Laptop for school, gaming and music production

really · January 9, 2020

Hi, I'm currently looking to buy a laptop in the 600-800 USD range and I want some recommendations. I plan on using it for light gaming, schoolwork, and some music production. At least 8gb of RAM is required but 16gb would be nice. I'm looking for either 256gb or 51gb ssd. Battery life isn't a priority but I don't want anything under 7 hours of moderate usage. Should be under 5 pounds. At least a 1050 graphics card but 1650 or 1660 ti is ideal. Refurbished and used are fine. I've looked at the Microsoft surface book 2 on amazon but its renewed and it doesn't have a dedicated gpu so im not sure about it https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-Book-SW5-00001-Notebook/dp/B075WYCVH2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=84LWGK2VJX5E&keywords=microsoft+surface+book+2&qid=1578583337&sprefix=microfoft+surface+boo%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-2.

Any suggestions are welcome!

KingTdiGGiTTy · January 9, 2020

I was looking for the same thing three years ago. I ended up scouring craigslist and ebay for a good deal, cuz my budget was only $600. I got an HP Omen 15t in 2017.

Now, Dells G-Series are pretty good entry-level gaming laptops.

and this MSI Laptop on ebay is a little big but worth consideration.

really · January 9, 2020

Im not really looking into Ebay because I'd rather be safer buying from Amazon or Newegg, but I'll see what I find on craigslist.

The Sloth · January 9, 2020

1 hour ago, really said:

Im not really looking into Ebay because I'd rather be safer buying from Amazon or Newegg, but I'll see what I find on craigslist.

Ebay has a better selection of used item.