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Building a laptop - Help
Posted on 8/21/19 at 9:59 am
Posted on 8/21/19 at 9:59 am
I currently have a VERY old laptop that I use as my main work computer. It’s a Mac and I’m looking to get away from Mac at this time.
Looking to build something lightweight, since I will be carting it around, but I would like to also have some gaming capabilities.
Looking to spend between $1-1.5k. Not sure where to start.
Thanks.
Looking to build something lightweight, since I will be carting it around, but I would like to also have some gaming capabilities.
Looking to spend between $1-1.5k. Not sure where to start.
Thanks.
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Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:06 am to Scruffy
Dell XPs 13.
What do you use it for? Programs, apps, travel, etc
What do you use it for? Programs, apps, travel, etc
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:12 am to LSU Coyote
Honestly, it isn’t an overly complicated system that I need. For work it is mainly using EMR systems that don’t require too much computing power along with general mainstream programs (Word, PPT, Excel, etc.).
I just want something that has multi-use potential.
I just want something that has multi-use potential.
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:17 am to Scruffy
Cant go wrong with an XPS, Lenovo X1 carbon, surface laptop, and even the razer blade stealths are badass
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:19 am to bluebarracuda
Gotcha. Thanks.
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:21 am to Scruffy
I'm partial to the x1 carbons since I have a 3rd gen one (on gen 7 or 8 now I think?) as my daily driver that I love, but any of those machines mentioned earlier will be really nice
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:23 am to Scruffy
quote:
I just want something that has multi-use potential.
You are getting into a weird state.
The XPS comes with those CPUs with AMD graphics.
Very lite gaming.
If you want something that can run say AC:Origins @ 1080/60fps you are going into the gaming notebook area with at less a 1050 Ti.
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:27 am to LSU Coyote
quote:That is what I’m shooting for.
Very lite gaming.
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:28 am to Scruffy
ibuypower.com
Their search feature has an adjustable price range aspect.
The bottom-end laptop (ASUS TUF FX504GD-NH51) is just over $250 less than the lowest-end Dell XPS 13 while having faster RAM, a slightly better CPU and a non-integrated video card.
Their search feature has an adjustable price range aspect.
The bottom-end laptop (ASUS TUF FX504GD-NH51) is just over $250 less than the lowest-end Dell XPS 13 while having faster RAM, a slightly better CPU and a non-integrated video card.
This post was edited on 8/21/19 at 10:30 am
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:34 am to Bard
Yeah didn't think he wanted a gaming laptop.
So wasn't trying to bring this up.
Trackpad is also top notch on the XPS.
So wasn't trying to bring this up.
Trackpad is also top notch on the XPS.
Posted on 8/21/19 at 10:41 am to Bard
quote:
The bottom-end laptop (ASUS TUF FX504GD-NH51) is just over $250 less than the lowest-end Dell XPS 13 while having faster RAM, a slightly better CPU and a non-integrated video card.
While having a shite battery and having the size and weight of a concrete block
Not to mention the likely god awful trackpad, keyboard, and display
This post was edited on 8/21/19 at 10:42 am
Posted on 8/21/19 at 11:07 am to bluebarracuda
quote:
While having a shite battery and having the size and weight of a concrete block
Not to mention the likely god awful trackpad, keyboard, and display
Ding
Ding ding ding
In 2017 I purchased around 8 different laptops because living away from home, SO starting school and work hardware. So tried a few different models relatively recently.
Just get a spec'd XPS imo. Blade Stealths are nice if you want to dish out the cash. It is honestly the only "mainstream" laptop I've never used.
This post was edited on 8/21/19 at 11:11 am
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