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expiredDr.W posted Mar 07, 2023 01:05 AM
expiredDr.W posted Mar 07, 2023 01:05 AM

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Laptop: i5-12450H, 15.6" 120Hz, RTX 3050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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$600

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Micro Center has Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Laptop (82S9011HUS) on sale for $599.99. Select free store pickup where available otherwise shipping fee will vary by location.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for store pickup will vary by location.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-12450H 8-Core Processor
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 120Hz 250-nit 45% NTSC IPS Display
  • 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200 Memory (2x DDR4 SO-DIMM slots)
  • 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6 11ax 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • Comes with a 1-year limited warranty.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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Written by Dr.W
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Micro Center has Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Laptop (82S9011HUS) on sale for $599.99. Select free store pickup where available otherwise shipping fee will vary by location.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for store pickup will vary by location.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-12450H 8-Core Processor
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 120Hz 250-nit 45% NTSC IPS Display
  • 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200 Memory (2x DDR4 SO-DIMM slots)
  • 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6 11ax 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • Comes with a 1-year limited warranty.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

Original Post

Written by Dr.W

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IndigoScent3469
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Beware...the battery drains when gaming...while plugged in! Dropped 17% in 30 minutes playing Days Gone. The power adapter isn't big enough.

As far as the system goes though...it's pretty snappy. Ran Days Gone at 60fps on high with very few drops. Screen isn't horrible and the temps were both under 80 the whole time.
MartmeisterDealz
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In the Lenovo Vantage software, do you happen to have the Conservation Mode on for the battery? My understanding is if it's above 20% (or slightly higher), it will drain while plugged in to extend the life of the battery. Only once it hits a certain %, then it will start charging again up to around 80%.

Just a hunch.

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Mar 07, 2023 03:28 AM
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ShakilwinchesterMar 07, 2023 03:28 AM
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Is there any 2.5 hdd upgrade option?
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Mar 07, 2023 06:27 AM
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HorsesockMar 07, 2023 06:27 AM
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Not horrible for 6 hundo. Definitely needs more ram though. Screen isn't the brightest....
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Mar 07, 2023 12:38 PM
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IndigoScent3469Mar 07, 2023 12:38 PM
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Beware...the battery drains when gaming...while plugged in! Dropped 17% in 30 minutes playing Days Gone. The power adapter isn't big enough.

As far as the system goes though...it's pretty snappy. Ran Days Gone at 60fps on high with very few drops. Screen isn't horrible and the temps were both under 80 the whole time.
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Mar 07, 2023 07:08 PM
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bucdanMar 07, 2023 07:08 PM
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Quote from IndigoScent3469 :
Beware...the battery drains when gaming...while plugged in! Dropped 17% in 30 minutes playing Days Gone. The power adapter isn't big enough.

As far as the system goes though...it's pretty snappy. Ran Days Gone at 60fps on high with very few drops. Screen isn't horrible and the temps were both under 80 the whole time.
What wattage is the power brick rated for?
Mar 07, 2023 09:37 PM
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dkd711Mar 07, 2023 09:37 PM
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Quote from bucdan :
What wattage is the power brick rated for?
That's terrible!
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Mar 08, 2023 03:04 AM
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boofat
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Mar 08, 2023 03:04 AM
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Quote from bucdan :
What wattage is the power brick rated for?
The link in OP says:
POWER
Power Supply
170 Watt AC Adapter
Battery
45Wh
Battery Life
Up to 5 Hours, 24 Minutes (Stated battery Life is estimated based on manufacturers engineering testing for a new battery. Actual performance will vary based on notebook settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.)
Mar 08, 2023 05:40 AM
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paulyshoreMar 08, 2023 05:40 AM
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is this the old one they had a while back but then out of stock?

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Mar 08, 2023 05:50 AM
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paulyshoreMar 08, 2023 05:50 AM
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how compared to this one a while back?

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...reviews-bm
Mar 08, 2023 12:58 PM
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Gypsy482Mar 08, 2023 12:58 PM
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I bought one last weekend. Haven't had time to do much with it, but seems it doesn't have built in speakers (or maybe mine is defective) 5lbs also seems heavier than I imagined. May be returning
Mar 08, 2023 04:42 PM
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GreyGiraffe5236Mar 08, 2023 04:42 PM
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Quote from IndigoScent3469 :
Beware...the battery drains when gaming...while plugged in! Dropped 17% in 30 minutes playing Days Gone. The power adapter isn't big enough.

As far as the system goes though...it's pretty snappy. Ran Days Gone at 60fps on high with very few drops. Screen isn't horrible and the temps were both under 80 the whole time.
Whoooo drain faster then my steam deck. So gonna passes on this
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Mar 08, 2023 05:53 PM
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JakeVMar 08, 2023 05:53 PM
240 Posts
Quote from IndigoScent3469 :
Beware...the battery drains when gaming...while plugged in! Dropped 17% in 30 minutes playing Days Gone. The power adapter isn't big enough.

As far as the system goes though...it's pretty snappy. Ran Days Gone at 60fps on high with very few drops. Screen isn't horrible and the temps were both under 80 the whole time.
Suggest you cap at 40fps. Noticeably higher than 30fps, eliminates pretty much all your stutters and saves you a lot on battery.
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Mar 08, 2023 06:11 PM
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Godspeed666Mar 08, 2023 06:11 PM
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Quote from Shakilwinchester :
Is there any 2.5 hdd upgrade option?
no no no
Mar 08, 2023 07:39 PM
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desynergyMar 08, 2023 07:39 PM
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Stopped by my local MC during lunch. They didnt have one on display, though I believe I found the spot it was supposed to be at, so I passed.
Mar 08, 2023 08:30 PM
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oSnapMillerTimeMar 08, 2023 08:30 PM
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Aren't Lenovo's on government ban list for government employees owning them due to security risks?
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Mar 08, 2023 09:17 PM
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martmeist3rMar 08, 2023 09:17 PM
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Quote from IndigoScent3469 :
Beware...the battery drains when gaming...while plugged in! Dropped 17% in 30 minutes playing Days Gone. The power adapter isn't big enough.

As far as the system goes though...it's pretty snappy. Ran Days Gone at 60fps on high with very few drops. Screen isn't horrible and the temps were both under 80 the whole time.
In the Lenovo Vantage software, do you happen to have the Conservation Mode on for the battery? My understanding is if it's above 20% (or slightly higher), it will drain while plugged in to extend the life of the battery. Only once it hits a certain %, then it will start charging again up to around 80%.

Just a hunch.
Last edited by MartmeisterDealz March 8, 2023 at 01:28 PM.

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