Hi guys, I'm looking at Asus k501ub at rm3299 with another extra 8GB ram upgrade.
Will be doing coding, some gaming (dota 2, csgo, diablo 3, maple), some video editing. Would be great if it can be between 2kg - 2.5kg.

Is there any other recommendations around this price? Can go up to 3.5k or if specs are really good I'm open to suggestions as well, under 4k. I keep seeing dell 7559 come up.

Would it be smarter to get older generation of processor at better prices for better performance and better gpu? Asus k501ub only has two cores and nvidia 940m.

Also does anyone know if the Asus k501 has an extra m.2 slot? The shops keep telling me there isn't any more slots to add storage but on Asus global it shows that m.2 ssds are available but malaysia version is only available with 1TB hdd. Would like to buy an ssd and install it myself if an m.2 slot is available.

Hi, I posted yesterday and I think I made a mistake of not following the format. Forgive me for my mistake, here's the one in correct format.

1. Preferred Brand = Asus (looking at k501ub)

2. Budget = rm3.5k (k501ub = rm 3299 + 8gb ram upgrade)

3. Usage = coding + gaming (diablo 3, dota 2, csgo, maple) + light video editing

4. (a) Preferred laptop screen size = 15.3"
(b) Preferred weight = 2kg (k501ub - portability so i bring my work around)

Question.
1. Would it be smarter to get older generation of processor at better prices for better performance and better gpu? Asus k501ub only has two cores and nvidia 940m.

2. Does anyone know if Asus k501ub has m.2 slot for ssd? On Asus Global site it says available but Malaysia version only hdd available. If using same motherboard m.2 should be there as well right? Would like to add an additional ssd myself.

Are you saying even with the additional 8gb ram upgrade the price for laptop is expensive?

what would be an appropriate price?