Where do Irish buy their laptops when they're going for high performance on a budget?

Nowso · 16-07-2022 01:59PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119344300#Comment_119344300

if you go into customize the build you can upgrade the screen , ssd . the rgb backlighting etc

the 2560 x 1600 is the one i have on my 5i pro

16-07-2022 02:06PM

Was going go with either:

https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/d/LAPTOPS?visibleDatas=facet_Brand%3ALegion&from=splitter&sort=sortBy&resultsLayoutType=grid

First legion on discount.

Or,

https://www.currys.co.uk/products/hp-omen-16c0500na-16.1-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-rx-6600m-512-gb-ssd-10227226.html

HP Omen.

Seems like the best options.

16-07-2022 02:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119345683#Comment_119345683

You bought that from lenovo.com/ie - ?

Lawd help me I can't find the "customize build" button.

Nowso · 16-07-2022 02:22PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119345714#Comment_119345714

customize is only available on the new builds id say its on the right hand side in the specs area a blue button

yes i bought the 5i pro 2022 3070ti on the lenovo site a few months ago payed wiith paypal 2 days delivered to the door

Dufflecoat Fanny · 16-07-2022 02:37PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119313571#Comment_119313571

be very careful dealing with them I ordered a laptop from them a few years ago and no show after 2 months. had to chase them for another month to get a refund. They flat out ignore you.

16-07-2022 02:40PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119345746#Comment_119345746

I see, "customize", available on the "build your own rig" models.

Only four starting at 17 large. Definitely out of my price range.

Dufflecoat Fanny · 16-07-2022 02:43PM

I had trouble with Lenovo too last year. I bought 2 monitors and only one was delivered. I had to leave bad reviews all over the place before they'd answer my emails. I went to Dell for a laptop after. a bit expensive but at least you have a warranty.

16-07-2022 02:48PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119345799#Comment_119345799

Yeah I got no response to e-mails from Lenovo at all.

Got on the phone and things got moving but I'll have to see how quickly they actually arrange collection and process a refund.

TBD.

E-mails absolutely nothing doing though. Plus they put you from one provider to the next to the next, all international calls.

eggy81 · 16-07-2022 02:57PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119345799#Comment_119345799

If you could spec the dellg15 with the 3060 and their 165hz screen I’d definitely pick it over the legion. Not possible here on their official site to spec that screen.

Have to move up the next price tied into Alienware for that. Spec options always leave you needing to jump a tier to get exactly as you want in this part of the world.

eggy81 · 16-07-2022 03:02PM

@Sugar_Rush have you looked into pc specialists and the like. Can be great value to be had there too. The build to order using clevo chassis and other brands.

Nowso · 16-07-2022 03:03PM

here is a slightly cheaper option with 12th gen intel with the 500 nit hdr 2560 screen

https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/ideapad/300-series/IdeaPad-Gaming-3i-Gen-7-16''-Intel/p/LEN101I0044

16-07-2022 03:34PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119345850#Comment_119345850

Custom pc ireland dot com?

Very pricey.

Any website names you know?

19-07-2022 09:11PM

FFS

Both deals gone.

The HP Omen in Curry's is back up to 1600 euro, the Lenovo 17 inch with 144 Hz screen is gone completely.

I'm waiting on my refund from my first Lenovo purchase to buy one or the other and now they're both MIA.

Blows.

20-07-2022 09:57AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119361267#Comment_119361267

Hold up, the Omen 16 is still available a the discount price on currys.co.uk

I rang their customer care and apparently if anything goes wrong with it I have to return it to a northern Curry's, ROI stores won't honor UK purchased repairs.

Guess it's an option.

Got my original faulty Lenovo Legion returned (awaiting refund) so looking to get something lined up ASAP.

27-07-2022 09:40PM

HP Omen landed this afternoon (after some drama. DPD couriers suck).

What a pleasure to use after my old 2014 HP.

Resolution and graphics are just on another level.

Dufflecoat Fanny · 28-07-2022 12:33AM

I wanted a gaming laptop 4 years ago and I went for a Dell. I had an awful experience with laptops direct they are pure gangsters avoid like the plague. It hasn't gave me any trouble since. very powerful but a bit noisy and gets hot. I bought a cooler pad to help it keep cool and it works wonders. i7 1060 graphics great laptop. think i paid around 900. they are more expensive now though

https://www.dell.com/ae/p/g-series-15-3579-laptop/pd

Nowso · 28-07-2022 01:15AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119397291#Comment_119397291

might need a bit of clean out if your able to or even use a bit of compressed air to see if that helps

30-07-2022 09:43PM

Jebus.

Gaming laptops turn into jet-engines when you're gaming.

I often game in bed, I'm literally cooking my duvet.

One could grill steaks on this contraption.

Asked about and apparently laptop stands are a must for gaming in bed.

As to the laptop, some updates in windows 11 aside everything has been going well. Games run silky smooth on this graphics card and in comparison to the Lenovo Legion I returned which was a hefty beast, the HP Omen is light and easy-to-manage.

Provided nothing goes sideways I would say excellent purchase.

.......

But good LAWD that jet engine sound on demanding gameplay, and the heat.

eggy81 · 31-07-2022 02:41PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119409557#Comment_119409557

Look into msi afterburner and throttle stop for managing bottlenecks and reducing temps thereby saving your silicon.

31-07-2022 03:09PM

Watch for student deals coming around the start of the academic year - or if u are a student already try the student discounts from Apple, etc.

Dufflecoat Fanny · 06-08-2022 12:17AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119397372#Comment_119397372

No it was redhot from day 1 under pressure. i7 and 1060 on full tilt with red dead 2 capable on very nice graphics. I don't think ill ever buy a laptop again though. I think i'd get a mini pc and portable monitor that fits in a case. I got one for my mother last year for around 500 without monitor. It has the amd ryzen vega chip with built in graphics and i was blown away how smooth games run. GTA V runs perfectly with good graphics. heres the specs, theres better out there now of course but have a gander.

Features:

The Features:

The MINIS FORUM X300 is powered by an Intel AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE processor (4 cores/8 threads) with 16GB DDR4 and 256GB M. 2 PCIe SSD.

Specification:

Product model: Minis forum X300

Operating system: Windows 10 Pro (64 bit)

AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE Processor

Number of cores: 4

Number of threads: 8

Cache: total L2 cache 2 MB, total L3 cache 4 MB

Graphics: Radeon Vega 11 Graphics

Processor Basic Frequency: 3.30GHz

Maximum turbo frequency: 4.0 GHz.

Capacity: RAM DDR4 16GB + M.2 2280 256GB PCIe SSD

Expand memory: RAM up to 32 GB + M.2 2242 SATA SSD (up to 1 TB) + 2.5 inch SATA HDD + TF card (up to 128 GB)

Ethernet: 1000Mbps LAN

WIFI: M.2 2230 WIFI support (Intel WIFI6 AX200)

Bluetooth: 5.1

Antenna: Built-in WiFi antenna.

Multiple ports to meet your requirements:

✔ 1 x HDMI port (4K @ 60Hz)

✔ 1 x DisplayPort (4K @ 60Hz)

✔ 2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port.

✔ 4 x USB 3.0 ports

✔ 1 x MIC

✔ 1 x Power Switch

✔ 1 x DC 19V / 3.42A

Package contents:

1 x X300 Mini PC

1 x HDMI Cable

1 x DC

1 x Mounting Bracket

1 x User Manual is powered by an Intel AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE processor (4 cores/8 threads) with 16GB DDR4 and 256GB M. 2 PCIe SSD.

Specification:

Product model: Minisforum X300

Operating system: Windows 10 Pro (64 bit)

AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE Processor

Number of cores: 4

Number of threads: 8

Cache: total L2 cache 2 MB, total L3 cache 4 MB

Graphics: Radeon Vega 11 Graphics

Processor Basic Frequency: 3.30GHz

Maximum turbo frequency: 4.0 GHz.

Capacity: RAM DDR4 16GB + M.2 2280 256GB PCIe SSD

Expand memory: RAM up to 32 GB + M.2 2242 SATA SSD (up to 1 TB) + 2.5 inch SATA HDD + TF card (up to 128 GB)

Ethernet: 1000Mbps LAN

WIFI: M.2 2230 WIFI support (Intel WIFI6 AX200)

Bluetooth: 5.1

Antenna: Built-in WiFi antenna.

Multiple ports to meet your requirements:

✔ 1 x HDMI port (4K @ 60Hz)

✔ 1 x DisplayPort (4K @ 60Hz)

✔ 2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port.

✔ 4 x USB 3.0 ports

✔ 1 x MIC

✔ 1 x Power Switch

✔ 1 x DC 19V / 3.42A

Package contents:

1 x X300 Mini PC

1 x HDMI Cable

1 x DC

1 x Mounting Bracket

1 x User Manual

Nowso · 06-08-2022 02:39AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119435630#Comment_119435630

a 1060 will struggle on high quality on the latest high quality games cyberpunk etc being one of the hardest to play

if you go on medium settings it should work better .

thing with the latest games they need more processing speed and use more power

to play top games at good quality id look at something with a decent gpu rather than just a cpu upgrade if that a pc tower of somesize or whatever

the planned 13th gen intel out later this year and nvidia 4000 when its out next year . the power usages on them are gonna go up a lot again

Dufflecoat Fanny · 06-08-2022 03:28AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119435775#Comment_119435775

I know all that horse I have a PC for proper gaming. I was just sharing what my laptop could do and what to expect with the specs. Laptop coolers are a must anyway.

I scoured a lot of places since for deals and didn't find anything trustworthy. The best best is a top producer like Dell for warranty. My 2 cent

RickyBobby1 · 07-08-2022 07:36AM

Came across this on adverts, good spec

https://www.adverts.ie/laptops/hp-zbook-studio-g3/27591125?notification=aa867b763502b9962a30a1c7f5cd7c08-1659785108

Flinty997 · 07-08-2022 08:37AM

There are three screen choices with the Lenovo's. Avoid the 250 nit cheapest one. We have two Lenovo'sand be one with the 300 nit screen which is decent, the other with 500 nits which I specifically ordered to use in bright rooms in the house which is excellent.

The prices go up and down all the time as do the specs. I upgraded one afterwards with extra ram and more storage because the lower spec was a better deal.

I also went for the Lenovo because they have 6 USB ports. The Dell was also lot more expensive at the time.

The Lenovo power brick is massive. So you comprise a lot of portability if you want a gaming laptop. There is also a "slim" version of the Lenovo's which is lighter but less powerful if you only want "lite" gaming.

But shop around the deals change all the time as do the specs.

07-08-2022 09:52AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119439722#Comment_119439722

500 nits on a laptop?

I couldn't find anything like that, they seem to be limited to 300.

Flinty997 · 07-08-2022 10:40AM

The Lenovo specs/configurations and the deals change all the time.

The one I have with the 500nits screen was the pro at the time. It's a 16:10 ratio screen whereas the 300 nits is widescreen.

Nowso · 07-08-2022 01:54PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119440022#Comment_119440022

the 16:10 165 hz 500 nit screen still on this years pro . its a very nice screen

07-08-2022 04:55PM

So, ridiculous price?

Flinty997 · 07-08-2022 04:58PM

No idea what the price is now. I bought mine a year or more ago.

Where do Irish buy their laptops when they're going for high performance on a budget?

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