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Jun 10, 2024 5:31 AM

Lenovo LOQ: 15.6" FHD 144Hz, i5-12450HX, A530M, 12GB DDR5, 512GB SSD $499.99

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  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) 16:9, 144Hz, 300-nits, 100% sRGB, Anti-glare, IPS Display
  • Intel Core i5-12450HX, 8C (4P + 4E) / 12T, P-core up to 4.4GHz, E-core up to 3.1GHz, 12MB
  • Intel Arc A530M 4GB GDDR6
  • 12GB (1x 12GB + 1x SO-DIMM) DDR5-4800
  • 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe
  • Wi-Fi 6, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.2
  • HD 720p with E-shutter
  • White Backlit, English (US) Keyboard
  • 60Whr Battery
  • 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs.)
  • Model: 83FQ002LUS
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
    • 1x USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), with PD 140W and DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
    • 1x Power connector

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/leno...Id=6573727
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Available at:SPECS:

  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) 16:9, 144Hz, 300-nits, 100% sRGB, Anti-glare, IPS Display
  • Intel Core i5-12450HX, 8C (4P + 4E) / 12T, P-core up to 4.4GHz, E-core up to 3.1GHz, 12MB
  • Intel Arc A530M 4GB GDDR6
  • 12GB (1x 12GB + 1x SO-DIMM) DDR5-4800
  • 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe
  • Wi-Fi 6, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.2
  • HD 720p with E-shutter
  • White Backlit, English (US) Keyboard
  • 60Whr Battery
  • 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs.)
  • Model: 83FQ002LUS
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
    • 1x USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), with PD 140W and DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
    • 1x Power connector

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/leno...Id=6573727

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Jun 10, 2024 6:55 PM
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NeatCable281Jun 10, 2024 6:55 PM
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There seem to be an issue with the 13th and 14th gen HX variants of this laptop there's a lot of people on r/LenovoLOQ with dead motherboards. 12th gen seems to be okay? No clue

Also the 12450HX performs slightly worse than a 13420H so it's not like the X is anything special. Arc A530M doesn't seem great on paper but Intel has been steadily improving their drivers FWIW. Still worse than a 3050 4GB as of now. 12GB RAM on a single stick is new - this one is made by Ramaxel (nothing special) but Crucial also has 12GB sticks of DDR5 as well on Amazon and whatnot. Also this does come with the new Copilot key if anyone cares about that.
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Jun 10, 2024 8:49 PM
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MoneylawJun 10, 2024 8:49 PM
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I bought this a few weeks ago solid laptop overall decent screen really for the price. Returned it because the graphics card left so much to be desired I would stick with a 3050. Just my two cents
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Jun 10, 2024 10:27 PM
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AdmiralGeneralJun 10, 2024 10:27 PM
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The A530M is an abysmal GPU. Not good value these days and the config is just goofy all around. Spend slightly more and get a 3050. $499 should be MSRP for this thing.
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Jun 10, 2024 11:00 PM
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genaldarJun 10, 2024 11:00 PM
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For the same price you can get it with a 3050 and 16gb RAM at microcenter, in store only
Jun 11, 2024 2:10 AM
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AndrepartthreeJun 11, 2024 2:10 AM
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Thanks for posting this OP Smilie

I'm going nuts trying to figure out if you can add a second m2 drive and/or a second stick of ram can someone help me out here ? Smilie

I found this website

https://www.reddit.com/r/LenovoLO...mentation/

but I have no idea if the laptop falls into any of the LOQ 15IRX9, 15IAX9I, 15IAX9 categories specified there... I found this website

https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/len...15-15iax9i

and when you click on the see it at best buy link it brings you to the same thing the OP listed.. which makes me think you can add a second hard drive and/or adidtional stick of ram as per the reddit thread .. but on the other hand websites that review a product then have a "buy it here" link have lied to me before as far as linking me to the actual laptop they are reviewing.

Anyone have any insight on this ? Smilie
Jun 11, 2024 2:24 AM
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MoneylawJun 11, 2024 2:24 AM
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Quote from Andrepartthree View quoted comment :
Thanks for posting this OP Smilie

I'm going nuts trying to figure out if you can add a second m2 drive and/or a second stick of ram can someone help me out here ? Smilie

I found this website

https://www.reddit.com/r/LenovoLO...mentation/

but I have no idea if the laptop falls into any of the LOQ 15IRX9, 15IAX9I, 15IAX9 categories specified there... I found this website

https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/len...15-15iax9i

and when you click on the see it at best buy link it brings you to the same thing the OP listed.. which makes me think you can add a second hard drive and/or adidtional stick of ram as per the reddit thread .. but on the other hand websites that review a product then have a "buy it here" link have lied to me before as far as linking me to the actual laptop they are reviewing.

Anyone have any insight on this ? Smilie
I've had it open 2x m.2 slots one empty. Comes with screw for mount on post. Comes with 1 12gb stick installed can upgrade 2 slots total.

decent video. https://youtu.be/5DS_QqyqkHk?si=QfkKG2jMzif_dlgq
Last edited by Moneylaw June 10, 2024 at 07:28 PM.
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Jun 11, 2024 5:15 AM
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AndrepartthreeJun 11, 2024 5:15 AM
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Quote from Moneylaw View quoted comment :
I've had it open 2x m.2 slots one empty. Comes with screw for mount on post. Comes with 1 12gb stick installed can upgrade 2 slots total.

decent video. https://youtu.be/5DS_QqyqkHk?si=QfkKG2jMzif_dlgq
You are the man Smilie .. thank you very very much Smilie

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Jun 11, 2024 2:58 PM
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GGSDJun 11, 2024 2:58 PM
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Quote from AdmiralGeneral View quoted comment :
The A530M is an abysmal GPU. Not good value these days and the config is just goofy all around. Spend slightly more and get a 3050. $499 should be MSRP for this thing.
At that price today at bby
Jun 11, 2024 3:47 PM
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sysadminJun 11, 2024 3:47 PM
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Ebay Out of Stock / 226 sold
Bestbuy.com sold out
These have sold out like hotcakes.
Jun 11, 2024 6:00 PM
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MoneylawJun 11, 2024 6:00 PM
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Quote from sysadmin View quoted comment :
Ebay Out of Stock / 226 sold
Bestbuy.com sold out
These have sold out like hotcakes.
They will return like hot cakes as well. So be on the lookout for those deals at bestbuy online.

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