Question Laptop recommendation

Nov 30, 2019
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Hello,
I am looking for an upgrade from my Dell Precision M2800 w/ 16GB of RAM, an i7-4710MQ, a Samsung 860 EVO 500 GB ssd, Windows 10, etc.

I want to have the following
i7 - 10th generation (any model, would prefer a k) (can roll with a 9th gen model if necessary) (can go with a Ryzen 7 if necessary and of comparable speed)
any discrete graphics card (would prefer Nvidia but am fine with Radeon)
an SSD (I can upgrade if needed)
16 GB RAM (ddr4 preferred) (must, but I can upgrade if necessary)
15.6 inch display (am in HS debate - this is sort of a must)
1080p panel that NOT an HP TN display - I care about display quality, but am not a snob
NEEEEEED good cooling - really need it (If thats not available in my price range i understand)
would like to have something with 3 wi-fi antennas but I realize that's a rarity these days and probably won't happen

I am fine with upgrading parts on a laptop, I am currently running with replaced RAM, Wi-Fi card, and SSD.

Please help find a laptop with these specs or a lower specced laptop that I can upgrade. I would prefer a delivered cost under USD 1000 but anything lower than 1200 is fine.

(wouldn't really consider myself a power user but linux was my primary os over the summer if that helps - that's why I would prefer something that has a dual-boot friendly BIOS, IDK which companies don't have that but I've heard bad things about HP on that front)
 
Last edited:
Jan 10, 2020
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Hey dude just go for an MSI alpha 15 it is a killer...
Model Number:
MSA15A3DD004
Manufacturer :
ALPHA 15 A3DD-004
UPC :
824142200360
Operating System:
Windows 10 Home (64-Bit)
Performance
CPU:
2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 3750H Quad-Core
Maximum Boost Speed:
4.0 GHz
L3 Cache:
4 MB
Memory Type:
2666 MHz DDR4
Total Installed Memory:
16 GB
Memory Configuration:
2 x 8 GB (User-Replaceable)
Maximum Memory Capacity:
64 GB
Memory Slot Type:
260-Pin SO-DIMM
Memory Slots:
2 (0 Available)
Buffered Memory:
No
ECC Memory:
No
Graphics Type:
Dedicated
GPU:
AMD Radeon RX 5500 Max-Q with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Display
Panel Type:
IPS
Size:
15.6"
Aspect Ratio:
16:9
Resolution:
1920 x 1080
Touchscreen:
No
Color Gamut:
100% sRGB
72% NTSC
Refresh Rate:
144 Hz
Response Time:
3 ms
Adaptive Sync Technology:
FreeSync
Storage and Expansion:
Total Installed Capacity:
512 GB
Solid State Storage:
1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe
Optical Drive:
None
I/O
Ports:
3 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB Type-C Ports
2 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1
Display
1 x HDMI
1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.2
Audio:
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Microphone Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
Built-In Speakers
2 x 2 W
Built-In Microphones:
Yes
Media Card Slots:
1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC
Communications:
Ethernet
1 x RJ45 (Gigabit)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz)
MU-MIMO Support
2 x 2
Bluetooth
5.0
GPS:
None
NFC:
No
Webcam
User-Facing: 720p
Battery
Battery Chemistry:
Lithium-Ion
Capacity:
6-Cell: 51 Wh
Keyboard & Mouse
Keyboard
Notebook Keyboard
Pointing Device
TouchPad
General
Power Supply
180 W
Dimensions
14.08 x 9.76 x 1.08" / 357.63 x 247.9 x 27.43 mm
Weight
7.75 lb / 3.52 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
9.11
Box Dimensions (HxWxD)
3.6 x 13.9 x 20.8

This is the best laptop out there