Drop Processor?

[BulletReign]

So I'm just about to buy my new gaming laptop. My sights are set on the Battalion 101 P150EM (2) from Ibuypower. I have it configured with an i7 3820QM, Radeon 7970 2gb Video Card, 16 gb RAM, and 750gb Hybrid HDD with 8gb SSD. I want this thing to last for at least 7 years without needing to be replaced. I will be using it for gaming, 3d modeling/rendering, programming, video editing, and everything in between. My question is can I afford to drop the i7 down to a 3720QM without sacrificing performance, it would save me an extra $200 but I don't know if its worth it in the long run. I want this thing to be a gaming beast and be able to handle all my other activities with ease. What do you think of the setup and can I downgrade the card without worrying?

EDIT: so clueless me didn't know the battalion 101 was a rebrand. I decided to go to the source and get a sager N9150 from xotic.

SPECS:

processor: downgraded to the 3720QM
video card: stuck with the Radeon 7970 since its infinitely better than the Nvidia 675
HDD: dropped to a 7200rpm 750gb and lost the SDD altogether
RAM: went in between with 12gb at 1600

I know it wont last at the top for 7 years but it should at least survive that long... right?

[Bengali]

Any particular reason you are getting a laptop for heavy workstation/gaming purposes?

[BulletReign]

I need the portability. I am using it mainly as a desktop replacement and will get a monitor for use when I'm at my desk.

[Bengali]

.1Ghz won't make a world of difference. Save the $200 and get 3720QM. See if you can get a separate SSD and HDD instead of a hybrid drive. Upgrade the SSD to something larger. 120GB-128GB at least, more if you can afford it.

Check out https://www.sagernotebook.com/
They make excellent high performance notebook as well.

What kind of software do you use for video editing? If it supports CUDA, get a GPU from Nvidia. If it supports OpenGL, then getting either will be fine (AMD GPU will be better in this case since their compute power is huge).

7 years is a long time in hardware world. Things improve for the better at a really fast pace.

[BulletReign]

I'm worried mostly about how fast things improve in the technology game. Thats why I initially opted for the higher-end processor. Would buying it allow my machine to be effective longer? if so its worth the expense to me. Also I took your advice and got a 7200rpm 750gb drive and a 120 ssd. Also brought RAM down from 16gb to 8 since 16 is overkill and unnecessary. Any other tips?

[Stevenom]

Lmao at seven years. Nothing will ever last that long no matter how good they are.

[yugurt]

Lmao at seven years. Nothing will ever last that long no matter how good they are.

have to go with you on this one. with a new console generation coming which will probably create a jump forward in graphics you would probably be able to play the newest games say 3-5 years forward

[FangedBeast]

What @Stevenom said.
Most computers last about 2-4 years without being annihilated by new hardware/technology etc.

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What @Stevenom said.
Most computers last about 2-4 years without being annihilated by new hardware/technology etc.