I used to be a PC gamer. My last built PC was in 2015. My last laptop was 2016. I am currently using a recycled workstation HP Z400 from 2011. I think it's about time I upgrade to my next PC. Yes, I am kedekut that I wait till the tech gap is big enough before jumping on.

I've been eyeing Illegear Onyx V R7 4800H (RTX 3060) that goes for around RM5.2k.

I know I don't really need RTX 3060 because I don't game that much on PC anymore. But I still have the urge.

So alternatively, I've been suggested ASUS TUF GAMING R5 4600 (GTX1650) at RM3.6k

My question is, how big a generation gap is it between these two? I only game at 1080p. I'm fine with lower detail as long as the frame rate's good. Will I miss anything much, assuming I'm not buying a new laptop within the next 5 years?

Been using lenovo legion 5
ryzen 7 4800
16gb RAM
gtx 1650ti

No issue with 1080p... (yeah need to tune it down a bit to get 60fps)
got it at 3.6k before...
and alot of freebies...

Maybe it just me... coming from entry level gpu

That sounds like a better spec than the ASUS I listed above...

How's the battery life for general usage like using word, fb, youtube etc ?

how much you're willing to spend and wait?

RM5k is about my budget. I need it in about a week or two.

my advice 1660S minimum... 1650 is abit too low to play AAA game...

Illegear Rogue Ryzen (2060)
Commandos Glock 5 Ace G2 (2060)

It’s normal, the term “AsusTax” didn’t pop out of thin air without some basis, LOL.

Asus’ pricing is generally on the higher side as compared to other OEMs.

This post has been edited by msacras: Feb 19 2021, 02:19 AM

I'm not aware of the AsusTax term .

So it's a brand thingy?

Sorry for late reply...
Mine is 60wh batteries...
been on battery conservative mode since day one (60%)...
can last around 2.5 hours with brightness at 100% for work (word, excel, powerpoint)...
As for youtube & browsing, i think should be the same.

Conservative mode can last 2.5 hours only? That's not alot.

Are all laptops like this nowadays?

Mainly their gaming branded stuffs such as Strix/ROG. TUF often made it to the list too.

Thanks for reply boss... looks like it's quite acceptable for gaming laptop at brightness of 100%...

for the lcd display, which specification you choose ? like 60hz, 120hz or 144hz ?

This post has been edited by xenith: Feb 19 2021, 11:09 AM

So what would you guys recommend apart from Asus? Around the budget of RM4-5k?

How about these then: How big a difference is 1650 vs 1650TI

How about Asus zehpyrus G14 ? This got good review in Youtube and better than Legion 5.... If you eyeing this, let me know how much and where you buy ya ....


But most other mfg does not have configurable warranty addons like Lenovo.

I don't think you can get Illegear RTX 3060 in 1 - 2 weeks time.

Last week they said expecting the units to arrive somewhere around in March, or at the end of March.

Anyway, can drop their sales a message to check if stock arrived.

Yup, that's what I've been informed too.

So right now, I'm trying to decide on whether to get GTX1650 based laptop right now, or wait for the RTX3060 about a month++ later.

or checkout their ready stock https://www.illegear.com/laptops/#readystock



This post has been edited by huislaw: Feb 19 2021, 03:59 PM