Which Laptop for Gaming/Streaming? (~$2000)

Keelann on 26/07/2019 - 11:37

Hey all,

looking at buying a new laptop in the next week.

Minimum specs I want are:
-i7 9th Gen or equivalent
-GTX 2060
-16gb ram

Along with a decent build quality and a 3+ year warranty

120hz screen/large SSD are bonuses

Options at the moment are:

Metabox Alpha-X NH58RD Free Shipping in Australia $2046.00

15.6" FHD 1920x1080 IPS Edge-to-Edge Matte
144Hz LED 98% SRGB Colour Gamut ($99)
Intel 6 Core i7-9750H (12M Cache 2.6 – 4.5GHz) ($0)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX2060 6GB GDDR6 VRAM ($0)
Sale 16GB DDR4 2666Mhz (1x16) ($65)
Intel 760P 256GB PCIe M.2 SSD ($49), Not Installed ($0)
Intel 9560 AC Dual Band WIFI/BTv5 (up to 1.73 Gbps) ($29)
Sale 3 Year Platinum Metabox Onsite Pickup ($75)
Free Startrack Express Insured Air Delivery ($0)

Legion Y540 $2,159

Processor: 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H (6C / 12T, 2.6 / 4.5GHz, 12MB)
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64
Display Type: 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 300nits Anti-glare, 60Hz
Memory: 2x 8GB DDR4-2666
Hard Drive: 512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
Warranty: 1 Year Depot
AC Adapter: 230W Slim Tip
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6
Battery: Integrated 57Wh
Bluetooth: Bluetooth Version 4.2
Camera: 720p
Fingerprint Reader: None
Keyboard: Backlit
Pointing Device: ClickPad
Wireless: 11ac, 2x2
3Y Depot/CCI upgrade from 1Y Depot/CCI delivery $159.50

Asus – ROG Strix G Gaming Notebook $1999 ($2218 with warranty which is a bit high for me)

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Asus-ROG-Strix-G-Gaming-Notebook…

-Intel Core i7-9750H Processor 2.6GHz
Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H Processor 2.6GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.5GHz)
ChipsetMobile: Intel HM370 Express Chipsets
Discrete/Optimus: Optimus
Graphic: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Graphic Memory: GDDR6 6GB
IGPU: Intel UHD Graphics 630
Panel Size: 15.6"
Resolution: FHD 1920x1080 16:9
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Total System Memory: DDR4 2666 16G
On board memory: N/A
Memory Slot: 2x
DIMM Memory: DDR4 2666 16G
Memory Max.: 32GB
System Storage Installed: PCIE NVME 512G M.2 SSD
M.2 slots support either SATA and NVMe: 1
M.2 SSD Support List: M.2 256GB PCIe2 SSD, M.2 512GB PCIe2 SSD, M.2 1TB PCIe2 SSD
LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac) 22 + Bluetooth 5.0 (*BT version may change with OS upgrades.) -RangeBoost
I/O Ports: 1x Type C 3.1 (Gen.2), 3x Type A 3.1 (Gen.1)//1x 3.5mm combo audio jack

Would really appreciate any opinions!

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Comments

  • hey aj on 26/07/2019 - 11:41
    +3

    The first question I have for you; do you really need a gaming laptop? All my friends and work colleagues (IT professionals) who have gone down the path of gaming laptops have always regretted it about 6 months down the track wishing they instead got a cheaper productivity laptop and a desktop with a good graphics card.

    • Keelann on 26/07/2019 - 11:47

      I had a laptop similar in specs before this and it died shortly after purchase. I'm just looking for something on par with it that isn't the same model. They're not for everyone admittedly but they do work well for the games/multitasking I use it for.

      • Kangal on 26/07/2019 - 16:17
        +1

        I've generally seen people recommend a HP X360 as a productivity device. But when they go home, they have a separate Desktop PC.
        It seems the days of Mac's niche superiority is mostly over, and lesser reasons to go outside of Windows.

        It's generally not worth going the route of eGPU's, at least with the current prices/options. It's also not quite worth it for multi-booting with several Operating Systems (favourites being Windows10 Pro, macOS, Pop OS, and PheonixOS). Some people rather use a Mac for the more polished hardware-software experience, and use a VM/Emulation like (Parallels, MacPorts, Nox).

        So yeah, just focus on Windows10 Pro, and try to get two dedicated devices, rather than a "Jack of all trades/master of none".

        • hey aj on 26/07/2019 - 23:05

          It is really sound advice OP, but if you really want a "gaming" laptop it is your choice.

  • Room Temperature on 26/07/2019 - 11:50
    +2

    Have a look at EGPU's, decent option if you want to game at home and while you stream but still take your laptop wherever you need.

  • garetz on 26/07/2019 - 12:18
    +2

    The asus ROG, looks to be your best bet.

  • FireRunner on 26/07/2019 - 12:19
    +2

    I don't think MetaBox includes Windows so you'll have to source it yourself. I think the Asus looks the best out of those options.

  • Keelann on 26/07/2019 - 12:24

    Thanks I thought so, it's a bit of a stretch wallet wise but the metal frame and slightly better specs seem worth it if I want something that will last a while. Appreciate the help!

  • Davo1111 on 26/07/2019 - 16:53

    Depends on your use-case. I'd build a gaming desktop, and get a small lightweight laptop for couch/bed.

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