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Custom Built Laptop

  • 26-05-2020 06:08PM
    #1
    1huge1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,183 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    I am wondering if from a value point of view, does it make more sense to buy a custom laptop if I am able to install Windows 10 & Microsoft Office myself.

    I have a unused CD Key for Windows 10 Home edition and Microsoft Office 2016 which I can install myself.

    https://www.pcspecialist.ie/build-your-own-laptop/

    On the above link for example, removing Windows 10 cuts the price significantly, speaking of which, has anyone bought anything from pcspecialist.ie

    Thanks a mil


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  • #2
    mordeith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,125 ✭✭✭mordeith


    1huge1 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I am wondering if from a value point of view, does it make more sense to buy a custom laptop if I am able to install Windows 10 & Microsoft Office myself.

    I have a unused CD Key for Windows 10 Home edition and Microsoft Office 2016 which I can install myself.

    https://www.pcspecialist.ie/build-your-own-laptop/

    On the above link for example, removing Windows 10 cuts the price significantly, speaking of which, has anyone bought anything from pcspecialist.ie

    Thanks a mil

    I bought a laptop off em. Got it in 2016. Had to replace the screen after two years (not sure if it failed or the kids broke it). Apart from that no issues and the buying process was grand for me.


  • #3
    1huge1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,183 ✭✭✭1huge1


    mordeith wrote: »
    I bought a laptop off em. Got it in 2016. Had to replace the screen after two years (not sure if it failed or the kids broke it). Apart from that no issues and the buying process was grand for me.

    Thats great. thank you very much.

    It is for a friend of mine who has a budget of around €300-€350 (looking for fairly entry level), considering I had the Windows 10 licence and Microsoft office already, it seems like a good way of getting the best value for money.


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 19,205 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    the n4000 cpu is rubbish.

    the n5000 cpu is passable but not great obviously...


  • #5
    TheValeyard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,833 ✭✭✭✭TheValeyard


    I'd be very wary of battery times on the laptop. Take it with a pinch of salt any suggested length of time a battery will last. Particularly is you are doing anything intensive with the laptop.

    Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue



  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 19,205 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    36wh battery in the cheapest one

    that is a small battery

    but the n5000 is a low wattage cpu (only 6 watts)


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