expired Posted by the_killer • Mar 11, 2022
Mar 11, 2022 10:14 AM
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expired Posted by the_killer • Mar 11, 2022
Mar 11, 2022 10:14 AM
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gaming Laptop 16" QHD+, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3070, 512GB SSD, $1399
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I used the kit recommended in a few of the youtube vids that show you how to take the bottom of the chassis off and how everything is laid out inside. This ram is linked below. It is $140 currently, at least at amazon, but it was $130 when I bought it a few weeks ago.
Crucial RAM 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL22 (or 2933MHz or 2666MHz) Laptop Memory CT2K16G4SFRA32A
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C4X9VR5/
The ssd would still be 1/4 the size though at 512gb. That is plenty for a boot/OS drive but still a loss compared to the other deal's 2TB boot drive. There is room to add a 2nd one at some point if you wanted to, but for more $ however which starts adding up price wise. I did a 2TB samsung 970evo as the secondary / file bank / gaming install drive
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I so don't need this but tempted lol
I so don't need this but tempted lol
2650x1600 16:10
LED backlit
2x1Tb NVME
Pretty solid little laptop. The only big problem with this deal I see is that you can't cant game on 512GB. The window install alone is like 150-200GB. You'll have to upgrade to there's no point in even buying this laptop. That still only puts you up $100. I think that still makes this a solid deal. This is generally considered the best laptop of this age and category
Its also worth noting a few online folks have called out that the ram on this laptop has poor timing. see Jarrod's tech. It doesn't bother me. My games run fine for now, but youll see any instance 10% speed boost with literally any other ram.
On a side note I had an unusual issue this morning with the fans running constantly. The fix was to install the latest geforce drivers. Something to keep in your pocket.
Samsung around 66 MH/s and Micron 59-60 MH/s. Also Samsung units run about 10 watts less on the GPU (128-130 watts vs 140 watts for Micron). Micron VRAM takes more voltage.
I have 3 and 2 of them died while mining, both that died were Micron VRAM variants. One of them lasted 3 months, the other 4 months. I cant say for sure but they probably died before the Samsung one because they took more power and ran at the wattage limit constantly.
Of course I sent them off for warranty and Lenovo fixed them (replaced motherboard, etc) so it was no issue but I would not recommend mining on these.
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It's 140w which is great for laptop performance. The comparable asus zephyrus and alienware m5 models are 85w - 125w and they throttle cpu if the cpu is allowed to do full boost clocks.
However it will never compare to desktop cards. It's probably like a 2060 or 2060ti or something but that is plenty for a 1600p screen. It even plays elden ring well at 4k on my hdmi 2.1 tv when I hook it up there.
If you really want or "must have" desktop performance I'd build a mini itx duffle-bag/backpack rig with a portable mini hdmi VRR/g-sync screen off of amazon. Plus it would be more upgradable later. I had considered it but the price/performance on these for ~ 1500 bux or so really can't be beat (plus the form factor obviously, even if using as a portable desktop with peripherals). Desktop components in mini itx + the case would be a lot more money overall.
I was talking about an actual mini itx case in a duffle/backpack but I saw this the other day so posting it for lolz:
https://i.redd.it/e61o8ovaxkm81.g
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