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Entry Gaming Laptop HP £649; 6 core Ryzen + GTX 1650

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    #32
    [Deleted User]
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    definitely confirmed upgradeable up to 16gb?

    or even 32gb?


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    #33
    machalla
    Registered Users Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭machalla


    Just to note for anyone doing an upgrade. I had some fun getting the back off over all address were out. Best to look to pop the lid up near the connection to the display. Also your hard disk and ram are under a firmly stuck sticker. It comes up but it's irritating.

    Just cloning the hard disk onto a 1tb nvme drive I had spare using macrium reflect.


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    #34
    soap1978
    Registered Users Posts: 713 ✭✭✭soap1978


    is the one verison for 799 pound and 512 gb ram the same laptop


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    #35
    Standman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭Standman


    FutureGuy wrote: »
    Already at Parcel Motel Dublin Depot. Should have it Monday.


    Did it fit in the locker alright? I know the dimensions of the laptop itself would fit in easily but never sure how bulky the packaging is.


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    #36
    FutureGuy
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 15,226 Mod ✭✭✭✭FutureGuy


    Standman wrote: »
    Did it fit in the locker alright? I know the dimensions of the laptop itself would fit in easily but never sure how bulky the packaging is.
    Haven’t received it just yet. Will let you know.


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    #37
    steven087
    Registered Users Posts: 245 ✭✭steven087


    Anyone recommend a computer for gaming the likes of fifa cod. Far cry stuff like that that would be better graphics than a ps4 pro.
    Cheers
    Looking under 1k


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    #38
    Dogre
    Registered Users Posts: 110 ✭✭Dogre


    Standman wrote: »
    Did it fit in the locker alright? I know the dimensions of the laptop itself would fit in easily but never sure how bulky the packaging is.

    Yes, it fits in quite easily. The package is only a few inches high, so it fits in a minimum height locker. Mine was in a G10 amazon box, 550 x 350 x 50/100 mm.


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    #39
    sweetie
    Registered Users Posts: 9,791 ✭✭✭sweetie


    steven087 wrote: »
    Anyone recommend a computer for gaming the likes of fifa cod. Far cry stuff like that that would be better graphics than a ps4 pro.
    Cheers
    Looking under 1k

    eh, this one?


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    FutureGuy
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 15,226 Mod ✭✭✭✭FutureGuy


    Using it right now. It arrived really fast through Parcel Motel too (hit NI on Saturday evening).

    Very nice piece of kit. May buy Death Stranding to put it through the paces.


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    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,001 ✭✭✭mad m


    FutureGuy wrote: »
    Using it right now. It arrived really fast through Parcel Motel too (hit NI on Saturday evening).

    Very nice piece of kit. May buy Death Stranding to put it through the paces.

    Throw up a few pictures


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    #42
    machalla
    Registered Users Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭machalla


    Packaging on the one I recieved was not bulky as the laptop box itself is relatively slim. Amazon box was tight on it.

    Wouldn't think you'd have any issue.


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    #43
    FutureGuy
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 15,226 Mod ✭✭✭✭FutureGuy


    mad m wrote: »
    Throw up a few pictures

    No issue with PM locker. Pics included (apologies for mess, reconfigurations if workspace ongoing?)


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    #44
    Standman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭Standman


    Gonna get this as well. Would like to upgrade the SSD as the 256gb one it has will be full in no time. Any recommendations for a good 1tb m.2 SSD for €100 or less?


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    Standman wrote: »
    Gonna get this as well. Would like to upgrade the SSD as the 256gb one it has will be full in no time. Any recommendations for a good 1tb m.2 SSD for €100 or less?

    The only place you'll find ANY 1tb m.2 SSD for that price (let alone a good one) is the likes of AliExpress. Your best bet is to get something like this one.


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    #46
    Standman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭Standman


    Thanks, I was literally just looking at the very same one :pac:. Looks good, not too far over budget.
    Edit: Oooff just noticed "Usually dispatched within 1 to 2 months.", guess I'll be waiting a while.


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    #47
    [Deleted User]
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    Standman wrote: »
    Thanks, I was literally just looking at the very same one :pac:. Looks good, not too far over budget.
    Edit: Oooff just noticed "Usually dispatched within 1 to 2 months.", guess I'll be waiting a while.

    This is also an option, or you can just buy the one above direct from Crucial. :)


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    #48
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,001 ✭✭✭mad m


    What's the weight of it feel like?

    Btw, thanks for pics.


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    #49
    soap1978
    Registered Users Posts: 713 ✭✭✭soap1978


    Would cyber punk work on it?


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    #50
    FutureGuy
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 15,226 Mod ✭✭✭✭FutureGuy


    what would be the usual battery life if playing games on this?


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    cherryghost
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    FutureGuy wrote: »
    what would be the usual battery life if playing games on this?

    Most laptops are rubbish for gaming on battery. On full whack, about an hour I would imagine. You could run older games for longer. But longer batterylife always a weakness in gaming laptops, only the higher tier laptops would be better and even at that, are not ideal.


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    FutureGuy
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 15,226 Mod ✭✭✭✭FutureGuy


    Hi all,
    So I was hoping that my Dell WD15 docking station would be compatible with this new laptop (as stated on a few websites that I checked before buying). Unfortunately, while the mouse and keyboard works, the screen won't activate the monitor and the dock wont charge the laptop.

    Are there any docking solutions I can use?


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    #53
    maherhonda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 55 ✭✭maherhonda


    FutureGuy wrote: »
    Hi all,
    So I was hoping that my Dell WD15 docking station would be compatible with this new laptop (as stated on a few websites that I checked before buying). Unfortunately, while the mouse and keyboard works, the screen won't activate the monitor and the dock wont charge the laptop.

    Are there any docking solutions I can use?

    Did you update the firmware on your docking station?


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    #54
    FutureGuy
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 15,226 Mod ✭✭✭✭FutureGuy


    maherhonda wrote: »
    Did you update the firmware on your docking station?

    no, will try that


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    Automan
    Registered Users Posts: 327 ✭✭Automan


    USB-C 2.5 enclosure with USB 3.1 Thunderbolt on Hot UK deals at the moment, would be ideal if anyone has a spare 2.5 drive to increase the storage.

    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/ugreen-usb-c-hdd-enclosure-25-899-prime-1348-non-prime-using-code-sold-by-ugreen-group-limited-uk-and-fulfilled-by-amazon-3510494


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    #56
    Standman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭Standman


    Got this, pretty happy with it so far. Tested it out with a bit of GTA 5, ran without a hitch with graphics looking about on par with what I'd get on the PS4. Thought there were 3 USB-A ports but there are only 2 which is a slight drawback but no big deal.

    Pics:

    IMG-20200807-182645.jpg


    IMG-20200806-181424-2.jpg

    Opened it up to replace the m.2 SSD and got a fright when I saw that HP box at the top-right - thought they'd lied and given me a sata SSD or mechanical hard drive. Turns out the m.2 us under some black tape near the bottom. The box thingy must be the graphics card?


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    #57
    Homelander
    Registered Users Posts: 4,345 ✭✭✭Homelander


    The boxy thing is a hard drive caddy for an SSD or normal HDD as additional storage. The Graphics card is under one of those two fans.

    The GTX1650 would run GTA5 a lot better than the PS4. 1080P ultra @ 50-60fps would be fine. The PS4 runs at 1080P 25-30fps at about highish equivalent settings.


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    #58
    Standman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭Standman


    Ah nice one, makes sense alright. I have a spare HDD I can throw in there.


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