[SOLVED] Is this a wise buy?

[Prem Sawari]

I'd like to pickup a razer stealth with 4k touchscreen. It comes with the external GPU enclosure and has a gtx 1060. He's asking 1000 but I'm going to try for 800.
Then, I want to purchase this Monitor at microcenter for 430$.
I plan to use it to code and to do some gaming.
I have a history of finding kinks and issues only after purchase regardless of my research so I'm wondering if this is a good idea.
Or if anyone knows a better solution with similar quality but within my budget. Thank you

 

[Barty1884]

What configuration of the Stealth?

Do you need a laptop for any reason?

I suspect the Stealth, at that kind of used price, is probably going to be underwhelming for coding etc.... i7-7500U, maybe? Dual core with HT....

Even if the CPU checks out (as good as it can in a laptop), you're then looking at 1440p Ultrawide, high refresh gaming...... With a 1060?


In short no, this doesn't strike me as a wise buy. A decent deal at $800, yeah, probably.... if you want a Razer Blade.... but for your defined use-case, it doesn't seem particularly fit for purpose.

 

[Prem Sawari]

Yes, I need a laptop for web develop;ment. And yes the laptop is i7-7500

 

[Prem Sawari]

Jesus Christ. When did PC components become so freaking expensive???

 

[Prem Sawari]

what would be better buy?

 

[Prem Sawari]

What about this laptop?
https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AERO-15X--i7-8750H#kf

 

[Barty1884]

Jesus Christ. When did PC components become so freaking expensive???

Probably around the same time a worldwide pandemic limited supply and increased demand? 😂

What about this laptop?
https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AERO-15X--i7-8750H#kf

Much stronger CPU (6c/12t vs 2c/4t) and a stronger GPU.... a much better choice.
Still not really a 4K capable GPU, outside of esports & low(er) settings, but still 'better'

 

[Prem Sawari]

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I think I'll go with this one for 800, then the monitor for 430$.
I'm buying an ikea karlby with two oddvald stands for a desk and then I'll get a herman Miller aeron next month