Just added a configuration link. Please help.

Hello lovely people, I'm after a laptop that will be used mainly by my daughter who's an avid gamer and also by me sometimes.

I've been trying to configure (just to have an idea) and been at it for hours and when I think I've got the specs, I get confused with some of the technical jargon. On the plus side, I've learnt quite a lot googling and reading stuff but I really need help to narrow things down. It's just too much to decide what I need and don't need.

So it's for games, Roblox, minecraft and potentially heavy ones from Steam account but not ultra heavy (if that makes sense). She's not a "hardcore" gamer (yet) but a good laptop will help her become one. She's currently limited in what she can do with my old laptop.

I also need one that will play well and maintain its performance with a good android emulator and android games like wolf quest sim and all other sim games and android games.

This is the main thing I need plus every other laptop basic uses like blogging, streaming, images and documents, etc, so i have the following specs but I'll need help with more suitable ones please:

● 144hz 15.6 inch fhd

● Ntsc 72%(?) Never seen this before but I suppose 72 is better than 45?

● ?processor (Amd/Intel/?) - I know I need more than 3ghz right?

● 16gb ram (is one 16gb okay or two 8gb?) Or 32gb?

● 1tb harddrive

● ? SSD (how big/small and would it be just for os/game storage or as second drive?)

● Backlit keyboard.

● Nvidia rtx 2060 or gtx 1660ti?

● 180W ac adapter or 230w? Do I need one or two of this?

● Battery ?

What else please?

Budget is not more than £1500 (Though might do more for future proof). I've not gone past this with all my different configuration tries but I just want to know the right specs to get from well informed people in real time.

Thank you.


If I don't make much sense, please bear with me, I'm learning.


The configuration link. I dont mind starting afresh on a new and better laptop if you think it's best.

 
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I think this would be more suited to what you describe. Havent changed the laptop cooling stand or headset.
The 3700X may even be downgradable to save some cash, I cant see it needing a more powerful processor though or a higher spec GPU given the screen it has and the games you have spoken about (even current titles off steam should comfortably run on a 1660Ti on a HD screen)

Chassis & Display
Nova Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD 144Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Eight Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.4GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 2666MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti - 6.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated Micro-SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 180W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Battery
Nova Series Detachable 4 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
2 Channel High Def. Audio + SoundBlaster™ Cinema
Wireless/Wired Networking
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x USB 3.2 PORT (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.2 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language
15" NOVA SERIES UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Laptop Cooling Stands
CoolerMaster NotePal L2 Laptop Cooler, up to 17.3 inch
Keyboard & Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Headsets
CoolerMaster CH321 Gaming Headset
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Dead Pixel Guarantee
1 Year Dead Pixel Guarantee Inc. Labour & Carriage Costs
Chassis
Clevo NH55ACQ (6GB GTX-1660 Ti, 144Hz N7, Blank KB)
Delivery
TIMED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND - MON-FRI (BEFORE 2PM)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 9 to 11 working days
Price: £1,415.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/nova-15/9JYhKN4etG/
 
Thanks so much. I'm looking at what you've posted one at a time and changing it. Will be asking some questions in the process if that's okay?

So I don't need a second M.2 ssd drive?

What about the storage drive? You didn't add hdd. Do I not need it? I'd like to have one.

Still working my way down. Thanks I appreciate your help.
 
I think this would be more suited to what you describe. Havent changed the laptop cooling stand or headset.
The 3700X may even be downgradable to save some cash, I cant see it needing a more powerful processor though or a higher spec GPU given the screen it has and the games you have spoken about (even current titles off steam should comfortably run on a 1660Ti on a HD screen)

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/nova-15/9JYhKN4etG/
 
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The M.2 is the storage....theres no reason to have 3 different drives.
M.2 is far smaller physically than a standard SSD, and much faster. this means a faster system, shorter loading times for games and better file transfer speeds.

It will do the exact same job having a HDD in will, only faster and more reliable.
Another option would be a 500Gb M.2 for the operating system and games, and then a larger SSD or HDD as file storage for things like photos and documents.
 
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I would try asking one of the mods to put a spec together for you, dont know how similar it would be to what I have suggested but they certainly know more about this than me.

Hold off on placing an order for a day, you will most likely get a reply as they are very regularly on, including some more experienced forum members too.
 
Personally, with ANY laptop i would use a cooling stand. It extends the lifespan of the machine. If you are going to spend £1500 on a machine, its worth the £30 to help it run cooler and can add years to its lifespan.
Will leave the cooling stand on then. Thought I was just being extra but good to know it will help :)
 
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