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Dell - G7 15.6" 4K Gaming Laptop - OLED - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2070MQ - 1TB SSD - 4-Zone RGB - Black $1299

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Model: Dell - G7 15.6" 4K Gaming Laptop - OLED - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2070MQ - 1TB SSD - 4-Zone RGB - Black

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Feb 10, 2021
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Feb 10, 2021
viper51989
Feb 10, 2021
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The open box prices are the real deal here. An OLED equipped 2070 (even if max-q) laptop for around a grand? That's an absolute steal. Have the 17 inch 300hz model of this, and while the thermals could definitely use improvement, it is 100% fixable with the latest bios updates, along with a combination of undervolting and repasting.

The VAST majority of the complaints and returns are by customers that don't know you need to update past at least the 2nd available bios, and address the insane power limits/turbo ratios and frequencies Dell ships these confirgured to out of the box on both the CPU and GPU. Undervolting GPU (more frequently done on 8th/9th/10th gen Intel CPU) helps immensely as well, as the CPU and GPU share heat pipes. Even a few degree drop on the GPU which doesn't LOOK to be running hot, can bring the hot potato of a CPU back under control.
Feb 11, 2021
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Feb 11, 2021
Gavica
Feb 11, 2021
7,138 Posts
looks like a good deal? even OLED screen!
Feb 11, 2021
7,128 Posts
Joined Dec 2014
Feb 11, 2021
AkujunkanX
Feb 11, 2021
7,128 Posts
Quote from viper51989 :
The open box prices are the real deal here. An OLED equipped 2070 (even if max-q) laptop for around a grand? That's an absolute steal. Have the 17 inch 300hz model of this, and while the thermals could definitely use improvement, it is 100% fixable with the latest bios updates, along with a combination of undervolting and repasting.

The VAST majority of the complaints and returns are by customers that don't know you need to update past at least the 2nd available bios, and address the insane power limits/turbo ratios and frequencies Dell ships these confirgured to out of the box on both the CPU and GPU. Undervolting GPU (more frequently done on 8th/9th/10th gen Intel CPU) helps immensely as well, as the CPU and GPU share heat pipes. Even a few degree drop on the GPU which doesn't LOOK to be running hot, can bring the hot potato of a CPU back under control.
$1,039.99 for Fair is great, especially if you get lucky and its in good condition and rated below where it should sit.

Event the Excellent price of $1182.99 is damn good too!
Feb 11, 2021
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Feb 11, 2021
HappySwing6710
Feb 11, 2021
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Quote from cyciumx :
$1,039.99 for Fair is great, especially if you get lucky and its in good condition and rated below where it should sit.

Event the Excellent price of $1182.99 is damn good too!
I went to Best Buy to look at this exact same Laptop. I ended up getting an Alienware 17" screen instead. OLED looked amazing but for a 15 inch, the font would be too small for my eyes. I decided to get a 17 inch 1080p instead. They had a great deal on a fair condition but looked new Alienware 17 inch. Plus with opening a Best Buy card, you get an additional 10% off. Ended up being cheaper than a scratch and dent or refurbished on Dell.com Outlet. Best Buy has some pretty good deals if you want a laptop. Consider a returned one, you'd be surprised what great condition they are in.
Feb 11, 2021
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Feb 11, 2021
AkujunkanX
Feb 11, 2021
7,128 Posts
Quote from HappySwing6710 :
I went to Best Buy to look at this exact same Laptop. I ended up getting an Alienware 17" screen instead. OLED looked amazing but for a 15 inch, the font would be too small for my eyes. I decided to get a 17 inch 1080p instead. They had a great deal on a fair condition but looked new Alienware 17 inch. Plus with opening a Best Buy card, you get an additional 10% off. Ended up being cheaper than a scratch and dent or refurbished on Dell.com Outlet. Best Buy has some pretty good deals if you want a laptop. Consider a returned one, you'd be surprised what great condition they are in.
Yeah, its not 100% sure thing, but definitely "Fair" and "Satisfactory" have a good enough rate of actually being "Excellent" they just don't have packaging anymore and usually no manual or spare parts (if any were actually included).

They offer a retail warranty as if it was new too.
Feb 11, 2021
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Feb 11, 2021
daveangel
Feb 11, 2021
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Quote from viper51989 :
The open box prices are the real deal here. An OLED equipped 2070 (even if max-q) laptop for around a grand? That's an absolute steal. Have the 17 inch 300hz model of this, and while the thermals could definitely use improvement, it is 100% fixable with the latest bios updates, along with a combination of undervolting and repasting.

The VAST majority of the complaints and returns are by customers that don't know you need to update past at least the 2nd available bios, and address the insane power limits/turbo ratios and frequencies Dell ships these confirgured to out of the box on both the CPU and GPU. Undervolting GPU (more frequently done on 8th/9th/10th gen Intel CPU) helps immensely as well, as the CPU and GPU share heat pipes. Even a few degree drop on the GPU which doesn't LOOK to be running hot, can bring the hot potato of a CPU back under control.
How bad is the OLED burn-in? thats all I want to know?
Nevermind seems the OLED screen has same banding and other issues that plague LG and other OLED TVs EEK!
Was hoping to use it as temp OLED screen as iphone and other OLED too small and don't want to take chance on larger OLED TV i.e. hassles of having to replace it etc if it has issues. Lot easier to just return 15" laptop laugh out loud Does Bestbuy still charge restocking fee and need to see how long their return policy is since they got some in stock at my local BB.
Oh well might just try one anyways to see if OLED as bad as this review says and complaints on Dell forum about it.
https://www.dell.com/community/XP...-p/7365431

https://www.ultrabookreview.com/2...ed-review/

Also in this video by Linus of another OLED laptop the colors are all over the place at different brightness apparently because of the way OLED screen designed to keep brightness high.
https://youtu.be/GtQPwbftSLg?t=425
Last edited by daveangel February 11, 2021 at 11:47 PM.
Feb 12, 2021
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PhatAzz
Feb 12, 2021
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Personally, I have a powerspec 1720, and I get the idea of having 4k oled, but I travel with a 240 hz/ 24.5 inch monitor with me that I connect.

I think if you are serious about mobility and gaming, you're going to get a laptop for the form factor, and attach your own keyboard/mouse and separate monitor (if possible).

Other than that I think 4k at 15 inch is relatively useless, unless your are gaming within 6 inches of the screen.

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Feb 12, 2021
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FreeCake
Feb 12, 2021
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Hmmm I wonder if the best buy warranty is worth it just in case the OLED burns in
Feb 13, 2021
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Feb 13, 2021
TheJunkyardDog
Feb 13, 2021
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I bought this actually a month ago with the protection plan and would say that it's worth the $1300. I originally paid $1449. My experiences have been good thus far. Make sure to do all the Dell updates (including bios) to mitigate the heating issue. The fans can get loud, but nothing annoying. Remember, this is a gaming laptop and not a desktop so expectations should be realistic. I got it for the 4K OLED which looks great when you're watching content. I like the design with it having the ports in the back and the fliptop lid.
Feb 13, 2021
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Feb 13, 2021
AkujunkanX
Feb 13, 2021
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Quote from PhatAzz :
Personally, I have a powerspec 1720, and I get the idea of having 4k oled, but I travel with a 240 hz/ 24.5 inch monitor with me that I connect.

I think if you are serious about mobility and gaming, you're going to get a laptop for the form factor, and attach your own keyboard/mouse and separate monitor (if possible).

Other than that I think 4k at 15 inch is relatively useless, unless your are gaming within 6 inches of the screen.
I haven't had to travel for work since last year for the obvious reasons, but I personally use 2 external monitors that run off USB-C. I'm not a video editor by career, but I do dabble. For most techie jobs, I can't fathom not having multiple monitors. Just so much easier to have a repository/files, timeline/options and output on separate screens when editing.
Feb 13, 2021
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Feb 13, 2021
PhatAzz
Feb 13, 2021
767 Posts
Totally agree, I have a small 15 inch portable to have 3 screens if I have work, lol
Feb 13, 2021
72 Posts
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Feb 13, 2021
Totschen17
Feb 13, 2021
72 Posts
Quote from cyciumx :
I haven't had to travel for work since last year for the obvious reasons, but I personally use 2 external monitors that run off USB-C. I'm not a video editor by career, but I do dabble. For most techie jobs, I can't fathom not having multiple monitors. Just so much easier to have a repository/files, timeline/options and output on separate screens when editing.
Some of these do not run off the GPU when using the type C to monitors. My Dell G3 does not. If your not gaming not as big a deal. I agree to work I need two extra monitors.
Feb 13, 2021
1,281 Posts
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Feb 13, 2021
BobbyA
Feb 13, 2021
1,281 Posts
Quote from HappySwing6710 :
I went to Best Buy to look at this exact same Laptop. I ended up getting an Alienware 17" screen instead. OLED looked amazing but for a 15 inch, the font would be too small for my eyes. I decided to get a 17 inch 1080p instead. They had a great deal on a fair condition but looked new Alienware 17 inch. Plus with opening a Best Buy card, you get an additional 10% off. Ended up being cheaper than a scratch and dent or refurbished on Dell.com Outlet. Best Buy has some pretty good deals if you want a laptop. Consider a returned one, you'd be surprised what great condition they are in.
Curious what it cost you ? I got an M17 R3 with 4K & raid 0 SSD, 2070 super, from Dell as a scratch & dent for $1540 around BF.
Feb 14, 2021
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Feb 14, 2021
Merger
Feb 14, 2021
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I assume there is no 11th Gen HQ processors yet?


60Hz screen kills all the fun in any case though

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Feb 14, 2021
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usernamistaken
Feb 14, 2021
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Quote from Merger :
I assume there is no 11th Gen HQ processors yet?


60Hz screen kills all the fun in any case though
can just hook it up to a gaming monitor if you need >60 hz, 60 is fine for 4k

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