Gaming Laptop Advice (Flimsy Lid Woes)

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Hi All,

I've done a lot of homework via the web (this forum, YouTube and blog) on reviews for a well built gaming laptop, though I would appreciate any valuable real-world feedback from your good-selves if possible.

I bought an AORUS X3 Plus, which is a great and well specc'ed gaming laptop. However, the flimsy nature of the screen surround and hinges has meant that I've had to return it as the plastic screen surround in the bottom corner had started to split. See this video for an example of the click/crunching sound I started getting on the lid when opening and closing it - see 1:15min in the video (note: this is not my video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko5IxFyROJ8

I've opted for a refund (great after service from Overclockers as always), as unfortunately I can see this problem occurring again due the light/flimsy build of the screen casing, which is a shame as I like the laptop (also apart from the slightly at-times unresponsive touch pad).

So.... I am back out to market again for a gaming laptop, though this time I am adding a robust screen hinge and surround pre-requisite to my wish list, ie: the screen doesn't wobble too much when you type or move the laptop.

At the moment I am looking closely at the MSI and ASUS gaming laptops.

I am looking at spending up to £1800, and would appreciate any feedback on your experience with the build quality of any recent gaming laptops that you've recently owned or used.

As an aside, I am looking at the following approximate specification:

NVIDIA 900 series GPU
GPU memory 3GB+ (the more the merrier)
8+ GB memory (ideally 16GB)
256GB+ SSD (though would settle for a 128Gb and 1TB SAS config)
3K or 4K screen (I do a lot of graphical work also)

Any feedback much appreciated.

Thanks, :)


Simon
 
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Hi TechHead,

I'm surprised you have had problems with the X3. I have owned the X7 Pro for about 7 months. I travel a lot with it and it is bearing up with no problems at all. Maybe with the new model announced you would be able to get one of these within your budget. The screen hinge is set back from the corners of the case so it is unlikely to get damaged in normal use or transit.

It is an absolute beast of a machine and I have been really happy that I bought it.

Chuffbaby
 
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I've been looking at reviews for the G751JY but can't find it anywhere in stock online. I'm still torn between the G72 pro or the P35x. Then I start debating whether I should save some cash and get the 970 over the 980m. Longest it's ever taken me to make a decision is this.
 
Hi TechHeadUK

In regards to GT72, we designed this as a desktop replacement so it will be robust. One of the other features of the GT72 is that we have included the option to have Nvidia Discrete Graphics always on.

Gibbo has our new Gsyc on offer at £1679.99 this week

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-200-MS&groupid=959&catid=1828

GTX 970M 6Gb
128Gb SSD M.2. SATA + 1TB 7200RPM
16Gb DDR3
USB 3.1

Unfortunately you cannot get 17.3" 3K or 4K at present but if it's 4K you are after, then the GS60 is a really good fit, albeit a little lighter

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-192-MS&groupid=959&catid=1828

GTX 970M 3Gb
4K IPS Panel
16Gb DDR3
128GB M.2.Sata + 1TB 7200RPM

Final one you may want to consider is our WS60 Workstation. This is not suitable for gaming as it uses Nvidia Quadro rather than GeForce GTX Graphics. Our Mobile workstation are ISV certified which means it is certified for a lot of 3D software packages (AutoCAD, Maya, Solidworks etc)

Quadro K2100M
4K Display
16Gb DDR3
128GB M.2.Sata + 1TB 7200RPM
Thunderbolt 2.0 for fast data transfer

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-188-MS&groupid=959&catid=3008

Hope this helps but happy to answer any questions on the MSI range if you have any
 
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