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I need a new lap top. The one I have is an i3 processor and I find that with what I do it's slowing down and heating up. I do call center rep type things from home and associated research. I have many tabs open at the same time and am constantly switching back and forth.  The first one on the list here is $599 and the others are $849 and $899.  I want something that will get the job done without crashing but I don't want to go with more than I need.


I know there are some pretty computer savvy folks here and I'd love your input.

You do want a laptop with a graphics card (rather than depend on the onboard GPU chip on the CPU).

AMD graphic cards tends to run on the hotter side, so I've always used NVIDIA.

If those are your only 3 choices ... you could get away with option #2, but if you have money to spare - I would go with option #3.

If it were me I would go to option 3 but if you do not have the extra money go with number 2. I personally use a Nividia and have no issues with this graphic card.

Thank you! There was one other one. Let me see if I can find it....

Okay, what I thought was the other one was actually the one in the middle.

So #3 is the one?  I just can't afford more than that, to be honest, but I need something that's going to work hard.

You need dependable graphics .... and I don't just mean Pogo stuff.   

Quote from: Stinkerbell on October 18, 2017, 02:20:49 PM
So #3 is the one?  I just can't afford more than that, to be honest, but I need something that's going to work hard.

#3 is the clear winner in my books.

It's only 50 dollars more than #2.  Sounds like it's worth it.

I think it is worth it. If you need something that is going to work hard go with number 3.

Awesome, thank you! I'm off to Costco and Best Buy!  I know what it costs at Costco. I want to see if BB price matches.

I appreciate all the info! Does anyone have any brand recommendations?

I use a desktop computer, so I'm not entirely sure which brands are the best.

I love my desktop. 

My desktop is newer than my laptop but has less oomph. I could use it in a pinch, but I really need a laptop.

I like that the Dell extended warranty is on-site, whereas the Costco warranty is not.  But I think I'm going to go with the HP from Costco and hope for the best. Also, I THINK I'm going to wait until Black Friday and see what's offered. If I can get an even better computer for the same price, that's what I'll do.

Does anyone have an opinion on a gaming laptop?  I would think that would have better graphics, a better cooling system, a better processor....

I bought a gaming laptop recently but have not used it that much. It is almost like my desktop but I play games a lot so it meets my needs. The times that I have used it it was fine on what I did on it.

Personally, I avoid HP at all costs. I refuse to ever buy/own another one in any format. Too many bad experiences in the past. For a laptop I'd probably go Asus as my first choice taking into consideration cost. Lenovo would be my 2nd choice with probably Dell being third.

I'm out of the loop on gaming laptops, but be prepared to pay...big. They may be better with graphics/cooling/processing but you'll pay dearly for it. Maybe start researching with something like this: https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2020688,00.asp

Thanks, Snap!  I have added the same hardware found in a gaming pc to a regular laptop and the gaming price is much higher, still.  I will probably NOT look for a "gaming" computer, but will find one as close as possible.

We used to ONLY buy Dell, but their CS sucks now.
I've had HP and not been thrilled, but that was years ago!
The one I have now and LOVE is a Toshiba, but BB doesn't sell them anymore.
I don't know enough about Asus to have a lot of confidence in them. But with your recommendation I'll take a closer look!

Thanks!

I'm glad I held off getting the computer. I just got Costco's holiday sale booklet and they have a different one, a tad better, for $100 less!  I have to wait til the 17th to buy it, though.

Good for you!  Let us know about it...

Greetings all you Computer shoppers,
Option # 2 is available at Costco for $899.99 on sale for $699.99 till 29 Nov 17 (Notice the military type date)
Option # 3 is available at Costo for $749.99 not on sale.

Neither one of these have SSD.  If you can afford one...lighting fast. 

Best of luck
S1lent

Quote from: s1lentscream on November 09, 2017, 04:06:28 PMNeither one of these have SSD.  If you can afford one...lighting fast.

Yes they are, and are great in laptops because it really helps keep them cool (SSD's have no moving parts like a normal hard drive does).

I have to remember this thread the next time I'm on the market.  Good stuff!

SSD in a laptop for day to day...then get an external hard drive with USB for storage. That's what I'd do if I got a new desktop. SSD for operating system, HDD for everything else.