expired Posted by Dr.Wajahat • Nov 21, 2024
Nov 21, 2024 8:24 AM
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expired Posted by Dr.Wajahat • Nov 21, 2024
Nov 21, 2024 8:24 AM
ASUS VivoBook Pro 15: 15.6" FHD OLED, Intel Ultra 7 155H, RTX 3050 6GB, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD $799.98
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I've seen this setup a lot lately. So modern DDR5 IIRC doesn't have to be "matched" to work in DDR speeds. So like if you replaced the 8 SO-DIMM with a 32 it would have 16 GBs (8+8) in "proper" DDR configuration, and then an extra 16 that was slower but still much faster than off loading to the SSD? I think that's how it works now.
With all the different ASUS models with higher end features at low prices, this model (stuck with a "Pro" label) doesn't have any standout features. A very boring 1080p 60Hz OLED screen, slow DDR5-5600 (compared to LPDDR5X that runs at around 8500 MT/s) and a mediocre GPU. What is "Pro" about this I'm not sure.
Definitely not a choice at $1300 -- maybe at $800, but personally, I'd be looking for a deal on a model with the 3K 120Hz OLED panel and maybe with the higher speed RAM.
There is a Vivobook S 14 [bestbuy.com] with the new Ultra 5 Series 2 and OLED on sale for $650. .I'd probably consider that over this if you don't absolutely need a 15.6".
With all the different ASUS models with higher end features at low prices, this model (stuck with a "Pro" label) doesn't have any standout features. A very boring 1080p 60Hz OLED screen, slow DDR5-5600 (compared to LPDDR5X that runs at around 8500 MT/s) and a mediocre GPU. What is "Pro" about this I'm not sure.
Definitely not a choice at $1300 -- maybe at $800, but personally, I'd be looking for a deal on a model with the 3K 120Hz OLED panel and maybe with the higher speed RAM.
There is a Vivobook S 14 [bestbuy.com] with the new Ultra 5 Series 2 and OLED on sale for $650. .I'd probably consider that over this if you don't absolutely need a 15.6".
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Edit: Actually, the Walmart version is a higher screen resolution also...
https://www.walmart.com/ip/ASUS-V...irect=true