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Well I went with the zephyrus because the RP-15 was predicted to arrive the week i have to leave for school and on r/eluktronics people are saying their orders are being delayed. No shame on the company but I need the laptop before I leave for school.
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That sounds a lot like yes, BTW im referring to this review for overheating info. I would rather not have to edit the registry and disable turbo to get temperatures under control. Also the chasis can get to burn causing temps..(from Hardware Canucks Video) I guess i feel like the best thing is to wait until there is more info on the RP-15.. I dont want to run out of time though until nothings in stock...
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wouldnt that void the warranty? RAM: only 1 stick is replaceable, if i upgrade wont i lose dual channel? The ssd and battery are both perfectly fine on the G14 Also personally I prefer the design of RP-15, you cant go wrong with matte black. While i like the white, I am not a fan of the keyboard design of the zephyrus. But honestly design isnt that important.
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https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/FNwrxr/entry-level-amd-gaming-build This is a good place to start, just replace the Rx570 with a $200 GPU. Or if you want a monitor too you can either: A: Keep the Rx570 in that list and get a $100 Monitor or B: Look for a deal on a used monitor(Ask family/friends, check ebay/craigslist/facebook marketplace/etc.) then use the remaining $$ to get the best gpu you can
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Hello everybody, I am going to be getting a laptop for college. I will be studying architecture - doing a lot of 3d CAD, modeling, and rendering - as well as some gaming. I am more focused on CPU power because of rendering, and the 4900HS or 4800H way outperform anything intel offers in and out of this price bracket. I need this to last at least the 5 years of my degree, so good customer support is a big bonus. I'm pretty tech savvy but you never know. Yes I know i could get more performance and portability by building a desktop and getting a separate thin and light, but I need power on the go, and transporting a desktop to and from campus (750mi away) via shipping or plane is a hassle. My budget is $1500 usd and I have narrowed it down to 2 models, but am open to other suggestions: ROG Zephyrus g14 4900HS, 2060 MaxQ, 16Gb Ram, 1Tb SSD $1450 PROS: Lighter, slightly faster cpu, more portable, 120Hz screen, Great battery life, USB C charging CONS: People say it has problems with overheating, smaller screen, more expensive, less upgradeable, no numpad, I've heard Asus's laptops are unreliable? Eluktronics RP-15 4800H, 2060 MaxP, 16Gb Ram, 512Gb SSD $1250 PROS: Bigger screen, Cheaper, more powerful GPU (2060MaxP at 100W vs MaxQ at 35W-60W i think), more upgradeable, numpad, better IO overall CONS: Bigger & Heavier, less storage, Unknowns(battery life, durability, brand rep, etc)* (Names are links to product page) *On paper the RP-15 seems like a better laptop, but the unknowns are holding me back. There are TONS of reviews on the G14, most of them positive, but I could only find 2 on the RP-15(one from Bob of all Trades and one from Notebookcheck). I dont like buying a product, especially something this expensive, without knowing exactly what im getting. I also dont know much about Eluktronics themselves other than that they are a small reseller of Clevo and other ODMs. They seem passionate and responsive, but I didn't really find much long term information about their customer service or products. If anyone has experience with either laptop, ASUS, or Eluktronics support I'd love to hear about it Thanks!
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LTT Mousepad or Desk mat When lttstore.com
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Hello big brain PC crowd, My Evga GTX 780ti sc has been only displaying a black screen after it loads the Nvidia drivers. I know it is the Nvidia drivers because it works fine* in safe mode or with the Microsoft basic display driver. When the black screen first happened I had to reinstall windows to get bootable again. I have tired: -Installing the newest drivers version 445.87 (multiple times) -Using the 780ti in a different PC - same problem but after installing newest drivers I got output outside of safe mode but with error code 43 in device manager -Installing older drivers version 417.71 -Using an old r9 360 in the PC, worked fine I used DDU to uninstall previous drivers each time As I was typing this I got the attached BSOD, which appears to be related to ssd drivers. All the data on my ssd appears intact after booting into safe mode after getting the BSOD. Should I update ssd driver? *Max resolution is 768 x 800 but idk if that is a safe mode thing or the driver A preemptive thank you for help.
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I am in a very similar boat. From my experience, more intensive CAD (Especially 3D rendering) applications really need a dedicated GPU to run well, and a GPU is something you wont find in most ultrabooks... pretty much the only device that suits your requirements is the surface book 2, which is not close to under $1000. I would recommend getting an $800ish laptop for CAD, and a $200ish tablet for notes if you want to stay under $1000
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Hello LTT community! I am looking for a portable keyboard to use instead of a laptop keyboard and I thought I would put it out to people who know a lot more than amazon's search algorithm. Requirements TKL or 70/75% Cherry MX Brown, Gateron Brown, or other quality tactile switch As standard a layout as possible Not super expensive Wireless or detachable cable Nice To have Volume wheel Media Keys(dedicated or in a layer) Macro Functionality Fully Reprogrammable Smaller footprint Usb Passthrough Im guessing not all of these things exist in a keyboard under a bajillion dollars but so far I've found a few options: Velocifire TKL71WS + Basically the size im looking for + Cheap - no idea what cheap cherry clone they are using Uses Content switches, which I cant find much info about. Keychron K2 +Media Keys & function row +Big battery -Non standard shift -more expensive -can only find it in gateron red or blue I am also not against building a keyboard if it makes sense. If anyone has any suggestions feel free to share them. Thanks in advance!
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If you are spending the same amount of money, I would defiantly upgrade your cpu. Better to take a step forward rather than back Beep in mind you will need a cooler to properly overclock though.
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What’s a good psu for this build for no more that 70$
rev_dude replied to Joltzz's topic in Power Supplies
are you also running a gpu? if so get something at least 500W also check out the psu tiers list pinned in this sub forum, it is a little dated but still helpful. Get the best quality unit you can within your price range -
I am building a small form factor case from laser cut acrylic for my rig. I've narrowed it down to 2 designs: First a little background: PC Specs: Ryzen 7 1700x Asrock B450M Pro4 Bequiet shadow rock LP (May switch to taller, more capable cooler if I decide option 2) Evga gtx 780ti Cooler master masterwatt 550 ATX psu This system will be transported, potentially by plane, so I don't want to risk tsa confiscating bc of liquids in an aio. Ease of transport is part of the reason i want it small and, I am making my own case because all matx cases currently on the market are either too big or $200+ 1: 30cm x 30cm x 20cm Pros: Smaller, easier to make Cons: the psu is over the cpu(90mm cooler clearance), and no hidden cable management space(edited) or 2: 28cm x 43.5cm x 19.5cm Pros: more cpu cooler clearance, supports longer gpu, dedicated cable management space, slightly smaller desk footprint, i like the look a little better Cons: Larger (not technically sff, over 20 liters), more complicated to make If you have any thoughts or suggestions leave them below, thanks!