Laptop specs advice

Tron1982

Tron1982

VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
Hello hello,
(as the text is longer than usual, if i do some mistake, all my apologies)

So, as I said somewhere else (many time i think :D ), i have to change my laptop
(did i told you that i really really want to play mass effect and i was frustrated yesterday ? :D)

Anyway, so, i would like you, if you can, check my spec'

So, my uses will be :
-Gaming (from old game to the newest one ^^)
-A little bit of coding and manipulating data for my thesis
-Maybe, from time to time, virtual machines
(I will not do VR because of handicap)

i'm sticking to DTR instead of Desktop because i don't know where i'll do my post thesis contract (europe, canada, all around the world ... :D )

I may add a monitor later (when i'll have "more" money XD)

My budget is more or less already maxed as this config cost 3800 euros with vat on the french website


Chassis & Display
Recoil Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD 144Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080) + G-Sync
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor i7-11700K (3.6GHz) 16MB Cache
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair 2933MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3080 - 16.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 7000MB/R, 5000MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated 6 in 1 Card Reader (SD /Mini SD/ SDHC / SDXC / MMC / RSMMC)
AC Adaptor
2 x 280W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
2 x 1 Metre European Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Battery
Recoil Series Detachable 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (97WH)
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
2 Channel High Def. Audio + SoundBlaster™ Atlas & Super X-Fi
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
2 x THUNDERBOLT 4 + 1 x USB 3.2 (TYPE C) + 3 x USB 3.2
Docking Hub
PCS DS100 USB-C Docking Hub: 3 x USB 3.0, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ45, 1 x TYPE-C PD
Keyboard Language
PER-KEY RGB BACKLIT FRENCH KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
France/République Française - French Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Supplied on USB Drive
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Keyboard & Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Gold Warranty (2 Year Collect & Return, 2 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Dead Pixel Guarantee
1 Year Dead Pixel Guarantee Inc. Labour & Carriage Costs
Chassis
Clevo X170KM-G (144Hz, G-Sync, Blank KB)
Delivery
2 DAY DELIVERY TO FRANCE
Build Time
FAST TRACK 5 WORKING DAY DISPATCH
Price: 3 231,67 € including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/recoil-V-17/CB5N6bc4sE/

Châssis et affichage
Recoil Series : Écran large LED mat 17,3 pouces 144 Hz 72 % NTSC Full HD (1920 x 1080) + G-Sync
Processeur (Unité centrale)
Processeur Eight Core Intel® Core™ i7-11700K (3,6 GHz) 16 Mo de cache
Mémoire (RAM)
32 Go Corsair 2933 MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 16 Go)
Carte graphique
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3080 - 16 Go de RAM vidéo GDDR6 - DirectX® 12.1
1er disque SSD M.2
2 To SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (jusqu'à 7000 Mo/R, 5000 Mo/W)
1er disque SSD M.2
2 To SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (jusqu'à 3500 Mo/R, 3300 Mo/W)
Lecteur de carte mémoire
Lecteur de carte intégré 6-en-1 (SD /Mini SD/ SDHC / SDXC / MMC / RSMMC)
Adaptateur C.A.
2 adaptateurs C.A. de 280 W
Câble d'alimentation
2 câbles d'alimentation européens, 1 m (C13/C14)
Batterie
Batterie lithium-ion détachable à 8 cellules (97WH) série Recoil
Pâte thermique
PÂTE THERMIQUE STANDARD POUR UN REFROIDISSEMENT EFFICACE
Carte son
2 Channel High Def. Audio + SoundBlaster™ Atlas & Super X-Fi
Carte de réseau sans fil
GIGABIT LAN ET WI-FI INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2,4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
Options USB/Thunderbolt
2 x THUNDERBOLT 4 + 1 x USB 3.2 (TYPE C) + 3 x USB 3.2
Station d'accueil
Station d'accueil USB-C PCS DS100 : 3 x USB 3.0, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ45, 1 x TYPE-C PD
Langue du clavier
CLAVIER PER-KEY FRANÇAIS RÉTROÉCLAIRÉ RGB
Système d’exploitation
Windows 10 Famille 64 bits - Licence mono-utilisateur incluse [KUK-00001]
Langue du système d’exploitation
France/République Française - Français
Support de récupération Windows
Image de restauration multi-langue Windows 10 - Fournie sur clé USB
Logiciel Office
Essai GRATUIT de Microsoft 365® (système d’exploitation requis) pendant 30 jours
Antivirus
PAS D'ANTIVIRUS
Navigateur
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 uniquement)
Clavier et souris
PAVÉ TACTILE 2 BOUTONS INTÉGRÉE
Webcam
WEBCAM INTÉGRÉE 1 MP HD
Garantie
Garantie or de 3 ans (2 ans collection et retour, 2 ans pièces, 3 ans main d'œuvre)
Garantie « pixels morts »
Garantie « pixels morts » de 1 an, frais de main d'œuvre et frais de port compris
Châssis
Clevo X170KM-G (144Hz, G-Sync, Blank KB)
Livraison
2 JOUR LIVRAISON EN FRANCE
Délai de construction
EXPÉDITION EXPRESS 5 JOURS OUVRABLES
Prix : 3 803,00 €, TVA et livraison comprises
URL unique pour reconfigurer : https://www.pcspecialist.fr/configurations-sauvegardées/recoil-V-17/cCDjh7vUnB/



I have questions :
Is the samsung 980 really better than the 970 ?
Did i miss something
Is there anything a should change ?

Thank you for your attention ;)

Kindly yours
 
SpyderTracks

SpyderTracks

We love you Ukraine
Tron1982 said:
Is the samsung 980 really better than the 970 ?
Click to expand...
The 970 is gen 3 so capped at 3500mbs (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/W)

The 980 is gen 4 and is almost double the speeds. (up to 7000MB/R, 5000MB/W)

So yeah, big difference. For gaming, won't make much of an impact, but for the OS and compiling / VM's it makes a huge impact.

The rest of the build looks solid.

DTR's are amazing imho, I'm still using mine bought in 2014 as my daily laptop, even still game on it on older remasters like Halo MC Collection and others.
 
Tron1982

Tron1982

VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
So, I can "pull the trigger" with this config' ?

And thanks for the answer about the ssd ^^


By the way, thank you to split the 2 topics dear moderator, I think it's better that way to do some follow up ^^
(But my original title was funnier XD )
 
SpyderTracks

SpyderTracks

We love you Ukraine
Tron1982 said:
So, I can "pull the trigger" with this config' ?

And thanks for the answer about the ssd ^^


By the way, thank you to split the 2 topics dear moderator, I think it's better that way to do some follow up ^^
(But my original title was funnier XD )
Click to expand...
Yeah, it's a solid build, will be very powerful all round.
 
Tron1982

Tron1982

VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
Well, as soon I can call the bank, I'll pull the trigger
Thank you @SpyderTracks for the review ;)

(Any advice to complete the build, or it's already ok ? Sorry, but as it's a big purchase, I don't want to screw it ^^". Yeah, I'm a bit a worrywart (is it the right word ?) )

Anyway, thanks again ^^
 
SpyderTracks

SpyderTracks

We love you Ukraine
Tron1982 said:
Well, as soon I can call the bank, I'll pull the trigger
Thank you @SpyderTracks for the review ;)

(Any advice to complete the build, or it's already ok ? Sorry, but as it's a big purchase, I don't want to screw it ^^". Yeah, I'm a bit a worrywart (is it the right word ?) )

Anyway, thanks again ^^
Click to expand...
The only thing I'd mention is that the USB C dock you've ordered may not be the best for the laptop, a proper Thunderbolt one would be better as that would natively carry picture as well.

USB C is a data standard, Thunderbolt is carried OVER USB C, but is it's own connectivity standard that includes video.

That USB C one may not be what you're after, if it were me, I'd source a proper Thunderbolt one.

The laptop itself though is pretty perfect, it's a lovely build.
 
Tron1982

Tron1982

VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
SpyderTracks said:
The only thing I'd mention is that the USB C dock you've ordered may not be the best for the laptop, a proper Thunderbolt one would be better as that would natively carry picture as well.

USB C is a data standard, Thunderbolt is carried OVER USB C, but is it's own connectivity standard that includes video.

That USB C one may not be what you're after, if it were me, I'd source a proper Thunderbolt one.

The laptop itself though is pretty perfect, it's a lovely build.
Click to expand...
I'll use it as an external USB ports
I took this one because it was on the build option list.
But if you think it's better to take one outside of pcs, I'll follow your advice ;)
 
M

Mashup47

Bronze Level Poster
Tron1982 said:
Well, as soon I can call the bank, I'll pull the trigger
Thank you @SpyderTracks for the review ;)

(Any advice to complete the build, or it's already ok ? Sorry, but as it's a big purchase, I don't want to screw it ^^". Yeah, I'm a bit a worrywart (is it the right word ?) )

Anyway, thanks again ^^
Click to expand...
If your not using high end graphic's app's eg. Rendering. I would drop the 3080 and go for the 3070 as there is only about avg 15-20% at best better performance in gaming using a rtx 3080 over the rtx 3070

Edit check this review out:
 
Tron1982

Tron1982

VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
Mashup47 said:
If your not using high end graphic's app's eg. Rendering. I would drop the 3080 and go for the 3070 as there is only about avg 15-20% at best better performance in gaming using a rtx 3080 over the rtx 3070

Edit check this review out:
Click to expand...
But, as i read it on the forum, is it not better to get the "better" GPU for laptop ?
As we can't change it later in laptop

I mean, i know that the difference is not that big (thanks for the video by the way), but even if i can afford it, should i change it ?
And if i add an external monitor, will the gpu change not impact the performance ?

(not sur if i'm clear, sorry about that)
 
M

Mashup47

Bronze Level Poster
Tron1982 said:
But, as i read it on the forum, is it not better to get the "better" GPU for laptop ?
As we can't change it later in laptop

I mean, i know that the difference is not that big (thanks for the video by the way), but even if i can afford it, should i change it ?
And if i add an external monitor, will the gpu change not impact the performance ?

(not sur if i'm clear, sorry about that)
Click to expand...
Perfectly clear :)
The RTX 3070 should/will be able to handle two display's running at 1080p no problems, But if you have the extra £250 or so, then yea go for the 3080 and you should still be able to play most AAA game's for the next 3+ years with no problems. I was just trying to save some money for you.
 
SpyderTracks

SpyderTracks

We love you Ukraine
It is best to get the best GPU you can afford in a laptop as that will be the first bottleneck.

So if the price is ok with you for the 3080 then it’s worth it.
 
Tron1982

Tron1982

VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
Mashup47 said:
Perfectly clear :)
The RTX 3070 should/will be able to handle two display's running at 1080p no problems, But if you have the extra £250 or so, then yea go for the 3080 and you should still be able to play most AAA game's for the next 3+ years with no problems. I was just trying to save some money for you.
Click to expand...
Thank you for the advice, really ;)

but as said SpyderTracks
SpyderTracks said:
It is best to get the best GPU you can afford in a laptop as that will be the first bottleneck.

So if the price is ok with you for the 3080 then it’s worth it.
Click to expand...

That's why, even if it cost me more, i think i'll go for the 3080

So, thank you for your advices both of you

(hem, @SpyderTracks , could you give me an answer to this, pretty please * puppy eyes * )
Tron1982 said:
I'll use it as an external USB ports
I took this one because it was on the build option list.
But if you think it's better to take one outside of pcs, I'll follow your advice ;)
Click to expand...
 
M

Mashup47

Bronze Level Poster
But you may want to add a "cooler stand" this will help the laptop last longer AS the intel 11700k love's soaking up power and more power usage equals More heat.
 
Tron1982

Tron1982

VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
SOOOO ...
While i was waiting for my bank to open (they're close on monday), i just learn that PCS will have an other DTR with a 150W 3080 GPU and AMD CPU ...
So, i think i'll hold the trigger for some days (it's not as if I already waited for long time ...)

And if i'm not happy with the futur new DTR, i'll go with the spec you advice me ;)

(by the way, thanks again to all of you)
 
Tron1982

Tron1982

VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
And, as my current laptop just told that he will go to retirement soon (yeah, we talk to each other - please, don't send my to asylum, i'm afraid of the joker XD) I'll pull the triger tonight with the configuration you reviewed.
And so, thank again (yeah, i thank you a lot, but you deserve it)
 
L

LVAN

Member
Tron1982 said:
SOOOO ...
While i was waiting for my bank to open (they're close on monday), i just learn that PCS will have an other DTR with a 150W 3080 GPU and AMD CPU ...
So, i think i'll hold the trigger for some days (it's not as if I already waited for long time ...)

And if i'm not happy with the futur new DTR, i'll go with the spec you advice me ;)

(by the way, thanks again to all of you)
Click to expand...
Hi there :)
Can you please tell me where you have read this news? Are you talking about a desktop AMD CPU in a gaming laptop?
Thanks!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top