Advice on new laptop
Advice on new laptop
Hi. This is related to
this
thread I made a little while ago. I've tried asking on Reddit but haven't had much input off anyone, so I thought I'd try my luck here. Essentially, I've been seeing a number of tempting Black Friday deals on gaming laptops and I need to make a decision before the deals end.
I've seen these ones, specifically:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09TRQPK8H/?tag=jd-bf-21
https://www.currys.co.uk/products/a...in...37643.html
https://www.box.co.uk/FA507RM-HQ019W-ASU...03757.html
What are people's opinions of these? I've never had an Acer or ASUS laptop before, but are they good? Do they make good gaming laptops? I currently have an MSI, and I don't particularly want another one due to how hot they get and how fast the batteries drain. :-\ I'm open to opinions/suggestions on different makes as well. £1000 is probably the most I'd be willing to spend, which is how much the machines I've linked are and I think how much my MSI one was.
What's tempting about these are their specs - RTX 360s, i7s/i9s, 16GB RAM, 144Hz displays etc. I don't tend to do much gaming on a laptop, but I would like one that can carry itself no problem with some of the latest titles. My main focus though, is for work. And when I say work, I mean game art. I do a lot of 3D modelling/sculpting, texturing, and rendering. Even my current laptop can sometimes struggle with ZBrush or scenes in 3ds Max/Maya and can get pretty hot.
Thoughts?
Hey there,
I’d probably choose the ASUS TUF. It features a new-gen Ryzen CPU that runs cooler than Intel’s. The laptop also has a better screen with 1440p resolution compared to the other two models.
For your work and some gaming, I’d recommend the TUF.
Thank you for your reply. And for your idea.
It seems the model I linked to might be out of stock or has increased in price since Black Friday ended. :- The only time I've used a Ryzen is when I was on an Intel system, but if it's accurate they perform better, that would be helpful to know.
It's great to see you're here. The Intel processors are decent but quite old, they tend to overheat, though most laptops handle it. Ryzen chips usually perform better. The TUF models are worth checking out—they're built to withstand drops and high temperatures, making them very durable. This is confirmed by the MIL-STD-810 H Environmental Engineering Test Lab, which verifies their strength and resilience.
It's curious. My current laptop has suffered some damage, even without being dropped, though the back panel is badly cracked and might fail soon. I need to find that model somewhere for a significant amount of money, which is what I saw it cost. Would you think ASUS gaming laptops are superior to MSI? I don't want to buy another MSI laptop again, honestly.
It seems the choice really depends on personal experience with each manufacturer. I'm a fan of ASUS, especially their motherboards and GPUs. I give ASUS a high rating, but others prefer MSI or different brands. In this situation, you're getting a solid machine from a trusted brand with good customer service and a reliable return policy. I've always appreciated MSI products. I've considered getting one for my PC or laptop, but never acted on it. That doesn't mean they're worse than ASUS or anything else.
If you had a bad experience with MSI, it might be wise to try another brand. It's pointless making a decision without really wanting it.
I own a 2nd gen i5 Asus laptop and a 7th gen i7 Acer Predator. The Asus stopped working about a month ago, while the Acer keeps running smoothly. The Lenovo Legion is worth considering if you spot any good deals.
It could just be the specific model I purchased. But my battery performance isn't great, especially during gaming or regular tasks. I thought this was a typical problem with MSI laptops, but I have an MSI GPU and haven't experienced any issues.
I've also looked at videos for that ASUS model and the top gaming laptops this year:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_cVGb0e...od%27sTech
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngZfb9zV...od%27sTech
Some feedback I've noticed is about the monitor size. A 16:10 screen might work better for software like ZBrush, which has many icons. Also, while the Ryzen CPUs are quieter, the Intel ones seem faster when connected.
LOL, this is a common theme with ALL gaming laptops.
I've an Omen 15, (I7 9750H +GTX1660ti) still decent enough for 60fps 1080p for most games). The battery life has/is and always will be pants!
It's the same for all other 'true' gamer laptops. They eat battery juice in 1-2 hours max. Anything beyond that is a bonus. It's just the hardware involved, and the battery type used. Manufacturers figure you will be playing plugged in for max performance, so hedge on that.