SI Staff EdL Posted December 30, 2021 SI Staff Share Posted December 30, 2021 17 minutes ago, FGW55 said: Sorry to jump back in - but is there any major difference in performance on these two machines? 1) https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-3i-14-laptop-intel-core-i5-256-gb-ssd-blue-10228900-pdt.html 2) https://www.box.co.uk/X515EA-BQ170T-ASUS-VivoBook-15-Intel-Core-i5-8GB-RAM-2_3813204.html I am torn on the two at the moment. If the bonus of the ASUS is a larger screen then I’m more than happy with 14 inches. Just wondering if I could get more bang for my buck with a 14 ASUS? On the face of it aside screen size they are basically identical Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonlufc Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Hi guys are these value for money https://ao.com/product/3xs118090-3xs-desktop-black-87588-253.aspx https://ao.com/product/3xs121381-3xs-desktop-black-90908-253.aspx?&WT.z_PT=Computing&WT.z_AT=Gaming Desktop&WT.z_MT=Search&WT.z_MAT=3XS&WT.z_FT=Free Standing&WT.z_PC=3XS-121381&WT.srch=1&WT.z_KW=3XS-121381&WT.z_DT=m&WT.z_RTM=PLA&ef_id=CjwKCAiAzrWOBhBjEiwAq85QZ3lSxsp_bWlx8AlV68YSisYKIA3Vb25-PUWcE_A535NegELUgCpHtBoCqN8QAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!8149!3!540907944375!!!u!1036649505502!&&utm_medium=shopping&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=ce - desktops - smart|desktops - smart&utm_term=smartshopping|3XS-121381&utm_content=pla-1036649505502|paidpla&gclid=CjwKCAiAzrWOBhBjEiwAq85QZ3lSxsp_bWlx8AlV68YSisYKIA3Vb25-PUWcE_A535NegELUgCpHtBoCqN8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds I don't mind paying for the more expensive one if it is much different. Only playing football manager 2022 at a steady pace, maybe 6 nations, 15 or so leagues...OR IS THEIR BETTER VALUE FOR MONEY. Thanks in advance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
False Nine Nation Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 I am outgrowing mobile and am looking to make the switch to the full fat version. I am looking for something under $200 that will run it smoothly, preowned is fine. So far I have found these three: https://www.ebay.com/itm/334272103685?epid=11042552274&hash=item4dd42b8505:g:0BYAAOSwNgxhzHqH#viTabs_0 https://www.ebay.com/itm/353809500526?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D235874%26meid%3Dd38eeff3da00490998f0da20c607997c%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D284568016153%26itm%3D353809500526%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv9PairwiseWebMskuAspectsV202110NoVariantSeed%26brand%3DDell&_trksid=p2047675.c101195.m1851&amdata=cksum%3A353809500526d38eeff3da00490998f0da20c607997c|enc%3AAQAGAAACEPpUK64VSrQSA2iENtvspQBniyx3Cz0vDaDr2fmc7z0xSK%2FT7XkcumR2jlPx8OJjsNhlWnlBh7lbzEVzyCJcCuFFTr5dlVMMPihrt9eN90bEFGHEN%2Fyfx1YcvjIkFf38%2FUc4ejALhcq0AvP%2FmoRQU%2B0FjojZJ%2BGArFxqOf5B1S%2FKFKi9I%2F3vEb%2FHk3I5TDxmUv%2FGt7gRm8kZH4mnS1HI0TpEPMWTIVY9qxBRIg71qJKKfu2T8OwT4NtopoqX7tLWHGr7AKIca5H7zwOOUrHn%2BEMvJczTXgD4vGSFrfvaSttFFiYhyztgK3lKGeVapRheppd68%2F88DvArtNKCKal3qnZ9eX6hXXfAhwL%2FJ4u87L0orbiqgDEwwRxiNT%2Fr184jMAJefs7KJ4tc5%2FtEq%2B%2F5cTuVPV29nvkHkLSkjjp7aooNlDFCzhNczbKqc16Swc8WG0FketpQ280hIxnweusq58xkkUKJuABFxaOmkCLoObk26fGuAumUo%2FIWF1h7%2F2%2FjVWeIXg6RVW565QMSV%2FgbMarOM6ZdQCsCdh6g%2BShKPGyEvV7d5v0WOycsZSnJTsu1a1uKVcmHx9oMa3K7ShR0nXIH5%2FcbFK5E5YzK8T1Kxzr6kLBu5r57ArEZw23%2FhsVnsZvZPwKF08w2Wqcz%2F1fSzqSgbcR7ZJQXqL%2FwFyx2%2FQWe%2FXZ3pvYxTbVmOZDPEeRIQQ%3D%3D|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2047675 https://www.ebay.com/itm/284568016153?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110013%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIMRXI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20210708121852%26meid%3D620d1afc33544e41bd46a9a7201171e5%26pid%3D101112%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D133977738291%26itm%3D284568016153%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2563228%26algv%3DSIMRVIMLRV5WebV1_0%26brand%3DDell&_trksid=p2563228.c101112.m1982&amdata=cksum%3A284568016153620d1afc33544e41bd46a9a7201171e5|enc%3AAQAGAAACAC90GEa2j4PWit9uYM%2F7wa%2FMTLfa3x6AGIFWp1v852lbmQ6OQ7W72rey1oh%2BX%2Fw%2FMXc7YGQGrpYHz5qqstN2a35iEOKAjWZyx%2F7TqZXszsGpQW680E9dQUbfxu8YBR0m63Sa1N9N86pyZK17DB7jy8MSnIjCvYs3qi4aQHKK45SRYmmLSJxHjTvaNAGp2%2FHrXWTVRacwvRXhU7GGZrt7n7qAhAeOEQRW4m9s3GF9loJlaXurtIaiTkjnk9vr0UnnX2vfS2G8xk9cw2iTNg9r%2BOee3j%2Fajxgw5XalfiXuGSDsF%2FHYKGMfEX2dGfHEnaq6pGlhlNFJ0XjVHlB7bUARVFrpZZdBjPtlTp%2Fs6MyDFy3N4OTT281bnPsXIcmS8eBCSqHSWMRB04fHualLSZL38sCCLOrVk4VaZifBgMa4gWlddxIvgSJFEw567VheJAZumh5OYSJoKcvUGGWXq0JOT9EjRwB1mbuGzbvR6GVKxg7ni7nP7m16a3CRtesshuDEjCkEqaIERcJ2YbaBIgg9oHUG2att5UTQI1CcqiBjjlLQSPC%2BNjDjA3EH6g3wJbm%2BNWr4d1JtmyouVpZyAMCu%2FjiSr7pb5Xy%2BcGLcj4PUK%2F%2BOhuSDzU4x92z0UwpInPwsemp570LQS%2FgD%2BzC1xlh48OdRhdO1TPhwoamWsd9g%2BTel|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2563228 https://www.ebay.com/itm/234078312147?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item36802796d3:g:FVYAAOSwGcNg-xwP&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAAA4OeY0WqIKP98TrLJhgPt7p90%2Bug%2FMCtwX6xD8e5rdzHSDWc%2BhURQ1BIYOISl61mi6%2Fuv3qP8ppgCTxcMiu6ZBabJwfsLDevtjCxQ4LC4wCHaOx6QJRP4tlXIEbpiZGfZ36%2BM8%2B5qfmKc8FIl9vELkuqC48uRVU2fQHLdSPR1appyvxlA7FoNTU1Mz2rTtYrlnA2tJ36hjka%2BiQrlRMXRtP9FLwlZw79yGN9uahLhHbxx0QIrak%2FeW0g47%2FLWN28dLJCCb8Eiu%2B9WPWJ3auS0edAmloZcIAuu9r8O6R%2B4BI1W|tkp%3ABFBM6IHY9MBf Any thoughts or feedback would be appreciated, my favourite atm is the last one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 9 hours ago, Damonlufc said: Hi guys are these value for money https://ao.com/product/3xs118090-3xs-desktop-black-87588-253.aspx https://ao.com/product/3xs121381-3xs-desktop-black-90908-253.aspx?&WT.z_PT=Computing&WT.z_AT=Gaming Desktop&WT.z_MT=Search&WT.z_MAT=3XS&WT.z_FT=Free Standing&WT.z_PC=3XS-121381&WT.srch=1&WT.z_KW=3XS-121381&WT.z_DT=m&WT.z_RTM=PLA&ef_id=CjwKCAiAzrWOBhBjEiwAq85QZ3lSxsp_bWlx8AlV68YSisYKIA3Vb25-PUWcE_A535NegELUgCpHtBoCqN8QAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!8149!3!540907944375!!!u!1036649505502!&&utm_medium=shopping&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=ce - desktops - smart|desktops - smart&utm_term=smartshopping|3XS-121381&utm_content=pla-1036649505502|paidpla&gclid=CjwKCAiAzrWOBhBjEiwAq85QZ3lSxsp_bWlx8AlV68YSisYKIA3Vb25-PUWcE_A535NegELUgCpHtBoCqN8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds I don't mind paying for the more expensive one if it is much different. Only playing football manager 2022 at a steady pace, maybe 6 nations, 15 or so leagues...OR IS THEIR BETTER VALUE FOR MONEY. Thanks in advance If you're willing to pay more money then easily the i5 version. If you are willing to pay more - what is the budget or you at your max now? Do you need a monitor? If not - you can put that towards other things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonlufc Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Smurf said: If you're willing to pay more money then easily the i5 version. If you are willing to pay more - what is the budget or you at your max now? Do you need a monitor? If not - you can put that towards other things. I need everything to be fair. Monitor mouse, keyboard. Computer and a stand/desk so my budget is prob maximum 1000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornal2169 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Hello. Would these specs be a good suitor for top 5 leagues and second divisions plus 2-3 additional top leagues? FM will be the only intensive thing to run otherwise will just be admin. https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/laptops/yoga/yoga-2-in-1-series/Yoga-7-14ITL5/p/88YGC701456 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 9 hours ago, False Nine Nation said: I am outgrowing mobile and am looking to make the switch to the full fat version. I am looking for something under $200 that will run it smoothly, preowned is fine. So far I have found these three: https://www.ebay.com/itm/334272103685?epid=11042552274&hash=item4dd42b8505:g:0BYAAOSwNgxhzHqH#viTabs_0 https://www.ebay.com/itm/353809500526?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D235874%26meid%3Dd38eeff3da00490998f0da20c607997c%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D284568016153%26itm%3D353809500526%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv9PairwiseWebMskuAspectsV202110NoVariantSeed%26brand%3DDell&_trksid=p2047675.c101195.m1851&amdata=cksum%3A353809500526d38eeff3da00490998f0da20c607997c|enc%3AAQAGAAACEPpUK64VSrQSA2iENtvspQBniyx3Cz0vDaDr2fmc7z0xSK%2FT7XkcumR2jlPx8OJjsNhlWnlBh7lbzEVzyCJcCuFFTr5dlVMMPihrt9eN90bEFGHEN%2Fyfx1YcvjIkFf38%2FUc4ejALhcq0AvP%2FmoRQU%2B0FjojZJ%2BGArFxqOf5B1S%2FKFKi9I%2F3vEb%2FHk3I5TDxmUv%2FGt7gRm8kZH4mnS1HI0TpEPMWTIVY9qxBRIg71qJKKfu2T8OwT4NtopoqX7tLWHGr7AKIca5H7zwOOUrHn%2BEMvJczTXgD4vGSFrfvaSttFFiYhyztgK3lKGeVapRheppd68%2F88DvArtNKCKal3qnZ9eX6hXXfAhwL%2FJ4u87L0orbiqgDEwwRxiNT%2Fr184jMAJefs7KJ4tc5%2FtEq%2B%2F5cTuVPV29nvkHkLSkjjp7aooNlDFCzhNczbKqc16Swc8WG0FketpQ280hIxnweusq58xkkUKJuABFxaOmkCLoObk26fGuAumUo%2FIWF1h7%2F2%2FjVWeIXg6RVW565QMSV%2FgbMarOM6ZdQCsCdh6g%2BShKPGyEvV7d5v0WOycsZSnJTsu1a1uKVcmHx9oMa3K7ShR0nXIH5%2FcbFK5E5YzK8T1Kxzr6kLBu5r57ArEZw23%2FhsVnsZvZPwKF08w2Wqcz%2F1fSzqSgbcR7ZJQXqL%2FwFyx2%2FQWe%2FXZ3pvYxTbVmOZDPEeRIQQ%3D%3D|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2047675 https://www.ebay.com/itm/284568016153?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110013%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIMRXI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20210708121852%26meid%3D620d1afc33544e41bd46a9a7201171e5%26pid%3D101112%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D133977738291%26itm%3D284568016153%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2563228%26algv%3DSIMRVIMLRV5WebV1_0%26brand%3DDell&_trksid=p2563228.c101112.m1982&amdata=cksum%3A284568016153620d1afc33544e41bd46a9a7201171e5|enc%3AAQAGAAACAC90GEa2j4PWit9uYM%2F7wa%2FMTLfa3x6AGIFWp1v852lbmQ6OQ7W72rey1oh%2BX%2Fw%2FMXc7YGQGrpYHz5qqstN2a35iEOKAjWZyx%2F7TqZXszsGpQW680E9dQUbfxu8YBR0m63Sa1N9N86pyZK17DB7jy8MSnIjCvYs3qi4aQHKK45SRYmmLSJxHjTvaNAGp2%2FHrXWTVRacwvRXhU7GGZrt7n7qAhAeOEQRW4m9s3GF9loJlaXurtIaiTkjnk9vr0UnnX2vfS2G8xk9cw2iTNg9r%2BOee3j%2Fajxgw5XalfiXuGSDsF%2FHYKGMfEX2dGfHEnaq6pGlhlNFJ0XjVHlB7bUARVFrpZZdBjPtlTp%2Fs6MyDFy3N4OTT281bnPsXIcmS8eBCSqHSWMRB04fHualLSZL38sCCLOrVk4VaZifBgMa4gWlddxIvgSJFEw567VheJAZumh5OYSJoKcvUGGWXq0JOT9EjRwB1mbuGzbvR6GVKxg7ni7nP7m16a3CRtesshuDEjCkEqaIERcJ2YbaBIgg9oHUG2att5UTQI1CcqiBjjlLQSPC%2BNjDjA3EH6g3wJbm%2BNWr4d1JtmyouVpZyAMCu%2FjiSr7pb5Xy%2BcGLcj4PUK%2F%2BOhuSDzU4x92z0UwpInPwsemp570LQS%2FgD%2BzC1xlh48OdRhdO1TPhwoamWsd9g%2BTel|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2563228 https://www.ebay.com/itm/234078312147?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item36802796d3:g:FVYAAOSwGcNg-xwP&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAAA4OeY0WqIKP98TrLJhgPt7p90%2Bug%2FMCtwX6xD8e5rdzHSDWc%2BhURQ1BIYOISl61mi6%2Fuv3qP8ppgCTxcMiu6ZBabJwfsLDevtjCxQ4LC4wCHaOx6QJRP4tlXIEbpiZGfZ36%2BM8%2B5qfmKc8FIl9vELkuqC48uRVU2fQHLdSPR1appyvxlA7FoNTU1Mz2rTtYrlnA2tJ36hjka%2BiQrlRMXRtP9FLwlZw79yGN9uahLhHbxx0QIrak%2FeW0g47%2FLWN28dLJCCb8Eiu%2B9WPWJ3auS0edAmloZcIAuu9r8O6R%2B4BI1W|tkp%3ABFBM6IHY9MBf Any thoughts or feedback would be appreciated, my favourite atm is the last one. For 200 you're not going to get anything good at all. Out of all of those - none of them. The only one nearly good enough doens't specify the processor model. And the price is too good to be true. Be wary of buying 2nd hand. Highly recommend saving much more. If you wanted to take a chance - https://www.ebay.com/itm/334272103685?epid=11042552274&hash=item4dd42b8505:g:0BYAAOSwNgxhzHqH#viTabs_0 But I wouldn't recommend it - it could be a complete waste of money. It could be great. Who knows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 12 minutes ago, Damonlufc said: I need everything to be fair. Monitor mouse, keyboard. Computer and a stand/desk so my budget is prob maximum 1000 Well I don't think you'll do much better. I've had a look around. This is the best on the site - but it's out of stock - https://ao.com/product/g15dkukam001d-asus-desktop-black-87387-253.aspx It does not come with monitor/keyboard/mouse. However, it's what I would go for - and get a 2nd hand monitor. I know it puts you over budget - but it would be best. Here's both processors compared The Ryzen 5 is a good bit better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonlufc Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 16 minutes ago, Smurf said: Well I don't think you'll do much better. I've had a look around. This is the best on the site - but it's out of stock - https://ao.com/product/g15dkukam001d-asus-desktop-black-87387-253.aspx It does not come with monitor/keyboard/mouse. However, it's what I would go for - and get a 2nd hand monitor. I know it puts you over budget - but it would be best. Here's both processors compared The Ryzen 5 is a good bit better. Thanks for going out of you way to check. Ill keep checking the stock for that. I'm off work next week so it will give me chance to have a good look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 13 minutes ago, Damonlufc said: Thanks for going out of you way to check. Ill keep checking the stock for that. I'm off work next week so it will give me chance to have a good look. You could call/email them - sometimes websites are not correct with stock levels or not updated. Had it before buying a computer and their website said it was in stock and when I went to the store they were not in stock... I had to drive to 6 of their different stores to find it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhamster Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 56 minutes ago, cornal2169 said: Hello. Would these specs be a good suitor for top 5 leagues and second divisions plus 2-3 additional top leagues? FM will be the only intensive thing to run otherwise will just be admin. https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/laptops/yoga/yoga-2-in-1-series/Yoga-7-14ITL5/p/88YGC701456 If you don't need the touchscreen element, then you could get much better value going for a standard laptop. But specs wise, it's fine for FM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toma Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 After a new laptop to start playing fm 22 can anybody tell me is this suitable. If it is what and how many leagues to load please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhamster Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Just now, toma said: After a new laptop to start playing fm 22 can anybody tell me is this suitable. If it is what and how many leagues to load please That doesn't give enough info - can you provide a link to the listing please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhamster Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, kevhamster said: That doesn't give enough info - can you provide a link to the listing please? @tomafound it: https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/acer-aspire-5-a515-45-15-6-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-512-gb-ssd-black-10224405-pdt.html It'll fun FM nicely. As per the original post, we can't suggest how many leagues to run as everyone's perception of what is an acceptable speed for the game to progress is different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusw96 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Would this be any good for fm? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhamster Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 5 minutes ago, marcusw96 said: Would this be any good for fm? It'll run the game, but wouldn't be anything special. What price is it being sold for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toma Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 11 minutes ago, kevhamster said: @tomafound it: https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/acer-aspire-5-a515-45-15-6-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-512-gb-ssd-black-10224405-pdt.html It'll fun FM nicely. As per the original post, we can't suggest how many leagues to run as everyone's perception of what is an acceptable speed for the game to progress is different. Thanks for your help will I b able to run match in 3 d as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhamster Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, toma said: Thanks for your help will I b able to run match in 3 d as well Yep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusw96 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 22 minutes ago, kevhamster said: It'll run the game, but wouldn't be anything special. What price is it being sold for? 285 but could probably get it down to 230-250. Would be used when traveling and away as have a desktop already. Worth it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhamster Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, marcusw96 said: 285 but could probably get it down to 230-250. Would be used when traveling and away as have a desktop already. Worth it? For that sort of price I'd say it's fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusw96 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 11 minutes ago, kevhamster said: For that sort of price I'd say it's fine. Will it play 3d matches fine? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhamster Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, marcusw96 said: Will it play 3d matches fine? I'd say it should be ok - the graphics card is quite old but it should manage FM ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QPRDROG Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 16 hours ago, QPRDROG said: Hi All, Looking for advice please. I have looked at some great laptop suggestions on this thread but I'm struggling to find these in Ireland. I also have a few quid credit for this store so would like to buy here if I could find the right device What would the feeling be on the links below? I do want to us 3d match engine but with only English leagues running https://www.harveynorman.ie/computing/laptops/asus-vivobook-14-m413-14-amd-ryzen-5-8gb-256gb-transparent-silver.html https://www.harveynorman.ie/computing/laptops/samsung-galaxy-book-15.6-core-i5-8gb-256gb-mystic-silver.html Budget of €650, laptop will only be used for FM22 Hi All Looking at reviews I'm leaning towards the Samsung galaxy book, I just don't know a lot about the Iris XE graphics for FM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br3nB Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Lenovo Legion Pro or 14’ Macbook Pro M1? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col T Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 On 29/12/2021 at 08:28, Smurf said: 1st batch is best processor 2nd batch is 2nd best processor, and 3rd batch is 3rd best processor ordered by performance - then by price Batch 1 This is the best performance but it's only a 13 inch laptop (priced highest to lowest) https://www.box.co.uk/GV301QEZ-K6082T-ASUS-ROG-Flow-AMD-Ryzen-9-16GB-RAM-1TB-S_3617149.html Batch 2 (priced highest to lowest) all same performance https://www.box.co.uk/NH.QC2EK.003-Acer-Predator-Helios-300-Intel-Core-i7-1_3746140.html https://www.box.co.uk/FX506HM-HN014T-ASUS-TUF-GAMING-F15-Intel-Core-i7-16GB-R_3627481.html This one is cheapest - smaller SSD drive - but should be plentyhttps://www.box.co.uk/9S7-158112-081-MSI-Katana-GF66-Intel-Core-i7-16GB-RAM-5_3632305.html Batch 3 (priced highest to lowest) all same performance https://www.box.co.uk/82JY0018UK-Lenovo-Legion-5-17-(2021)-AMD-Ryzen-7-16_3557958.html https://www.box.co.uk/30031897-Medion-Erazer-Defender-P15-AMD-Ryzen-7-1_3820499.html https://www.box.co.uk/NH.QBCEK.007-Acer-Nitro-5-AMD-Ryzen-7-16GB-RAM-512GB-_3746136.html https://www.box.co.uk/30031893-Medion-Erazer-P25-AMD-Ryzen-7-16GB-RAM-5_3820600.html https://www.box.co.uk/4H2B4EAABU-Victus-by-HP-16-AMD-Ryzen-7-16GB-RAM-512_3821919.html --------------------------- You're main focus here now is - if 13 inch would be ok for you - if it is it's a no-brainer. If not then you can check out the other ones - and decide if you want a Larger SSD drive Screen size Price That's about all that's left to decide. All should be very very good for Fm. No - that's the wrong thing to look for. Put the money into the processor - not RAM. That processor wouldn't be the best for FM. What's your actual budget? Do you need a thin and light laptop? PS you can do a screenshot by pressing Window Shift S - draw a marquee on the screen - which will copy it to the clipboard. You can then paste it directly. Summary Window Shift S Select your area for a screenshot CTRL V to paste it to the forum. Thanks Smurf. Very much appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 1 hour ago, QPRDROG said: Hi All Looking at reviews I'm leaning towards the Samsung galaxy book, I just don't know a lot about the Iris XE graphics for FM? It should be ok. If you only play 2d it won't matter. If you play 3d you might need to lower the settings to a point that suits you. Why the Samsung Galaxy book? Pricey for what it is. What's your budget and would you consider something else? Personally I like the Galaxy but the price puts me off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 22 minutes ago, Br3nB said: Lenovo Legion Pro or 14’ Macbook Pro M1? Links to both please. Lenovo legion pro means nothing, there's a lot of configurations. Personally I feel the 14inch MacBook pro with m1 is very overpriced for what it is. However it's a very capable computer for fm. If you post links we can let you know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 On a sad note. My own budget for a new computer is wiped. Wife wants new kitchen and I just spent €3000 on a new fridge freezer... FML... We'll see what's left after the renovation... Fingers crossed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br3nB Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 11 minutes ago, Smurf said: On a sad note. My own budget for a new computer is wiped. Wife wants new kitchen and I just spent €3000 on a new fridge freezer... FML... We'll see what's left after the renovation... Fingers crossed... Wow… you always tell people Macbook’s are overpriced for what they are… guarantee you could have got a fridge freezer doing the same job for half the price hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Br3nB said: Wow… you always tell people Macbook’s are overpriced for what they are… guarantee you could have got a fridge freezer doing the same job for half the price hahaha When the wife wants it you get it... Rule number one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 5 minutes ago, Br3nB said: Wow… you always tell people Macbook’s are overpriced for what they are… guarantee you could have got a fridge freezer doing the same job for half the price hahaha And we needed to fill that space and it fits exactly. So worked out... I have a Mac anyway ... Pick your battles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QPRDROG Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Smurf said: It should be ok. If you only play 2d it won't matter. If you play 3d you might need to lower the settings to a point that suits you. Why the Samsung Galaxy book? Pricey for what it is. What's your budget and would you consider something else? Personally I like the Galaxy but the price puts me off. Hi Smurf My budget is around 600 to 700 euro, I would like to use 3d match engine but anything with a dedicated graphic card is way out of my range, especially as I'm using it only for FM. The Asus and Samsung was the only two I thought would do job i was going to pick this up but thought the galaxy would be better https://www.harveynorman.ie/computing/laptops/asus-vivobook-14-m413-14-amd-ryzen-5-8gb-256gb-transparent-silver.html I have a 6 year old laptop that should run it no problem but the 3d match engine has very annoying stuttering, I have tried everything to get it going but no joy, so decided I might be able to pick something up in the sales. Edited December 31, 2021 by QPRDROG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QPRDROG Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Smurf said: When the wife wants it you get it... Rule number one Happy wife = Happy life! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 12 minutes ago, QPRDROG said: Hi Smurf My budget is around 600 to 700 euro, I would like to use 3d match engine but anything with a dedicated graphic card is way out of my range, especially as I'm using it only for FM. The Asus and Samsung was the only two I thought would do job i was going to pick this up but thought the galaxy would be better https://www.harveynorman.ie/computing/laptops/asus-vivobook-14-m413-14-amd-ryzen-5-8gb-256gb-transparent-silver.html I have a 6 year old laptop that should run it no problem but the 3d match engine has very annoying stuttering, I have tried everything to get it going but no joy, so decided I might be able to pick something up in the sales. Try komplett ... It's called something else now. Harvey is expensive. I'll take a look shortly just out and about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusw96 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Would this run fm fairly well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornal2169 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 10 hours ago, kevhamster said: If you don't need the touchscreen element, then you could get much better value going for a standard laptop. But specs wise, it's fine for FM. How about something like this? Bit cheaper and without the touch screen. https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/lenovo-yoga-s7i-pro-evo-14-2-2k-laptop-512gb-intel-i7?queryID=f7c881f97acee05232532536793d5b60&objectID=532630 Or this in terms of specs? Could change the CPU to a ryzen 7 5850u as well. Processor : AMD Ryzen™ 5 PRO 5650U (6C / 12T, 2.3 / 4.2GHz, 3MB L2 / 16MB L3) Total Memory : 16GB Soldered DDR4-3200 Graphic Card : Integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 17 hours ago, marcusw96 said: Would this run fm fairly well? It's now 10 years old - that computer is End of Life (EOL). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanGoodwin Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 HI, Looking to get a new laptop mostly just for FM. I have seen this laptop . What would you suggest? Buy ASUS VivoBook K553 15.6" Laptop - Intel® Core™ i5, 512 GB SSD, Gold | Free Delivery | Currys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gran2 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 On 27/12/2021 at 04:24, Smurf said: 300 won't do much If it was me I'd be looking at this https://www.box.co.uk/X515EA-BQ579T-ASUS-VivoBook-15-Intel-Core-i7-8GB-RAM-5_3813205.html Thanks, I will consider it! Stumbled upon this, obviously it's refurbished so not necessarily the longest life expectancy, but it's 8GB with an i7 processor. https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-EliteBook-820-12-5-Laptop/dp/B08PNNQY9L/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3A73FXUJ0UFN5&keywords=laptop+i7+8gb&qid=1641038184&sprefix=laptop+i7+8gb%2Caps%2C1503&sr=8-3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 54 minutes ago, Gran2 said: Thanks, I will consider it! Stumbled upon this, obviously it's refurbished so not necessarily the longest life expectancy, but it's 8GB with an i7 processor. https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-EliteBook-820-12-5-Laptop/dp/B08PNNQY9L/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3A73FXUJ0UFN5&keywords=laptop+i7+8gb&qid=1641038184&sprefix=laptop+i7+8gb%2Caps%2C1503&sr=8-3 Says i7 and i5. Doesn't actually say what processor it is, model number. If it's too good to be true it usually is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoChiKim Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Sorry guys I make a topic in off discussion but I ask here too because maybe you know. My sister has the hp pavilion laptop model 14-bk069sa but she dropped it and the hard drive won't work the message is no boot device or critical failure imminent. I change the hard drive with my laptop hard drive to test if it's that broken and my hard drive starts in my sister's laptop but gets a blue screen error but I think that's because it has conflicting updates. What is the best now? Will a new hard drive work fine with no blue screen or can I fix my sister's hard drive or is it better to buy a new laptop now for her? She only uses Facebook, webcam for Skype and tax returns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty20000 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Hi All, Looking to upgrade my laptop as my current one is giving up the ghost. and wondered if you could advise if the below would be any good. The only game I play is FM and a spot of Broken sword etc. and am torn between these 2 options. both are available with pay in 12 monthly payments so would the cheaper one be suitable or would I be more future proofed going for the second one? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Gaming-GeForce-Windows/dp/B096M3MJQS/ref=sr_1_2?asc=1&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&qid=1641051413&refinements=p_n_style_browse-bin%3A182753031|182754031%2Cp_6%3AA3P5ROKL5A1OLE%2Cp_n_operating_system_browse-bin%3A7167382031%2Cp_n_feature_seventeen_browse-bin%3A27177625031%2Cp_36%3A-130000&rnid=9708204031&s=computers&sr=1-2&th=1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-AN515-45-Gaming-Display-Windows/dp/B08WPXKMGJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L8YL1218MA41&keywords=Acer+Nitro+5+AN515-45+15.6+inch+Gaming+Laptop+(AMD+Ryzen+5+5600H%2C+8GB+RAM%2C+512GB+SSD%2C+NVIDIA+RTX+3060%2C+Full+HD+144Hz+Display%2C+Windows+10%2C+Black)&qid=1641052099&sprefix=acer+nitro+5+an515-45+15.6+inch+gaming+laptop+amd+ryzen+5+5600h+8gb+ram+512gb+ssd+nvidia+rtx+3060+full+hd+144hz+display+windows+10+black+%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-1 Thanks for in advance for your assistance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhamster Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 20 hours ago, cornal2169 said: How about something like this? Bit cheaper and without the touch screen. https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/lenovo-yoga-s7i-pro-evo-14-2-2k-laptop-512gb-intel-i7?queryID=f7c881f97acee05232532536793d5b60&objectID=532630 Or this in terms of specs? Could change the CPU to a ryzen 7 5850u as well. Processor : AMD Ryzen™ 5 PRO 5650U (6C / 12T, 2.3 / 4.2GHz, 3MB L2 / 16MB L3) Total Memory : 16GB Soldered DDR4-3200 Graphic Card : Integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics That's pretty good. Although I'd consider this a better overall pick: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/hp-pavilion-15-6-fhd-144hz-gaming-laptop-ryzen-5-rtx-3050 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhamster Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 1 hour ago, lofty20000 said: Hi All, Looking to upgrade my laptop as my current one is giving up the ghost. and wondered if you could advise if the below would be any good. The only game I play is FM and a spot of Broken sword etc. and am torn between these 2 options. both are available with pay in 12 monthly payments so would the cheaper one be suitable or would I be more future proofed going for the second one? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Gaming-GeForce-Windows/dp/B096M3MJQS/ref=sr_1_2?asc=1&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&qid=1641051413&refinements=p_n_style_browse-bin%3A182753031|182754031%2Cp_6%3AA3P5ROKL5A1OLE%2Cp_n_operating_system_browse-bin%3A7167382031%2Cp_n_feature_seventeen_browse-bin%3A27177625031%2Cp_36%3A-130000&rnid=9708204031&s=computers&sr=1-2&th=1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-AN515-45-Gaming-Display-Windows/dp/B08WPXKMGJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L8YL1218MA41&keywords=Acer+Nitro+5+AN515-45+15.6+inch+Gaming+Laptop+(AMD+Ryzen+5+5600H%2C+8GB+RAM%2C+512GB+SSD%2C+NVIDIA+RTX+3060%2C+Full+HD+144Hz+Display%2C+Windows+10%2C+Black)&qid=1641052099&sprefix=acer+nitro+5+an515-45+15.6+inch+gaming+laptop+amd+ryzen+5+5600h+8gb+ram+512gb+ssd+nvidia+rtx+3060+full+hd+144hz+display+windows+10+black+%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-1 Thanks for in advance for your assistance. The issue with the cheaper one is the listing doesn't say which i5 it has, so it's hard to be sure exactly what you're getting. If it's the same as this one (which it could well be), it'll be fine: https://www.ebuyer.com/1265347-lenovo-ideapad-gaming-3i-core-i5-8gb-512gb-ssd-gtx-1650-15-6-82k100hduk?utm_term=&utm_campaign=DSA||Components&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=9163533921&hsa_cam=12454141641&hsa_grp=116302379897&hsa_ad=501977972848&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=dsa-454341694756&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=Cj0KCQiAlMCOBhCZARIsANLid6aUMJ9wl2K38nvqr9lo5uo8JpQCYYMNQ-Cj_EfP1gQVXwUgTHjzDfAaApeUEALw_wcB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty20000 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 50 minutes ago, kevhamster said: The issue with the cheaper one is the listing doesn't say which i5 it has, so it's hard to be sure exactly what you're getting. If it's the same as this one (which it could well be), it'll be fine: https://www.ebuyer.com/1265347-lenovo-ideapad-gaming-3i-core-i5-8gb-512gb-ssd-gtx-1650-15-6-82k100hduk?utm_term=&utm_campaign=DSA||Components&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=9163533921&hsa_cam=12454141641&hsa_grp=116302379897&hsa_ad=501977972848&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=dsa-454341694756&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=Cj0KCQiAlMCOBhCZARIsANLid6aUMJ9wl2K38nvqr9lo5uo8JpQCYYMNQ-Cj_EfP1gQVXwUgTHjzDfAaApeUEALw_wcB This model at Argos as the same model number as the one at Amazon, so looks to have the 11300h Processor. Buy Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6in i5 8GB 256GB GTX1650 Gaming Laptop | Laptops | Argos Would I be wasting money going for the more expensive one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brozzer Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 (edited) Hi All, just got my Xmas money and want to buy a new laptop, budget is max 800 but if I could get a cheaper one would prefer to pay less. Will only be using the laptop for fm22 and internet. Any recommendations Edited January 1, 2022 by Brozzer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhamster Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 2 hours ago, lofty20000 said: This model at Argos as the same model number as the one at Amazon, so looks to have the 11300h Processor. Buy Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6in i5 8GB 256GB GTX1650 Gaming Laptop | Laptops | Argos Would I be wasting money going for the more expensive one. Given the games you're playing, yes. You can get this one with the same CPU just with the same graphics card as the other one for £650 here: https://www.box.co.uk/82K200C2UK-Lenovo-ideaPad-Gaming-3-AMD-Ryzen-5-8GB-_3638079.html If there's a way of getting that one within your means, then I'd say get that. Otherwise, the cheaper one at Amazon will do a good enough job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhamster Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Brozzer said: Hi All, just got my Xmas money and want to buy a new laptop, budget is max 800 but if I could get a cheaper one would prefer to pay less. Will only be using the laptop for fm22 and internet. Any recommendations https://www.box.co.uk/82K200C2UK-Lenovo-ideaPad-Gaming-3-AMD-Ryzen-5-8GB-_3638079.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhamster Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 1 hour ago, ALG2000 said: Hi, I just bought this laptop, this should be good enough to run the game and 3d match engine smoothly right? Didn’t really wanna spend more than £500 as I’m only using it for FM22 and just general stuff. https://www.very.co.uk/asus-vivobook-15nbspa513ea-bq1358t-laptop-156in-fhd-ipsnbspintel-core-i5nbsp8gb-ram-256gb-fast-ssd-storage-black/1600660963.prd?acct=43112136&orderNo=8 It will do.... possibly not at the highest 3D settings, but definitely medium at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QPRDROG Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Hi Kevhamster What do you think of this one ? https://www.harveynorman.ie/computing/laptops/samsung-galaxy-book-15.6-core-i5-8gb-256gb-mystic-silver.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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