Hi TS

I am choosing between G3 or G5 from Dell
https://www.dell.com/en-my/shop/cty/pdp/spd.../w5160518pmyw10

https://www.dell.com/en-my/shop/laptop-desk...60151621cpmyw10

both are the same price. all hw seems to be the same apart from :
Difference is just the hdd, 1 is 512 M.2 the other is 128 + 1TB.
either config is ok for me
my question is between the 2 laptops, without worrying about the hdd config, which is better?
I am concern about the overheating on these laptops.
80% of the time, it will be used for watching video on a 4K TV and streaming. It will be connected via Ethernet and I have a NAS at home. and i use it as a Hifi streamer. it reads DSD files from my NAS and pushes it into my DAC via USB audio.
for downloads, if i were using the 512M.2, i would attach a USB HDD to store content.
20% of the time, may play some games, e.g. Tombraider, FFXV... I want something that would be able to run FFVII remake when it comes out.. dont need to run High or ultra settings, if i can get mid settings @1080p smooth i am happy.

I know alot of laptops can do this but my main concern is reliability : Reason for Dell is that I can get 4yrs of on site warranty

Thank you for your time

This post has been edited by gunplakk: Apr 26 2020, 08:19 AM

Neither models have good thermals. Go for other models.

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what would you recommend for about 3.5K with good after sales service , onsite repairs.

thank you

thanks for the recommendation, sorry what is LENXCIMB code? is it a shopee code?