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

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    #62
    Nowso
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    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



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    #63
    Sugar_Rush
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Sugar_Rush


    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.

    In physics we trust....... (as insanely difficult to decipher as it may be)



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    #64
    Sugar_Rush
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Sugar_Rush


    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.

    In physics we trust....... (as insanely difficult to decipher as it may be)



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    #65
    Nowso
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    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



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    #66
    Dufflecoat Fanny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭Dufflecoat Fanny


    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.



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    #67
    Sugar_Rush
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Sugar_Rush


    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.

    In physics we trust....... (as insanely difficult to decipher as it may be)



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    #68
    Dufflecoat Fanny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭Dufflecoat Fanny


    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.



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    #69
    Sugar_Rush
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Sugar_Rush


    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.

    In physics we trust....... (as insanely difficult to decipher as it may be)



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    #70
    eggy81
    Registered Users Posts: 2,040 ✭✭✭eggy81


    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.



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    #71
    eggy81
    Registered Users Posts: 2,040 ✭✭✭eggy81


    @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.



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    #72
    Nowso
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    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



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    #73
    Sugar_Rush
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Sugar_Rush


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

    Custom pc ireland dot com?

    Very pricey.

    Any website names you know?

    In physics we trust....... (as insanely difficult to decipher as it may be)



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    #74
    Sugar_Rush
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Sugar_Rush


    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.

    In physics we trust....... (as insanely difficult to decipher as it may be)



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    #75
    Sugar_Rush
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Sugar_Rush


    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.

    In physics we trust....... (as insanely difficult to decipher as it may be)



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    #76
    Sugar_Rush
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Sugar_Rush


    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.

    In physics we trust....... (as insanely difficult to decipher as it may be)



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    #77
    Dufflecoat Fanny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭Dufflecoat Fanny


    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




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    #78
    Nowso
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    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



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    #79
    Sugar_Rush
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Sugar_Rush


    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.

    In physics we trust....... (as insanely difficult to decipher as it may be)



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    #80
    eggy81
    Registered Users Posts: 2,040 ✭✭✭eggy81


    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.



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    #81
    [Deleted User]
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    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.



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    #82
    Dufflecoat Fanny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭Dufflecoat Fanny


    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



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    #83
    Nowso
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    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



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    #84
    Dufflecoat Fanny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭Dufflecoat Fanny


    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



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    #85
    RickyBobby1
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    Came across this on adverts, good spec


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



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    #86
    Flinty997
    Registered Users Posts: 12,114 ✭✭✭✭Flinty997


    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.



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    #87
    Sugar_Rush
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Sugar_Rush


    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.

    In physics we trust....... (as insanely difficult to decipher as it may be)



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    #88
    Flinty997
    Registered Users Posts: 12,114 ✭✭✭✭Flinty997


    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.



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    #89
    Nowso
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    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



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    #90
    Sugar_Rush
    Registered Users Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Sugar_Rush


    So, ridiculous price?

    In physics we trust....... (as insanely difficult to decipher as it may be)



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    #91
    Flinty997
    Registered Users Posts: 12,114 ✭✭✭✭Flinty997


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



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