Which Gaming Laptop would you go with?

[Dive5885]

Hey everyone, 

 

I've been on  a search for a new laptop but still haven't decided on one. I'm hoping with the list I provide you could help me decide. 

 

Main uses: School, Travel, Gaming, and Secondary streaming pc. 

 

1. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-omen-by-hp-17-3-laptop-intel-core-i7-12gb-memory-amd-radeon-rx-580-1tb-hard-drive-hp-sandblasted-hairline-brushing-and-carbon-fiber/5902586.p?skuId=5902586

 

2. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-omen-17-3-laptop-intel-core-i7-12gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1060-1tb-hard-drive/5911900.p?skuId=5911900

 

3. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-15-6-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1060-1tb-hdd-256gb-ssd-matte-black/6162034.p?skuId=6162034

 

4. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/alienware-15-6-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1060-1tb-hard-drive-silver/5981600.p?skuId=5981600

 

Or any other recommendations you might have! 

 

Thanks for the help!

[Imglidinhere]

I'd have to recommend the Inspiron. It seems kinda weird to think  "There's a GOOD Inspiron laptop now!?" But it's true! Typing from a nearly 2 year-old 7559!  Great machine. Dunno if the newer machines are as good, but they perform well within what's considered  "good enough" for me!

 

Also 256GB SSD and a 1Tb storage medium as opposed to just a 1TB storage drive for the Alienware AND $400 cheaper? Go with that. >.>;

[Dive5885]

6 minutes ago, Imglidinhere said:

I'd have to recommend the Inspiron. It seems kinda weird to think  "There's a GOOD Inspiron laptop now!?" But it's true! Typing from a nearly 2 year-old 7559!  Great machine. Dunno if the newer machines are as good, but they perform well within what's considered  "good enough" for me!

 

Also 256GB SSD and a 1Tb storage medium as opposed to just a 1TB storage drive for the Alienware AND $400 cheaper? Go with that. >.>;

Yeah the Inspiron seems like its the best deal but then again I was also pretty interested in the OMEN.

[Imglidinhere]

18 minutes ago, Dive5885 said:

Yeah the Inspiron seems like its the best deal but then again I was also pretty interested in the OMEN.

It's up to you, but my experience follows that the Inspiron is the exactly the laptop you want. Just by looking at the specs for the price paid. You still get an i7, you still get the 1060, which is faster than the RX 580 as is, you still get more RAM than the Omen laptops, you know the cooling was sufficient for a 1050 Ti and, unknown if this is a Max-Q 1060... but if it is, we're still in luck. You also get better storage, odds are you still have a decent screen, build quality is probably on par, etc.

 

I mean, it's hard to NOT recommend the Inspiron models here. I feel like Dell shot themselves in the foot with the original 7559 and now they've kinda... undermined themselves and their Alienware lineup.  The sheer number of people who can buy an $1100 laptop are outnumbered by those who can buy an $800 laptop by an order of magnitude EASILY, and people understand quality. I know I sound kinda... sorta-half-triggered? I'm not I swear!  Just enjoying my laptop. >w>

[Dive5885]

1 minute ago, Imglidinhere said:

It's up to you, but my experience follows that the Inspiron is the exactly the laptop you want. Just by looking at the specs for the price paid. You still get an i7, you still get the 1060, which is faster than the RX 580 as is, you still get more RAM than the Omen laptops, you know the cooling was sufficient for a 1050 Ti and, unknown if this is a Max-Q 1060... but if it is, we're still in luck. You also get better storage, odds are you still have a decent screen, build quality is probably on par, etc.

 

I mean, it's hard to NOT recommend the Inspiron models here. I feel like Dell shot themselves in the foot with the original 7559 and now they've kinda... undermined themselves and their Alienware lineup.  The sheer number of people who can buy an $1100 laptop are outnumbered by those who can buy an $800 laptop by an order of magnitude EASILY, and people understand quality. I know I sound kinda... sorta-half-triggered? I'm not I swear!  Just enjoying my laptop. >w>

Lol, I agree with you. 

 

Only thing that bugs me is that I can't find if its the 60hz or 120hz panel

[Imglidinhere]

1 hour ago, Dive5885 said:

Lol, I agree with you. 

 

Only thing that bugs me is that I can't find if its the 60hz or 120hz panel

It's a 60hz panel guaranteed. You aren't gonna find a 120Hz panel for that machine. ^_^;

[genexis_x]

Go for either Dell Inspiron Gaming or Alienware 15

[Imglidinhere]

13 hours ago, ZM Fong said:

Go for either Dell Inspiron Gaming or Alienware 15

Is it worth going for the Alienware though? Is he guaranteeing anything over the Inspiron model? I mean, it's another $400...

[D13H4RD]

Inspiron

 

Sounds weird but this is actually a great one 

[genexis_x]

2 hours ago, Imglidinhere said:

Is it worth going for the Alienware though? Is he guaranteeing anything over the Inspiron model? I mean, it's another $400...

If OP likes the aesthetics (lol), wanted a gsync panel etc then...

 

Yeah tbh the Inspiron Gaming is well built and cheaper, go for it

[D13H4RD]

Note that it has a Max-Q GTX 1060.

 

But its cooling is pretty good for its size, so you should be able to clock it higher to near-stock 1060 levels.

[D13H4RD]

Note that it has a Max-Q GTX 1060.

 

But its cooling is pretty good for its size, so you should be able to clock it higher to near-stock 1060 levels.

[Imglidinhere]

1 hour ago, D13H4RD2L1V3 said:

Note that it has a Max-Q GTX 1060.

 

But its cooling is pretty good for its size, so you should be able to clock it higher to near-stock 1060 levels.

Still faster than the 1050 Ti and for a fair price anyway.  

[Guest lilbman]

7 hours ago, Imglidinhere said:

Is it worth going for the Alienware though? Is he guaranteeing anything over the Inspiron model? I mean, it's another $400...

Alienware's are built like fucking tanks and they have waaaaaay better customer support.  Alienware has their own dedicated support and its leaps and bounds better than Dells.

[Imglidinhere]

3 hours ago, lilbman said:

Alienware's are built like fucking tanks and they have waaaaaay better customer support.  Alienware has their own dedicated support and its leaps and bounds better than Dells.

I going off logic and rationale here. The only times I've ever seen Alienware do well are when you buy an absurdly expensive warranty...  Also, don't really need customer support if the product never fails do ya?  

[Pendragon]

20 minutes ago, Imglidinhere said:

Also, don't really need customer support if the product never fails do ya?  

LOL so true. My AW just went into service a week ago. But to be completely honest, AW service is Dell service. No difference. LOL. 

[Guest lilbman]

12 hours ago, Imglidinhere said:

I going off logic and rationale here. The only times I've ever seen Alienware do well are when you buy an absurdly expensive warranty...  Also, don't really need customer support if the product never fails do ya?  

I see warranties as protecting my investment, so yeah I'm going to get the 4 year warranty.  I haven't had to send mine in yet and I've had it for over a year.