Don't know which laptop to pick (School + gaming)

[gamertanish]

Hello

I'm going into grade 10 this year and I've been browsing for cheap laptops on the internet. I found 2 that I'm very interested in buying but not sure which ones more better. I'm going to do my school work on it and plus a bit of gaming (I only play fortnite) and a bit of after effects. Here are the 2 laptops are can't chose from.

Microsoft Surface Pro 2
CPU: i5 (doesn't specify )
RAM: 8gb
STORAGE: 128gb ssd
OS: Windows 10 Pro

Dell Latitude E6230
CPU: Intel i7-3520M 3rd Generation CPU @ 2.90GHz
RAM: 8GB DDR3 RAM"
STORAGE: 500GB SATA Hard Disk Drive
GRAPHICS: Intel HD Graphics 4000
OS: Windows 10

I'm not sure which one is better for doing schoolwork, editing (Adobe after effects) and gaming (fortnite) I would appreciate it if someone can help me.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Likely neither can game well or do much editing. If i had to pick from those 2 i would picknthe surface because of its snappy ssd. Can you link the laptops? Likely the surface is a dual core with ht. The 2nd laptops i7 is also a dual core with ht. Not great for gaming or editing. The graphics wouldnt cut it.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Whats your budget?

 

[gamertanish]

Likely neither can game well or do much editing. If i had to pick from those 2 i would picknthe surface because of its snappy ssd. Can you link the laptops? Likely the surface is a dual core with ht.

Whats your budget?

Well my parents bought me a expensive laptop then it got stolen at school, so they want me to get a laptop for $300 and less. I found the two laptops on Gumtree in good condition.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Gumtree... Are you Austrailan? I dont know of any laptop that can do much editing or fortnite for 300aud. Here is a $450 usd laptop with a lower end 7th gen I5 and a mx150 gpu. It can run full hd fortnite with a mix of low and medium settings. maybe you coulr find it used?https://flash.newegg.com/Product/1TS-000X-00UY3?nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwordsNF-Mobile&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwordsNF-Mobile-_-pla-_-Laptops+%2f+Notebooks-_-1TS-000X-00UY3&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAiAsoviBRAoEiwATm8OYEkvr7nMpkAUjQw8P_kmC3EKJ6BOJzm_2vKdsMMItE6PGrgNtWB8iBoC1PUQAvD_BwE

 

[gamertanish]

Gumtree... Are you Austrailan? I dont know of any laptop that can do much editing or fortnite for 300aud. Here is a $450 usd laptop with a lower end 7th gen I5 and a mx150 gpu. It can run full hd fortnite with a mix of low and medium settings.

Thank you I'll see if I'm able to get it and yes I'm Australian.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

I would get the surface if thats your only 2 options.

 

[gamertanish]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from gamertanish : "Is this the perfect laptop for school + gaming? Need help picking."

Hey guys, I'm starting grade 10 this year and my parents wanted me to stick to a budget of $400 to get a new laptop/second hand, I was thinking to get a laptop that's small and light and can do a bit of gaming (I only play fortnite) and editing like Adobe after effects, photoshop and using office 365 for school. I found this laptop...

Dell Inspiron 13 7359

Specs:
CPU:i7 6500u
STORAGE: 256GB SSD
RAM: 8GB
OS: Windows 10 Home

Is this a good option? Will it handle fortnite between 30-60fps? I can't find any other slim/light laptop that can game and is also at the price at $400.
Thank you for reading this

In terms of your budget, you're looking at an i7 laptop. You won't be able to get an i7 machine for that cheap.

In terms of gaming, it should be able to play Fortnite, just not maxed out.

And if this is the touchscreen laptop that I think it is, and if you can feel sure that the machine is in good working order, snatch it up.

In terms of your budget, you're looking at an i7 laptop. You won't be able to get an i7 machine for that cheap.

In terms of gaming, it should be able to play Fortnite, just not maxed out.

And if this is the touchscreen laptop that I think it is, and if you can feel sure that the machine is in good working order, snatch it up.

I found the laptop on Gumtree in perfect condition so I might get it. Do you know any other laptop that's light, slim and can do a bit of gaming?

The laptop you've chosen is a great deal.

I could certainly suggest lighter laptops that can do a bit of gaming, but you'll need more money. Being able to play games on a particular machine is not always the same as enjoying that experience.

An enjoyable gaming experience on a laptop requires a video card, and there is where your prices go up.

The laptop you've chosen is a great deal.

I could certainly suggest lighter laptops that can do a bit of gaming, but you'll need more money. Being able to play games on a particular machine is not always the same as enjoying that experience.

An enjoyable gaming experience on a laptop requires a video card, and there is where your prices go up.

Yes, I was looking at some laptops with Nvidia in it and some were cheap and some were expensive, the cheap ones had really old Nvidia cards so I doubt I'd make a difference.

 

[bignastyid]

Please keep your laptop search to 1 thread.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Most modern computers with integrated graphics can run fortnite in 720p with mediocre settings. That laptop should work well with what you need it for.

 

[geofelt]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from gamertanish : "Is Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon perfect for school + gaming?"

Hello, I'm about to buy the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon from Gumtree in perfect condition for $500, I just wanted to ask will this help me with office 365 apps, editing (Adobe after effects and photoshop) and gaming (I only play fortnite) my parents wanted me to stick to a budget of $500 for a laptop that's small, light and can do bit of gaming.

I have to buy the laptop quickly before someone else does so here's the specs (BTW there's 2 versions I can pick from)

Version 1
LENOVO THINKPAD X1 CARBON

.Perfect condition.Fingerprint security.8GB ram.256 GB ssd.Intel core i7 vpro.Intel HD graphics 5500.

Version 2
Lenovo thinkpad x1 carbon
CPU: Intel Core i7-3667U @ 2.0GHz
RAM: 8GB DDR3
INTERNAL STORAGE: 256GB SSD
VIDEO CARD: Intel HD Graphics 4000
OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10 Home

I think both are the same but I don't know which one to get, and can I do my editing (after ecfects and photoshop) and gaming (fortnite) and schoolwork?

Love the x1 carbon for portability.
There have been 6 generations of them, each getting a bit better.

None will have a discrete graphics card which is what you want for any sort of fast action games.
The latest 6th gen had UHD 620 graphics.

Your option #1 is likely the superior unit based on the HD 5500 graphics and a passmark rating of 589.
fwiw, the latest 6th gen version UHD620 graphics is about twice as strong.
The gt1030 desktop graphics card has a rating of some 3000, and is considered as the entry level for gaming.

Best to use the laptop for anything except gaming.

 

[tannudagamer10]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from tannudagamer10 : "Is this a good laptop to buy for school + gaming"

hello, i found a laptop on gumtree for $500 its called ASUS UX-303LN 13.3" FHD Touchscreen Ultrabook i'm going into grade 10 so im going to be doing some editing like using after effects and photoshop and also a bit of gaming like fortnite and normal school work like word, poweproint etc.

Specifications:

Screen 13.3 inch, 3200 x 1800 px resolution, IPS, touchscreen

Processor Intel Haswell Core i7-4510U CPU

Chipset Intel HM87

Video integrated Intel 4400 HD Nvidia GeForce GT 840M 2GB

Memory 12 GB DDR3

Storage 256 GB SSD

Connectivity Wireless AC, Bluetooth, Lan (with adapter)

Ports 3xUSB, SD card reader, HDMI, mini-DisplayPort, VGA and RJ45 (with adapters)

Battery 50 Wh

Operating system Windows 8.1

Size 21 mm think, including the feet (18 mm without)

Weight about 1.5 kg (3.3 pounds)

Extras backlit keyboard, Bang and Olufsen Speakers

My last thread on my other account got banned for some reason, don't know whether if this laptop is perfect me for $500, its the only laptop i found thats light, slim has i7 and a graphics card which fits for me.
Thanks for reading.

That's generally a good laptop for school work but don't expect to be a great gaming machine. Will overheat and have low frames per second.

That's generally a good laptop for school work but don't expect to be a great gaming machine. Will overheat and have low frames per second.

ok, but will this be good for editing like it has 12 gb ram, i7 and a ssd it should handle it right?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Yes. It shouldnt overheat. Its not a macbook after all.