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expired2FurryCreatures posted Aug 7, 2023 9:28 PM

HP - Victus 15.6" Full HD 144Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5-13420H - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 - 512GB SSD - Performance Blue $599.99

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$599.99/ or excellent open box $533.99

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-v...Id=6535505

First time posting a deal, but I was thinking this might be better than a special 2 weeks ago with another Victus, but this one has a 3050 graphics.
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$599.99/ or excellent open box $533.99

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-v...Id=6535505

First time posting a deal, but I was thinking this might be better than a special 2 weeks ago with another Victus, but this one has a 3050 graphics.

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Model: HP - Victus 15.6" Full HD 144Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5-13420H - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 - 512GB SSD - Performance Blue

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Aug 7, 2023 11:51 PM
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Jaggsta
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is ram upgradable?
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$20 lower than the last time this was posted.
Also, the 3050 is 6GB not the older 4GB.
So, yes this is a good deal for the specs.

SPECS:

  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) 16:9, 144Hz 9ms, 250-nits, 45% NTSC, Anti-glare, IPS Display
  • Core i5-13450H (4P+4E)/12T CPU (4.6 GHz Turbo, 12MB cache)
  • 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 MHz; 2 Slots, 64GB Max
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6 2x2 + BT 5.3
  • Backlit Keyboard with numeric Keys
  • 720p HD Webcam
  • 4 Cell 70 WHr Battery
  • 5.06 lbs.
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (1 HP Sleep & Charge)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep & Charge)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x RJ-45
    • 1x AC Smart Pin Port
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
    • 1x SD Card Reader
Last edited by Dr.Wajahat August 7, 2023 at 06:49 PM.
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Aug 8, 2023 4:52 AM
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zahncyAug 8, 2023 4:52 AM
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Quote from Jaggsta :
is ram upgradable?
Yes, it should be based on the specs: "8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 MHz; 2 Slots, 64GB Max"
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Link: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-v.../6535505.p

Spec:
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 15.6" 1080p 144Hz 9ms 250-nits IPS Display, 45% NTSC
  • Core i5-13450H (4P+4E)/12T CPU (4.6 GHz Turbo, 12MB cache)
  • 1x8GB DDR4 3200 MHz Ram, 2 Slots, 64GB Max
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • Backlit Keyboard with numeric Keys
  • 720p HD Webcam
  • Wi-Fi 6 2x2 + bluetooth 5.3 + Gigabit Lan
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (1 HP Sleep & Charge)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep & Charge)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x RJ-45
    • 1x AC Smart Pin Port
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
    • 1x SD Card Reader
  • 4 Cell 70 WHr Battery
  • 200W AC Power Adapter
  • 5.06 lbs
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BozanimalAug 8, 2023 1:15 PM
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RAM is DDR4 and two 4GB sticks. This is good because it's dual channel, but most users will want to upgrade to at least 16GB, meaning you'll want to replace both sticks. To this end, I recommend budgeting an additional $30 for two 8GB sticks or $70 for two 16GB sticks.

The SSD is also pretty small at 512GB (Windows takes up 64GB by itself, excluding bloatware). In this case you want to price in an extra $80 for a 2TB SSD.

These are both relatively inexpensive upgrades, but when you look at what started as a $600 laptop - before tax - and dump an extra $150 into RAM and an SSD, you start thinking, "Maybe I should've just bought a better laptop at the outset."

*Edit* Still a Slickdeal for the right buyer, by the way.
Last edited by Bozanimal August 8, 2023 at 06:16 AM.
Aug 8, 2023 1:42 PM
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DavidD6012Aug 8, 2023 1:42 PM
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That's quite a large bottom bezel 0.0

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Aug 8, 2023 1:51 PM
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gstoudt99Aug 8, 2023 1:51 PM
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So does this have USB C charging?
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What games can run at FHD144hz with the GPU in this laptop?
Aug 8, 2023 1:56 PM
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orthrosAug 8, 2023 1:56 PM
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Begging for some help here - why isn't this considered a super hot deal? Perspective is a moderate gamer who had to upgraded my integrated laptop a while back and would have killed for a 6GB 3050 graphics card in a laptop for $600. I'm definitely missing something given the lukewarm response - so what is it? And yes I get the small SSD but you get 2TB SSDs for almost nothing these days and ditto with cranking up the RAM and then you have this amazing machine for maybe $750.

What am I missing here?
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Aug 8, 2023 1:58 PM
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SeriousSardine1397Aug 8, 2023 1:58 PM
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Quote from Bozanimal :
RAM is DDR4 and two 4GB sticks. This is good because it's dual channel, but most users will want to upgrade to at least 16GB, meaning you'll want to replace both sticks. To this end, I recommend budgeting an additional $30 for two 8GB sticks or $70 for two 16GB sticks.

The SSD is also pretty small at 512GB (Windows takes up 64GB by itself, excluding bloatware). In this case you want to price in an extra $80 for a 2TB SSD.

These are both relatively inexpensive upgrades, but when you look at what started as a $600 laptop - before tax - and dump an extra $150 into RAM and an SSD, you start thinking, "Maybe I should've just bought a better laptop at the outset."

*Edit* Still a Slickdeal for the right buyer, by the way.
Never thought someone would say a 2TB SSD upgrade would be cheap two years ago!
Aug 8, 2023 2:01 PM
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WooHoo2YouAug 8, 2023 2:01 PM
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Quote from Bozanimal :
RAM is DDR4 and two 4GB sticks. This is good because it's dual channel, but most users will want to upgrade to at least 16GB, meaning you'll want to replace both sticks. To this end, I recommend budgeting an additional $30 for two 8GB sticks or $70 for two 16GB sticks.

The SSD is also pretty small at 512GB (Windows takes up 64GB by itself, excluding bloatware). In this case you want to price in an extra $80 for a 2TB SSD.

These are both relatively inexpensive upgrades, but when you look at what started as a $600 laptop - before tax - and dump an extra $150 into RAM and an SSD, you start thinking, "Maybe I should've just bought a better laptop at the outset."

*Edit* Still a Slickdeal for the right buyer, by the way.
I think both of those upgrades are very wise ways to boost the laptop rather cheaply but I would not say either would be needed for most users nor should be factored in the purchase price for a majority of people. If you know you are going to upgrade those two items (or others) then of course factor that into the purchase price.

Honestly 8gb of ram is just fine for 90% of users* and unless you are installing a half dozen AAA games on the HD then 512gb will be just fine for system / light doc storage. When you need more storage then portable HDD's come into play (again for a majority of people, I am sure there are use cases where someone just has to have 2TB on board or the world will end)


*And if you are the type of user that has 30 Chrome tabs open at all time, a dozen of which playing videos, etc that is a user problem not a system / ram limitation. Obviously specialized software and heavy gaming can demand more RAM but tends to be the exception not the rule when it comes to users looking for budget laptops.
Last edited by WooHoo2You August 8, 2023 at 07:04 AM.
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ewiz06Aug 8, 2023 2:59 PM
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Quote from WooHoo2You :
I think both of those upgrades are very wise ways to boost the laptop rather cheaply but I would not say either would be needed for most users nor should be factored in the purchase price for a majority of people. If you know you are going to upgrade those two items (or others) then of course factor that into the purchase price.

Honestly 8gb of ram is just fine for 90% of users* and unless you are installing a half dozen AAA games on the HD then 512gb will be just fine for system / light doc storage. When you need more storage then portable HDD's come into play (again for a majority of people, I am sure there are use cases where someone just has to have 2TB on board or the world will end)


*And if you are the type of user that has 30 Chrome tabs open at all time, a dozen of which playing videos, etc that is a user problem not a system / ram limitation. Obviously specialized software and heavy gaming can demand more RAM but tends to be the exception not the rule when it comes to users looking for budget laptops.
Appreciate the nice summary here.
Aug 8, 2023 4:26 PM
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IndigoScent3469Aug 8, 2023 4:26 PM
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Quote from orthros :
Begging for some help here - why isn't this considered a super hot deal? Perspective is a moderate gamer who had to upgraded my integrated laptop a while back and would have killed for a 6GB 3050 graphics card in a laptop for $600. I'm definitely missing something given the lukewarm response - so what is it? And yes I get the small SSD but you get 2TB SSDs for almost nothing these days and ditto with cranking up the RAM and then you have this amazing machine for maybe $750.

What am I missing here?
I see the display (250 nit 45% NTSC) as the biggest issue. My 7 year old HP Pavilion laptop is closer to 300...and I don't think it's super bright.

Also, by the time you add in a new SSD and more RAM, you are only about $150 away from a Lenovo with a 4060.

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Aug 8, 2023 6:33 PM
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BlueTable948Aug 8, 2023 6:33 PM
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For people saying you're not going to find a screen with 100% sRGB and
300+ Nits

This is the laptop I bought on sale for $550 at Bestbuy in 2021. It normally sold between $600-$650

17.3" diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits, 100% sRGB
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c07594917

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