Would Like Helpful Opinion The The Following Laptops


abactuon said:
$1,049.99 Acer Predator Helios 16 - 16''
Save: $600.00 (36%)
Sale Ends in 16 Hours -
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Acer Predator Helios 16 - 16'' Intel Core i7-13700HX - GeForce RTX 4060 - 16 GB DDR5 - 1 TB PCIe SSD - Windows 11 Home 64-bit - Gaming Laptop (PH16-71-71AV ) - Newegg.com

Buy Acer Predator Helios 16 - 16'' Intel Core i7-13700HX - GeForce RTX 4060 - 16 GB DDR5 - 1 TB PCIe SSD - Windows 11 Home 64-bit - Gaming Laptop (PH16-71-71AV ) with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!
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There's always something on sale.
Of course it's not an AI processor, and is unlikely to last long on battery power.
Adding memory is not a problem.
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True there are always sales, but I was looking directly on the company/Dells website. So what is it that you like about the computer you posted/are suggesting? Do you have this make of computer?
 

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If looking at alternatives, it might be better to keep to a 15.6" laptop - as it isn't just screen size, but handleability - and if you're used to that size it could work better for you. Although it does seem some manufacturers are now going 14" and 16" instead. A 16" screen might have the same external dimensions as your current 15.6" though.

I use photoshop and have a Core i5 processor and 16gb ram, which is fine. Core i7 would be nicer though.
 

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I think the majority have ram soldered to the motherboard now, but the Dell 16 you link is one of the few that has upgradeable ram. Otherwise it seems to be mainly gaming laptops.
 

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I'm not saying 16 gb ram is not enough. I'm saying IMO it's the BARE MINIMUM in today's Windows. With every new version of windows as features are added, the amount of ram the OS itself uses increases. We don't know where Windows is going to go in the future. One can not say "I have 16 gb and it's plenty". It may well be plenty for the way one uses his system but not enough for the way the next guy computes.

It's been proven that additional ram is the cheapest, most beneficial upgrade one can make. Once a system's ram starts to max out,the cpu has to work harder. Not only is performance affected, more heat is generated.. It's easy to say, too, that "Oh well, you can always add more ram if you need it". While that is true, many times it can easily cost a lot more to do it later on depending on the original ram configuration. To shortchange a $1000++ laptop makes no sense to me.

I have most auto starting background apps disabled. Right now I have ONE browser tab open to this site and nothing else. I'm using 7.8 gb of ram. I can open another tab and watch a youtube video. Ram usage jumps up to 8.2 gb. I decide to read my email in Outlook and up it goes to 8.5. For every active tab I open, ram usage increases by .3-.5 gb.

As with everything else, especially on this forum, we all have our opinions and this is mine. But I'm a firm believer in "You do you."
 

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Deex2 said:
Thank you, and to determine if a computers memory is upgradable is to make sure that the ram is not soldered/onboarded, correct???
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That is correct. You want memory you can remove.
 

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glasskuter said:
It's been proven that additional ram is the cheapest, most beneficial upgrade one can make. Once a system's ram starts to max out,the cpu has to work harder.
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This is correct but only if ones computer maxes out the ram usage. I have never done that so for my needs and a lot of other people, 16GB is plenty. For a easy example. I only drink 16oz or less of water at a time. A 32oz class would be way bigger than I need. With AI and other tech that is coming out, my next computer I buy, will have 32GB or of ram.
 

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Deex2 said:
Thanks @Hazel123 good info. My current screen size, on my laptop is 15.5 so one inch either way really wouldn't make a difference, you know what i mean. That was new to my about "onboard" being soldered ram i hadn't looked that up yet and is something to ponder. Im not stuck on the 2 laptops Im asking about, its just that they looked good, are within my price range and better yet ON SALE/CLEARANCE yippee.... so im still open to suggestions
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If you're in the US, do you live anywhere near a Microcenter? If you do, you can get some great deals on refurbished laptops. I have been buying them for years. They have all been worth buying. Every one of them that got upgraded by me buying a new laptop was passed on to family members except one. I broke the pins off of the motherboard when I tried to unplug the cooling fan. It was my fault and not the laptops. The laptop still works though.
 

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    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec B746
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    Intel Core i7-10700K
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    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
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    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
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    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
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    Realtek Audio
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    #1. LG ULTRAWIDE 34" #2. AOC Q32G2WG3 32"
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    #1. 3440 X 1440 #2. 1920 x 1080
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    NVMe WDC WDS100T2B0C-00PXH0 1TB
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    Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz
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I’ve only recently upgraded from 8gb ram to 16gb. The difference was noticeable but it suits my needs - for now.
 

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    HP Pavilion 14-ce3606sa
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    Core i5-1035G1
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    Samsung 870 evo sata ssd
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    Hynix Gold P31 2TB
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Hazel123 said:
If looking at alternatives, it might be better to keep to a 15.6" laptop - as it isn't just screen size, but handleability - and if you're used to that size it could work better for you. Although it does seem some manufacturers are now going 14" and 16" instead. A 16" screen might have the same external dimensions as your current 15.6" though.

I use photoshop and have a Core i5 processor and 16gb ram, which is fine. Core i7 would be nicer though.
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what type of laptop do you use, make model new/older?
 

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glasskuter said:
I'm not saying 16 gb ram is not enough. I'm saying IMO it's the BARE MINIMUM in today's Windows. With every new version of windows as features are added, the amount of ram the OS itself uses increases. We don't know where Windows is going to go in the future. One can not say "I have 16 gb and it's plenty". It may well be plenty for the way one uses his system but not enough for the way the next guy computes.

It's been proven that additional ram is the cheapest, most beneficial upgrade one can make. Once a system's ram starts to max out,the cpu has to work harder. Not only is performance affected, more heat is generated.. It's easy to say, too, that "Oh well, you can always add more ram if you need it". While that is true, many times it can easily cost a lot more to do it later on depending on the original ram configuration. To shortchange a $1000++ laptop makes no sense to me.

I have most auto starting background apps disabled. Right now I have ONE browser tab open to this site and nothing else. I'm using 7.8 gb of ram. I can open another tab and watch a youtube video. Ram usage jumps up to 8.2 gb. I decide to read my email in Outlook and up it goes to 8.5. For every active tab I open, ram usage increases by .3-.5 gb.

As with everything else, especially on this forum, we all have our opinions and this is mine. But I'm a firm believer in "You do you."
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Curious, wouldn't it be less expensive to buy a laptop with lower ram, and then add your own ram to it? I mean it seems like the ram the manufactures sell is priced really high and its cheaper to buy that same ram somewhere else and add it yourself, you know what I mean? or is that a bad idea?
 

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Windows 11 24H2 OS Build 26100.2033
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
dell 8940
CPU
11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11600K @ 3.90GHz 3.80 G
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A00 0427JK
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 super Intel(R) UHD Graphic 750
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Winuser said:
If you're in the US, do you live anywhere near a Microcenter? If you do, you can get some great deals on refurbished laptops. I have been buying them for years. They have all been worth buying. Every one of them that got upgraded by me buying a new laptop was passed on to family members except one. I broke the pins off of the motherboard when I tried to unplug the cooling fan. It was my fault and not the laptops. The laptop still works though.
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Im in the US, but no Microcenter that Im aware of. Im reluctant to by refurbished. For some reason refurbished computers doesn't sit well with me. I mean there is only so much your can refurbish, and you are still left with older/used components (i haven't researched it just what I think).
 

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dell 8940
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Mine is an HP pavilion 14 but it’s a 10th generation one. I think the newer ones come with onboard ram - except some of the hp pro books possibly.

This core i7 15.6” hp pro book seems to have upgradeable ram as it mentions one 16gb stick


Yes you can upgrade memory and storage on that model.

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    HP Pavilion 14-ce3606sa
    CPU
    Core i5-1035G1
    Memory
    32gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 870 evo sata ssd
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    Could be better
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    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally came installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd

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    Windows 11 Home
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    16gb
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    Hynix Gold P31 2TB
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    200mbps Starlink
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    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
@andrew129260 this is the other post i mentioned to you last night. The two links are above. If if you don't read through the other comments... someone brought to my attention and I learned what onboarded RAM is and didn't realize that these have that, I think, sooooo your opinion on that is welcome too. Im still shopping but how to make up my mind this weekend before tariffs are imposed.
 

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NVMe PC SN530 NVMe WD
ST2000DM008-2FR102
Deex2 said:
Curious, wouldn't it be less expensive to buy a laptop with lower ram, and then add your own ram to it? I mean it seems like the ram the manufactures sell is priced really high and it’s cheaper to buy that same ram somewhere else and add it yourself, you know what I mean? or is that a bad idea?
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I don’t know if it’s more expensive to buy it later or not - I upgrade ran later to spread the cost. But for example with a surface pro it’s cheaper to buy with a 250gb ssd and buy the 1tb ssd later - than to buy it already with a 1tb ssd. But that’s not ram!
 

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    HP Pavilion 14-ce3606sa
    CPU
    Core i5-1035G1
    Memory
    32gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 870 evo sata ssd
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    50 mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally came installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd

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    Windows 11 Home
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    Laptop
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    HP Pavilion ce3606sa
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-1035G1
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Hynix Gold P31 2TB
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
Looking at your intended use, you don't want to edit photo and watch Youtube on a small screen. 16" will be much better for your purpose. As for components, not very sure what the budget is but of course at least i7 and maybe a 4050 gpu will be a good match for your intended use.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro
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    AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
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    MSI PRO B850-P Wifi
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    32GB DDR5 CL30 Kingston Fury
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    LG Ultrawide 34" + LG 27" 1080p
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    Main Boot Drive : 512GB Adata XPG RGB Gen3x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
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    EVGA 750 Watts 80+ Gold
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    Deepcool Genome II
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    Thermalright Burst Assassin 120
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    Chrome
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    "Moderna"

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    ASRock Xtreme6 Z97
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    16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro
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    MSI R9 290
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    LG Ultrawide 34"
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    500GB Adata SSD (OS Only)
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    Thermaltake 475 Watts 80 Bronze
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    Thermaltake Commander I Snow Edition
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    Deep Cool Archer Air Cooler
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    Moderna :)
glasskuter said:
I have most auto starting background apps disabled. Right now I have ONE browser tab open to this site and nothing else. I'm using 7.8 gb of ram.
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You must have more background programs running then you think. Right now I'm transcoding with Handbrake and have one tab open in Edge and my computer is only using 6.1GB. Except for Defender I'm not sure what other background programs are running.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2Intel Core i7-10700K16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec B746
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-10700K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
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    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
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    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
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    Realtek Audio
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    #1. LG ULTRAWIDE 34" #2. AOC Q32G2WG3 32"
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    #1. 3440 X 1440 #2. 1920 x 1080
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    750 Watts (62.5A)
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    PowerSpec/Lian Li ATX 205
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    Logitech K270
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    Logitech M185
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    Microsoft Edge and Firefox
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    Webroot SecureAnywhere CE 26.1

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    Windows 11 Canary ChannelIntel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Canary Channel
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec G156
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusTeK Prime B360M-A
    Memory
    16 MB DDR 4-2666
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    23" Speptre HDMI 75Hz
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    1920x1080
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    Samsung 970 EVO 500GB NVMe
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    Logitek K270
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    Logitek M185
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    Firefox, Edge and Edge Canary
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    Windows Defender
badrobot said:
Looking at your intended use, you don't want to edit photo and watch Youtube on a small screen. 16" will be much better for your purpose. As for components, not very sure what the budget is but of course at least i7 and maybe a 4050 gpu will be a good match for your intended use.
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@badrobot not so much worried about the screen size, but anything above a 13 would work, more concerned about the components...graphics, processors as im only a little familiar with them. Are either of the 2 possible computers have those features you mentioned (at least i7 and maybe a 4050 gpu) or should I keep looking (which I can't seem to help myself from doing)
 

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Windows 11 24H2 OS Build 26100.2033
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PC/Desktop
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dell 8940
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11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11600K @ 3.90GHz 3.80 G
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A00 0427JK
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 super Intel(R) UHD Graphic 750
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NVMe PC SN530 NVMe WD
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Just to give y'all an example of what I meant by it sometimes costing less in the long run to buy more ram up front, using that 16" laptop as an example. It comes with 2 slots equipped with 2 x 8gb sticks. If the user wants to add additional ram later, he can do one of 2 things...remove both 8 gb sticks and replace with 2 16gb sticks to get to 32 gb OR keep one 8 gb stick and replace the other with a 16gb stick to get to 24 gb (would not have matching ram in this case). Either way, he will no longer be using at least one if not both the sticks of ram he's already paid for.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655i9-10900 10 core 20 threads32 gbnone-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
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    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
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    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
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    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium

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    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457AMD Ryzen 7 6800U32 gbintegrated
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
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    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
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    Firefox
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    Defender
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Deex2 said:
Im in the US, but no Microcenter that Im aware of. Im reluctant to by refurbished. For some reason refurbished computers doesn't sit well with me. I mean there is only so much your can refurbish, and you are still left with older/used components (i haven't researched it just what I think).
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All of the laptops I have purchased are up to date factory refurbished laptops that come with a warranty. My wife did have a small problem when we bought her latest laptop. I think it was a Windows problem and not the laptop. When setting it up, after a few screens the keyboard would stop working. I tried it a couple of times and it kept stopping at the same screen. I took it back and Microcenter gladly replaced it with another one. If you don't have a nearby Microcenter it doesn't matter any how. They are in store deals.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2Intel Core i7-10700K16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec B746
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-10700K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
    Memory
    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    #1. LG ULTRAWIDE 34" #2. AOC Q32G2WG3 32"
    Screen Resolution
    #1. 3440 X 1440 #2. 1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    NVMe WDC WDS100T2B0C-00PXH0 1TB
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    750 Watts (62.5A)
    Case
    PowerSpec/Lian Li ATX 205
    Keyboard
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M185
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge and Firefox
    Antivirus
    Webroot SecureAnywhere CE 26.1

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Canary ChannelIntel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Canary Channel
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec G156
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusTeK Prime B360M-A
    Memory
    16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Speptre HDMI 75Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 EVO 500GB NVMe
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    Logitek K270
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    Logitek M185
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    Firefox, Edge and Edge Canary
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    Windows Defender
glasskuter said:
Just to give y'all an example of what I meant by it sometimes costing less in the long run to buy more ram up front, using that 16" laptop as an example. It comes with 2 slots equipped with 2 x 8gb sticks. If the user wants to add additional ram later, he can do one of 2 things...remove both 8 gb sticks and replace with 2 16gb sticks to get to 32 gb OR keep one 8 gb stick and replace the other with a 16gb stick to get to 24 gb (would not have matching ram in this case). Either way, he will no longer be using at least one if not both the sticks of ram he's already paid for.
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If the OP plans on using new features such as Windows Copilot then I agree that they should spend a little extra now and go with at least 32GB. If not then it's a personal choice.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2Intel Core i7-10700K16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec B746
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-10700K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
    Memory
    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    #1. LG ULTRAWIDE 34" #2. AOC Q32G2WG3 32"
    Screen Resolution
    #1. 3440 X 1440 #2. 1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    NVMe WDC WDS100T2B0C-00PXH0 1TB
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    750 Watts (62.5A)
    Case
    PowerSpec/Lian Li ATX 205
    Keyboard
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M185
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge and Firefox
    Antivirus
    Webroot SecureAnywhere CE 26.1

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Canary ChannelIntel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Canary Channel
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec G156
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusTeK Prime B360M-A
    Memory
    16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Speptre HDMI 75Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 EVO 500GB NVMe
    Keyboard
    Logitek K270
    Mouse
    Logitek M185
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge and Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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