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 AMD Ryzen 5 - which model most value, budget student laptop

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TSdudester
post Jun 14 2021, 04:43 PM, updated 5y ago

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looking for a budget college kid laptop.
I am targeting the AMD Ryzen 5 , have always been an intel consumer but lately reading says ryzen is better value.
I notice there the good R5 is the 5600 but quite expensive, I have shortlisted to the 5500U.
Honestly i have no idea , just based on laptop price and compare benchmark.

Any comments on the 5500u.. or should i consider others.
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post Jun 15 2021, 10:07 AM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Jun 14 2021, 07:35 PM)
Budget? Wait time?
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budget below 2.8k - 3k.
wait time for what? for stock delivery no rush. for boot up ssd.
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post Jun 15 2021, 10:35 AM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Jun 15 2021, 10:27 AM)
can take a look at Ideapad 5 14 AMD customize
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Noted with thanks. reminded me of something else.
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post Jun 15 2021, 11:08 AM

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QUOTE(cstkl1 @ Jun 15 2021, 10:41 AM)
acer swift 3
https://shopee.com.my/product/74429489/9965...07-1623724854.9

recommended.
full body, usbc charging, decent screen, no throttling, acer distro has additional warantty coverage for spillage etc.. recommended for kids laptop.

flaw is memory cant upgrade afaik
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Thanks. Yes i basically added all R5 5500U cpu laptop under 3k in my cart.


 

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