Searching for a better option for an ASUS G751JT with a budget of $1500
Searching for a better option for an ASUS G751JT with a budget of $1500
Hello, everyone.
Six years back I joined this community seeking guidance for a new gaming laptop, and ended up buying an ASUS ROG G751JT model. Although it has performed adequately for me, it’s clear it’s time to consider an upgrade. While most titles run smoothly at medium difficulty, certain newer releases (like Borderlands 3) barely function even at low settings.
Adding to the concerns, the machine has taken some wear over time: the display is cracked—replacing it would have been quite difficult, the optical drive isn’t operational, and the W key stopped working altogether, sometimes locking up and looping repeatedly.
Since then, I’ve switched to a portable external monitor and an external keyboard to lessen the impact, but I believe it’s time to invest in a fresh system.
The specifications of the ASUS are available here:
- Intel i7-4710Q, 4 cores @ 2.50 GHz
- 16GB RAM, DDR3L 1600 MHz
- 1 TB HDD
- GeForce GTX 970M
To recap:
Budget: up to $1500.
Notebook size: 15" or 17".
Screen resolution: minimum 1920x1080.
Portable or desktop replacement? Desktop replacement is preferred.
Battery life: not a priority since I’ll always keep the laptop plugged in.
Gaming needs: yes, with high settings for Borderlands 3, No Man’s Sky, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, and Minecraft. Not interested in CS:GO, COD, or Fortnite.
Other tasks: occasional video editing (Sony Vegas Pro 15) for quality previews; Affinity Photo for image work.
Storage: 1 TB is sufficient.
Preferred brands: none specified.
Country: USA.
Additional notes: The G751JT demands frequent repairs—removing the back panel and keyboard is a hassle for me due to my tendency to mess things up. I’m leaning toward a Lenovo Legion 5, though I’m still uncertain. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I found another laptop that could offer great value for its performance.
https://www.dell.com/en-us/member/s...5-...igurations
The reviews for the HP Omen, MSI Pulse, and ASUS TUF all mentioned their screens are quite limited. The Dell G15 linked might be lacking in SSD space, but it has a second M.2 port and two RAM slots if you need more memory. Additionally, its top model features a 165Hz display with full sRGB support. Most of the other options had screen resolutions between 45-60%, which can make colors less vibrant and affect photo/video work.
When choosing Best Buy, you might find the HP Omen Advantage available.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-ome...de...Id=6464193
I also discovered these items:
MSI Pulse GL66 (Newegg)
ASUS TUF DASH 15.6" (Best Buy)
I’m ready to pay an additional $50 if necessary.
I found another laptop that could offer great value for its performance.
https://www.dell.com/en-us/member/s...5-...igurations
Recent reviews of the HP Omen, MSI Pulse, and ASUS TUF all mentioned their screens are quite limited. The Dell G15 linked might be lacking in SSD space, but it has a second M.2 port and two RAM slots for upgrading. Additionally, its top model features a 165Hz display with full sRGB support. Most of the other options had screen resolutions between 45-60%, which can make colors less vibrant and affect photo or video work.
Well, I edit images and videos very little compared to gaming, so I'm not too worried about a weak display.
I also came across these links:
https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Predato...nn...th=1&psc=1
It has an RTX 2070 SUPER and a decent screen. Unfortunately, it seems you'd need to remove the motherboard to upgrade RAM or SSD.
Still, you've given me some thoughts, Jeremy. Thanks for your help.