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Question

Which is better the new HP Omen 16 or Alienware Alpha R2 ???

Aug 21, 2016 1:15PM PDT

Alienware Alpha R2 Specs:
Nvidia Geforce Gtx 960 4GB
8GB RAM
1TB harddrive


HP Omen Specs:
17.3 inch matte finish screen 1080p
Nvidia Geforce Gtx 965m 4GB
12 GB RAM
1TB harddrive

im trying to make a comparison between the GPUs !!

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I own a model almost exactly like the Dell.
Aug 21, 2016 1:21PM PDT

It's very nice but I don't feel the 4GB video memory is paying off. Also, 17 inch models are not for folk that move their laptop often. That is, are you a student? Stick with 15 inch models.

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Gpu
Aug 21, 2016 8:12PM PDT

The gtx 960 will be much better.