Is this Laptop decent?

[BDev]

So my brother decided to get a computer, but he doesn't want a Desktop because he wants something you can just carry around (Sort of), so i was looking for a Laptop/Notebook for him. The problem is... I don't know what's wrong with these things. I searched in lots of websites and lists, but i just can't find anything decent and cheap. 9/10 Laptops i find are like 4 or 8Gb RAM rigs with [Insert I7 CPU here] without a dedicated GPU. n°1- Why would someone want such a powerful cpu without a decent GPU? That's just straight up dumb imo. What am i supposed to do with it? Browse Google Chrome with 60 fps and feel like a boss? Since i don't have a decent GPU i don't see what benefit i would have in doing anything other than using CPU intensive applications, and that's stretching

 

Anyway, i only found 2 decent Laptops, but what i am thinking of suggesting him to buy is this one:

 

Name: Samsung Expert X23

CPU: Intel Core I5 5200U

GPU: GeForce 910M 2GB (DDR3? I only found the 1GB version)

RAM: 8Gb

OS: Windows 10

SCREEN: 15'6 LED HD

STORAGE: 1Tb

 

It costs around 560 U$D. It's pretty cheap and looks cool, but i doubt that... that "GPU" will run any recent games with more than 30 fps... Anyway, i don't have much knowledge of PC hardware so i can't tell and i didn't find anything online, do you guys think it would run games like: GTA V, Fallout 4, Rainbow Six Siege, Far Cry 4 and Need For Speed Rivals? With this info in mind i could easily figure if it meets his requirements for the price ofc. Any help would be appreciated, tnks! In the meanwhile, i am gonna keep looking. There must be something decent out there...

[Silentprototipe]

Umm, Spend a little more? I hear Raven Ridge is now available these days. Thats a better option 

http://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-envy-x360-convertible-laptop-15z-touch-1za07av-1

Perhaps this would work 

[Thermosman]

7 minutes ago, BDev said:

So my brother decided to get a computer, but he doesn't want a Desktop because he wants something you can just carry around (Sort of), so i was looking for a Laptop/Notebook for him. The problem is... I don't know what's wrong with these things. I searched in lots of websites and lists, but i just can't find anything decent and cheap. 9/10 Laptops i find are like 4 or 8Gb RAM rigs with [Insert I7 CPU here] without a dedicated GPU. n°1- Why would someone want such a powerful cpu without a decent GPU? That's just straight up dumb imo. What am i supposed to do with it? Browse Google Chrome with 60 fps and feel like a boss? Since i don't have a decent GPU i don't see what benefit i would have in doing anything other than using CPU intensive applications, and that's stretching

 

Anyway, i only found 2 decent Laptops, but what i am thinking of suggesting him to buy is this one:

 

Name: Samsung Expert X23

CPU: Intel Core I5 5200U

GPU: GeForce 910M 2GB (DDR3? I only found the 1GB version)

RAM: 8Gb

OS: Windows 10

SCREEN: 15'6 LED HD

STORAGE: 1Tb

 

It costs around 560 U$D. It's pretty cheap and looks cool, but i doubt that... that "GPU" will run any recent games with more than 30 fps... Anyway, i don't have much knowledge of PC hardware so i can't tell and i didn't find anything online, do you guys think it would run games like: GTA V, Fallout 4, Rainbow Six Siege, Far Cry 4 and Need For Speed Rivals? With this info in mind i could easily figure if it meets his requirements for the price ofc. Any help would be appreciated, tnks! In the meanwhile, i am gonna keep looking. There must be something decent out there...

How much could he stretch that budget?

[Ren Heika]

2 minutes ago, silentprototipe said:

Umm, Spend a little more? I hear Raven Ridge is now available these days. Thats a better option 

http://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-envy-x360-convertible-laptop-15z-touch-1za07av-1

Perhaps this would work 

 

I agree, the Ryzen 5 Raven Ridge in that laptop will give you a much better bang for your buck especially when it comes to gaming. The integrated Vega graphics from what I've seen are pretty decent, definitely a step above the 910M in the originally suggested laptop.

[Silentprototipe]

1 minute ago, Renton577 said:

 

I agree, the Ryzen 5 Raven Ridge in that laptop will give you a much better bang for your buck especially when it comes to gaming. The integrated Vega graphics from what I've seen are pretty decent, definitely a step above the 910M in the originally suggested laptop.

Yep, Hell the HP x360 (Raven Ridge) is on sale for $574 right now   

[Ren Heika]

Just now, silentprototipe said:

Yep, Hell the HP x360 (Raven Ridge) is on sale for $574 right now   

I would definitely jump on the deal if it was within budget 

[Silentprototipe]

5 minutes ago, Renton577 said:

I would definitely jump on the deal if it was within budget 

Im gonna try to get it for christmas myself. I cant pass that deal up man (Coming from a crappy HP Stream ) 

[Ren Heika]

Just now, silentprototipe said:

Im gonna try to get it for christmas myself. I cant pass that deal up man (Coming from a crappy HP Stream ) 

I currently have a Bristol Ridge laptop so I think I will try to hold onto it for a bit longer and wait for Ryzen laptops to drop in price. Its still a good deal though.

[Silentprototipe]

1 minute ago, Renton577 said:

I currently have a Bristol Ridge laptop so I think I will try to hold onto it for a bit longer and wait for Ryzen laptops to drop in price. Its still a good deal though.

Still better than a Braswell laptop   

[genexis_x]

47 minutes ago, BDev said:

Anyway, i only found 2 decent Laptops, but what i am thinking of suggesting him to buy is this one:

 

Name: Samsung Expert X23

CPU: Intel Core I5 5200U

GPU: GeForce 910M 2GB (DDR3? I only found the 1GB version)

RAM: 8Gb

OS: Windows 10

SCREEN: 15'6 LED HD

STORAGE: 1Tb

 

It costs around 560 U$D. It's pretty cheap and looks cool, but i doubt that... that "GPU" will run any recent games with more than 30 fps...

910M is even slower than Intel iGPU. Also the hardware in the laptop you chosen is very outdated.

 

What's your budget? For around $500-$600, you can get a laptop with 8250U/8550U and MX150 like Acer Aspire 5 and Acer Swift 3. Or go for Ryzen 2500U/2700U laptops.

[SALEEN961]

39 minutes ago, ZM Fong said:

910M is even slower than Intel iGPU. Also the hardware in the laptop you chosen is very outdated.

 

What's your budget? For around $500-$600, you can get a laptop with 8250U/8550U and MX150 like Acer Aspire 5 and Acer Swift 3. Or go for Ryzen 2500U/2700U laptops.

Exactly

 

Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-503E 15.6" Laptop $599

http://www.microcenter.com/product/487700/Aspire_5_A515-51G-503E_156_Laptop_Computer_-_Black

Core i5 8250 Quad Core

256GB SSD

8GB DDR4

NVIDIA GeForce MX150 2GB GDDR5

1920x1080 15.6" Display

[BDev]

3 hours ago, ZM Fong said:

910M is even slower than Intel iGPU. Also the hardware in the laptop you chosen is very outdated.

 

What's your budget? For around $500-$600, you can get a laptop with 8250U/8550U and MX150 like Acer Aspire 5 and Acer Swift 3. Or go for Ryzen 2500U/2700U laptops.

Oh this Aspire 5 one looks cool. Do you think it can run these games i've listed?

[genexis_x]

4 hours ago, BDev said:

Oh this Aspire 5 one looks cool. Do you think it can run these games i've listed?

Yes but at low settings