I have some idea about what I've chosen but it's a very basic level of understanding - will you look at the configuration please? I'd love to hear any comments or observations.
My usage is fairly simple but it is deliberately over-specififed after experiencing four years with a slow (slooow) laptop; for instance copying (or backing up) large files is like watching paint dry.
No games (except simple card games).
Some image tweaking.
Heavy user of VirtualBox (including ancient AutoCAD 2000 and Office 97 on WinXP which is my smallest Virtual Machine).
Always dual boot several versions of my Linux OS, sometimes boot Win10 in a VHD - but not at the moment 'cos I recently wiped the drive (again) recently and it's just Linux.
I've read on this forum that upgrading to Intel I7 is not always worth the money, so have left it at the default I5 - is that wise for someone looking for the best possible speed (within my budget around £800)?
I have lots of questions, for instance: have I chosen the best RAM, SSD or HD etc!!
But the BIG question is: I've been advised to stick with CPU graphics with no other/extra graphics so have tried to NOT choose anything else - have I succeeded in that?
Chassis & Display: Cosmos Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD IPS 60Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU): Intel® Core™ i5 Quad Core Processor 8300H (2.3GHz, 4.0GHz Turbo)
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Memory (RAM): 16GB Corsair 2666MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card: INTEL® HD GRAPHICS 630 - 1.7GB Max DDR4 Video RAM - DirectX® 12
1st Hard Disk: 1TB SEAGATE 7mm SERIAL ATA III 2.5" HARD DRIVE WITH 128MB CACHE (7,200rpm)
1st M.2 SSD Drive: 250GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3400MB/R, 1500MB/W)
Memory Card Reader: Integrated 6 in 1 Card Reader (SD /Mini SD/ SDHC / SDXC / MMC / RSMMC)
AC Adaptor: 1 x 90W AC Adaptor
Battery: Cosmos VII Series 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Power Cable: 1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Thermal Paste: COOLER MASTER MASTERGEL MAKER THERMAL COMPOUND
Sound Card: 2 Channel High Def. Audio + SoundBlaster™ Cinema 3
Bluetooth & Wireless: GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® AC-9260 M.2 (1.73Gbps, 802.11AC) +BT 5.0
USB Options: 1 x USB 3.1 PORT (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.0 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language: SINGLE COLOUR BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD
Operating System: NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Webcam: INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty: 3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Thank for any help.
My usage is fairly simple but it is deliberately over-specififed after experiencing four years with a slow (slooow) laptop; for instance copying (or backing up) large files is like watching paint dry.
No games (except simple card games).
Some image tweaking.
Heavy user of VirtualBox (including ancient AutoCAD 2000 and Office 97 on WinXP which is my smallest Virtual Machine).
Always dual boot several versions of my Linux OS, sometimes boot Win10 in a VHD - but not at the moment 'cos I recently wiped the drive (again) recently and it's just Linux.
I've read on this forum that upgrading to Intel I7 is not always worth the money, so have left it at the default I5 - is that wise for someone looking for the best possible speed (within my budget around £800)?
I have lots of questions, for instance: have I chosen the best RAM, SSD or HD etc!!
But the BIG question is: I've been advised to stick with CPU graphics with no other/extra graphics so have tried to NOT choose anything else - have I succeeded in that?
Chassis & Display: Cosmos Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD IPS 60Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU): Intel® Core™ i5 Quad Core Processor 8300H (2.3GHz, 4.0GHz Turbo)
FREE PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Battlefield 1 & More! w/ select Intel CPUs!
Memory (RAM): 16GB Corsair 2666MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card: INTEL® HD GRAPHICS 630 - 1.7GB Max DDR4 Video RAM - DirectX® 12
1st Hard Disk: 1TB SEAGATE 7mm SERIAL ATA III 2.5" HARD DRIVE WITH 128MB CACHE (7,200rpm)
1st M.2 SSD Drive: 250GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3400MB/R, 1500MB/W)
Memory Card Reader: Integrated 6 in 1 Card Reader (SD /Mini SD/ SDHC / SDXC / MMC / RSMMC)
AC Adaptor: 1 x 90W AC Adaptor
Battery: Cosmos VII Series 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Power Cable: 1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Thermal Paste: COOLER MASTER MASTERGEL MAKER THERMAL COMPOUND
Sound Card: 2 Channel High Def. Audio + SoundBlaster™ Cinema 3
Bluetooth & Wireless: GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® AC-9260 M.2 (1.73Gbps, 802.11AC) +BT 5.0
USB Options: 1 x USB 3.1 PORT (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.0 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language: SINGLE COLOUR BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD
Operating System: NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Webcam: INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty: 3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Thank for any help.