i7 Processor, 8GB Ram, and 128GB SSD. What Is The Cheapest Laptop Available? Any Suggestions

LResvic on 22/05/2019 - 10:59
Last edited 22/05/2019 - 12:19

I am looking to buy a laptop with the following specs
i7 processor, 8GB ram, and 128GB SSD.

I am open to any brand, just wondering what options/deals do I have.
This is my first post here, but hopefully its not against the policy to ask such suggestions.

EDIT: As some comments suggested, I am happy with an i5 as well.

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Comments

  • spackbace on 22/05/2019 - 11:03

    StaticIce
    Ebay

    • mskeggs on 22/05/2019 - 11:06

      I would also suggest monitoring this site for the next 5 weeks. EOFY always sees some very good laptop deals.

      • spackbace on 22/05/2019 - 11:09

        Yep, like this which would suit OP's needs and comes in cheaper than eBay/SI with a bigger SSD and more Ram

        In fact, buy that OP!

        10% cashback too

  • djkelly69 on 22/05/2019 - 11:17
    +4

    Are you sure you need an i7? You may be limiting yourself and/or paying too much when there is not likely to be much difference in performance between an i7 and an i5.

    • Resvic on 22/05/2019 - 12:47

      In that case I am open to the suggestions for i5 as well.

  • Caped Baldy on 22/05/2019 - 11:27

    What's your price range and uses for it?
    You could drop to an i5 and get a lot bigger SSD.

    • Resvic on 22/05/2019 - 12:46

      Just the general purpose machine. But I do have to run computation intensive programs occasionally, e.g. MT4 and some Python scripts to process large amounts of data.

      • YLD1 on 22/05/2019 - 13:06

        even the new i3 will be fine as they are quad core

        for 8gb ram, i dont expect you to be doing much work rather than daily browsing, emails and word editing

  • mrkorrupt on 22/05/2019 - 12:10
    +2

    Hello,

    Are you sure you wish to go intel:

    Intel MDS Flaw: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-tec…
    All MDS related sites / news: https://www.google.com/search?q=intel+mds&rlz=1C1GCEA_enAU81…
    Intel Performance vs AMD regarding Flaws: https://www.extremetech.com/computing/291649-intel-performan…
    AMD immune to MDS: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/20/amd-chips-immune-to-mds-…
    AMD mocks intel MDS: https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3076075/amd-cpus-z…
    Meltdown: https://meltdownattack.com/
    Foreshadow: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2018/08/17/foreshadow-flaw-…

    Now to my recommendation:
    https://www.computeralliance.com.au/parts?id=25773
    ASUS TUF FX505DD-BQ145T 15.6" Ryzen 5 Notebook Win 10

    AMD Ryzen 5-3550H Processor 2.1GHz (6M cache, up to 3.7GHz) Quad Core CPU,
    15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS-Level 60Hz Display,
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 3GB GDDR5,
    8GB DDR4,
    256GB M.2 PCIe SSD,
    Gigabit LAN, Wireless-AC,
    Bluetooth, No Optical Drive, Windows 10 Home 64Bit ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST!
    Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Year
    Manufacturer PN: FX505DD-BQ145T
    $934.15 after 15% off

  • [Deactivated] on 22/05/2019 - 12:51

    If your just doing general stuff on windows 10 then even an i3 is fine.

    Windows 10 is very efficient these days.

    I have it installed on a 10 year old core 2 duo with 4gb ram with an ssd and it runs amazingly well.

  • npc on 22/05/2019 - 13:43
    +3

    Discussing i3/5/7 is completely useless unless you are mentioning the generation of the processor.

    8th gen i5s are often much better then older i7s.

    • djkelly69 on 22/05/2019 - 14:56

      Seems pretty likely to be 8th gen or later if buying new.

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