Laptop around 45k

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Gamer04

Broken In
Hi Digit,

I want advise for a multi-purpose laptop.

1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
40k-45k

2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen

3) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
linux, dev tools, game engine sdk, sap server, movies, browsing, photoshop, youtube, windows games like BF4, AC black flag, nfs, COD etc.

5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?
was looking at these:
1. hp pavalion 15 n-204tx : heavily inclined towards it due to body looks and configuration
HP Pavilion 15-n204tx Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Ubuntu/ 2GB Graph) Rs.42049 Price in India - Buy HP Pavilion 15-n204tx Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Ubuntu/ 2GB Graph) Imprint Sparkling Black Colour With Micro Dot Pattern Online - HP: Flipk

2. lLenovo Essential G510 with intel hd 4600/amd 8570 version
Lenovo Essential G510 (59-382843) Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ DOS/ 2GB Graph) Rs.40500 Price in India - Buy Lenovo Essential G510 (59-382843) Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ DOS/ 2GB Graph) Black Online - Lenovo: Flipkart.com
Lenovo Essential G510 (59-382826) Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Win8) Rs.40300 Price in India - Buy Lenovo Essential G510 (59-382826) Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Win8) Black Online - Lenovo: Flipkart.com

3. Dell Inspiron 15 3537 Laptop
Dell Inspiron 15 3537 Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Ubuntu/ 1GB Graph) Rs.42225 Price in India - Buy Dell Inspiron 15 3537 Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Ubuntu/ 1GB Graph) Black Online - Dell: Flipkart.com

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: hp, dell, lenevo ( i am ok with only "black g510 model" but i dont like the looks of silver body z500 or z510 )
b. Dislike: all else

6) Anything else you would like to say?
Screen resolution ( 768p (HD) only this i can get in budget
Battery back up ( normal (3-4hrs) / extended (5-7hrs) ) expect a decent battery backup
Purchase place local

some points:
1. don't want to spend extra money to get a windows OS as I already have it. ubuntu/ DOS laptop will be fine for me.
2. want a ram upgrade slot for upgrading to 8gb in future.
3. want a warranty upgrade to 3 years total, ADP if possible in this budget.
3. have a doubt in graphic cards performance: which is good? nvidia gt740m or intel 4600 or amd 8570m/8670m ? i expect a 128 bit graphics card for a smooth gaming exp. if possible in my budget.

Answers I seek

1. Is Hp 204tx with intel i5 4200u+ 740 gt m better than lenevo g510 i5 4200m+ intel 4600/ amd 8570 or dell i5 4200u + 8670m ?
Also, i am getting 2 GB 740 gt m in hp laptop but 1 gb in dell. 2 gb 8570 memory also in lenevo g510.

2. I have been told by friends to buy from nehru place delhi. Can I get more discount there? otherwise I'll buy in lucknow, UP.

I've specified my requirements in my best way. anything else, pls ask.

Thanks
 
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kkn13

Cyber Genius FTW
Gamer04 said:
Hi Digit,

I want advise multi-purpose laptop.

1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
40k-45k

2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen

3) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
linux, dev tools, game engine sdk, sap server, movies, browsing, photoshop, youtube, windows games like BF4, AC black flag, nfs, COD etc.

5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?
was looking at these:
1. hp pavalion 15 n-204tx : heavily inclined towards it due to body looks and configuration
HP Pavilion 15-n204tx Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Ubuntu/ 2GB Graph) Rs.42049 Price in India - Buy HP Pavilion 15-n204tx Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Ubuntu/ 2GB Graph) Imprint Sparkling Black Colour With Micro Dot Pattern Online - HP: Flipk

2. lLenovo Essential G510 with intel hd 4600/amd 8570 version
Lenovo Essential G510 (59-382843) Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ DOS/ 2GB Graph) Rs.40500 Price in India - Buy Lenovo Essential G510 (59-382843) Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ DOS/ 2GB Graph) Black Online - Lenovo: Flipkart.com
Lenovo Essential G510 (59-382826) Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Win8) Rs.40300 Price in India - Buy Lenovo Essential G510 (59-382826) Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Win8) Black Online - Lenovo: Flipkart.com

3. Dell Inspiron 15 3537 Laptop
Dell Inspiron 15 3537 Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Ubuntu/ 1GB Graph) Rs.42225 Price in India - Buy Dell Inspiron 15 3537 Laptop (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 500GB/ Ubuntu/ 1GB Graph) Black Online - Dell: Flipkart.com

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: hp, dell, lenevo ( i am ok with only "black g510 model" but i dont like the looks of silver body z500 or z510 )
b. Dislike: all else

6) Anything else you would like to say?
Screen resolution ( 768p (HD) only this i can get in budget
Battery back up ( normal (3-4hrs) / extended (5-7hrs) ) expect a decent battery backup
Purchase place local

some points:
1. don't want to spend extra money to get a windows OS as I already have it. ubuntu/ DOS laptop will be fine for me.
2. want a ram upgrade slot for upgrading to 8gb in future.
3. want a warranty upgrade to 3 years total, ADP if possible in this budget.
3. have a doubt in graphic cards performance: which is good? nvidia gt740m or intel 4600 or amd 8570m/8670m ? i expect a 128 bit graphics card for a smooth gaming exp. if possible in my budget.

Answers I seek

1. Is Hp 204tx with intel i5 4200u+ 740 gt m better than lenevo g510 i5 4200m+ intel 4600/ amd 8570 or dell i5 4200u + 8670m ?
Also, i am getting 2 GB 740 gt m in hp laptop but 1 gb in dell. 2 gb 8570 memory also in lenevo g510.

2. I have been told by friends to buy from nehru place delhi. Can I get more discount there? otherwise I'll buy in lucknow, UP.

I've specified my requirements in my best way. anything else, pls ask.

Thanks
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The gt740m is a better card but have a look at the z500 its a great lappie and it fits in ur budget if u get it locally
 
OP
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Gamer04

Broken In
thanx for suggesting. I'd like to know if the laptops i've chosen are good enough and if that hp n204tx will do the job. I am trying to avoid lenevo z500 or 510 because I personally don't like the looks of it.
 
X

xDeathx

New to this forum
I've got the exact same query like OP.
Is the 740m in Z510 (48k one) 64bit or 128bit and can we install an SSD in that laptop? Also does it overheat due to the 'M' processor?

And which will give better performance:
i5 4200U + Gt 740m (2GB) OR
i5 4200M + Gt 740m (1GB)
 
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OP
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Gamer04

Broken In
I'd like to know if the laptops i've chosen are good enough and if that hp n204tx will do the job. I am trying to avoid lenevo z500 or 510 because I personally don't like the looks of it.
 
seamon

seamon

Superhuman Spambot
Gamer04 said:
I'd like to know if the laptops i've chosen are good enough and if that hp n204tx will do the job. I am trying to avoid lenevo z500 or 510 because I personally don't like the looks of it.
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Yea it will suffice. Lenovo Z510 is definitely more powerful but this is cheaper too.
 
tanmaymohan

tanmaymohan

Geek v1.0
z510 has a good combination of i5-4200M and GT740M 1gb . Moreover it has the new GK208 chip. Under full load it heats upto around 77C but leave it aside for few mins n it will be back to normal. Nice performance beast. No lags till now
 
OP
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Gamer04

Broken In
I'd like to know If warranty in lenevo is upgradable to 3 years or not. hp has mentioned on its site that it'll extend 2 yrs for 3k more but lenevo hasn't mentioned anything about it. if I get it locally around 45k without paying extra for warranty extension i might think for it cuz my budget limit is 45k including accessories.

Also, is the 740m in hp and lenevo laptops is 64 bit or 128 bit?
 
$hadow

$hadow

Geek in making
Lenovo has also got warranty extension. I have mine for 3 years. 1 year adp and 2 years normal there after.
 
tanmaymohan

tanmaymohan

Geek v1.0
Battlefield 4 runs pretty cool

Around 40fps on everything high(not ultra) at 1366*768 res.



Haven't tried ghosts yet

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NFS Rivals 30fps at ultra high same res.

Yes this laptop can run almost all 2013-14 games on high settings. Ultra can get stuck.
 
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seamon

seamon

Superhuman Spambot
tanmaymohan said:
Battlefield 4 runs pretty cool

Around 40fps on everything high(not ultra) at 1366*768 res.



Haven't tried ghosts yet

----Updated-----

NFS Rivals 30fps at ultra high same res.

Yes this laptop can run almost all 2013-14 games on high settings. Ultra can get stuck.
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Are those benchmarks real???
AWESOME!!!
That laptop then easily beats Dell Inspiron 15 with AMD 8850m.

Just a request, do you mind overclocking and benchmarking? Use HW Monitor to monitor temps and MSI After burner to OC. Lenovo cooling should support a little OCing. Don't OC the memory much(+200 max), instead OC the core all the way up(+125).

Remember:Anything below 85 degrees is cool.

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I am never buying AMD mobile GPUs again, they suck.

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or maybe it's the undervolted CPU. :/
 
tanmaymohan

tanmaymohan

Geek v1.0
Yea they are real

Wait I will post some benchmarks soon. But I personally don't like overclocking.

--updated--

Temps are usually around 78-80c for cpu and 71-73c for gpu when gaming for long hours. It has vents on the left to dissipate heat unlike others which have it on the bottom. For normal use only : it is around 50-60c for both. Btw I don't use a cooling pad yet.
 
seamon

seamon

Superhuman Spambot
CPU temps are high when they reach 90. 73 for GPU is like very cool. 80 is warm. 85+ is hot.
 
OP
G

Gamer04

Broken In
tanmaymohan said:
Battlefield 4 runs pretty cool

Around 40fps on everything high(not ultra) at 1366*768 res.



Haven't tried ghosts yet

----Updated-----

NFS Rivals 30fps at ultra high same res.

Yes this laptop can run almost all 2013-14 games on high settings. Ultra can get stuck.
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hello guys you have made me think to go for z510 and now i think although costly, this deal is good than i5 4200u laptop. tanmay i checked on your review on z510 on ur site and its really helpful and awesome.
I am planning to go for it with 2gb graphics and backlit variant, though it'll delay my purchase as its costlier than my budget.

I was surfing about when i found this: *techkalauz.hu/pic/images/fsfsfs.png
TechKalauz - Lenovo IdeaPad Z510 teszt

it shows that 2GB card has lower memory clock than your 1gb card. Is the 100 Mhz diff. much in games? I want you guys to give your reviews on it and suggest me.

Also, how is the battery of it? i have found through surfing that its non replaceable, Is that a concern ? cuz other laptops when battery dies we have the option of buying either a branded or a cheap battery depending on pocket but i dont think i'll be getting this option in this case. Please clarify, thanks
 
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