SpaceGazelle wrote:Also, it should shut down before doing too much damage. Does it run ok with a heavy load??
GurtTractor wrote:Paul the sparky wrote:I'll try to work out what those numbers mean Gurt.
Here's an example -
(I'm not necessarily recommending this particular model, if you find a model you like post it here and we can take a look to see if there's any issues.)
The "Intel Core i7-7700HQ" is the CPU, you can't tell from the i3/i5/i7 designation what the core/thread count will be, so copy and paste the model name into a google search. Look at the intel.ark site which will tell you everything you need to know. You can see there that it has 4 cores / 8 threads, which is the least you want, 6 cores / 12 threads would be even better. Don't bother with only 4 cores 4 threads now.
"16GB of DDR4" is the system memory, all you need to know is that 8GB is the bare minumum, and acceptable with a GPU that has at least 6GB of VRAM, but 16GB or accessible RAM slots that you can use to upgrade later on is highly desirable.
The "GTX 1060 with 6GB" is the graphics chip. The release schedule of new graphics hardware has slowed considerably due to lack of competition in the marketplace, and the 1060 has been around for 2 and half years now, there may be something new just around the corner, but the latest generation isn't that much better anyway. I would go for at least a 1060 6GB GPU to see you through the next few years without issues for 1080p gaming, it's approximately as powerful as the graphics chip in the Xbox One, though not like for like. A 1070 would be the next step up, but laptops with that chip seem to be quite a bit more expensive.
For the display, 1920x1080 resolution will be absolutely fine for a small screen. "IPS" is the LCD panel technology, it just means that colours and viewing angles should be really nice. VA is good too. If it says "TN" or doesn't mention the panel type in the specs then avoid. If you are someone who is quite sensitive to framerate and visual fluidity/game responsiveness then getting a display with a refresh rate higher than 60Hz is very highly recommended. Personally I'm never going to get another 60Hz screen again, I can't go back. But some people don't seem to be able to notice the difference. If you are just playing slow paced stuff then 60Hz is fine tbf, and most of the cheaper 144Hz laptops out there probably use TN panels anyway.
Those are the key specs to look out for, you probably also want to check reviews to see if the keyboard is decent.
Dark Soldier wrote:I checked a while back, I have to remove parts inside the laptop. I am.not good at.such jobs.
mrsmr2 wrote:DS, along with the other suggestions, I think you need to put a hoover* against the vents and remove a lot of dust. 90 degrees seems too high for a laptop when it's not maxing cpu. *or equivalent safer method Or just take it out of the case and put it in a mini pc case with fans. The worlds first laptop/pc hybrid
SpaceGazelle wrote:That's some heavy smoking. Won't somebody think of the laptops!
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