMD HD7670M + [32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)]@RM2599[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, W8
Envy [Ultrabook] (Spectre) 14-3111TU, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1600x900 Radiance) + 128GB SSD@RM3999[1.8kg], 4GB

Price is RSP, negotiable.
Use your remaining budget to upgrade / extend warranty to 3 years on site.

Dun mind got or not
What's your opinion bro ?
Does window rt really inferior to window 8 ?

what is the difference between this

Asus
Eee PC X101CH, Atom N2600 + Intel GMA3600@RM959, 2GB, 320GB(5400rpm); FreeDOS@RM799
Eee PC 1025C, Atom N2800 + Intel GMA3650@RM999,2GB, 320GB(5400rpm), colors: blue/red/black/white


graphics card much better? sorry..new here..

1025c has better, which is intel gma3650