Awesome deal? Really considering buying this laptop that just appeared on Newegg.

[GoldForest]

I just found this awesome deal: ASUS ROG Strix G17 Gaming Laptop, 17.3" 144Hz FHD IPS Type Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, Intel Core i7-10750H, 32GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 10 Pro, G712LW-XS78 - Newegg.com

It has everything I want. At least 1 TB SSD, 32 gigs of memory and it's 17 inches. 
Best part is it's on sale for $1600 bucks. 

[dizmo]

I don't like the gamer aesthetic and it looks thick as fuck, but other than that it's not bad.

Other than that it's really not that bad of a deal. Probably your best way to get a decently priced gaming machine IMO.

[GoldForest]

Just now, dizmo said:

I don't like the gamer aesthetic and it looks thick as fuck, but other than that it's not bad.

Other than that it's really not that bad of a deal. Probably your best way to get a decently priced gaming machine IMO.

I don't mind thick, my current laptop is a thick laptop already. An old ASUS ROG G751JT-WH71(WX). I actually prefer the thick laptop. I've heard the new G17s can produce a lot of heat though, so I'm considering buying a cooling pad for the laptop as well. 

As for the gamer aesthetic, I like it.

And yeah, I noticed that ASUS 30 series have been delayed, and I've been wanting a replacement laptop for a little while now. Thinking on settling for this puppy. 

[LWM723]

That is a fantastic deal and an excellent PC.

[GoldForest]

Can anyone comment on this cooler as well?

Amazon.com: KLIM Wind Laptop Cooling Pad - Support 11 to 19 Inches Laptops, PS4 - [ 4 Fans ] - Light, Quiet Rapid Cooling Action - Ergonomic Ventilated Support - Gamer USB Slim Portable Gaming Stand - Green: Computers & Accessories

I've read it's really good and read someone went from 60c to 45c. 

[LWM723]

I wouldn't bother with a cooling pad, they only cool the outside no benefit at all.

[Aereldor]

I'll save you $450 for almost the same specs with a refurb dell laptop.

 

https://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/Online/SecondaryInventorySearch.aspx?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh&sign=PXhcOSHtr1T4IOw%2FPR7UdVcQW9SKAHbvlOCes6oQKvIhyxD%2Bab3pwe6ZNCq09X2qOOgSp7rC5i5M5zyvfWjCoGOWOj7PyAjnClciuyH0grAH9AJbam3k1WG%2BbVgeWMBtcOHhIx0Gwe%2BPnXaa95m8W9k4LcUy2QF1COenEjyarpl8WtUBBc3%2FfUkToBT3WIfsr%2BfQr86hpVLDe%2B7FKthdmw%3D%3D

 

 

[Chris Pratt]

22 minutes ago, GoldForest said:

I just found this awesome deal: ASUS ROG Strix G17 Gaming Laptop, 17.3" 144Hz FHD IPS Type Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, Intel Core i7-10750H, 32GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 10 Pro, G712LW-XS78 - Newegg.com

It has everything I want. At least 1 TB SSD, 32 gigs of memory and it's 17 inches. 
Best part is it's on sale for $400 bucks. 

It's on sale for $400 *off*. The price is $1600.

[GoldForest]

Just now, Aereldor said:

I'll save you $450 for almost the same specs with a refurb dell laptop.

 

https://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/Online/SecondaryInventorySearch.aspx?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh&sign=PXhcOSHtr1T4IOw%2FPR7UdVcQW9SKAHbvlOCes6oQKvIhyxD%2Bab3pwe6ZNCq09X2qOOgSp7rC5i5M5zyvfWjCoGOWOj7PyAjnClciuyH0grAH9AJbam3k1WG%2BbVgeWMBtcOHhIx0Gwe%2BPnXaa95m8W9k4LcUy2QF1COenEjyarpl8WtUBBc3%2FfUkToBT3WIfsr%2BfQr86hpVLDe%2B7FKthdmw%3D%3D

 

 

I don't want a refurb, and definitely not a dell.

Just now, Chris Pratt said:

It's on sale for $400 *off*. The price is $1600.

Right, my mistake lol.

1 minute ago, LWM723 said:

I wouldn't bother with a cooling pad, they only cool the outside no benefit at all.

Hmmm. It would help with air flow though, and giving the laptop more room to breath, right?

[Skiiwee29]

16 minutes ago, GoldForest said:

I don't mind thick, my current laptop is a thick laptop already. An old ASUS ROG G751JT-WH71(WX). I actually prefer the thick laptop. I've heard the new G17s can produce a lot of heat though, so I'm considering buying a cooling pad for the laptop as well. 

As for the gamer aesthetic, I like it.

And yeah, I noticed that ASUS 30 series have been delayed, and I've been wanting a replacement laptop for a little while now. Thinking on settling for this puppy. 

 All laptops produce an ungodly amount of heat though when packed with horsepower, Just the nature of the business. 

[GoldForest]

Just now, Skiiwee29 said:

 All laptops produce an ungodly amount of heat though when packed with horsepower, Just the nature of the business. 

True. 

[Aereldor]

23 minutes ago, GoldForest said:

I don't want a refurb, and definitely not a dell.

Cheers, though $450 is a big premium for no extra performance.

 

24 minutes ago, Skiiwee29 said:

 All laptops produce an ungodly amount of heat though when packed with horsepower, Just the nature of the business. 

100%, but it can be mitigated to a huge degree by undervolting components, running the fans at max, and using some kind of external cooling like OP suggested - even those cheap $2 aliexpress 'cooling pads' that are just a mesh stand with a fan or two - make a big difference. 

 

 

[GoldForest]

Well, I bought the laptop. 

Still considering on whether or not to buy the cooling pad, if not just to give the laptop better airflow. 

[GoldForest]

18 hours ago, Benji said:

Congratulations on your new laptop!

I wouldn't bother with these useless things.

Thanks and okay.

[Ivorz]

20 hours ago, GoldForest said:

Well, I bought the laptop. 

Still considering on whether or not to buy the cooling pad, if not just to give the laptop better airflow. 

Congrats for your new laptop

 

[GoldForest]

1 hour ago, Ivorz said:

Congrats for your new laptop

 

Thanks

[Aereldor]

22 hours ago, GoldForest said:

Well, I bought the laptop. 

Still considering on whether or not to buy the cooling pad, if not just to give the laptop better airflow. 

I'd buy the cooling pad, it makes a prety big difference. Doesn't have to be expensive, it's literally just fans blowing at the laptop to cool it down. Mine was $5 and it lowers temps significantly.