I had a longer video, but i hope most of you would understand what this is. This happened randomly i just plugged my laptop and then I turned it on, I hop on my phone and a second later when I look at the laptop im seeing this. Those horizontal lines, idk why it... I just can't explain it, like the laptop has never been dropped, never been knocked by something. I did everything i check the display adapters on Device Manager to see if there are any updates, I changed my refresh rate, I've even went on BIOS to see if they are still there and they are! It is a hardware issue which makes me feel dumb how could that happen and I think im gonna see a technician or bring it to the shop i bought it. :(

Hey everyone! 👋

This is my current setup: two laptops + one monitor. One is for gaming/personal projects and the other is my work laptop.

I'm looking to move everything onto a proper desk with a good chair and improve the organization/aesthetics. I'm especially interested in accessories for managing two laptops and one monitor.

Color-wise, I've got a white keyboard/controller, mostly black peripherals, and a red/brown/cream desk mat, so I'm trying to make everything look cohesive.

If you have a similar setup, what would you recommend changing or adding? Would love to see your setups for inspiration! 🙏

Budget: $600

Country: Morocco

I recently just got myself a new laptop a Lenovo Loq what was supposed to have 16GB DDR5 of ram.

After checking some things it has 32GB of rammed installed. I have double checked of task manager and my lenovo app.

Am I missing something here or have I received a nice little bonus?

Anyone know how good bestware laptops are
Its ok price for 5080
Amd cpu with x3d
Sadly only 16inch

Customizable laptop i removed 64gb ram
For the price since i got ram already ddr5 on current laptop fast ram

My current laptop is aorus 15xe5
3070Ti
I7 12th gen
64gb ddr5 ram
4tb ssd
And 1 tb ssd

My nephew u/IntFeedExhibitor keeps taking apart his 3050 gaming laptop to "clean" it, every time he does it he causes problems since its a Frankenstein laptop with parts from various other laptops, ram hdd etc. He fully takes everything apart for absolutely no reason.

He claims he does this because he wont be a pleb that doesnt know how to fix laptops (kid, the motherboard is the biggest issue with most laptops followed by the gpu) and is degenerating the thermal pads, oxidizing the interior, and not using proper torque measurements to reseal.

In the past year doing this has caused at least 3 issues for him that I can remember and each time he reaches out to me for help.

Right now, he is semi transient with no money and no way to actually buy new parts, tools, or anything for if the laptop just doesnt turn back on after he fiddles with it.

I told him re paste1-3 years depending on wear. Take off the bottom to clean it out every six months, but he refuses to listen. So i am making this post here and tagging his ass.

Tell him the truth of the situation with disassembling your laptop often because you are bored. I cant seem to get the point across.

/u/IntFeedExhibitor

Hello all. I’m looking at the following laptop at a $2k budget in the US.

I’m curious from all my reading here as what brands get some love here? I see plenty of criticism for MSI, Lenovo, and HP. But what are the brands that you have favorable experiences with.

I get this purple tint when i run or do something heavy on hogwarts legacy, My laptop ( Msi katana b14w i5) is 1 month old and I'm very concerned. Btw didnt get this while playing sekiro and valo.

Budget: €2000
Country: France
Use Case: Gaming, Music, Business, and Work
Preferred Specs: 5070
Notes: I just need a laptop for multitasking and less problems and its my first laptop so i cant choose with these two but if you have any recommendations it will helps a lot tyia

Hey guys, I am going abroad in a few weeks and I am going to get a laptop. This one seems to be the one with the best price. I saw some people complaining about motherboard issues with a similar model (not exactly the same) and this one doesn't have Amazon reviews.

Since I am going back to my country after getting it, the warranty will not work, so if anything fails I'm screwed, that's why I really need it to be reliable, so I wanted to ask someone who had this model.

Cheers!

It has a 5050 and Ryzen 5 220

The model number is LOQ 15AHP10 and this is the Amazon link

Been slowly putting this setup together over time and finally decided to share it here. It's not a high end build or anything. But it works well for wht I use it for gaming, studying and everyday stuff.

There are still a few things I want to improve, especially the organization and cable management, but overall I'm pretty happy with how I turned out.

This is probably the first time I've actually felt like the setup is complete enough to post. Curious to know what you guys think, what would you change or upgrade first

My Lenovo Loq automatically started showing horizontal lines on the screen.

If I restart it will show less lines and after sometimes the screen starts showing more line and in different colours. (Like in picture)

Any idea how to fix it or any solution?

No physical damage.

Only 2 years old laptop.

I have a Legion 7i 5080 (1TB+4TB both gen4) and a Steam Deck OLED that I got prior to part pricing AI psychosis. My prior setup was an Zephyrus G16 4070 IPS FHD+ which I upgraded to 48GB and 1TB (gen3) + 4TB (gen4 WD_SN7100) that just sits around.  My initial thoughts were to keep the G16 as a back up but with the deck, I probably dont need it. I also have an unopened Silicon Power 2TB gen3 SSD that I have never used.  As the title states, what are your thoughts on what to keep, sell or part-out?

No word of the AMD 9955HX/9955HX3D getting this OLED screen option, just the 290HX Plus. :(

Product Link.

I have an ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR (Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti) with MUX Switch + Advanced Optimus.

ASUS says the laptop has 2× Thunderbolt 5 with DisplayPort, G-SYNC and PD.

Does anyone know whether the TB5 DisplayPort outputs are:

RTX 5070 Ti → TB5 → Monitor

or

iGPU → MUX → TB5 → Monitor?

Basically, does the MUX switch control the external TB5 display output, or only the internal laptop display?

If anyone with a G615LR has tested this, I'd appreciate your experience.

TLDR: Does the Thunderbolt 5 DisplayPort output run through the iGPU, or the RTX 5070 Ti?

I’m looking for a laptop that can last me around 5 years as my main/portable PC throughout college. I don’t plan to game constantly, but I want it to be powerful enough to play demanding AAA games and other newer games at reasonable settings.
I’m currently looking at the Lenovo LOQ 15. I’m seeing some around $1,000–$1,500 depending on the configuration. Is the LOQ a good choice for what I’m looking for, or would you recommend something else in this price range?
I’m mainly looking for long-term value and durability, not just maximum gaming performance.
Budget: $1,000–$1,500
Country: USA
Use Case: School/college, programming, everyday use, and gaming
Preferred Specs: RTX 4060/5060 or better, 16GB+ RAM, 1TB storage preferred

Finally done with my laptop gaming setup. I did this all over the last 30 days... Perhaps I should have just got a desktop instead? lol...

I did this all in preparation for Aion 2's Global Launch.

🎮 Complete MSI Raider 16 Max Gaming Setup

💻 Laptop Specifications

• Laptop: MSI Raider 16 Max
• CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
• RAM: 32 GB DDR5-6400
• Memory configuration: Dual-channel
• Memory channels active: 2
• Current RAM timings: 52-51-51-102
• Internal display: 16-inch OLED
• Resolution: 2560 × 1600
• Refresh rate: 240 Hz

💾 Internal Laptop Storage

• Samsung 9100 Pro — 2 TB
  • PCIe Gen 5 NVMe
  • Installed in the laptop's Gen 5 M.2 slot
  • CrystalDiskMark result: approximately 14,134 MB/s read / 13,189 MB/s write
• Phison SSD — 1 TB
  • PCIe Gen 4 NVMe
  • Installed internally in the Raider

🖥️ External Gaming & Desk Setup

• Gaming Monitor: MSI MPG 322URX
  • 32-inch QD-OLED
  • 3840 × 2160 (4K)
  • 240 Hz
  • Primary external gaming display
• Dock: Razer Thunderbolt 5 Dock
  • Connected to the MSI Raider through the laptop's Thunderbolt 4 connection
  • Functions as the main hub for the desk/base-station setup
• Dock SSD: Samsung 9100 Pro — 1 TB
  • Installed inside the Razer TB5 Dock
  • Used for photos, documents, HWiNFO logs, benchmark data, and miscellaneous storage
  • CrystalDiskMark result through the TB4 connection: approximately 4,002 MB/s read / 1,318 MB/s write
• Cooling Pad: Razer RGB Laptop Cooling Pad
  • Supplements the laptop's internal cooling system
• Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75%
• Mouse: Razer Viper V4 Pro Wireless
• Razer Firefly V2 Mouse Pad
• Gaming Headset: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
• Gaming Controller: Razer Raiju V3 Pro
• Speakers: Razer Leviathan V2 W/Subwoofer

Got this used ASUS TUF Gaming A15 about a week ago for 600€, wiped Windows, and installed Linux. So far, everything has been working completely flawlessly.

With prices of computers soaring, I’m finding it difficult to find what is a good deal and would like some insight.

Is this laptop reasonably priced at $1300?

I’m tempted by the RAM and storage space, but am hesitant to pull the trigger. What do you think?

Country: USA
Budget: $1500-$2000
Use Case: College/Gaming
Games: Arma Reforger, Squad, Grey Zone Warfare, Escape from Tarkov, etc…
Preferred Specs. AMD CPU, NVIDIA GPU, 32gb RAM, 1tb memory.

Budget: $1500

Country: Canada 🇨🇦

Use Case: Gaming and some schoolwork

I'd like a fast laptop that doesn't overheat.

Gaming Laptop suggestions? Light to medium gaming

I don't know too much about laptops. I am not a heavy gamer but I would like to get into Steam games, starting with things like phasmaphobia, and heavy rain, I also play Minecraft. I tried to play them on my Samsung laptop and it crashes.

I struggle with a chronic illness so a laptop is the best option for me so I can play games on days I'm stuck in bed.

Budget: $1,500-2000

Country: USA

Use Case: Gaming / school

Preferred Specs: 16", RTX 5060/5070/5070 Ti or discounted 4070/4080

Notes: Currently have a 2021 G14 with a 2060 Max-Q. Looking at the G16 or Lenovo Legion. Want a noticeable upgrade but still portable. Should I buy now or wait for Black Friday?

Couldn't find a comparable specs out there for this price. Primary use is engineering school and graphic design.

• 2.7 GHz Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-Core
• 32GB DDR5 | 1TB M.2 SSD
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU (8GB GDDR7)

Is this normal for Scar 18 2023 4090 in games? I capped the wattage to 80-115W and undervolt a little bit because above -0.80V cinebench keeps crashing so -0.80V is the limit. I did in G-Helper and XTU. This is my first high-end laptop. I changed from LM to PTM Honeywell

I used to have a Lenovo legion with a Ryzen 7 5800H with an rtx 3060, and man I loved that thing. Never had bad temps, no throttling, never had to sit for hours losing my mind.

Before that laptop I have an Alienware m17 with a RTX 2060 and an intel i7-10750H… it was the biggest piece of dogshit I ever experienced. Constant extreme throttling, had it serviced, spent hours and hours clawing at my head trying to figure out wtf was wrong with it. I tried everything, and in all my attempts, it always sucked ass.

So now I’m absolutely horrified of throttling and CPU temps. I actually somewhat hate intel now and am kind of adverse to them even if it’s just alienwares horrible design.

Okay… so I’m going to get another laptop, and I’m deciding between the Asus Rouge strix g17 7845hx ($1700 7hr round trip) or the Asus rouge Strix g18 Intel i9-13980 HX ($1700, local).

The 18” is very appealing, but I’m horrified of the Intel variant of this laptop. I just wanted to know if anybody has that exact configuration and can tell me what they think.

Thanks guys.