I am "studying" to buy a new laptop. Long time I do not buy one, and things has changed (a lot) since last time. The goal is to buy a strong equipment, something near a good workstation. Of course, I do not want to spend money, but "invest" money. In other terms, I would like to buy wisely. Perhaps this post/question could end up into a "very good laptop buying guide" (just depends on the contribution of all - thank you all!). This been said, I would like some help on what to look for, what to consider, manufactures, brands, models, specification, and so on.
Usually the first question is: what is the goal for the equipment? What the laptop will be used for? Which software will run on it?
I am looking to something more generalist, where I will use: Excel, PowerPoint, so as video editing and OBS video recording (maybe I need to consider a good graphics/video card - GPU). Today, I have two 4K external monitors, which I will plug into the new laptop.
In terms of manufactures, I am considering Asus, Dell and ("very maybe") Lenovo and (perhaps) MSi.
About models:
Asus: ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED (W7604), ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 3D OLED (H7604) and ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED (H7604).
The three models have Intel i9-13980HX Processor. Does it make sense (value for the money)? Can I have a near close performance with the 12th generation i9?
Graphics:
ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED (W7604) = nVidia RTX 3000 8GB GDDR6
ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 3D OLED (H7604) = nVidia GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6
ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED (H7604) = nVidia GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6
From what I read until now, seems that the 4070 would have a better performance against RTX A3000. Is that right?
Memory:
All three models use DDR5, varying from 16GB to 64GB. The original idea is to get 1x32GB and add another 1x32GB (which brand? Corsair? Crucial?).
Which "maker"/brand should I buy as addition memory?
Dell: I looked for Precision series, models from the "7" line. 75 and 76... They look more expensive compared to Asus and not sure if it delivers more value for the money. The plan is a configuration/setup near the Asus ProArt.
Lenovo: seems to be the Thinkpad series but could not find a model that fits.
MSi: this is a new territory for me...
What I am looking for:
Usually the first question is: what is the goal for the equipment? What the laptop will be used for? Which software will run on it?
I am looking to something more generalist, where I will use: Excel, PowerPoint, so as video editing and OBS video recording (maybe I need to consider a good graphics/video card - GPU). Today, I have two 4K external monitors, which I will plug into the new laptop.
In terms of manufactures, I am considering Asus, Dell and ("very maybe") Lenovo and (perhaps) MSi.
About models:
Asus: ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED (W7604), ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 3D OLED (H7604) and ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED (H7604).
The three models have Intel i9-13980HX Processor. Does it make sense (value for the money)? Can I have a near close performance with the 12th generation i9?
Graphics:
ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED (W7604) = nVidia RTX 3000 8GB GDDR6
ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 3D OLED (H7604) = nVidia GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6
ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED (H7604) = nVidia GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6
From what I read until now, seems that the 4070 would have a better performance against RTX A3000. Is that right?
Memory:
All three models use DDR5, varying from 16GB to 64GB. The original idea is to get 1x32GB and add another 1x32GB (which brand? Corsair? Crucial?).
Which "maker"/brand should I buy as addition memory?
Dell: I looked for Precision series, models from the "7" line. 75 and 76... They look more expensive compared to Asus and not sure if it delivers more value for the money. The plan is a configuration/setup near the Asus ProArt.
Lenovo: seems to be the Thinkpad series but could not find a model that fits.
MSi: this is a new territory for me...
What I am looking for:
- What to look for and consider on the analysis;
- Diferences on manufacture and brands;
- Opinion on the models I listed;
- Sugestions and advices.