New laptop dilemma
New laptop dilemma
Hi everyone! I'm trying to decide which laptop to buy. I need something that lasts a long time and doesn't break the bank. After some research, I came across two options:
First option: CPU Ryzen 5 7535HS, GPU RTX 2050, 16GB DDR5 5600Mhz RAM, 1TB SSD.
Second option: CPU Ryzen 5 8645HS with integrated Radeon 760M GPU, 16GB DDR5 6400Mhz RAM, 1TB SSD.
My goal is to balance better performance and more memory versus a slightly better GPU. The prices are similar.
To be clear, I'm not a gamer and probably won't play games soon. But if I do, I'd like the chance to play some games like Fallout 4 or GTA 5, maybe newer titles, but nothing too advanced. My main activities are browsing the web, watching movies, handling multiple tabs, music playing, downloading, transferring files, etc. at once. So I'm torn between the two choices. Which one suits me better? Thanks ahead!
The hz value isn't crucial for watching movies, but it can affect performance.
My need for a new laptop comes from leaving it plugged in often, which likely damaged my battery over time (though I spilled things sometimes).
I'm unsure if battery damage happens this way, but I want to know how to take care of my new device.
Charging it frequently and worrying about when to plug it in is annoying... Any suggestions?
My suggestions for laptop batteries are to use it as you prefer. The battery monitors itself and tries to maintain good health. It’s best if it’s already set so you don’t push it to its limit. You can adjust this via Windows power options, which will halt charging once it reaches 80%.
Maintaining a charge above 20% is generally advisable. The more charge cycles it goes through, the greater the wear.
If you occasionally want full capacity, that’s fine.
Regarding your movie viewing concern, it depends on the content and your sensitivity. Most films run at 24 FPS, which fits neatly into 144Hz. There are also 25FPS, 30FPS, and even 60FPS options available.
A 760M should suffice for low to medium settings at 1080p, even on some more demanding titles. It will be upscaled with FSR, which should work well. Older games should render directly without issues.
Hey there,
I'd agree with
@COLGeek
. Second one is the better option for your needs. It will also run slightly cooler as it has a build in iGPU, instead of a discrete GPU. It also has faster ram, and along with the newer tech CPU will be very snappy.
Knowing the brand of each would be helpful, as some brands have poor customer service should you have an issue. The brand and model may also determine the chassis type, port selection, new wifi standards etc.
On the battery question. Yes, this is still a thing. Operating between 20 and 80% is in theory better for the battery. It reduces the amount of power cycles through on and off. But, IMO, batteries are replaceable and will degrade sooner or later anyway. I prefer to have it 100% so that I can be sure of approximately how much time I can use it on the road without charge.
Edit: Damn it!
@Eximo
got in there before me!
Well, with a much more comprehensive answer too.
This ^^^ Well explained.