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expiredTurtile posted Aug 16, 2022 02:12 AM

HP Victus Laptop: 15.6" 1080p, i5-12450H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GTX 1650

$550

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Best Buy via eBay has HP Victus Laptop (15-fa0031dx) on sale for $549.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has HP Victus Laptop (15-fa0031dx) on sale for $549.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Turtile for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 15.6" (1920 x 1080) Full HD 144Hz 250nits IPS Display
  • Intel Core i5-12450H 8-Cores, 12-Threads (3.30GHz Base / 4.40GHz Boost) Processor
  • 8GB DDR4 RAM (expandable to 32GB)
  • 512GB NVMe Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.0 Type A
    • 1x USB 3.0 Type C
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
  • 3-Cell 52.5WHr battery
  • Weight: 5.06 lbs

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $150 lower (21.4% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $699.99.
  • About this product:
    • 1-year warranty
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Best Buy via eBay has HP Victus Laptop (15-fa0031dx) on sale for $549.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has HP Victus Laptop (15-fa0031dx) on sale for $549.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Turtile for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 15.6" (1920 x 1080) Full HD 144Hz 250nits IPS Display
  • Intel Core i5-12450H 8-Cores, 12-Threads (3.30GHz Base / 4.40GHz Boost) Processor
  • 8GB DDR4 RAM (expandable to 32GB)
  • 512GB NVMe Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.0 Type A
    • 1x USB 3.0 Type C
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
  • 3-Cell 52.5WHr battery
  • Weight: 5.06 lbs

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $150 lower (21.4% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $699.99.
  • About this product:
    • 1-year warranty
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy via eBay return policy: 14-day returns, buyer pays for return shipping
    • Best Buy return policy here
  • See forum thread for additional deal discussion

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juggar
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I feel it should be noted the GPU in this laptop is GDDR6, not GDDR5 as in the updated OP. This means you get more bandwidth and the capability of overclocking the memory is going to be much improved.
This isnt the original 1650 mobile, rather an updated version that uses GDDR6.
juggar
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Guys, for $550, or even $447 (open box) you gotta be willing to make some sacrifices lol they cant give you the world.

I haven't seen any comparable laptops with a 12th gen intel chip. This is a very strong 8 core/12 thread chip that is the latest and greatest. For $550 you're not doing better, you might find something with an RTX 3050 but you're giving up significant CPU power, and efficiency, as this 12th gen chip is on Intel's 10 nm process.

Also, mind that the NVMe drive in this laptop is capable of almost 7000 MB/s, you're not getting speed like this in any other $550 laptop, as they simply lack the PCIe 4.0 bus.

Its also got an HDMI 2.1 port, and DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C, features that again are lacking at this price point in almost all laptops.
juggar
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Great deal on a nice entry level gaming laptop. Picked one of these up yesterday and for $550 its a steal. Open box Excellent from $447.

Core i5-12450H (8 cores / 12 threads)
8 GB DDR4 Samsung M471A1K43EB1-CWE (single stick, 3200 MHz, upgradeable to 16GB per slot, 2 slots, 32 GB total)
512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive (MTFDKBA512TFH-1BC1AABHA - 3700 MB/s read)
GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6 (896 shaders, 50 watts TDP)
144 hertz 1080p IPS screen (AU Optronics, mediocre brightness)
White LED backlit keyboard
720p webcam

Hardware specs taken from my own testing with HWinfo64 and GPU-Z.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-v...Id=6503849

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Aug 16, 2022 03:58 AM
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ghostfreckle
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Aug 16, 2022 03:58 AM
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12th gen and a 1650?

Oof.

To me, a 3050 Ti is bare minimum in 2022.
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bjgfromthe703Aug 16, 2022 04:31 AM
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Quote from ghostfreckle :
12th gen and a 1650?

Oof.

To me, a 3050 Ti is bare minimum in 2022.
1650 is especially weak when there's no Thunderbolt for an eGPU upgrade
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Aug 17, 2022 04:52 AM
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2010ngojoAug 17, 2022 04:52 AM
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Can't believe the 1650 is still a thing, especially when they paired it with the 12th Gen intel cpus.
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Aug 17, 2022 01:36 PM
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juggarAug 17, 2022 01:36 PM
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Great deal on a nice entry level gaming laptop. Picked one of these up yesterday and for $550 its a steal. Open box Excellent from $447.

Core i5-12450H (8 cores / 12 threads)
8 GB DDR4 Samsung M471A1K43EB1-CWE (single stick, 3200 MHz, upgradeable to 16GB per slot, 2 slots, 32 GB total)
512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive (MTFDKBA512TFH-1BC1AABHA - 3700 MB/s read)
GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6 (896 shaders, 50 watts TDP)
144 hertz 1080p IPS screen (AU Optronics, mediocre brightness)
White LED backlit keyboard
720p webcam

Hardware specs taken from my own testing with HWinfo64 and GPU-Z.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-v...Id=6503849
Last edited by juggar August 17, 2022 at 06:39 AM.
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Aug 17, 2022 02:42 PM
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CrazyHorse
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Aug 17, 2022 02:42 PM
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The video card is meh it be a super laptop if it was an rtx 3050 but the cpu is great and extra ram is cheap right now
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Aug 17, 2022 02:47 PM
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wesside123Aug 17, 2022 02:47 PM
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I snagged an open box for under $500 after tax. Not too bad for a cheap gaming setup. This would be great for Fortnite, GTA5, Minecraft, etc.
Aug 17, 2022 03:07 PM
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JK1982Aug 17, 2022 03:07 PM
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For those mentioning a 3050 or 3060 the price would be 800+.
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Aug 17, 2022 03:12 PM
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ZexmaixAug 17, 2022 03:12 PM
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Quote from JK1982 :
For those mentioning a 3050 or 3060 the price would be 800+.
No, there's been several deals of comparable models - Acer Nitros, Lenovos, Dells, etc that have had similar processor or better 11th gen + 3050 Ti for $500-600.

Haven't seen any with a 3060 float that low yet, but you can definitely get a 3050 Ti gaming laptop with comparable or better specs by keeping your eyes out.
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juggarAug 17, 2022 03:16 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank juggar

Guys, for $550, or even $447 (open box) you gotta be willing to make some sacrifices lol they cant give you the world.

I haven't seen any comparable laptops with a 12th gen intel chip. This is a very strong 8 core/12 thread chip that is the latest and greatest. For $550 you're not doing better, you might find something with an RTX 3050 but you're giving up significant CPU power, and efficiency, as this 12th gen chip is on Intel's 10 nm process.

Also, mind that the NVMe drive in this laptop is capable of almost 7000 MB/s, you're not getting speed like this in any other $550 laptop, as they simply lack the PCIe 4.0 bus.

Its also got an HDMI 2.1 port, and DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C, features that again are lacking at this price point in almost all laptops.
Last edited by juggar August 17, 2022 at 07:29 PM.
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Evo-ICAug 17, 2022 03:17 PM
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Quote from 2010ngojo :
Can't believe the 1650 is still a thing, especially when they paired it with the 12th Gen intel cpus.
When the supply chain gets flipped upside down and they have a surplus of 1650's and a drought on better / newer generation GPU's due to component shortages.....you get solid CPU choices paired with silly GPU choices.
All based solely on availability of chips needed to build.
.
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***On a completely unrelated sidenote......it's wild that this laptop has a LAN port on both sides as well as an HDMI connection on both sides.
Usually at this pricepoint you would only see a single HDMI or maybe an HDMI and a Displayport. As for the dual-LAN, that isn't something I'm used to seeing.
Although, if I'm being honest, it's probably been a while since I spec'd out current laptops. : D
Last edited by Evo-IC August 17, 2022 at 08:21 AM.
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ThiagoS3425Aug 17, 2022 03:18 PM
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Nits?
Aug 17, 2022 03:20 PM
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juggarAug 17, 2022 03:20 PM
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Quote from ThiagoS3425 :
Nits?
Unsure but fairly low, id not recommend using this outside. Its adequate for indoor use but they prioritized refresh rate above all else on this screen.
Aug 17, 2022 03:25 PM
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juggarAug 17, 2022 03:25 PM
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Quote from Evo-IC :
When the supply chain gets flipped upside down and they have a surplus of 1650's and a drought on better / newer generation GPU's due to component shortages.....you get solid CPU choices paired with silly GPU choices.
All based solely on availability of chips needed to build.
.
.
***On a completely unrelated sidenote......it's wild that this laptop has a LAN port on both sides as well as an HDMI connection on both sides.
Usually at this pricepoint you would only see a single HDMI or maybe an HDMI and a Displayport. As for the dual-LAN, that isn't something I'm used to seeing.
Although, if I'm being honest, it's probably been a while since I spec'd out current laptops. : D
I have this laptop in front of me, it only has one ethernet port and one HDMI port. However, you do have DisplayPort 1.4 through the USB-C port so could certainly connect multiple monitors at once.
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sah0724Aug 17, 2022 03:26 PM
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This seems better than the G14 699 deal a while back...

Good drop but won't bite right now, don't need it.

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Evo-ICAug 17, 2022 03:27 PM
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Quote from JK1982 :
For those mentioning a 3050 or 3060 the price would be 800+.
Just for the sake of info for the masses......here's a 3050 w/ an 11th gen CPU that is discounted $360 for a price of $579: LINK [bestbuy.com]

Lenovo - IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8 GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 - 256 GB SSD - Shadow Black
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