Which of these four laptops should you pick for Gaming, Trading, or VM use?
Which of these four laptops should you pick for Gaming, Trading, or VM use?
Your budget ranges from 2750 USD to 10000 PLN.
The notebook size should not differ much; opt for a larger one if possible for better visibility in trading programs.
You prefer a screen resolution that suits your needs, though it isn't the highest available.
You are looking for a portable or desktop replacement laptop, typically using it at home but occasionally traveling.
Your battery life requirement is unclear.
You don’t need a portable version; you’re comfortable using a desktop.
For gaming, you require a laptop that supports high-quality performance for AAA titles such as BF6 or GTA VI.
Other tasks you’d like to perform include photo and video editing, etc.
Your trading platform should handle multiple windows with charts, data feeds, and support at least 2-3 virtual machines (KVM, Virtualbox, Bluestacks).
You need a sufficient hard drive capacity—ideally 1+1TB, preferably with dual boot options for Windows and Linux on separate drives.
At least 1TB plus 500GB is recommended.
If you plan to buy from specific sites, please share their links:
https://www.x-kom.pl/
https://www.komputronik.pl/
https://www.morele.net/
https://www.mediaexpert.pl/
https://www.euro.com.pl/
https://mediamarkt.pl/
https://elenovo.pl/kategoria/laptopy/
You intend to keep the laptop for about 10 years, which should be fine.
Please mention any preferred brands and those you dislike, along with your reasons.
I don’t have brand preferences; I’m open to any good option.
You reside in Poland.
If you need more details, feel free to share additional information.
I found four laptops that might interest you. I have a few questions: would you like an extra SSD drive and dual boot Windows with Debian-based Linux? You’d also want Windows OC gaming, trading charts such as ATAS, and the ability to run VMs. It’s important the laptop has strong SSD management via BIOS and TPM 2.0.
The laptop includes one M.2 SSD but allows for another;
https://dlcdnta.asus.com/pub/ASUS/G...Ex...1765165944&Key-Pair-Id=K2ITB7O97XKKCX
Same details as before, but the specifications indicate a maximum of 1TB per drive;
https://psref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_P...83LU001MPB
A comparable setup has a lower-end processor compared to the others;
For the price you're spending on a laptop, consider a desktop instead.
With such compact hardware, thermal problems are likely. Over the past seven years, Intel and AMD have stated that processors operating at 100 Deg C are acceptable—though water would boil at that temperature.
The final note is to steer clear of Asus for this purchase; their RMA service isn’t recommended.
My two cents on the situation. Good luck!