Can you get quality laptop spec from curries/pc-world?

You should be worry about the best graphics card and other features you can buy, a 3050 class graphics card will start to show its age far sooner than either a 5600H or 11400H would.

You need to review the models you're looking at and find which one has better build quality, better screen, better thermal management, etc. For example a laptop could be cheap on paper but that's not much good if the processor is regularly throttling due to horrible thermal design.

Lenovo are usually decent, example here's decent one for £699 on Amazon who are very good for returns generally if/when there's an issue.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Gaming-GeForce-Windows/dp/B096M4V5Q3/ref=sr_1_19?crid=YF1XT1PXWLS6&keywords=rtx+3050&qid=1657438213&rnid=1642204031&s=computers&sprefix=rtx+3050%2Caps%2C63&sr=1-19

10-07-2022 07:49AM

https://www.gpucheck.com/compare/nvidia-geforce-rtx-3050-ti-vs-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3050/

This seemed a little easier to interpret.

3050 vs 3050 ti GPU comparison.

10-07-2022 08:21AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119315903#Comment_119315903

Cheers yes.

That's the as @K.O.Kiki recommended.

https://www.laptopsdirect.ie/lenovo-ideapad-gaming-3-amd-ryzen-5-5600h-8gb-512gb-ssd-geforce-rtx-3050ti-82k200c5uk/version.asp

Comes in a little cheaper also.

In terms of those others specs you listed, build quality, thermal design, I'm basically looking at CPU and primarily GPU.

No idea where to find insights on those specs. Any pointers?

a 3050 class graphics card will start to show its age far sooner than either a 5600H or 11400H would.

Am I correct in saying this is comparing the 3050 GPU with the Ryzen CPU's?

10-07-2022 08:26AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119315903#Comment_119315903

What search criteria did you use to find that model?

It's definitely one of the best deals I could see on amazon at the moment.

10-07-2022 08:36AM

For an extra 50 sterling:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Gaming-GeForce-Windows/dp/B096M3SZS6/ref%3Dsr_1_4?crid=1TD57FR0349VM&keywords=gaming+laptop&qid=1657442004&refinements=p_n_feature_eighteen_browse-bin%3A27370276031%2Cp_36%3A9708209031&rnid=9708204031&s=computers&sprefix=gaming+laptop%2Ccomputers%2C161&sr=1-4

RTX 3060 GPU.

Comes in at about 890 euro.

Would the 3060 really be that advantageous over the 3050 ti?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-G5-i5-11400H-GeForce-warranty/dp/B09ZJ8SXVK/ref%3Dsr_1_7?crid=1TD57FR0349VM&keywords=gaming+laptop&qid=1657443443&refinements=p_n_feature_eighteen_browse-bin%3A27370276031%2Cp_36%3A9708209031&rnid=9708204031&s=computers&sprefix=gaming+laptop%2Ccomputers%2C161&sr=1-7

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-Gaming-i5-10500H-GeForce-warranty/dp/B09N3X97VV/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1TD57FR0349VM&keywords=gaming+laptop&qid=1657443443&refinements=p_n_feature_eighteen_browse-bin%3A27370276031%2Cp_36%3A9708209031&rnid=9708204031&s=computers&sprefix=gaming+laptop%2Ccomputers%2C161&sr=1-8

"Gigabyte" counterparts.

Same spec.

2 year warranty.

On the higher priced side vs Lenova's.

10-07-2022 09:50AM

Having watched this,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2FkgeTZpzY

It makes it sound like an extra 50 sterling for the 3060 is money well spent.

Still comes in at lower than 900 euro on Amazon (and Lenovo website).

So now the final option is between this at 800 sterling:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-Gaming-i5-10500H-GeForce-warranty/dp/B09N3X97VV/ref%3Dsr_1_8?crid=1TD57FR0349VM&keywords=gaming+laptop&qid=1657443443&refinements=p_n_feature_eighteen_browse-bin%3A27370276031%2Cp_36%3A9708209031&rnid=9708204031&s=computers&sprefix=gaming+laptop%2Ccomputers%2C161&sr=1-8

And the Lenovo at 750 sterling:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Gaming-GeForce-Windows/dp/B096M3SZS6/ref%3Dsr_1_3?crid=1TD57FR0349VM&keywords=gaming+laptop&qid=1657443443&refinements=p_n_feature_eighteen_browse-bin%3A27370276031%2Cp_36%3A9708209031&rnid=9708204031&s=computers&sprefix=gaming+laptop%2Ccomputers%2C161&sr=1-3

11-07-2022 11:56AM

After going round and around over the weekend, I'm a little more enlightened and understand I have to go into higher pricing range.

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/s_action/compare/10220328-10227226-10230338-10231486.html

Comparison chart of 4 rigs in my price range.

So basically have to start researching over again to determine the best model.

Definitely not buying from laptopsdirect as their reviews are diabolical.

Curries, local, safe. 1 year warranty, peace of mind, sounds good.

pauly58 · 11-07-2022 12:11PM

I would be careful of buying from Currys, in our experience if you have any problems they can be very difficult to get help from. Have a look at the reviews they get on trust pilot.

11-07-2022 12:58PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119321270#Comment_119321270

What retailer would you recommend?

But yeah,

https://ie.trustpilot.com/review/www.currys.ie

Jebus.

11-07-2022 01:18PM

https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/cart?urlECouponEnable=false

Lenovo direct purchase?

Again though they get wrecked on trustpilot.

Spec seems a little different to the Curry's model also.

11th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-11400H Processor (2.70 GHz up to 4.50 GHz)

NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6

https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/legion-laptops/legion-5-series/Legion-5i-Gen-6-15%27%27-Intel/p/82JH001EUK

Curries:

AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Processor

RAM: 8 GB / Storage: 512 GB SSD

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/gaming/pc-gaming/gaming-laptops/lenovo-legion-5-15-6-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-rtx-3060-512-gb-ssd-10220328-pdt.html

Curry's UK:

https://www.currys.co.uk/gaming/pc-gaming/gaming-laptops/hp_lenovo?pmin=500.0&pmax=1000.0

pauly58 · 11-07-2022 08:13PM

In our experience you can't go far wrong with Amazon. Does it have to be a lap top ? My current desk top came from https://pczone.ie no problems as yet but they will build what you want, very pleased with mine.

Jon Doe · 13-07-2022 05:47PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119323648#Comment_119323648

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Can you get quality laptop spec from curries/pc-world?

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