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Legion Y540 15" - 9th Gen Intel 16GB RAM, 1660 Ti 256GB SSD + 1TB HD $1580.13 Delivered @ Lenovo

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As part of their PAX celebration, Lenovo is running some daily deals.

Saw this one and even though it's a 9th Gen Intel chip, it's not a bad price for a 6 core + 1660 ti pairing with the amount of space it has.

Been eyeing off the Lenovo 5 import from the USA with the 1660ti and 4800 so this is a nice local alternative.

Positive reviews as well - https://www.slashgear.com/review-lenovo-legion-y540-gaming-l…

Note - It says $1,629.00 but when you get to the cart, it takes a further % off since you've spent over $1500.00.

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  • muwu on 15/09/2020 - 10:21
    +2

    I think that's a decent price for these specs.

    I think 60Hz hurts it a little. I feel like we've just moved on to expecting 120/144Hz displays in laptops, especially since sticking with 1080p is best for the power available in mobile GPUs and the thermodynamic restrictions of a laptop.

    Also, I personally just won't touch a HDD in 2020. I rock a 1TB SSD and feel like life is too short for HDDs.

    I'm surprised this has a battery that is 230W. I have 180W for an i7 and 2060, and feel that's already a bit on the heavier side.

    Apparently not too much difference between the last two gens of Intel mobile CPUs, maybe only barely more than single digit gains.

    I'm not a fan of how Lenovo positions their displays and hinges, so forward. That irks me. Would love to hear some feedback from users.

    • Ruddaga on 15/09/2020 - 10:24

      Oh I'm not going to get it myself. But I saw it and thought people might be interested. Also while I agree the 60hz isn't the best refresh rate (as I type this on a 300hz M17 R3) for a 1660ti, you're not going to be pushing too much over it anyways.

      • muwu on 15/09/2020 - 10:51

        How many of your 300 frames do you get with the mobile 3070?

        • Ruddaga on 15/09/2020 - 14:40

          I've got the 2080 Super in this model. In Doom Eternal, Ultra graphics, was hitting between 200 - 300 fps on it.

          And it was glorious to behold!

          • konji on 15/09/2020 - 14:57

            @Ruddaga: damn!

          • muwu on 15/09/2020 - 16:54

            @Ruddaga: Damn indeed!

            Imagine what a 2080 Super could do sitting in a desktop case.

    • RC13 on 15/09/2020 - 17:27

      You could easily add an SSD to the 2.5" bay and use the HDD for photos/videos only, that's what I would do.

      The real head-scratcher is which engineer decided to put a webcam on the BOTTOM of the screen…

      • muwu on 15/09/2020 - 18:42

        The real head-scratcher is which engineer decided to put a webcam on the BOTTOM of the screen…

        Yeh, apparently that's been a recent thing

  • shabaka on 15/09/2020 - 10:26
    +1

    to keep things in perspective:

    1650 Ti but 10th gen i7 with slightly different specs at Acer for $1429
    https://online.acer.com.au/acer/store/gaming/notebook/acer-n…

    Same as above but refurbished $1299
    https://online.acer.com.au/acer/store/refurbished/gaming/ace…

    RTX 2060 based with 10th gen i5 $1529
    https://online.acer.com.au/acer/store/sale/gaming/acer-nitro…

    not saying it's a better deal, but something to consider, maybe will help someone make a decision

    • Ruddaga on 15/09/2020 - 10:48
      +1

      The 1660ti destroys the 1650ti though. It's the difference between an acceptable gaming card and a below average gaming card.

      • muwu on 15/09/2020 - 10:55

        Agree.

        I wouldn't touch any of those three suggestions, at least not if the OP post is the alternative. One is a low tier GPU at too high a price, one is refurbished (YMMV), and the last is an i5 8GB in an Acer Nitro chassis.

        Not to be too negative. Thanks for posting anyway…

      • shabaka on 15/09/2020 - 11:13

        mostly I am talking about 2060 RTX at the similar price as an alternative.
        the rest is just for perspective mate
        also not everyone needs a 1660 Ti
        I am a happy gamer on an i5/1650 and I am giving something to consider for people who are budget conscious this year

        • Ruddaga on 15/09/2020 - 14:44

          The 2060 alternative has a weaker 4 core CPU and only 8 gigs of memory as well as only 512gb of space.

          Given the 1660 ti and 2060 aren't actually that too far apart as far as benchmarks go (and it's an ACER vs a Lenovo) they're not really comparable.

          The Dell G5 SE that is listed below is a good alternative. Same CPU, 5600M GPU (falls between 1660 ti / 2060 / 2070), 16 gigs of RAM, 120hz screen. But as mentioned by me 100's of times, Dell has lost all good will with me as a trust worthy product.

  • FireRunner on 15/09/2020 - 10:27

    Might be better off within a Dell G5 SE for $1495

    • shabaka on 15/09/2020 - 10:28

      yes good point

    • Ruddaga on 15/09/2020 - 10:31

      Yeah I was eyeing that off. But the plastic look of it…. gah.

      • RC13 on 15/09/2020 - 17:11

        God that chassis is awful. Looks like if I tried to draw a laptop from memory.

  • Homr on 15/09/2020 - 10:54

    Not bad for a gaming laptop that weighs 2.3kg

    Too bad I bought the Vostro 5490 yesterday :(

    • muwu on 15/09/2020 - 11:14

      But would you have considered this instead of the ultrabook?

      • Homr on 15/09/2020 - 11:18

        Probably not, this legion on looks pretty ugly.

        I'm also hoping the Vostro will last me 5years+, it is a "business grade" laptop afterall

        • muwu on 15/09/2020 - 11:33

          Laptops age quickly (~2-3yrs until performance wanes significantly).

          Yours looks to have an ultrabook CPU and 8GB RAM. I'd suggest that mightn't take you too far. But then again, user dependent, might be just fine for you 👍

          • Homr on 15/09/2020 - 13:10

            @muwu: I'm planning to upgrade my ram to 16gb

            • muwu on 15/09/2020 - 13:16

              @Homr: Nice upgrade 👍

              • Homr on 15/09/2020 - 14:00

                @muwu: What's wrong with the ultrabook CPU? You don't think it will last me for 5years?

                I'll be hooking it up to dual monitors and running office applications (outlook, excel - I may have 4-7 spreadsheets opened at once + accounting applications.

                • muwu on 15/09/2020 - 14:12

                  @Homr: For your purposes, I'm sure it'll be good. As you said, upgrading that RAM is probably your best bet, especially if you've got multiple processor apps workings and might have Chrome tabs too.

                  Ultrabook components are undervolted and underpowered, when compared to conventional laptop components (and especially when compared to desktop components).

                  A quick look at the latest mobile Intel i7 CPUs - it looks like the 10510U in the ultrabook is ~45% slower than the 10750H you get in a conventional laptop form factor.

                  But like you alluded to; not everyone wants to lug around 2-3kg or more of laptop/AC adaptor. A light ultrabook is best for those that want the convenience of the ultimate mobile experience.

                  I'm biased. I'll take power, balanced with thermals being in-check, over most things.

                  Laptop purchases are all about the concessions you make that are right for your situation.

                  • Homr on 15/09/2020 - 14:40

                    @muwu: I currently have I5-6600U with 8gb ram and its showing slowdowns where I have multiple office apps open, running youtube, VPN, Zoom calls etc . I'm not sure if its a ram or CPU limitations so that's why I decided to upgrade to newer Vostro 5490

                    • muwu on 15/09/2020 - 14:45

                      @Homr: There you go. That's a five-year-old CPU. So your upgrade intervals probably suit your needs perfectly

                      • Homr on 15/09/2020 - 14:49

                        @muwu: I bought it 2.5yrs ago from here. I was actually hoping it will last longer than that haha

                        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/360967

                        It was $1779 almost 4.5yrs ago

                        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/240456

                        • muwu on 15/09/2020 - 14:56
                          +1

                          @Homr: Does refurb mean you were the second owner?

                          Honestly, it might have just been your RAM holding you back. You might have tried a complete clean, factory reset, and re-install, put in another 8GB stick, and that old i5 might have seen you through a couple more years.

                          But then it is a five-year-old i5, and a RAM upgrade comes at a cost, so I think an upgrade is a better choice.

                          You've now got a latest gen i7, and upgrade up to 16GB RAM, and I'm sure this thing will have longevity for your purposes.

                          If your laptop is just sitting on a desk to power a dual monitor set-up like you said, I would have recommended a conventional laptop (or better yet a desktop) for both more grunt and longevity. But if mobility is important to you, nothings better than an ultrabook.

                          • Homr on 15/09/2020 - 15:00

                            @muwu: Yes I was the 2nd owner.

                            I didn't know Vostro 5490 was classified as an "ultrabook". I thought ultrabooks are Chromebooks or Surface pros

                            I'm planning to have a desktop / laptop combo. Laptop for work from home and Desktop for personal use. I don't feel comfortable installing VPN on my personal desktop

                            • muwu on 15/09/2020 - 15:05

                              @Homr: 2nd owner, so your old laptop would have lasted ~4-5yrs before those slowdowns you described.

                              I think the terms are a bit fluid. I associated ultrabook with anything rocking an ultrabook CPU (denoted of a U in it's name) and with an ultrathin chassis. Chromebooks (Google manufactured) and Surfaces (Microsoft manufactured) are subsets of ultrabooks, I believe.

                              As long as you're utilising your laptop for mobile purposes (i.e. taking from room-to-room or outside the home), it's an appropriate purchase. If not, you could look at a more powerful, more cost-effective alternative.

                              No need for a VPN…

  • mullahmullah on 15/09/2020 - 11:52

    4800H 1060 Lenovo’s are available I think on amazon us for similar price

    • muwu on 15/09/2020 - 12:11

      1060 laptops for $1500?

    • RC13 on 15/09/2020 - 12:13

      Those take about 2 months to arrive though

  • mullahmullah on 15/09/2020 - 11:52

    Hold out these are old should be cheaper

    • Ruddaga on 15/09/2020 - 12:32

      I am holding out for a 4800h with a decent gpu for 1500 AUD. That would be ideal for me.

      • klonky on 15/09/2020 - 14:28

        You mean like this? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/565648

        • Ruddaga on 15/09/2020 - 14:31

          I'm literally returning my 3rd Dell Laptop tomorrow (Xps 17, 15 and M17 R3) all which were plagued with issues….

          Not sure if I want to take the plunge with a cheaper model and hope there are no more issues popping up + that is one UGMO shell lol

          • muwu on 15/09/2020 - 14:49

            @Ruddaga: I've used two Dell laptops through my student and post-grad days (before I knew more about PC tech, and before money became more easily disposable!). I stay away from them now. I find their build quality is acceptably poor (at least at the entry to mid range). I find you pay more for the tech you get, which is a brand and marketing issue with Dell. And I believe exercising the free market and utilising the options you have as a PC user will get you better gear for less buck.

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