PowerSpec 1520

[feelinfroggy777]

Unfortunately my car was broken into last week and my laptop was stolen. I travel a lot for work so I like to have a laptop that can game when I am in a hotel. The laptop that was stolen was a Acer Helios 300 with a 1060 and I was happy with it.

I am looking at getting another laptop and found a really good deal at Microcenter for a PowerSpec 1520. This is a Microcenter brand, and I wanted to know if anyone has had any experience with the PowerSpec. It has some very good hardware (8750h, 2070, SSD) and the open box price is $1189.

Honestly, it is more than I wanted to spend (was looking under 1k) but it is such a good deal that I am considering it. I welcome any feedback anyone has on it as I did not even know that Microcenter had a store brand for laptops.

Here is the link

https://www.microcenter.com/product/602316/powerspec-1520-156-gaming-laptop-computer---black?ob=1

 

[Newtonius]

I have the same Helios 300 model, You should go for it, on my side it shows it's 1399 but if you're seeing it for 1189 then that's a moderate price for a laptop.

 

[feelinfroggy777]

I have the same Helios 300 model, You should go for it, on my side it shows it's 1399 but if you're seeing it for 1189 then that's a moderate price for a laptop.

Yeah, they have 2 open box models for $1189.

 

[Newtonius]

Yeah, they have 2 open box models for $1189.

Go for it, it's a pretty good deal for the specs. Especially if you're travelling a lot.

 

[WildCard999]

From the specs and the fact it actually has a Gsync panel it would be tough to pass on. Microcenter has a 15 day return policy so when you get it just do some gaming/benchmarks to make sure it runs well with no faults and go from there.

 

[feelinfroggy777]

I decided to go ahead and buy it. It is very nice and puts a lot of power in small space. The panel is MUCH better then the Predator. It is a night and day difference in the color quality.

Thanks for the advice!

 

[WildCard999]

Glad it worked out for you! I'm putting aside some cash for Black Friday to get a decent mid range gaming laptop for Division 2/RDR2/Biomutant/Maneater/etc. Hopefully there are some good deals at Microcenter as my budget is only like $700 tops.