Desktop replacement with good thermals?

Makhaira · 15 Sep 2022 at 20:31

I'm giving serious consideration to replacing my desktop setup and XPS13 with a single more powerful desktop replacement (assuming I can sell them!), but one thing I'm quite wary of is thermal throttling, even with cooling pads.

An XPS 15 or 17 would suit me really well, but I can find a lot online about thermal throttling due to inadequate cooling. Whilst a laptop will never match the thermal performance of a desktop, are there options out there that will at least avoid throttling themselves at max performance?

Peak usage will be some moderate gaming, but also a lot of CAD in Fusion 360.

Makhaira · 17 Sep 2022 at 10:41

Thanks @Jimbo Mahoney but I can't see a sig unfortunately. I've been leaning towards an Omen 17 after my research of that last few days if you have any view on that?

Makhaira · 17 Sep 2022 at 12:33

Cheers, all a moot point until I shift my laptop and desktop in the Members Market! I thought the Ryzen's couldn't keep up with the likes of the higher powered Alder Lakes?

Makhaira · 17 Sep 2022 at 12:34

Right, back to re-assess my downselect then (Omen 17-ck1000na for £1480) and see if I should rethink! Thanks for the input both.

Makhaira · 22 Sep 2022 at 11:09

Hmmm, swinging towards the extra cash and Lenovo now

Makhaira · 27 Sep 2022 at 19:57

Thanks I'll take a look. Although 1080p isn't something I'd accept, I'd want at least 1440p

Makhaira · 27 Sep 2022 at 23:01

That looks nice, cheers

Makhaira · 27 Sep 2022 at 23:05

I don't suppose you have a link to your model @McPhee do you? Struggling to find that spec at that price point. Thanks for any help.

Makhaira · 28 Sep 2022 at 11:00

Wow that was a hell of a deal then. Thanks.