Eurocom Racer 2.0 - “budget” high end 15.6″ gaming laptop, based on the Clevo P150EM barebone. The Eurocom laptops are especially cost effective due to extra features like the default Hybrid HDD (vs regular one), high quality AUO (B156HW1) screen for low price and included Diamond 24 thermal paste.
Coupon: “EUROCOM-GLJ-Holidays” – 50$ off.
You can use the coupon for any configuration and any GPU, but the most interesting are the Radeon 7970M/GTX 675MX / 670MX. The prices are great as they are and are better than the competitors currently.
with GTX 670MX – 1290$ (1220$ with non-upgrade matte 1080p screen).
- I7-3610QM (default – I7-3630QM)
- GTX 670MX GPU (note the the drivers got much better)
- excellent AUO B156HW1 95% gamut display (default). -69$ without.
- 500GB Seagate Hybrid HDD / Crucial m4 128GB SSD
- 8GB 1600MHZ DDR3
- Diamond 24 thermal paste
with Radeon 675MX – 1416$ - same, only with a GTX 675MX. With the regular matte 1080p screen, 1350$ which is excellent price.
Where do I put in the coupon?
in the order page – after you place an order for the configuration, in the message box in the bottom.
Eururom representative would call you soon.
I think I’ll contact them about that. They really should make the order mechanism simpler
Did the deal for 3% off for the eurocom end?
as far as I know – yes, it is off. But 3% off 1300-1500$ aren’t better than 50$ off
Hi! I had a question about the 7970m… Is there a difference in battery management between a GPU with Enduro or with Optimus? I saw a review of the Eurocom Racer 2.0 with the 7970m and the battery life was very poor compared with an other clevo p150em-based computer with the same battery and a nvidia 675m… you can see those review here:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Update-Eurocom-Racer-2-0-Clevo-P150EM-barebones-Notebook.77849.0.html
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Schenker-XMG-P502-PRO-Clevo-P150EM-Notebook.72895.0.html
I’m a little bit confused about which GPU i should choose in my new laptop (I hesitate between a Racer 2.0 and a Sager NP9150). Any advice on this? If I can use my laptop for 4h while doing office work or watching a DVD, it’s ok for me. But less than 2h is a no-go…
Thanks!
All the reviews I’ve seen (3-4 reviews) show low battery results for the racer 2.0. However, they all use higher end I7 models + the drivers are the one of the old versions and it should have an impact.
I sent an email to Eurocom about this – lets wait for their reply.
About the GPU you need – well, what are you looking for? specific games? what graphic settings do you want?
Did you see the high performance gaming laptops list?
http://www.gaminglaptopsjunky.com/high-gaming-laptops-recommendations/
Ok, i’ll wait for the reply from eurocom!
I’m actually playing (or will play) games like BF3, Skyrim, metro 2033, Max Payne 3 and Civ V. I don’t need to have ultra settings, but would like to play them at med to high settings on HD displays of the Sager or Racer. I will also use the laptop to run GIS softwares like ArcGIS at university. So a lot of data processing and some 3D.
Yes I saw the high perf gaming laptops (by the way, you do an awesome job on this site, thanks!). Like I said, I hesitate between the NP9150 and Racer 2.0, because they have good prices!
I also looked at the Force 16f3 because of their better battery life. But I’m in Canada, and prices get much higher with taxes, brokerage fees and shipping… I hoped they would replace older gtx670m and 675m for 670mx and 675mx, but I doubt they will do the upgrade before holidays…
Last question! I’m curious about what’s your opinion about the New Razer Blade (late 2012). Did you try one? I’m not rich enough to pay an extra 800$, but the future seems promising for them if they can lower their price again.
Thanks again for your answers!
Razer Blade – no. Simply way overpriced as far as performance per price goes. It is more of a “feeling” laptop in my eyes. There are reviews.
For med-high settings you can get the Eurocom Shark and save some money:
http://www.gaminglaptopsjunky.com/eurocom-shark-15-6-gaming-laptop-i7-2670qm-gtx-660m-8gb-ddr3-500gb-hybrid-hdd-95-gamut-auo-1080p-matte-screen-and-diamond-24-thermal-paste-for-955-including-shipping-and-tax/
or the Lenovo Y580:
http://www.gaminglaptopsjunky.com/lenovo-y580-gtx-660m-fullhd-deal/
and if in two years you’ll feel it is not enough – you can sell it and buy a new one with better specs.
About NP9150 vs Eurocom Racer 2.0 – if you want the Hybrid HDD and the screen upgrade, the Eurocom is more cost effective. Also, it is shipped from Canada..
They also answered me that there shouldn’t be any difference in battery performance compared to other P150EM systems. I sent them the reviews and we’ll see what they will answer.
Nice, thanks! I’ll check for the Shark and Y580.
great! don’t hesitate to ask if you have a question