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Enquiries/Recommendations Notebook Recommendation Thread v.30, Ultrabook/Gaming Laptop

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ZM Fong
post Aug 17 2018, 05:42 PM

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QUOTE(cinlky @ Aug 17 2018, 04:28 PM)

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Moderate battery life means minimum how many hours?
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post Aug 18 2018, 01:10 AM

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QUOTE(cinlky @ Aug 18 2018, 12:13 AM)
To be honest I'm not sure. 6-8h? I tend to use whole day l but I usually have power plug on.
I don't have a desktop CPU as i keep all my files in laptop.

Thanks for you patience in helping me out also. I know I'm very noob.
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If you need a 15 inch laptop, under 2kg with dGPU under 3k, Ideapad 320s 15 is a good option (need RAM upgrade), however the build has noticeably more flex compared to 320s 14

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post Aug 18 2018, 05:28 PM

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QUOTE(nic1 @ Aug 18 2018, 11:48 AM)
Sifu,
any comment for this two model : HP Gaming Pavilion - 15-cx0153tx (Shadow Black and Ultra violet logo)
                                                  HP Gaming Pavilion - 15-cx0078tx (Shadow Black and Ultra violet logo)

Compare with this model : LENOVO LEGION Y520-15IKBN 80WK0125MJ (I7-7700HQ/4GB/2TB/4G GTX1050Ti/15.6"FHD/W10/2YRS ONSITE)

Thank for advice... :thumbsup:
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Pavilion Gaming has OK-mediocre cooling. Y520 is outdated (but still decent)

What's your budget? Usage? Preferred weight and battery life;
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post Aug 18 2018, 08:02 PM

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QUOTE(nic1 @ Aug 18 2018, 07:06 PM)
Budget around 3k, just for gaming and study use only. Not so care about weight and battery life.
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Maximum budget you can stretch? Are you a student?

Budget CFL-H models like HP Pavilion Gaming, Acer Nitro 5 and Dell G3 don't have good cooling (need repaste+undervolt). Dell G7 is decent but has entry level IPS (same with the models above). MSI GL63 has poor TN panel and questionable QC

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post Aug 19 2018, 06:15 PM

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QUOTE(wulimaza @ Aug 19 2018, 12:17 PM)
Sifus,

what do you think of MSI PS42?
https://www.msi.com/Laptop/PS42-8RX

not for gaming just some ordinary use
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Looks good on paper, still need to wait reviews
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post Aug 19 2018, 06:17 PM

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QUOTE(lostxkitten @ Aug 19 2018, 02:27 PM)
msi PS42 mx150 (RM3999)
vs
HP Envy 13 mx150 (RM3800)

which one is recommended? better cooling?
the hp envy 13's mx150 is the lower voltage version of mx150.

for browsing, basic words/excel and a lot of dota 2.

do recommend other with similar spec and price if got.
what im afraid the most is cooling, cause i will play a lot of dota 2.
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Asus UX430UN or UX331UN, under 3.5k can get. But both have cooling related issue. FYI most 13 inch Ultrabooks don't have good cooling (especially with dGPU)

If you can settle with low sRGB IPS panel then Swift 3 (SF314-54G)
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post Aug 19 2018, 06:18 PM

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QUOTE(skycrawler @ Aug 19 2018, 02:48 PM)
May I know the price of Lenovo 320s? Can i install SSD?
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14 inch model I think around rm2099 last time I see. Yes there's an M.2 slot
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post Aug 19 2018, 06:19 PM

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QUOTE(Jay1221 @ Aug 19 2018, 04:53 PM)
Hey guys, this is Austin, need some expert opinions if you guys are willing to help.

I'm buying a budget gaming laptop for the first time, and after checking my budget, RM4k, can get me:

Acer Predator Helios 300

Or

Asus TUF FX504

Both have i5-8300H, Geforce GTX 1060, 4GB DDR4, 128 SSD + 1TB HDD, Under RM 4k...the difference in price is RM100 between those two..,

My question is which one is better? If anyone of your own either laptop...,feel free to drop by your review...,because both company will advertise such bullshit as claiming better thermal,quiet fan etc...while in the real world application...,it wont necessarily work like that

Dont ask me to consider other laptop because only these two right now have full GTX 1060 (NOT MAX Q DESIGN) under RM4K...
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Both have bad cooling and OKish build quality, you get what you pay. I wouldn't recommend either, however if you're willing to do repaste+undervolt I would choose Helios 300

Must it be 1060 GPU?
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post Aug 19 2018, 06:23 PM

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QUOTE(alienxp03 @ Aug 19 2018, 06:08 PM)
1. Budget : Max RM3k. Prefer ~RM2.5k
2. Usage : University student. Nothing heavy, standard MS Office usage.
3. Requirements (display size, battery life, weight etc) : Prefer 15" screen size. 14 would be ok too.
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Acer Swift 3 15
Acer Swift 3 14 (SF314-54) with RAM upgrade
Lenovo Yoga 520/530 14 with RAM upgrade
Lenovo Ideapad 320s 14 with RAM+SSD upgrades
NEW HP Pavilions (may need RAM+SSD upgrades)

If you're fine with lower battery life:
Dell Vostro 5471 with manual RAM+SSD upgrades
Dell Inspiron 7472

You can also try Nexstgo SU01, however I don't know about the build quality, battery life, reliability, aftersales support etc
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post Aug 19 2018, 06:52 PM

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QUOTE(toffy @ Aug 19 2018, 06:24 PM)
Hi folks.
Need suggestions for notebook requirements:

GPU : Nvidia GTX 1060 6Gb (full, not max-q). Hopefully got a minimum of 2 ports to display onto 2 monitors.
RAM : 1 X 8Gb (or upgradeable to 16Gb. Either i buy the 2nd 8Gb separately or it comes with 2 X 8Gb)
Battery life : typical (no need long battery life. Is 2 hours normal during non-gaming usage?)
Weight : Doesn't matter
Screen : 15 or 17 inch
CPU : Intel Coffeelake or Ryzen
SSD : Standard or typical size/speed in the current market
HDD : Standard or typical size/speed in the current market
Budget : Preferably lower end of RM5,000+ (Is this doable? Or should I go for under RM6K)
Purpose : Occasional 1080p FPS gaming but mainly for productivity MS office, programming, web surfing. No video editing.

Thanks.
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For 5k-6k budget:
MSI GP63 8RE
AW15 R4
Illegear Z7, Raven Elite
Level51 W15 Lite

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post Aug 19 2018, 08:48 PM

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QUOTE(lostxkitten @ Aug 19 2018, 07:10 PM)
What about the msi PS42? Its 14' inch.
It got better version of mx150.
And said to have same cooling system like their gaming model.
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Like I said previously, sounds good on paper but still need reviews
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post Aug 20 2018, 04:28 PM

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QUOTE(jackbanner @ Aug 20 2018, 01:32 PM)
What is your opinion on
Asus Strix Scar GL703G-SE5026T ?
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Cannot handle the heat of 1070, 1060 is fine
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post Aug 20 2018, 04:29 PM

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QUOTE(Exeunt @ Aug 20 2018, 03:13 PM)
hi Guys, need help on finding good 13inch laptop for normal usage/watching netflix/programming..im helping a girl here, she was looking at hp envy x360 13.. i think it could be better

budget 3k max
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Acer Spin 5 13

If can stretch more then Asus UX331UA
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post Aug 20 2018, 08:32 PM

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QUOTE(DAWNWRAITH99 @ Aug 20 2018, 05:42 PM)
Hey guys, looking for a laptop for light gaming (warframe/r6) and for running CAD software(mechanical engineering student)

my budget is RM 3500 +-

my requirements is SSD,I5 gen8, and a dedicated GPU. (also would like good warranty as i would like my laptop to go 4+ years)

I am looking at the Dell G3 New 15"  https://www.dell.com/my/p/g-series-15-3579-...-15-3579-laptop
Is this laptop worth it?or will i get a better deal in the same price range?

also looking at the lenovo legion y530, but not sure if it's price range  will remain in my budget after i configure it to 8gb/SSD
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If you're a student you can get Legion Y530 with 15% discount
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post Aug 21 2018, 12:05 PM

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QUOTE(cva2928 @ Aug 20 2018, 04:54 PM)
Dear members.........I am looking to buy a laptop before i start my masters next month. Considering the options available now, I would like a quality laptop and also for light gaming (e.g. NFS Payback).

My budget is around RM 3.5K to 4K. Pls help......tq all
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Preferred max weight and battery life? Do you need GTX GPU?
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post Aug 21 2018, 12:07 PM

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QUOTE(toffy @ Aug 21 2018, 12:54 AM)
Hi folks.
I read about the Ok-ish cooling (or bad cooling) for Acer Helios 300, and need to undervolt and repaste.
But I came across these specs. Not sure if these are reasonable prices?

The main differences (other than the prices), are the RAM and the CPU.
How big is the performance gap between 8300H and 8750H? How about in terms of gaming and programming work?
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It has bad cooling. Price is good but you have to sacrifice a lot of aspects

8300H is enough if you mainly game. For programming you might want 8750H (this is a hot chip, needs some tuning)

What's your budget? Preferred max weight and battery life?

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QUOTE(prakash06 @ Aug 21 2018, 12:00 PM)
Hi folks, looking for budget laptop here for normal non-gaming use.

After some survey, i'm stuck with these 2 choices.

Asus A407M and HP 14-bs537TU model laptop.

What do you guys think of these 2 models ?
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Neither are good. What's your budget? Usage?
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post Aug 21 2018, 12:09 PM

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QUOTE(Unknown69 @ Aug 21 2018, 03:11 AM)
NVIDIA just announced their next gen. gaming graphic card which is RTX 2080 Ti, 2080 & 2070. These are desktop ver. one, when do you guys think they will announce the mobile one? Also, should I buy the Asus Zephyrus M laptop GTX 1070 variants or hold it until the refreshed model with the new graphic card comes out? Which will be release after SST kicks in on September 1. After that most of the laptop current price will see an increase. What do you guys think about it? Buy now or hold it?
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Buy now if you have the money. Buy whatever hardware available, no need to wait. Usually laptop GPU takes longer to be available. Need to wait a few months more I think (so far there's no news on 2060 GPU and below)
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QUOTE(DAWNWRAITH99 @ Aug 21 2018, 01:24 AM)
Discount until how long?  And the discount is for retail?
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Ask the sales representative. Buy from official Lenovo online store
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QUOTE(cinlky @ Aug 21 2018, 04:50 PM)
Hi thanks for your previous recommendation. Went to shop to check the laptops but the guy introduces ACER aspire5 -A515-51G-59Z0.

I have not experience with Acer brand in term of durability and services as I had stated before only had experience with Asus.
If this Acer good and low chances of need to send for services or claim?[attachmentid=9985269]
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Aspire 5 also decent but has TN panel

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