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Also experiences 2000ms response but during testing only with big files, not sure if it's supposed to behave like this.

I have made further videos: https://streamable.com/tppn1 https://streamable.com/hynpv Compared to my old laptop, it does make some noise but much quieter, so not sure if this is because new HDD is 7200. Still failing to understand why would it make this noise even if it's not getting used. Waiting on reply from seller. Will update.

Thanks. It also resembles this: I have still contacted the seller for clarification. Hopefully that this is normal! Thank you.

I see your point. To add, it does sound more audible in person, as well as being constant during tests. My worry is that I didn't experience it on previous laptops, so it's difficult to understand why it happened only on this. HDD is advertised as 7200.

Thank you for your very detailed reply. You were right! The noise appears when the drive is being used (benchmark): https://streamable.com/fbq7o However, is this a normal behaviour or a fault? During the test the noise is constant and I didn't experience it on an old laptop.

Hello. Yes. However, it also makes a sound during use. In addition, I am using SSD as the primary

https://streamable.com/r02e2 It appears more noticeable than on video. Still difficult to describe but sounds like "TRAAta".

The laptop makes an infrequent noise which resembles somewhat spoon hitting the bottle. It is high pitched but not that loud (although noticeable). I was wondering if this could be an issue, as well if anyone has experienced something similar? Otherwise, if this appears to be a mystery, I will try to record a video. To clarify, this mostly happens on startup. From my limited understanding, this is not fan related as when I put the fans to the maximum I cannot hear it; also, when the noise happens the fans appear to be running undisrupted. My other concern was that this is a coil whine but from watching one video there is some difference - on the video the sound was constant and lower pitched/less audible.

I've decided to risk it and yanking it very hard non-stop. So far, everything is in place. Will now close and open it very hard

Please, man! ? MSI was your suggestion (to me). Nonetheless, in the EU we have a 14-day return period, so I'll make sure to check that it fits all the requirements (including the one to be durable).

LOL! Was in similar situation but was also considering Asus FX. Went for the MSI. Asus GL can't seem to handle a 1070 and Omen has worse screen. My point of view if you don't yank the MSI around it should be durable. Have a look on overclockers, computeruniverse, pccomponentes, pcspecialist and cyberpower. Also Amazon (most sellers don't deliver to my location).

As you have noticed, 1080 will be faster - appears to be 10%. Personally, performance over looks. More power and lower price seems like a win. They look pretty similar as well! ?

I went for MSI GP73 8RF. Got it for about 1375 Pounds. In laptops, 1070 is 10% faster than 2060 on average. However, the latter is also more expensive, so you are effectively paying more for less. The only benefit is less electricity being used, so less temperature, however the performance reduction is the explanation. Build quality is decent, and performance with the screen is super. Keyboard is also decent. No thermal/power throttling. Hinges also seem decent - just don't yank it hard.

Thanks. Seems like if I don't move it too much and don't mind some build imperfections MSI seems decent. HP is more expensive for not much more and GL703GS can't handle a 1070. Clevo ones come with a 2060 which is more expensive but less performance. Looks like I'll be going for GP73. Thanks!

In regards to MSI, my concern is that the QC issues will result in a faulty unit (immediately or sooner than HP). In regards to Clevo, the price works out to 1900 Euros with a 2060. Laptop 2060 is found to be about 10% slower than a 1070. Therefore, it seems like I'm paying more for less. So you are saying that MSI and Omen are not worth it? I have heard some praise about GP73 but the key issues is the QC. However, I am in Europe and we have strong customer protection - the retailer is responsible for a functioning unit. One issue was Brexit but it is postponed by 2 months - should be fine to ensure a functioning unit (the shop is UK based).