16GB RAM with 4GB VRAM or 8GB RAM and 6GB VRAM?

[sreerram.chavali]

I'm about to buy my first gaming laptop and I and am trying to decide between two laptops: The ASUS GL703VD with a 17-in screen and the Alienware 15 with a 15-in screen. The ASUS laptop has 16gb RAM but a GTX 1050 with 4gb of VRAM while the Alienware has 8gb RAM with a GTX 1060 with 6GB VRAM. The ASUS costs $200 less than the Alienware if I don't get the model with a 256 GB SSD and if I do then it's only $50 less and the Alienware is much thicker and they have identical CPUs so is it worth to purchase the Alienware which is also only has a 60hz monitor while the ASUS has 120hz just for a better GPU?

 

[DRagor]

Wait, you got me confused. Asus one has worse GPU but 120 HZ screen? That makes no sense at all.

 

[WildCard999]

I'd get the Alienware, 8gb is enough for gaming and that GTX 1060 will easily outperform that 1050.

 

[gigantusmagnus]

how about this,
go for the alienware then add 1 more 8gb RAM stick so it get a 16GB RAM + 6GB VRAM

 

[Slumy__57]

I normally don't encourage buying Alienware, but in this case, I'd take the 1060 over the 1050. The RAM on the Alienware should be upgradeable, while the video card on the ASUS is not upgradeable. I'm sure the 120hz on the ASUS would be nice, but you won't be pushing those kind of frames on any newer games with a 1050.

HOWEVER, it does depend on what kind of gaming you do. The ASUS would probably be the better choice for CSGO, for example. CSGO is more processor heavy, and the extra hz on the display would be very helpful for response time in any FPS.

 

[RobCrezz]

Yeah the Alienware is better. Ram can be easily upgraded, GPU usually cannot.

Despite what some people think on here, the modern Alienware laptops are very good, and often good value for money.

 

[dark_lord69]

I'm about to buy my first gaming laptop and I and am trying to decide between two laptops: The ASUS GL703VD with a 17-in screen and the Alienware 15 with a 15-in screen. The ASUS laptop has 16gb RAM but a GTX 1050 with 4gb of VRAM while the Alienware has 8gb RAM with a GTX 1060 with 6GB VRAM. The ASUS costs $200 less than the Alienware if I don't get the model with a 256 GB SSD and if I do then it's only $50 less and the Alienware is much thicker and they have identical CPUs so is it worth to purchase the Alienware which is also only has a 60hz monitor while the ASUS has 120hz just for a better GPU?

Between the two, I would choose the Alienware.
The amount of VRAM makes almost no difference in performance unless you are running a very high resolution and the game has far above average texture details. I would still choose the Alienware if it only had 4GB of VRAM. The fact that it is a 1060 is what really matters.

 

[sreerram.chavali]

Wait, you got me confused. Asus one has worse GPU but 120 HZ screen? That makes no sense at all.

Yeah, that's what I thought.

 

[dark_lord69]

Wait, you got me confused. Asus one has worse GPU but 120 HZ screen? That makes no sense at all.

Yeah, a 1050 with a 120Hz screen is like putting a lawnmower engine in a Ferrari. LOL :lol:

 

[sreerram.chavali]

Thanks for the Advice everybody, Is there any other laptops out there with a GTX 1060 that is thin and has RGB backlit keyboard?

 

[sreerram.chavali]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from sreerram.chavali : "Looking for a Laptop under $1400"

I am looking for a gaming laptop with a 15-in screen with at least a GTX 1060 and 144hz display. I'm one of those people who are obsessed with RGB backlighting and a thin design. I am willing to go a bit over my budget and I am fine with just 8gb of RAM. If you check my profile, you can see that I have recently posted a thread about tow other laptops so that can give you an idea of what I like. I am willing to sacrifice portability for performance if you are wondering.
Thanks!