New laptop recommendation

Sorry for starting a new thread.

Budget - No more than €800. If something much cheaper can fulfill my needs, even better.

I'm looking for a new laptop (with Windows 10) that will play games like Football manager, Planet coaster, Cities: Skylines etc with no problems. I won't be looking to play GTA or any big games like that that would require a lot of power.

Just need the basics as well like fast web browsing, full HD Netflix and a laptop that will be up to date for a few years.

I wouldn't be traveling around with it so I'm fine with a bigger laptop if need be.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

snap this up

https://www.hihonor.com/unitedkingdom/product/honor-magicbook-14#18244166142598

use addresspal, parcel motel etc

quality all-metal chassis, 4-core ryzen cpu. will run GTA V no problem

light. portable. nice IPS screen, good battery life. good thermal design that lets the cpu run well

and a free smartwatch that is actually decent. if you don't want to keep it it's worth 90/100€ to sell

glasso

glasso wrote: »

snap this up

https://www.hihonor.com/unitedkingdom/product/honor-magicbook-14#18244166142598

use addresspal, parcel motel etc

quality all-metal chassis, 4-core ryzen cpu. will run GTA V no problem

light. portable. nice IPS screen, good battery life. good thermal design that lets the cpu run well

and a free smartwatch that is actually decent. if you don't want to keep it it's worth 90/100€ to sell

Thanks for the recommendation mate. I was reading up reviews for it and one review says don't expect it to handle demanding tasks or gaming? You mentioned you could play GTA no problem on it though.

If I was to up my budget to €1000 - €1200 and something with a 15.6 screen, would you have any recommendations? Only looking to play basic games like Planet coaster, Cities: Skylines etc but wouldn't mind having the option to play more powerful games. Thanks again

Lu Tze

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Thanks for the recommendation mate. I was reading up reviews for it and one review says don't expect it to handle demanding tasks or gaming? You mentioned you could play GTA no problem on it though.

If I was to up my budget to €1000 - €1200 and something with a 15.6 screen, would you have any recommendations? Only looking to play basic games like Planet coaster, Cities: Skylines etc but wouldn't mind having the option to play more powerful games. Thanks again

Could keep an eye on this

https://www.hotukdeals.com/tag/gaming-laptop

A couple there from Curry's UK for £1000 in the last month with good specs for the price, not sure if they are still available, and you may need to use parcel motel or similar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DraOQTt0pA

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

Thanks for the recommendation mate. I was reading up reviews for it and one review says don't expect it to handle demanding tasks or gaming? You mentioned you could play GTA no problem on it though.

If I was to up my budget to €1000 - €1200 and something with a 15.6 screen, would you have any recommendations? Only looking to play basic games like Planet coaster, Cities: Skylines etc but wouldn't mind having the option to play more powerful games. Thanks again

The gf65 thin in pc world UK for £999 is a great deal.
RTX 2060 graphics card and 6 core Intel.
Best to add a little more ram and storage later but will work fine out of the box

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7gyHZEving

@glasso

Thanks for all the help @glasso. I was just thinking, the fact that I won't be travelling with the laptop, would I be better off getting a desktop instead? Would a desktop priced at around €800 - €1200 be a lot better than a laptop for the same price? I'm completely clueless when it comes to PCs and building etc so would rather one built already tbh. Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask. Thanks

you'll have to buy monitor, keyboard, mouse for a desktop remember

plus it pretty much takes up permanent space

if you are ok with all those factors you might save a little but not much these days

you are looking at £850 for a desktop (without the monitor etc) with a RTX 2060 card

glasso

glasso wrote: »

you'll have to buy monitor, keyboard, mouse for a desktop remember

plus it pretty much takes up permanent space

if you are ok with all those factors you might save a little but not much these days

you are looking at £850 for a desktop (without the monitor etc) with a RTX 2060 card

That's true tbf mate. Would need all the extras so wouldn't be worth it.

cherryghost

It depends. If I was going to play games in a static place, I would 100% recommend Destop over Laptop. The components quality, performance and value is better than laptops. Desktops can be easily upgraded in every aspect. Disadvantages of course are they are static, require external peripherals etc.

So it is really a case-by-case thing.

Cities Skylines is extremely CPU intensive and I can guarantee it will run rubbish on that Huawai laptop. I had a high end Ryzen mobile CPU and it struggled.

The best all-arounder gaming laptop that wouldnt break the bank is this. It's the latest Ryzen CPU thats miles faster than what they previously offered, decent GPU and decent price. Only setback is it is not out yet Supposedly 'soon'.

cherryghost

cherryghost wrote: »

It depends. If I was going to play games in a static place, I would 100% recommend Destop over Laptop. The components quality, performance and value is better than laptops. Desktops can be easily upgraded in every aspect. Disadvantages of course are they are static, require external peripherals etc.

So it is really a case-by-case thing.

Cities Skylines is extremely CPU intensive and I can guarantee it will run rubbish on that Huawai laptop. I had a high end Ryzen mobile CPU and it struggled.

The best all-arounder gaming laptop that wouldnt break the bank is this. It's the latest Ryzen CPU thats miles faster than what they previously offered, decent GPU and decent price. Only setback is it is not out yet Supposedly 'soon'.

Thanks mate. This is why I'm useless with computers. I would have thought Cities: Skylines would be an easy game to run haha.

cherryghost

cherryghost wrote: »

It depends. If I was going to play games in a static place, I would 100% recommend Destop over Laptop. The components quality, performance and value is better than laptops. Desktops can be easily upgraded in every aspect. Disadvantages of course are they are static, require external peripherals etc.

So it is really a case-by-case thing.

Cities Skylines is extremely CPU intensive and I can guarantee it will run rubbish on that Huawai laptop. I had a high end Ryzen mobile CPU and it struggled.

The best all-arounder gaming laptop that wouldnt break the bank is this. It's the latest Ryzen CPU thats miles faster than what they previously offered, decent GPU and decent price. Only setback is it is not out yet Supposedly 'soon'.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0877L4KMD/

good value for money yes.

if you need a less capable (graphics wise) but something that will run your games that is good for the money

Sorry lads for another message. I was reminded of an Argos voucher worth E100 I got for Christmas. I know they're not known for laptops but just wondering would anything jump out in my price range (800 - 1200) with E100 off? It would be ideal to be able to go and collect rather than ordering from a website online.

https://www.argos.ie/static/Browse/ID72/50000564/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice%2C+PCs+and+phones%7C14418968/c_2/2%7C14418968%7CLaptops%7C50000564.htm

Thanks again for the help.

they are pretty rubbish for laptops really in general - and particularly gaming one.

glasso

glasso wrote: »

they are pretty rubbish for laptops really in general - and particularly gaming one.

Appreciate another reply mate. Just to confirm with a E1200 budget, the GF65 is the best option to go for? Last message I promise haha.

[Deleted User]

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Appreciate another reply mate. Just to confirm with a E1200 budget, the GF65 is the best option to go for? Last message I promise haha.

For that budget range yes imo

The GPU is strong and some recent developments (DLSS 2.0) make it more attractive. The overall package is good and good value

Could be a bit tricky getting to buy that model from Curry's UK

Easiest would be to send it to a friend get it sent on as they may block sending to a redirect service like addresspal, parcel motel, parcel wizard etc

glasso

glasso wrote: »

For that budget range yes imo

The GPU is strong and some recent developments (DLSS 2.0) make it more attractive. The overall package is good and good value

Could be a bit tricky getting to buy that model from Curry's UK

Easiest would be to send it to a friend get it sent on as they may block sending to a redirect service like addresspal, parcel motel, parcel wizard etc

Appreciate all the help mate. Thanks

this is DLSS 2.0. only on RTX cards.

should be in a lot of games "going fwd"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS1vQ8JtbdM

but if you want to spend less the other laptop for 300£ less on amazon is not a bad option

the RTX 2060 mobile is probably 60% more powerful (up to 100% in some games) than the GTX 1650 mobile tho (as well as things like DLSS 2.0 and ray-tracing only on the RTX 2060 card). in games with DLSS there would be no comparison at all as the 2060 would be so far ahead

https://www.notebookcheck.net/GeForce-RTX-2060-Laptop-vs-GeForce-GTX-1650-Max-Q-vs-GeForce-GTX-1650-Laptop_9581_9834_9828.247598.0.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHrVMRFGKlA

Why is it £999 on the UK site but €1319 over here

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing/laptops/laptops/msi-gf65-thin-15-6-gaming-laptop-intel-core-i7-rtx-2060-256-gb-ssd-10205333-pdt.html

cherryghost

Get it delivered via DPD Parcel wizard. Easiest solution to deliver to your door via NI

iirc Pc world may not like sending to redirect addresses but you can try it

may need UK address card also or use paypal if they take it

yeah the price here is typical paddyland rapage

current exchange rate is €1,115 . even allowing for higher VAT here say €1,150

Sorry for a zombie bump

I never got around to getting a laptop

I have a E100 voucher from Argos and just wondering would either be worth it (for Cities Skyline, planet coaster, football manager)

https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/7318984/Trail/searchtext%3EASUS.htm

https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/8988784/Trail/searchtext%3EMSI.htm

Another option is the the Dell G3 15 https://www.dell.com/en-ie/shop/cty/pdp/spd/g-series-15-3500-laptop/cng3020 but with no Argos voucher.

The new HP pavilion for around E800 doesn't seem like it'll be in stock on Amazon for a few months which is a shame.

Sorry last bump but appreciate any help. Thanks

Is this the same laptop?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-Pavilion-15-ec1001na-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B0877L4KMD/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=hp+pavilion+laptop&qid=1598748747&sprefix=hp+pa&sr=8-4

https://www.did.ie/hp-pavilion-15-6-r5-8gb-256gb-laptop-shadow-black-15-ec1008na-15-ec1008na-prd

Also, can they be upgraded with better graphic cards etc down the line?

Thanks

bobbyy gee

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Is this the same laptop?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-Pavilion-15-ec1001na-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B0877L4KMD/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=hp+pavilion+laptop&qid=1598748747&sprefix=hp+pa&sr=8-4

https://www.did.ie/hp-pavilion-15-6-r5-8gb-256gb-laptop-shadow-black-15-ec1008na-15-ec1008na-prd

Also, can they be upgraded with better graphic cards etc down the line?

Thanks

Older amd CPUs I would.give a miss at prices shown you should get GPU a laptop you can't upgrade GPU.of you can wait for a laptop until December or go for desktop

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

Is this the same laptop?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-Pavilion-15-ec1001na-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B0877L4KMD/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=hp+pavilion+laptop&qid=1598748747&sprefix=hp+pa&sr=8-4

https://www.did.ie/hp-pavilion-15-6-r5-8gb-256gb-laptop-shadow-black-15-ec1008na-15-ec1008na-prd

Also, can they be upgraded with better graphic cards etc down the line?

Thanks

same yes

this is better value compared to did and has a bigger ssd than the amazon or did model

https://www.komplett.ie/hp-pavilion-gaming-15-ec1555nd/80056951/product

in gaming laptops you can only upgrade the ram and the storage. not cpu or gpu

skip the argos ones, not good value and old cpus

tritium

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Is this the same laptop?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-Pavilion-15-ec1001na-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B0877L4KMD/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=hp+pavilion+laptop&qid=1598748747&sprefix=hp+pa&sr=8-4

https://www.did.ie/hp-pavilion-15-6-r5-8gb-256gb-laptop-shadow-black-15-ec1008na-15-ec1008na-prd

Also, can they be upgraded with better graphic cards etc down the line?

Thanks

Slightly different graphics cards

Hell of a paddy tax you’re paying DID for it though

Could be waiting a few months for the Amazon one though, not sure supply is great yet on the new AMD processors

that's correct . the did one has the ti version of the 1650 card.

I imagine that it's about 10 to 15% better depending on the game

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeT84dzMlSs&vl=en

@glasso

Think I asked you before @glasso, sorry, but if you had a budget of a E1000 and what I'm looking for, just the games mentioned like planet coaster, FM etc. Any big games I'd just play on console but like to play management/simulation type games on PC/laptop. What would you go for at this moment in time? Thanks

they are not the most intensive games mostly (with a few exceptions) so something like the 4600h + 1650 combo should do

this is currently on a long delivery date

£650

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-Pavilion-15-ec1001na-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B0877L4KMD/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=4600h&qid=1598911893&sr=8-3

or the acer nitro five with a better gpu. the intel here is equivalent to the amd 4600h

£880

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-AN515-44-Display-Windows-Headset/dp/B089BN6TY7/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=4600h&qid=1598911951&sr=8-2&th=1

that hp for some more money but bigger ssd here

https://www.komplett.ie/hp-pavilion-gaming-15-ec1555nd/80056951/product