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EasySkyJumper
post Jan 28 2022, 12:57 AM

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Hi sifuss. I am looking for a new laptop for running data (ETL) and light gaming. I have shortlisted a few models. Which model would be better choice? Any model has heating issue?

1) Acer Nitro 5 AN515-57-536D (RM3800+)
i5-11400H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX3050

2) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 82K200AXMJ (RM3900+)
R5 5600H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX3050

3) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 82K10150MJ (RM3600+)
i5-11300H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, GTX1650

4) Dell G15 5515 (RM3800+)
Ryzen 5 5600H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050
EasySkyJumper
post Jan 29 2022, 06:40 PM

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QUOTE(overfloe @ Jan 28 2022, 09:26 AM)
Skip no. 3 as it only has 4 cores.

Whichever laptop you choose, add another matching RAM to make it run 2x8 dual channel. ETL will benefit with good cpu+ram+ssd.

Out of the four you listed, the G15 has the highest TGP at 95w, so slight advantage compared to the others when it comes into gaming.
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Thanks for your advice! Really helpful.
EasySkyJumper
post Jan 30 2022, 12:00 AM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Jan 28 2022, 08:50 PM)
budget? wait time?

every laptop can overheat if pushed to max, just that some do better than others
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budget below 4k. wait time can be until march.
is it worth to wait ryzen 6000 series or intel 12th gen?
EasySkyJumper
post Feb 11 2022, 02:52 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Jan 28 2022, 08:50 PM)
budget? wait time?

every laptop can overheat if pushed to max, just that some do better than others
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Budget is below 4k. I can wait for 1-2 months.

I understand that the overheating on laptop, but as long as it is not too hot until I can fell it on my palm. Any recommendation?

I wonder the 2021 Nitro 5 has any quality issue as I found many complaint about the hinge broken.

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post Feb 11 2022, 09:13 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Feb 11 2022, 07:01 PM)
some models are hot outside but cool inside, while some are the opposite - which way do u prefer? (of course personally i will prioritize CPU+GPU temps)
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I also prioritise CPU & GPU temperature.
EasySkyJumper
post Feb 12 2022, 11:53 AM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Feb 12 2022, 10:55 AM)
actually there isn't a model that i would suggest unless u willing to sacrifice some perf (eg lower tgp, no mux)
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Which model will you suggest?
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post Feb 13 2022, 01:38 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Feb 12 2022, 02:06 PM)
if u want 3050, only entry level models available near RM4k (after adding 8GB RAM) which is a bit pricey:
https://shopee.com.my/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Gaming...429.12575898819
https://shopee.com.my/Acer-Nitro-5-AN515-57...8521.5595950793
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Thanks for the recommendations. Is it more value for money if it is GTX1650 model? I don't need high setting on graphic as long as it can play smoothly.

 

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