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UrbanGraduate
post Jul 8 2019, 08:19 PM

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Hey ZM Fong,

Unlike other k/, i sadly have to limit my spending by putting a max budget of 5-6k laptop and is seriously considering the 2 below:

1. Lenovo Legion Series (Y540, Y740 etc)
2. Asus RoG Strix G Series (G531 etc)

Here's my dillemma, I saw that you wrote that Asus has bad after sales support and I think you're right but its also slightly cheaper than Lenovo's. If you were to invest in your hard earned sweaty ringgits, which would you recommend sensei?

Zaijian laoban
UrbanGraduate
post Jul 8 2019, 08:43 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Jul 8 2019, 08:40 PM)
Why only these 2 models? For this budget you have many choices

Asus laptops have poorer QC+QA compared to competition. The bad after sales also don't help. If you want to take higher risk then feel free to do so, however G531 only 1660TI/2060 models are decent

Usage? Any preference on weight and battery life?
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No preference except for:

1. Screen colour accuracy (Adobe sRGB)
2. Screen refresh rate
3. Cooling and fan capacity
4. Whether undervolted or not
5. Specs
6. Build quality

So far am inching towards Y740 or Y540 tbh, still cant decide.

Edit: Mainly for gaming. Looking forward to Cyberpunk 2077

This post has been edited by UrbanGraduate: Jul 8 2019, 08:44 PM
UrbanGraduate
post Jul 8 2019, 09:46 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Jul 8 2019, 08:50 PM)
Y740 is out of your budget

Level51 Slate-15 - thin and light (weaker CPU cooling)
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-52-76CQ
Illegear Rogue
Lenovo Legion Y540 15 customize / 81SX004XMJ
Level51 Forge 15 Pro
Asus GL504G-VES044T
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Thanks for the recommendations!
UrbanGraduate
post Aug 15 2019, 09:03 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Jul 8 2019, 08:50 PM)
Y740 is out of your budget

Level51 Slate-15 - thin and light (weaker CPU cooling)
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-52-76CQ
Illegear Rogue
Lenovo Legion Y540 15 customize / 81SX004XMJ
Level51 Forge 15 Pro
Asus GL504G-VES044T
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Bro ZM Fong, just wanna say thank you over your pro tip recommendation

After much deliberation, ordered the Lenovo Legion Y540 with 9th gen intel cpu, RTX 2060 and 16gb of ram

When I received it, I loved the aesthetics (not too gamery like the ones from ASUS or MSI), no thermal throttling issues (so far) and performance was great overall
UrbanGraduate
post Aug 16 2019, 08:20 AM

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QUOTE(Zelmel @ Aug 16 2019, 07:38 AM)
May I know where you order from?
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My bros and I went to Lowyat@Brightstar to order
UrbanGraduate
post Aug 28 2019, 03:22 PM

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QUOTE(perky @ Aug 28 2019, 02:17 PM)
How much did you buy for the spec that you mentioned earlier? Is it cheaper than buying from their own website?
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About 6k with 5XX+ installment for 12 months. The store charge around 4% of RRP as well sigh.

Cheaper by website but no installment and I want my laptop on same day instead of waiting and receiving lemon

If you can wait, go for website, better pricing and gifts

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