Recommendations for new Laptop & Graphics card
Jun 25, 2019 15:08:15 #
therwol
Loc: USA
TriX wrote:
Yep, my vote also. Regardless of the make or manuf... (show quote)
One thing I want to mention is that many laptops come with processors that only have 2 cores, even if the processor is an i7 or whatever. I have an HP with a 2 core i7. I think that this is to conserve battery power and possibly reduce heat dissipation. If it matters to you, then you should check.
Jun 25, 2019 15:16:59 #
therwol wrote:
One thing I want to mention is that many laptops come with processors that only have 2 cores, even if the processor is an i7 or whatever. I have an HP with a 2 core i7. I think that this is to conserve battery power and possibly reduce heat dissipation. If it matters to you, then you should check.
Although I’ve never personally seen a 2 Core I7, there are a dozen models of I7s, so I believe you, and I completely agree that knowing the exact model of CPU is critical. I have one machine with a top end I5 and plenty of memory and good graphics that is more than adequate for any task. It is also socketed for an I7, but I haven’t found the need.
AMD’s new processors are very interesting, and I’m glad to see AMD come roaring back and be more than competitive with Intel. $ for $, you can buy more cores with AMD, but there’s more to CPU performance than the number of cores. I’ve built a number of AMD based machines in the past and found them to be rock solid, but haven’t built one recently. Interestingly, the world’s fastest Exoscale supercomputer, being assembled at Oak Ridge by Cray, is an AMD based machine. The second fastest, being built at Argonne National Labs is Intel.
Jun 25, 2019 16:07:23 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
Whenever I need a new laptop for photo processing (and word processing) I go to my local computer store and tell them my needs. NOTE: I go to my LOCAL store, not a big box store. My local store (Kaplan Computers, Manchester, CT USA) pays straight salary and no commissions. The sales people are knowledgeable; they ask pertinent questions; they will show my multiple laptops that will meet my needs and I will then make my choice. My local store also services what they sell.
I suggest you do the same.
I suggest you do the same.
Jun 25, 2019 17:54:17 #
therwol
Loc: USA
TriX wrote:
Although I’ve never personally seen a 2 Core I7, there are a dozen models of I7s, so I believe you, and I completely agree that knowing the exact model of CPU is critical. I have one machine with a top end I5 and plenty of memory and good graphics that is more than adequate for any task. It is also socketed for an I7, but I haven’t found the need.
My HP laptop, purchased just last year, has a dual core i7 processor. I had no idea until I looked into the service manual under my model, though the device manager would have been a clue. It seems adequate for photo processing, but I've not really tested it with anything else.
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-intel-i7-dual-core-and-intel-i7-quad-core
Jun 25, 2019 18:02:27 #
therwol wrote:
My HP laptop, purchased just last year, has a dual core i7 processor. I had no idea until I looked into the service manual under my model, though the device manager would have been a clue. It seems adequate for photo processing, but I've not really tested it with anything else.
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-intel-i7-dual-core-and-intel-i7-quad-core
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-intel-i7-dual-core-and-intel-i7-quad-core
Yep, you’re right. I didn’t realize there were 2 core I7s, but my list shows a number of 2 cores between 2012 and 2013.
Jun 25, 2019 21:27:03 #
carl hervol
Loc: jacksonville florida
asus gaming machine it has a better video card not part of the mother board. 
Jun 25, 2019 21:38:01 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
From a neighbor that purchased a camera from Costco - the added one year warranty applied only to their online purchases. Not sure if that applies to computers as well. Worth asking about if Costco is in the mix.
Jun 26, 2019 02:36:24 #
foggypreacher
Loc: Dickinson, Texas
Merlin1300 wrote:
Ahhh - - the inevitable crapple creep.
Of course NONE of your current software or hardware will work with crapple
AND - - it's a paradigm shift for you.
If you like brain-dead simple, and everything works the same - at a 150-200% price increase
Crapple is your huckleberry.
IF you don't mind an occasional puzzle to figure out, but like maximum flexibility in an open box computer
Stick with microsnot.
Of course NONE of your current software or hardware will work with crapple
AND - - it's a paradigm shift for you.
If you like brain-dead simple, and everything works the same - at a 150-200% price increase
Crapple is your huckleberry.
IF you don't mind an occasional puzzle to figure out, but like maximum flexibility in an open box computer
Stick with microsnot.
About six months ago I was at Best Buy. I was about to buy a Lenovo Legion 15" with Nvidea Georfdorce GTX graphics card, 16 gb of ram and a 1 TB HDD. It listed for about $1000 was on sale for 850. As the salesperson was on the ladder getting it down I saw one in the clearance bin. Same exact computer, but had been returned but was only opened not used. They wanted around $800 and I asked for an additional 10% off and got it. I got it for around $720 and have enjoyed it muchly. However, as has been written before, Some of the Win 10 updates have messed with my programs including the Office 365 suite and Lightroom and Photoshop.
Good deal for me.
Jun 26, 2019 13:45:48 #
Thanks. I'm heading there today to check out a few. That is the graphics card I've been thinking too. Also very seriously considering Dell.
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