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[TigerKing]

Need suggestion.
I want to upgrade old laptop.
Dell Inspiron D530 (core 2 duo, 1 GB, RAM, 128GB HDD etc etc)
I want to install windows 10 enterprise x64 and office 2019.
I will use this as a backup and for watching movies, songs, sometimes office 2019 work, photo slideshow, Chrome browsing. (All of this usage will be from below normal user)
I can't find manual online for compatibility and supported parts.
Which parts should I upgrade?
Please suggest compatible RAM and Hard Disk.

Now,
I removed both 500 MB DDR2 667 MHz sticks
And replaced them with 2 × 2 GB DDR2 800 MHz sticks (3 years warranty)

As per laptop's specification manual, GM 965 supports 533 MHz and 667 MHz.
From this I thought it won't work.

When I turned on laptop, it's booted properly (asked me about changed module "F1 to continue F5 to diagnostics F2 to setup") and working normally.

Should I replace it immediately or let it be?

 

[Nerevarine]

If it boots properly it will work fine, it will downgrade to lower mhz

 

[TigerKing]

If it boots properly it will work fine, it will downgrade to lower mhz

Yes.
You are right.
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[TigerKing]

Maybe this:
Amazon.in
No backlit KB.

HP 14 with R3 5300U/R5 5500U were 43/50k but sadly out of stock these days.
HP 14s Ryzen 3 Quad Core - (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 10 Home) 14s-fq1029AU Thin and Light Laptop Rs.46805 Price in India - Buy HP 14s Ryzen 3 Quad Core - (8 GB/512 GB SSD/Windows 10 Home) 14s-fq1029AU Thin and Light Laptop Natural Silver Online - HP : Flipkart.com

D560555WIN9S
Dell Inspiron 3501|i5-1135G7|8GB DDR4|1TB HDD|INTEGRATED|15.6" FHD WVA AG Narrow Border|Win 10 + Office H&S 2019|Non Backlit|Soft Mint|Dell Essential|1 Year Onsite Hardware Service
@ ₹ 58250 With Bag

HP 14s-dq2535tu @ 58900/-LIMITED STOCK
"11th Gen i5-1135G7 8 GB 512 GB SSD Intel Iris Xe Graphics W10 MSO H & S 2019 Island KBD, Alexa Built-in 14"" HD/NS 3V7P2PA Bag"

14s-fq1030AU
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
8 GB RAM
512GB SSD
Radeon Vega Graphics
W10 MSO H & S 2019
Island KBD
14.1" FHD Narrow Bezel
Premium
@ ₹ 51250 all with bag

Dell Inspiron 3501 15.6" FHD AG Display Laptop ( i5-1135G7 / 8GB / 1TB+256 SSD / Integrated Graphics / Win 10 + Office H&S / Silver )
@ ₹60500/- all with bag

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[omega44-xt]

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Grab that HP 14 with R5 5500U as soon as possible. Good for the price, has 2nd RAM slot. Use ext HDD for more storage, 2TB costs 5k on sales.

 

[sinhead]

How are Msi laptops?

Msi gf75, Intel i5 10500h, 17.3 - at rs 65k, seems to be a good deal.

Or similar spec Asus tuf is better ?

 

[omega44-xt]

How are Msi laptops?

Msi gf75, Intel i5 10500h, 17.3 - at rs 65k, seems to be a good deal.

Or similar spec Asus tuf is better ?

Avoid

Get HP victus with R5 5600H + 3050 at 73k, like 30% performance uplift over GTX 1650.

 

[sinhead]

Thanks omega. But I need 17.3 inch screen under 65k. So Msi or ASU’s tuf are the only 2 options.

No gaming only work. Will do some rendering only if it handles decently, else I won’t.

Guys do let me know - Msi or ASUs tuf?

 

[omega44-xt]

Thanks omega. But I need 17.3 inch screen under 65k. So Msi or ASU’s tuf are the only 2 options.

No gaming only work. Will do some rendering only if it handles decently, else I won’t.

Guys do let me know - Msi or ASUs tuf?

I'll pick Asus over MSI, just my preference if both have exact same specs, otherwise go for the one with better specs.

 

[aby geek]

Guys I need msi service centre details. Apparently regenersis doesnt do it any more and the centre listed on msi website is not answering the call. Did anyone in tdf got msi products serviced in Delhi recently?

 

[Nerevarine]

Which product do you need serviced ? Laptop ?

 

[aby geek]

Yes its a ge series apache pro from 2017 its not charging. Either the battery or the brick might be dead.
I took it to regenersis in 2019 for cleaning and reapplying the thermal paste. Now googling regenersis shows they have shut shop and msi service locator shows a different vendor in siddhartha building in NP.

 

[sinhead]

I got my motherboard checked Under warranty. from Nehru Place. I got the address from the website. but don’t remember the name.

 

[TigerKing]

Yes its a ge series apache pro from 2017 its not charging. Either the battery or the brick might be dead.
I took it to regenersis in 2019 for cleaning and reapplying the thermal paste. Now googling regenersis shows they have shut shop and msi service locator shows a different vendor in siddhartha building in NP.

You can remove battery and use directly from laptop charger.

 

[BrickInTheWall]

Thoughts on MSI Bravo 15?

*www.amazon.in/MSI-Gaming-Windows-RX5500M-A4DDR-212IN/dp/B08GYH6HKN?th=1

 

[TheSloth]

Thoughts on MSI Bravo 15?

*www.amazon.in/MSI-Gaming-Windows-RX5500M-A4DDR-212IN/dp/B08GYH6HKN?th=1

The general consensus as of now is that MSI does give good specs on their laptops for low cost but their quality is very poor. They do not last long compared other brands. Buy only if you know for sure the parts used inside are of decent quality and you have MSI service center nearby.

 

[BrickInTheWall]

Thanks. Any good Legion models in stock with similar specs? Or are they out of stock?

 

[omega44-xt]

Thoughts on MSI Bravo 15?

*www.amazon.in/MSI-Gaming-Windows-RX5500M-A4DDR-212IN/dp/B08GYH6HKN?th=1

Get HP Victus or Lenovo Ideapad 3 with R5 5600H + RTX 3050 instead. 144Hz isn't worth it over having a much more powerful GPU as you can add an ext monitor for a better display but have to change laptop realistically for a better GPU.

*www.amazon.in/Lenovo-Ideapad-Graphics-Keyboard-82K200XNIN/dp/B09F39HXQK/

Or this for 144Hz panel:
*www.amazon.in/ASUS-15-6-inch-RTX-3050-Graphics-FA506IC-HN005T/dp/B09CCW5XVM/

 

[BrickInTheWall]

Get HP Victus or Lenovo Ideapad 3 with R5 5600H + RTX 3050 instead. 144Hz isn't worth it over having a much more powerful GPU as you can add an ext monitor for a better display but have to change laptop realistically for a better GPU.

Amazon.in

Or this for 144Hz panel:
*www.amazon.in/ASUS-15-6-inch-RTX-3050-Graphics-FA506IC-HN005T/dp/B09CCW5XVM/

What about ergonomics, build quality, thermals etc? Are these a good option over Legion/Omen? And are these panels super substandard?

 

[Nerevarine]

Thanks. Any good Legion models in stock with similar specs? Or are they out of stock?

Legion 5 and 5 Pro 3060 come in stock occassionally. Keep a watch.