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Stuck between laptop or itx

Dallon426
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I'm really not sure what to get. I figured I can build an itx PC with my desired specs for about 800 give or take.  Depending on which processor I chose.

Either 7700 or the 8400 or 8700

I don't need a k series.

I'm not a gamer.  

I want a digital audio workstation

 

Now laptops are looking like to be less powerful but more portable

I have read that the new 8550u is a good processor to get.  

 

Will a modern laptop be sufficient for my needs?

 

A good laptop is looking to be at least

1200. Which would be fine but they are way less powerful.

 

Not sure.

 

 

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I think a bigger question is do you want it to be portable, or not?

If not, then I'd go mITX. If you have a problem with a component, you can replace it. Easier to upgrade if needed as well.

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26 minutes ago, Dallon426 said:

If I go ITX the next question is i7 or i7-8

close to same prices

asrock z270 gaming itx i7 7700k or 7700

asrock z370 itx i7 8400 or 8700

 

CPU questions is more about how are you planning on cooling. 7700/K is hot chip and I've heard that 8xxx series isn't better. In ITX you will have AIO or very hot chip.

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I know the chips run hot but with only the cpu cooler (noctua) I have the chip doesn't get much over 50 Celsius. 

Like I said I am only doing audio.  And I am considering getting a CPU that is not a K series so I can drop the TDP to 65.  

 

I just don't know what is a better option performance wise. I'll post another thread with this question based off of my choices.  

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