expiredDealStrategist posted Dec 17, 2023 06:30 AM
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expiredDealStrategist posted Dec 17, 2023 06:30 AM
HP 17.3" FHD Laptop, Intel Core i3-N305, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Natural Silver, Windows 11 Home for $329
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1920 x 1080
Already has WIN11
Huge 17.3 display
https://support.hp.com/us-en/prod...ku=8R077
Unfortunately, HP provides a generic manual for multiple laptop models with the usual disclaimers. Without a serial number, there is always a possibility some information contained in the manuals doesn't apply to a specific model or configuration. That being said, look at the Maintenance and Service Guide beginning on PDF page 40 (document page 34). Draw your own conclusions.
FYI, a search on HP PartSurfer for 17-cn3034wm (8R077UA) indicates an 8GB memory module can be ordered for this model.
https://partsurfer.hp.c
If you look at the Recommended System Requirements in the link below, Epic suggests 16GB RAM and a dedicated GPU. This computer has neither.
https://www.epicgames.c
This computer arguably satisfies the Minimum System Requirements detailed in the above link. Keep in mind Minimum System Requirements is first and foremost designed with potential market in mind; however, while you *might* be able to get Fortnite to run -- perhaps at (very) reduced settings -- it probably would not be a good experience. Certainly not the way the developer intended for the game to be enjoyed.
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https://support.hp.com/us-en/prod...ku=8R077
Unfortunately, HP provides a generic manual for multiple laptop models with the usual disclaimers. Without a serial number, there is always a possibility some information contained in the manuals doesn't apply to a specific model or configuration. That being said, look at the Maintenance and Service Guide beginning on PDF page 40 (document page 34). Draw your own conclusions.
FYI, a search on HP PartSurfer for 17-cn3034wm (8R077UA) indicates an 8GB memory module can be ordered for this model.
https://partsurfer.hp.c
If you look at the Recommended System Requirements in the link below, Epic suggests 16GB RAM and a dedicated GPU. This computer has neither.
https://www.epicgames.com/help/en...0377103003 [epicgames.com]
This computer arguably satisfies the Minimum System Requirements detailed in the above link. Keep in mind Minimum System Requirements is first and foremost designed with potential market in mind; however, while you *might* be able to get Fortnite to run -- perhaps at (very) reduced settings -- it probably would not be a good experience. Certainly not the way the developer intended for the game to be enjoyed.
I don't play Fortnite, so grain of salt on anything I say specifically about the game. That being said, I'm a long-time gamer going back to the days of Sublogic's Flight Simulator. Never had the best PC hardware, and at times not even close, lol. I learned to tweak things and reduce the eye candy on many occasions when the game wasn't playable on max settings.
https://www.videogamer.
It's probably going to be a challenge to find a decent gaming laptop with a dedicated GPU for ~$500. So if you can find one with a Radeon 680M integrated GPU for ~$500, take a good look at it. The 680M is the previous generation (RDNA 2) iGPU from AMD; it has been replaced by the 780M (RDNA 3) in some Zen 4 mobile CPUs but there isn't that much of a change. Laptops with a 780M will likely be higher priced than your proposed budget. I just bought a HP EliteBook 845 G10 with a Ryzen 7 7840U CPU and Radeon 780M GPU for @$1K (including a travel charger so I could take advantage of the Amex promo).
Hopefully SD members can find a great deal for you that fits your budget.
I don't play Fortnite, so grain of salt on anything I say specifically about the game. That being said, I'm a long-time gamer going back to the days of Sublogic's Flight Simulator. Never had the best PC hardware, and at times not even close, lol. I learned to tweak things and reduce the eye candy on many occasions when the game wasn't playable on max settings.
https://www.videogamer.com/tech/g...top-picks/ [videogamer.com]
It's probably going to be a challenge to find a decent gaming laptop with a dedicated GPU for ~$500. So if you can find one with a Radeon 680M integrated GPU for ~$500, take a good look at it. The 680M is the previous generation (RDNA 2) iGPU from AMD; it has been replaced by the 780M (RDNA 3) in some Zen 4 mobile CPUs but there isn't that much of a change. Laptops with a 780M will likely be higher priced than your proposed budget. I just bought a HP EliteBook 845 G10 with a Ryzen 7 7840U CPU and Radeon 780M GPU for @$1K (including a travel charger so I could take advantage of the Amex promo).
Hopefully SD members can find a great deal for you that fits your budget.
17.3" diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, anti-glare, 250 nits, 45% NTSC
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Now if the laptop case is sealed and can't be opened by the user, that's a different issue.
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