Which version of the y510p on newegg is the better deal? [CANADA]

lovelytape

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Jul 28, 2014
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Purpose: I will primarily be using this for some intensive Matlab programming and watching video (NO gaming). The programming will involve optimization problems (i.e. variation of the Grassfire algorithm on a medical image). I really would prefer Option 2 because it's cheaper, but if Option 1 gives me a huge advantage when it comes to speed and performance, I would consider it. I'm just not sure if the specs are that much better to justify spending an extra $300 if I won't even notice the difference for what I'm doing. Thanks in advance!

Option 1: $1,300.95 (taxes included)
Option 2: $1,086.25 (taxes included)