Looking for assistance with purchasing a laptop in Canada? Seeking options under $700 CAD and close to $1000 CAD.
Looking for assistance with purchasing a laptop in Canada? Seeking options under $700 CAD and close to $1000 CAD.
I regret to say I've been away from the hardware discussion for a while now, so I'm not entirely familiar with the current situation. I'm also uncertain about how much is needed between dedicated and secondary GPUs. While iGPUs on DT seem strong, considering his goals I can't be wrong about that. So I really value your input.
In short, my brother needs a laptop. It would be bought in Edmonton, AB; online shopping through major retailers could also work. Prices shown are in Canadian dollars. Please feel free to ask if you need any further details. I hope this avoids the need for me to explain things further—I do understand how frustrating it can be when something essential is missing.
Class: Laptop
I suspect he might accept a laptop with non-standard dimensions as a trade-off for getting what he wants, but that's not his main concern.
OS: Windows
Software: None required; I can handle that myself.
Brand: Looking for quality products.
Refurbished: Only if the price is very attractive relative to the cost would a new unit from OEM be preferred.
Budget: Under $700, ideal; under $1000 total (roughly $950 before tax).
Known Requirements:
- Screen size 15.6"
- Prioritize performance over size
- No smaller than this
- General use
- Streaming video
- Playing Crusader Kings 3
- Long-term usability
He isn’t a power user or heavy consumer; he just needs a functional computer for everyday tasks, especially the game he loves. I’m not sure if he has a specific successor planned, but future-proofing would be nice. Overall, he’s a practical person.
For any use case, I’d like to meet—or even exceed—the recommended specs here:
https://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cy...gs-3/19199
The game is multi-threaded, and I’d likely lean more on the CPU than the GPU since it’s mostly text-based with heavy AI and battle logic. Still, these are solid choices to rely on.
I really appreciate any help you can offer. I’ve spotted some good deals on Amazon and Dell, though many are refurbished—he doesn’t seem too interested in that. He wants something affordable but reliable. He’s been working hard with his current ASUS setup for over ten years, so he values durability.
If you can confirm whether the iGPU matches the one listed, that would be helpful. Thanks a lot for your support—I’m looking forward to your advice.
Here are some choices (Asus, Lenovo, MSI) suitable for gaming along with other options:
https://www.newegg.ca/p/pl?N=100167967%2...e=900+1000