Hello everyone,
I am looking to replace my ageing desktop pc with a laptop, partly so that my husband and I can spend more time together in the same room!. I'm not new to computers but I am rather out of touch with the latest technology.
After much research I have opted for the 17.3" OPTIMUS XI.
One of my specific needs is a large display, easier on my eyes. If I could get larger than 17" I would but I suppose it wouldn't be a laptop then. I mainly use a computer for photo editing using Photoshop Elements, graphic design, occasional CAD design, genealogy research, and browsing of course. I am not a gamer. All of these interests are hobbies so the computer is not in constant use.
My existing computer is a Lenovo AIO about 12 years old with AMD Athlone processor and 4GB RAM. It's struggling now. I previously had a PCS computer before the Lenovo and loved it, so now I'm back here.
My budget is as close to £1000 as I can get it. Not a lot I know but PCS seem to offer better value at that price level.
I have a question about M.2 SSD drives - something I never knew existed until yesterday, but they sound impressive. I notice that they are often installed as secondary storage drives. Is that the only way they can be used as opposed to replacing a main standard SSD drive? And are there any disadvantages to having an M.2 drive?
If somebody could cast an eye over my proposed specification below and tell me anything I should change or improve on I'd be most grateful.
Many thanks in advance.
Chassis & Display
Optimus Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD 120Hz 45% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Six Core Processor 10750H (2.6GHz, 5GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 2400MHz SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti - 4.0GB GDDR5 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st Storage Drive
2TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated 3 in 1 Card Reader (Full Size SD / SDHC / SDXC)
AC Adaptor
1 x 150W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Battery
Optimus Series Integrated 46WH Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x USB 3.1 PORT (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.1 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language
OPTIMUS SERIES RGB BACKLIT 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
BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Keyboard & Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Chassis
TongFang GK7MRFR (4GB GTX-1650 Ti, i7-10750H, 120Hz, Blank KB)
Delivery
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & UK OFFSHORE ISLANDS / N IRELAND
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 12 to 14 working days
Price: £1,085.00 including VAT and Delivery
I am looking to replace my ageing desktop pc with a laptop, partly so that my husband and I can spend more time together in the same room!. I'm not new to computers but I am rather out of touch with the latest technology.
After much research I have opted for the 17.3" OPTIMUS XI.
One of my specific needs is a large display, easier on my eyes. If I could get larger than 17" I would but I suppose it wouldn't be a laptop then. I mainly use a computer for photo editing using Photoshop Elements, graphic design, occasional CAD design, genealogy research, and browsing of course. I am not a gamer. All of these interests are hobbies so the computer is not in constant use.
My existing computer is a Lenovo AIO about 12 years old with AMD Athlone processor and 4GB RAM. It's struggling now. I previously had a PCS computer before the Lenovo and loved it, so now I'm back here.
My budget is as close to £1000 as I can get it. Not a lot I know but PCS seem to offer better value at that price level.
I have a question about M.2 SSD drives - something I never knew existed until yesterday, but they sound impressive. I notice that they are often installed as secondary storage drives. Is that the only way they can be used as opposed to replacing a main standard SSD drive? And are there any disadvantages to having an M.2 drive?
If somebody could cast an eye over my proposed specification below and tell me anything I should change or improve on I'd be most grateful.
Many thanks in advance.
Chassis & Display
Optimus Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD 120Hz 45% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Six Core Processor 10750H (2.6GHz, 5GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 2400MHz SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti - 4.0GB GDDR5 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st Storage Drive
2TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated 3 in 1 Card Reader (Full Size SD / SDHC / SDXC)
AC Adaptor
1 x 150W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Battery
Optimus Series Integrated 46WH Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x USB 3.1 PORT (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.1 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language
OPTIMUS SERIES RGB BACKLIT 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
BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Keyboard & Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Chassis
TongFang GK7MRFR (4GB GTX-1650 Ti, i7-10750H, 120Hz, Blank KB)
Delivery
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & UK OFFSHORE ISLANDS / N IRELAND
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 12 to 14 working days
Price: £1,085.00 including VAT and Delivery
