Laptop spec opinion

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smatharu

Member
Hi,

I'm replacing my old laptop which was purchased back in 2013 from PC Specialist and it lasted really well. I've spec'd out the following laptop but want some 2nd opinions if possible.

My uses:
Heavy: Google Chrome (Google sheets, docs, Wordpress websites etc..), Screaming Frog (SEO software), Sitebulb (SEO software).
Occasional: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign (infrequent)
Maybe in the future: Some games such as Fortnight (if I get chance :))

Also, a small 120gb SD HDD has been selected as I already have a HD which I will be using instead, so I will be swapping this out. Also same with no OS required as I have it already

Spec:


Chassis & Display
Cosmos Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD 144Hz 45% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Six Core Processor 10750H (2.6GHz, 5GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 2400MHz SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 - 4.0GB GDDR5 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st Storage Drive
120GB ADATA SU650 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (520MB/R, 320MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated 6 in 1 Card Reader (SD /Mini SD/ SDHC / SDXC / MMC / RSMMC)
AC Adaptor
1 x 120W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Battery
Cosmos Series Integrated 4 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
2 Channel High Def. Audio + SoundBlaster™ Cinema
Bluetooth & Wireless
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x USB 3.2 PORT (Type C) + 1 x USB 3.2 PORT + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language
15" COSMOS SERIES UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Notebook Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Home Installation
NONE
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 6 to 8 working days

Thank you!
 
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Grumpywurzel

Bright Spark
Can you add the url to the ordering page pls? I'm not 100% on this chassis and it's capabilities, but if you can I'd select the fastest RAM possible (this might be the max for the laptop?).

Are you specifically looking at this laptop for aesthetic reasons? An AMD build might be a better option.
 
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smatharu

Member
Sure - URL for the order is https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/cosmosIX-15/pGWEmksd5F/

Aesthetic reasons for the laptop? No. I chose it for the value for money to be honest, but interestingly you mentioned AMD for a better option. Why is that? It's been years since I used an AMD processor. Would you recommend them better than the i7 I have selected?

Also, this laptop takes a maximum of 64gb which is great for the future, but interested to hear more on your thoughts.

Cheers
 
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Grumpywurzel

Bright Spark
Unfortunately there isnt a great deal of choice in this price range, also PCS dont seem to offer a great selection of AMD systems unlike the desktops.

You mention you have a drive to put in this PC, what sort of drive is it?
 
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smatharu

Member
It's a 512gb SSD, so rather than wasting it, I was going to use that instead.

I'm assuming though, for my uses, I won't notice a difference between Intel or an AMD processor? I get that if I was doing some really heavy lifting, then the difference is probably noticeable? Also, 16GB ram should be plenty for what I am doing?

Thanks again
 
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Grumpywurzel

Bright Spark
No you might not need to, I'd spend an extra tenner on 16 GB (2 x 8GB) 2666 MHz RAM, OK it's not gonna make a massive difference but any boost is better than nowt.
 
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SteveTrov

Member
smatharu said:
Also, 16GB ram should be plenty for what I am doing?
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Yea 16GB will be plenty, you may want to consider upgrading to the 2x8GB 2666Mhz ram, two ram sticks will allow the memory to operate in dual channel mode that gives you a significant speed bump and is well worth the cost.
 
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smatharu

Member
SteveTrov said:
Yea 16GB will be plenty, you may want to consider upgrading to the 2x8GB 2666Mhz ram, two ram sticks will allow the memory to operate in dual channel mode that gives you a significant speed bump and is well worth the cost.
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Learning everyday here, thank you! I was thinking save a slot, single piece of 16gb then add more later but didn’t realise about dual channel mode.
 
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