Posted March 11, 2016 Hey everyone! Looking at a 17" laptop for video editing, photoshop, and very moderate gaming. Nothing high demanding. Would you get This Dell or This HP ? If other, please share. My budge is $1000-1100 CANADIAN before tax, and all I'm picky about is a 1080p screen. Thanks! Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PYYDMQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B015PYYDMQ&linkCode=as2&tag=tcb79-20&linkId=HWFVBVTR2AWMRCPT EDIT: nvm 15.6 inch || CPU Intel Core i7‑4790K 4.9 Ghz || Motherboard MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition || RAM corsair vengeance pro 4x8gb 2400mhz || GPU msi msi twin frozr gtx 1080 8g sli x2 || Case nzxt phantom 410 || Cooling corsair h100i || Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413113 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 I would go with the Dell. Dell has been making very good laptops lately, and the opposite goes for HP in my opinion. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413117 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 Does it have to be 17''? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413119 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 14 minutes ago, jb600 said: Hey everyone! Looking at a 17" laptop for video editing, photoshop, and very moderate gaming. Nothing high demanding. Would you get This Dell or This HP ? If other, please share. My budge is $1000-1100 before tax, and all I'm picky about is a 1080p screen. Thanks! http://www.amazon.com/GL752VW-DH71-17-3-inch-GTX960M-Graphic-Windows/dp/B01578ZK9A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1457717178&sr=8-2&keywords=asus+rog+17 this looks good || CPU Intel Core i7‑4790K 4.9 Ghz || Motherboard MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition || RAM corsair vengeance pro 4x8gb 2400mhz || GPU msi msi twin frozr gtx 1080 8g sli x2 || Case nzxt phantom 410 || Cooling corsair h100i || Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413144 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/y700-series/y700-17-inch/ Seems like such a better deal. $999 for i7, 960M, 1080p IPS. Please quote if you want a person to reply, they won't get a notification otherwise. PC Specs (CPU: Intel 4790k) (GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 WF3OC) (Mobo: Asus MAXIMUS VII RANGER) (RAM: Red Corsair Vengeance Pro 2*8GB 1600MHz) (HDD: WD Green 2TB) (SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 120GB) (CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X) (PSU: Corsair RM750) (Case & Fans: Corsair Obsidian 450D) (Monitor: Asus VX239H) Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413151 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 Author 6 minutes ago, l_zheng101 said: Does it have to be 17''? No, not necessarily Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413161 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 Author 2 minutes ago, Guilty Baby said: http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/y700-series/y700-17-inch/ Seems like such a better deal. $999 for i7, 960M, 1080p IPS. 3 minutes ago, mechknight3 said: http://www.amazon.com/GL752VW-DH71-17-3-inch-GTX960M-Graphic-Windows/dp/B01578ZK9A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1457717178&sr=8-2&keywords=asus+rog+17 this looks good 8 minutes ago, mechknight3 said: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PYYDMQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B015PYYDMQ&linkCode=as2&tag=tcb79-20&linkId=HWFVBVTR2AWMRCPT EDIT: nvm 15.6 inch Hey guys! Thanks for the suggestion. I forgot to mention I'm in Canada... Those laptops are pushing $1300-1400 in Canadian dollars. Exceptional laptops, but just more than I need really, and way above my budget. This will only get part time use and almost entirely for video editing/photoshop. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413169 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/126089/1324 Insert ram related question here: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1197132-setting-ram-speed-xmp-docp-for-dummies/ Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413175 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 4 minutes ago, jb600 said: Hey guys! Thanks for the suggestion. I forgot to mention I'm in Canada... Those laptops are pushing $1300-1400 in Canadian dollars. Exceptional laptops, but just more than I need really, and way above my budget. This will only get part time use and almost entirely for video editing/photoshop. oooo || CPU Intel Core i7‑4790K 4.9 Ghz || Motherboard MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition || RAM corsair vengeance pro 4x8gb 2400mhz || GPU msi msi twin frozr gtx 1080 8g sli x2 || Case nzxt phantom 410 || Cooling corsair h100i || Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413190 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 I really think the Inspiron isn't a bad deal if your focus is on video editing. However, that HDD will definitely slow you down and the gaming performance won't be great. Please quote if you want a person to reply, they won't get a notification otherwise. PC Specs (CPU: Intel 4790k) (GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 WF3OC) (Mobo: Asus MAXIMUS VII RANGER) (RAM: Red Corsair Vengeance Pro 2*8GB 1600MHz) (HDD: WD Green 2TB) (SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 120GB) (CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X) (PSU: Corsair RM750) (Case & Fans: Corsair Obsidian 450D) (Monitor: Asus VX239H) Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413212 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 Author Just now, Guilty Baby said: I really think the Inspiron isn't a bad deal if your focus is on video editing. However, that HDD will definitely slow you down and the gaming performance won't be great. no, you're right. The HDD is always replaceable. To my knowledge, a lot of 17" laptops now have a second HDD bay, so I can always put windows on a SSD, with a secondary hard drive. Can always go 15.6" with a caddy too though. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413223 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 I mentioned the HDD because Adobe loves a big and fast scratch disk. Please quote if you want a person to reply, they won't get a notification otherwise. PC Specs (CPU: Intel 4790k) (GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 WF3OC) (Mobo: Asus MAXIMUS VII RANGER) (RAM: Red Corsair Vengeance Pro 2*8GB 1600MHz) (HDD: WD Green 2TB) (SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 120GB) (CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X) (PSU: Corsair RM750) (Case & Fans: Corsair Obsidian 450D) (Monitor: Asus VX239H) Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413237 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 Author I know its a bit older... but would anyone buy a refurbished one? http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8333898&CatId=4936 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413281 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 1 hour ago, jb600 said: No, not necessarily http://www.amazon.com/G751JT-WH71-WX-17-Inch-GeForce-Version/dp/B015QZVAF2/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1457722522&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=gtx+970m+laptop&psc=1 If you could stretch your budget a little bit, this would be a great option. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413619 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 Author 4 minutes ago, l_zheng101 said: http://www.amazon.com/G751JT-WH71-WX-17-Inch-GeForce-Version/dp/B015QZVAF2/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1457722522&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=gtx+970m+laptop&psc=1 If you could stretch your budget a little bit, this would be a great option. LOL, it would be except its a near $2000 computer here in Canad-eh Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413644 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, jb600 said: LOL, it would be except its a near $2000 computer here in Canad-eh Ohhhhhhhhh... I derped. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413661 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 Author Just now, l_zheng101 said: Ohhhhhhhhh... I derped. If you wanna donate to me, I'm totally cool with that Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413668 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 Just now, jb600 said: If you wanna donate to me, I'm totally cool with that Yeah right? Can I have a small loan? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413676 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted March 11, 2016 Author Just now, l_zheng101 said: Yeah right? Can I have a small loan? Of course! I'll loan you the money so you can donate it. I'm a generous fella Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/563684-which-one-should-i-get/#findComment-7413677 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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