Purchasing a new laptop - Which of these is best out of the options

[Wolfman360]

Hi all,

I have a small amount of experience with computers/laptops (Just enough to make sure I don't get ripped off in store by some guy trying to sell me a surface pro or an Apple).

I'm purchasing a new laptop which I want to use for work and gaming (I know it's a laptop over a desktop, but currently don't have the space for a desktop and would much prefer a laptop.)

I've be very grateful if you could rate these laptops for me!

http/www.johnlewis.com/asus-rog-gl552vw-laptop-intel-core-i7-8gb-ram-1tb-hdd-256gb-ssd-15-6-full-hd-black/p2233730

http/www.argos.co.uk/product/6019507

http/www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-inspiron-15-7000-15-6-gaming-laptop-10146140-pdt.html

http/www.argos.co.uk/product/6017956

http/www.argos.co.uk/product/5434396

Cheers!

 

[AppleGwava]

for all the other forum users and to prevent me from contracting cancer,i will attempt to list the specs

Pc 1
ASUS ROG GL552VW
skylake core i7 6700HQ
8GB RAM
gtx 960m 2gb
1 TB hard drive
256gb ssd
3 usb 3.0
hdmi,minidisplay port
bluetooth 4.0

Pc 2
HP Pavilion
i7-6700hq
8GB RAM
gtx 960m 2gb
1 TB hard drive

pc3
DELL Inspiron 15 7000
Intel® Core™ i7-6700HQ Processor
RAM: 8 GB ddr3L / Storage: 1 TB HDD 5400rpm
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4gb

Pc4
MSI GP62 Leopard Pro
Intel Core i7 i7-6700hq quad core processor.
3.5GHz processor speed.
16GB RAM.
1TB SATA-III hard drive.
NVIDIA GeForcenvidia geforce gtx 960m, 2gb gddr5 graphics card.

pc5
Medion 17.3 Inch
Intel Core i5 intel core i5-6300hq quad core processor.
3.2GHz processor speed.
8GB RAM.
1TB SATA hard drive.
128gb ssd + 1tb hdd.
gtx 970m (vram 3072mb gddr5)

 

[AppleGwava]

Graphically speaking the PC5 is the best with the 970m but lacking in cpu power

Pc3 is next but it lacks a ssd(or i SUCK at reading)

yeah

AppleGwava

 

[Wolfman360]

Cheers for the help.

These were my initial thoughts.
I've found a couple of alternatives

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HP Pavilion 15.6" Intel i7 8GB 1TB & 128GB SSD Gaming Laptop
CPU:Intel Core i7 intel® core™ i7-6700hq quad core processor.
8GB RAM
1TB HD + 128GB SSD
NVIDIA GeForcenvidia® geforce® gtx 960m graphics card.
2.6GHz processor speed.
http/www.argos.co.uk/product/6019507

Decreased processor speed in comparison to the other laptops.

 

[velo3100]

I would say its between the msi and the asus as they are both known for gaming,

 

[GreyCatz]

Hi all,

I have a small amount of experience with computers/laptops (Just enough to make sure I don't get ripped off in store by some guy trying to sell me a surface pro or an Apple).

I'm purchasing a new laptop which I want to use for work and gaming (I know it's a laptop over a desktop, but currently don't have the space for a desktop and would much prefer a laptop.)

I've be very grateful if you could rate these laptops for me!

http/www.johnlewis.com/asus-rog-gl552vw-laptop-intel-core-i7-8gb-ram-1tb-hdd-256gb-ssd-15-6-full-hd-black/p2233730

http/www.argos.co.uk/product/6019507

http/www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-inspiron-15-7000-15-6-gaming-laptop-10146140-pdt.html

http/www.argos.co.uk/product/6017956

http/www.argos.co.uk/product/5434396

Cheers!

Greetings, Wolfman:
Considering the efforts expended by you and AppleGwava it would be bad manners not to respond, so here goes:

1. Medion Erazer x7841
+ 17.3" screen, 3GB GPU, 2 mDPs.
- i5 CPU, 128GB SSD, Price.
Note: Brand stigma alert: In my country Medion is mainly sold in thrift/discount Aldi supermarkets, so £970 feels quite steep. But it is German, so...

2. MSI GP62 Leopard
+ 17.3" screen, 16GB RAM, HDMI supports 4K @ 30Hz, Price.
- No SSD, 5400rpm HDD.
Note: Offering only a slow, mechanical HDD is a bit cheap, but at £829 there should be money left to add your own SSD. Getting 4K support via the HDMI port is a definite plus.

3. Dell Inspiron 15-7000
+ 4GB GPU, Price.
- No DP, no SSD, 5400rpm HDD.
Note: Best GPU power, but no DP seems a bit old-fashioned by now. The HDD is the slow variant. But at £850 it's a better proposition than the Asus.

4. Asus ROG GL552VW
+ 256GB SSD, 7200rpm HDD.
- 8GB RAM, No DP, Price.
Note: At £1,000 I'd expect at least 16GBs of RAM. No compelling reason to buy it.

5. HP Pavilion 15-bc002na
+ 7200rpm HDD.
- No DP, 8GB RAM.
Note: The most shaved-down laptop - it's almost as if HP couldn't be bothered to finish the job.

In my book, it's a toss-up between the Medion (the capable dark horse) and the MSI (cheap but needs an SSD).

Cheers,
GreyCatz.