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popular Posted by Dr.Wajahat • Dec 6, 2024
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Acer Nitro 5 (Cert. Refurb): 15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz, i5-12500H, RTX 3060 (140W), 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD $618.99 at eBay

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SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 144Hz, 250-nits, 45% NTSC, Anti-glare, IPS Display
  • Intel Core i5-12500H (4P+8E)/16T Processor
  • 16GB (8GBx2) DDR4-3200MHz RAM
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe Gen 4.0x4 NVMe SSD + M.2 Slot + 2.5" Bay
  • RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 Graphics, 140W Max TGP
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • 720p Webcam
  • Killer Wi-Fi 6 1650i 2x2 + BT 5.1
  • 57.5 WHr Battery
  • 5.51 lbs.
  • Model: AN515-58-527S
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (One Power-off Charging)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 1.4, 15W USB Charging, 65W Power Delivery)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x RJ-45
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack

https://www.ebay.com/itm/255798879822
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SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 144Hz, 250-nits, 45% NTSC, Anti-glare, IPS Display
  • Intel Core i5-12500H (4P+8E)/16T Processor
  • 16GB (8GBx2) DDR4-3200MHz RAM
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe Gen 4.0x4 NVMe SSD + M.2 Slot + 2.5" Bay
  • RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 Graphics, 140W Max TGP
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • 720p Webcam
  • Killer Wi-Fi 6 1650i 2x2 + BT 5.1
  • 57.5 WHr Battery
  • 5.51 lbs.
  • Model: AN515-58-527S
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (One Power-off Charging)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 1.4, 15W USB Charging, 65W Power Delivery)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x RJ-45
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack

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Dec 6, 2024
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Adeal1919
Dec 6, 2024
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Is rtx 3060 better than 4050?
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Dec 6, 2024
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Dr.Wajahat
Dec 6, 2024
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Quote from Adeal1919 :
Is rtx 3060 better than 4050?
8 out of 10 times, RTX 4050 will be better than the RTX 3060, so no it's not better but that doesn't mean RTX 3060 is bad, it can still play almost every game at 1080p and in raw power, it is ahead of the 4050.
Dec 6, 2024
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Dave_B
Dec 6, 2024
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Quote from Adeal1919 :
Is rtx 3060 better than 4050?
Maybe slightly? It depends on the game, sometimes the 4050 is faster, for other games the 3060 wins.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVI...453.0.html

https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVI...695.0.html

There are laptops on sale for below this price, such as the Acer Nitro and Lenovo LOQ, with better screens(100% sRGB), a 4050 GPU, faster USB charging, a newer CPU, and DDR5. I'd recommend one of those over this 2+ year old refurbished model.
Last edited by Dave_B December 6, 2024 at 06:43 AM.
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dj3stripes
Dec 6, 2024
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Curious the picture shows RTX 4050

I bought one earlier this year with nearly the same specs but about 250 dollars more with a 4050 in it. I've been pretty happy with it
Dec 6, 2024
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Dave_B
Dec 6, 2024
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Quote from dj3stripes :
Curious the picture shows RTX 4050

I bought one earlier this year with nearly the same specs but about 250 dollars more with a 4050 in it. I've been pretty happy with it
eBay listing pictures and specs say 3060.
Dec 6, 2024
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BCKit
Dec 6, 2024
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Quote from Dave_B :
eBay listing pictures and specs say 3060.
Ebay listing pictures on Acer refurbished sold by Acer are undependable, especially for GPUs. Read the specs in the listing and ignore the pictures.
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PeteyTheStriker
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Honestly this is a pass, around this price point you could have got new laptops with a 4050 or with the RX7700S which both spank this one. For it to be a slick deal for a refurbished unit sub $500.

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Dec 6, 2024
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Luigis3rdcousin
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat :
8 out of 10 times, RTX 4050 will be better than the RTX 3060, so no it's not better but that doesn't mean RTX 3060 is bad, it can still play almost every game at 1080p and in raw power, it is ahead of the 4050.
Here's the closest in price rtx 4050 deal for 100$ more.

Eh 🤔

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/...source=PDP

This rtx 3060 deal IMO is better than the rtx 4050 deal. It's cheaper. Faster cpu. GPU roughly similar.

Having said that the Intel chip is a 4 core chip. I know for a fact in certain games it would get crushed by the 6 core ryzen. BeamNG Drive being one for example because E cores are worthless in that game.
Last edited by Luigis3rdcousin December 6, 2024 at 02:52 PM.
Dec 6, 2024
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Luigis3rdcousin
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This might be the better deal even tho it's Intel 13th gen. I've heard Intel hasn't fully quite fixed the degredation thing but this being an i5 it's not likely. Another cool thing is the Lenovo LOQ has an awesome energy saving mode that lowers temps and you only lose like 3fps and it won't melt down you or run noisy

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...aptop.html
Dec 7, 2024
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HiFi21
Dec 7, 2024
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Quote from Luigis3rdcousin :
Here's the closest in price rtx 4050 deal for 100$ more.

Eh 🤔

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/...source=PDP

This rtx 3060 deal IMO is better than the rtx 4050 deal. It's cheaper. Faster cpu. GPU roughly similar.

Having said that the Intel chip is a 4 core chip. I know for a fact in certain games it would get crushed by the 6 core ryzen. BeamNG Drive being one for example because E cores are worthless in that game.
.....the 4050 is brand new, 3060 refurbished . Open box 4050 $590 and $620.
Dec 8, 2024
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CrawlinB
Dec 8, 2024
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How is it that manufacturers keep pumping out 1080p machines with the keyboard of a 2015 MacBook Pro in 2024…
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The_Doug
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Quote from Dave_B :
Maybe slightly? It depends on the game, sometimes the 4050 is faster, for other games the 3060 wins.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVI...453.0.html

https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVI...695.0.html

There are laptops on sale for below this price, such as the Acer Nitro and Lenovo LOQ, with better screens(100% sRGB), a 4050 GPU, faster USB charging, a newer CPU, and DDR5. I'd recommend one of those over this 2+ year old refurbished model.
Seconding the Notebookcheck links. It's the best website to compare laptops.
Dec 9, 2024
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The_Doug
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Quote from Luigis3rdcousin :
Here's the closest in price rtx 4050 deal for 100$ more.

Eh 🤔

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/...source=PDP

This rtx 3060 deal IMO is better than the rtx 4050 deal. It's cheaper. Faster cpu. GPU roughly similar.

Having said that the Intel chip is a 4 core chip. I know for a fact in certain games it would get crushed by the 6 core ryzen. BeamNG Drive being one for example because E cores are worthless in that game.
There's 4060s in this price range
Dec 10, 2024
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CaffeinatedGuy
Dec 10, 2024
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Quote from Luigis3rdcousin :
Here's the closest in price rtx 4050 deal for 100$ more.

Eh 🤔

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/...source=PDP

This rtx 3060 deal IMO is better than the rtx 4050 deal. It's cheaper. Faster cpu. GPU roughly similar.

Having said that the Intel chip is a 4 core chip. I know for a fact in certain games it would get crushed by the 6 core ryzen. BeamNG Drive being one for example because E cores are worthless in that game.
This one is cheaper than the one in this post, next gen cpu, ddr5, a 4050, and new.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/5479831078

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insaneXproval
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Quote from The_Doug :
There's 4060s in this price range
Yeah, the 4060 is the sweet spot until the 5xxx nvidia cards come out. The 4070 is barely better than the 4060 and only if it's a full wattage. The only way you'll get significantly more power is if you spend a lot more for a 4080 or 4090.

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