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 Notebook Recommendation Thread v.31, Need To Buy Laptop... Please Come In

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issac96
post May 22 2019, 03:23 PM

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Hi can i have some recommendations ? biggrin.gif
1. Budget :
3.5k-4.5k(RM)

2. Usage :
-for light gaming(i dont play much games), and my FYP project(deep learning/artificial intelligence)

3. Requirements (display size, battery life, weight etc) :
-Display Size: 15" is sufficient
-Preferable 6 hours so that i do not need to bring my ac charger
-Weight: 1.5kg - 2.5kg
-RAM: 8GB and above
-Graphics: Nvidia GTX 10 series
-Processor: i7-8xxxH

I have one laptop in my mind which is Lenovo Legion Y530 with GTX 1050Ti. Would love to hear more opinions and suggestions in case i can get better deals. Thanks in advance!

p.s. no macbook

This post has been edited by issac96: May 22 2019, 03:27 PM
issac96
post May 22 2019, 07:05 PM

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QUOTE(prasys @ May 22 2019, 07:18 PM)
Probably can opt for 1070/1060 laptop. I think ZF can help better

1050Ti is pretty weak for ML . Your FYP is for undergrad i presume , if so 1050Ti is fine , you don't need ultra powerful GPU to do it...
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Yeah it's for undergrad. Yup I don't plan to buy ultra powerful one, but 1070/1060 laptops are quite expensive isn't it ?
issac96
post May 22 2019, 07:06 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ May 22 2019, 07:42 PM)
This will limit your options. Fine with 3-5 hrs?
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I guess I'm fine. But I really hope I can get Max 5 hours 😅
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post May 22 2019, 10:29 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ May 22 2019, 10:10 PM)
Get 1650 laptop: Illegear Raven or Level51 Forge 15 (low sRGB IPS only for now) - 3-4 hrs battery life

If you're fine with 1050TI:
Dell G7 (8750H+1050TI) - 6-7 hrs battery life, low sRGB IPS, need SSD upgrade, over 2.5kg
Lenovo Legion Y530 81FV00M8MJ - 4-5 hrs battery life
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Actually I heard illegar a few years back, but I didn't get much reviews about it. How does it hold up ? Is it good ? Can it tahan for a few years ?
issac96
post May 23 2019, 08:09 AM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ May 23 2019, 12:18 AM)
No one can guarantee on reliability in electronics bro...

I have reviews on both models (Raven review will be updated soon)
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Hmm I see. By the way I saw your y530 review, you got 15% student discount? How to get that? XD

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