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Opinion on this laptop?

Looking for a new work (and only work) laptop. I don't do anything like video editing, but always have many applications / windows / browser tabs, etc open at a time, and it will see a lot of runtime throughout most days/nights.

 

I've always only had Intel and open to seeing how AMD fairs this time around, but not familiar with AMD nearly as much. Hoping for a CPU that doesn't run hot the way every Intel CPU has in my current & previous laptops (current is Core i7 in an MSI laptop). Expect to need a fair amount of RAM, one cable USB-C with displayport. Hinges unlike this MSI would be nice, the MSI hinges are awful / weak. 15.6" screen is about perfect, prefer not to go smaller. Being that it's only for work, 1080p is plenty for the screen and don't need booming sound.

 

Found this, which is priced reasonably for as much RAM and storage it has, with an AMD 7 series with 8 cores. Open to thoughts on this or other suggestions.

 

Amazon.com: Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 Business Laptop, 15.6" FHD, AMD 8-Core Ryzen 7 5825U (Beat i7-1355U), 24GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Support 4K Dual Monitors, 4xUSB-C, HDMI, PDG HDMI Cable, Grey, Win 11 Pro : Electronics

Intel Core i7-11700K || Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti || 1TB Corsair MP600 PRO XT & 2TB Samsung 980 Pro || Adata DDR4 3200 4x8GB || Asrock Z590-C/ac

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I like that line because IIRC they're one of the few Lenovo laptops that still have SODIMM and m.2 slots.

FHD is kind of a killer though. I'd at least try and find something with 1200p, which I think that also comes in.

 

Don't restrict yourself to Amazon. eBay can be a wealth of selection for laptops like these. You should be able to pick one up for closer to $350.

CPU: Ryzen 9 5900 Cooler: EVGA CLC280 Motherboard: Gigabyte B550i Pro AX RAM: Kingston Hyper X 32GB 3200mhz

Storage: WD 750 SE 500GB, WD 730 SE 1TB GPU: EVGA RTX 3070 Ti PSU: Corsair SF750 Case: Streacom DA2

Monitor: LG 27GL83B Mouse: Razer Basilisk V2 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red Speakers: Mackie CR5BT

 

MiniPC - Sold for $100 Profit

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CPU: Intel i3 4160 Cooler: Integrated Motherboard: Integrated

RAM: G.Skill RipJaws 16GB DDR3 Storage: Transcend MSA370 128GB GPU: Intel 4400 Graphics

PSU: Integrated Case: Shuttle XPC Slim

Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

Budget Rig 1 - Sold For $750 Profit

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CPU: Intel i5 7600k Cooler: CryOrig H7 Motherboard: MSI Z270 M5

RAM: Crucial LPX 16GB DDR4 Storage: Intel S3510 800GB GPU: Nvidia GTX 980

PSU: Corsair CX650M Case: EVGA DG73

Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

OG Gaming Rig - Gone

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CPU: Intel i5 4690k Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 Motherboard: MSI Z97i AC ITX

RAM: Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR3 Storage: Kingston Fury 240GB GPU: Asus Strix GTX 970

PSU: Thermaltake TR2 Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX

Monitor: Dell P2214H x2 Mouse: Logitech MX Master Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

 

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9 hours ago, madseason said:

It'll only be a work laptop but I did notice the specs on the screen and with 250 nits, guessing it won't be particularly bright. Appreciate the tip - have seen many posts on here about Asus and not always complimentary of the brand. But surprised to see a Ryzen 9 and 3.2k display for $850. I'm kind of surprized RAM is maxxed at 16, can't even upgrade to more. I'm definitely taking a hard look at this suggestion, thank you!

Intel Core i7-11700K || Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti || 1TB Corsair MP600 PRO XT & 2TB Samsung 980 Pro || Adata DDR4 3200 4x8GB || Asrock Z590-C/ac

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