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

$600
$939.99
+ Free Store Pickup
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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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  • Comes with a 1-year limited warranty.
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SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) 16:9, 120Hz, 250-nits, 45% NTSC, Anti-glare, IPS Display
  • Intel Core i5-12450H, 8C (4P + 4E) / 12T, P-core 2.0 / 4.4GHz, E-core 1.5 / 3.3GHz, 12MB
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6, Boost Clock 1740MHz, TGP 85W
  • 8GB (1x 8GB) SO-DIMM DDR4-3200
  • 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVM
  • Wi-Fi 6, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.1
  • HD 720p with Privacy Shutter
  • 45Whr Battery
  • 2.315 kg (5.1 lbs.)
  • Model: 82S9011HUS
  • Ports:
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Power connector

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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.
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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03-06-2023 at 07:28 PM.
03-06-2023 at 07:28 PM.
Is there any 2.5 hdd upgrade option?
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Horsesock
03-06-2023 at 10:27 PM.
03-06-2023 at 10:27 PM.
Not horrible for 6 hundo. Definitely needs more ram though. Screen isn't the brightest....
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03-07-2023 at 04:38 AM.
03-07-2023 at 04:38 AM.
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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bucdan
03-07-2023 at 11:08 AM.
03-07-2023 at 11:08 AM.
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?
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dkd711
03-07-2023 at 01:37 PM.
03-07-2023 at 01:37 PM.
Quote from bucdan :
What wattage is the power brick rated for?
That's terrible!
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boofat
03-07-2023 at 07:04 PM.
03-07-2023 at 07:04 PM.
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.)
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paulyshore
03-07-2023 at 09:40 PM.
03-07-2023 at 09:40 PM.
is this the old one they had a while back but then out of stock?
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paulyshore
03-07-2023 at 09:50 PM.
03-07-2023 at 09:50 PM.
how compared to this one a while back?

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...reviews-bm
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Gypsy482
03-08-2023 at 04:58 AM.
03-08-2023 at 04:58 AM.
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
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GreyGiraffe5236
03-08-2023 at 08:42 AM.
03-08-2023 at 08:42 AM.
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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JakeV
03-08-2023 at 09:53 AM.
03-08-2023 at 09:53 AM.
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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03-08-2023 at 10:11 AM.
03-08-2023 at 10:11 AM.
Quote from Shakilwinchester :
Is there any 2.5 hdd upgrade option?

no no no
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desynergy
03-08-2023 at 11:39 AM.
03-08-2023 at 11:39 AM.
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.
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