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forum thread Posted by SensibleCatfish3985 • Aug 22, 2024

Lenovo Legion 5 16" QHD 165Hz Gaming Laptop, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, Intel Core i7-14650HX, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home $999.99 at Staples

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Features a 2.2GHz Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, with up to 5.2GHz speed and 30MB cache memory - This processor features an optimized hybrid architecture and industry leading technology that enables you to go beyond gaming and creation
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 boasts AI-powered graphics and ultra-high FPS gaming with ray tracing, delivering a quantum leap in performance and immersive experiences
512GB SSD keeps your running programs active while your computer resumes from suspension in seconds
Windows 11 Home operating system provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface
16GB memory smoothly runs your games, photo and video editing applications
SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 memory technology for a high-performance solution
2560 x 1600 resolution gives all your digital content an outstanding dimension
16" WQXGA IPS 350-nit anti-glare screen with 165Hz refresh rate ensures extra-smooth gameplay sessions
Dive into the gaming battlefield armed with a four-zone RGB backlit keyboard
Stay connected with a powerful Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2 x 2) and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card (supporting gigabit data rate)
Features an extensive 80Wh battery, with a battery life up to 6 hours 30 minutes (continuous 1080p video playback with 150 nits brightness and default volume level)
Meets or exceeds the ErP Lot 6, ErP Lot 26, and RoHS standards
Offers 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps with 140W PD and DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps with DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 1 x card reader, 1 x headphone/microphone combo jack (3.5mm), and 1 x power connector ports
Memory slots: two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable
Capture every moment in crystal clear resolution with a Full HD 1080p camera, and stay in control with the privacy shutter
Features a buttonless multitouch touch pad with Mylar surface (2.95" x 4.72")
Power adapter: 230W slim tip (3-pin)
1-year manufacturer limited warranty

https://www.staples.com/lenovo-le...t_24593015

Features a 2.2GHz Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, with up to 5.2GHz speed and 30MB cache memory - This processor features an optimized hybrid architecture and industry leading technology that enables you to go beyond gaming and creation
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 boasts AI-powered graphics and ultra-high FPS gaming with ray tracing, delivering a quantum leap in performance and immersive experiences
512GB SSD keeps your running programs active while your computer resumes from suspension in seconds
Windows 11 Home operating system provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface
16GB memory smoothly runs your games, photo and video editing applications
SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 memory technology for a high-performance solution
2560 x 1600 resolution gives all your digital content an outstanding dimension
16" WQXGA IPS 350-nit anti-glare screen with 165Hz refresh rate ensures extra-smooth gameplay sessions
Dive into the gaming battlefield armed with a four-zone RGB backlit keyboard
Stay connected with a powerful Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2 x 2) and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card (supporting gigabit data rate)
Features an extensive 80Wh battery, with a battery life up to 6 hours 30 minutes (continuous 1080p video playback with 150 nits brightness and default volume level)
Meets or exceeds the ErP Lot 6, ErP Lot 26, and RoHS standards
Offers 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps with 140W PD and DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps with DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 1 x card reader, 1 x headphone/microphone combo jack (3.5mm), and 1 x power connector ports
Memory slots: two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable
Capture every moment in crystal clear resolution with a Full HD 1080p camera, and stay in control with the privacy shutter
Features a buttonless multitouch touch pad with Mylar surface (2.95" x 4.72")
Power adapter: 230W slim tip (3-pin)
1-year manufacturer limited warranty

https://www.staples.com/lenovo-le...t_24593015

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Model: Lenovo Legion 5 16IRX9 Gaming Laptop 16-Inch Intel Core i7-14650HX 16GB RAM 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Graphics in Luna Gray

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darthalal

Aug 23, 2024

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darthalal

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Price tracking shows this is the going price for a while now. If you want to pick up from a B&M store, or really want this HX i7, then fine - but if you're looking for a deal on a Legion 5, watch Lenovo's Outlet. They frequently have these (at least in the 'Slim' variant, which is not all that slim and I believe shares a chassis/form factor with this unit anyway) around this price but with 4060 or 4070 GPUs. Sometimes refurbished, sometimes 'New'. https://www.lenovo.com/us/outletu...8%3ALegion

hondaman82

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hondaman82

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why 4050 on such a high end CPU... need minimum 4060 for this price point

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Quote from darthalal

Okay, will check it out.
Thanks for the info, appreciate it!

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Quote from hondaman82

why 4050 on such a high end CPU... need minimum 4060 for this price point

Guess you'll have to OC the GPU and hope for 4060 performance laugh out loud

Quote from darthalal

But doesn't the HX kill the HS line from AMD?? Seems like a massive downgrade.

darthalal

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Quote from Peerless_Warrior

Guess you'll have to OC the GPU and hope for 4060 performance

But doesn't the HX kill the HS line from AMD?? Seems like a massive downgrade.

Massive upgrade in terms of battery life.

I'm no expert, but I don't see an HS CPU being the bottleneck when you're working with a 4050 or 4060? Even 4070? 🤷 ♂️ I was actually specifically looking for non-HX processors because when I'm not gaming, I want to actually be able to use the laptop as a laptop for more than 10 minutes, and when I am, I don't see a 7XXX or 8XXX holding me back. YMMV. I actually just ordered a Ryzen 7 8845HS, 4070, 32GB RAM, 500 nits 240 Hz screen, New Legion 5 Slim from the outlet for <$900, so with this deal you're paying $100 more, for a maybe faster processor and a significantly worse GPU, screen, battery life, half RAM, etc. Yes, I got lucky (which was just checking outlet stock every morning for about a week and a half), and that specific unit isn't available now, but I can't see going with this HX/4050 over HS/4070, for me, at least.

Also a chance of the HX being silently part of the 13/14th gen Intel over-voltage issues, depending on who you believe on Reddit. (Again, 🤷 ♂️)

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