Is this about all I can expect for $1800 (Asus Strix G16.

[dfonda]

Looking at an Asus open box at MC. Is this what you can expect for the price. ($1784)

Things I want Win 11 Pro, at least 1TB, 32GB Ram and at least a 4070...staying under $2K. I think this will charge thru USB C which I need also. That is something I'll confirm.

Any input appreciated. I'll be going down to my local Wednesday. They have 2 open box one missing parts one with all the parts both with some warranty.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614JI-XS96 16" Gaming Laptop Computer - Eclipse Gray; Intel Core i9 13th Gen 13980HX 2.2GHz - Micro Center

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My needs are to play all the latest titles so my PC's can run fah uninterrupted.

 

[dfonda]

The Lenovo seems to be a better value sans the RGB...would have liked the Win 11 Pro in the Asus...but this one isn't opened.

https://www.microcenter.com/product/663735/lenovo-legion-pro-5-16-gaming-laptop-computer-platinum-collection-onyx-grey

 

[EarthDog]

W11 doesn't come on both...or are you missing some feature in Pro that Home doesn't have?

 

[dfonda]

W11 doesn't come on both...or are you missing some feature in Pro that Home doesn't have?

Did you mean "does" ? I'll live with the Home on the lenovo for the savings...I can't find anything better than this Lenovo , unless I drop to a 4060...

 

[JLK03F150]

The Num pad on the Asus mouse pad seemed cool, but I'd bet it would end up being an RMA. The Lenovo seems to be a nice notebook after reading the spec, way more than I would buy. I don't game on my notebooks because I usually won't pay for the mobile GPU. I'm currently using a Dell 6th gen i7 with a quadro 1000m that's geforce equivalent is a ~GTX 960.

Enjoy that new notebook! Looks like a nice one!

 

[dfonda]

The Num pad on the Asus mouse pad seemed cool, but I'd bet it would end up being an RMA. The Lenovo seems to be a nice notebook after reading the spec, way more than I would buy. I don't game on my notebooks because I usually won't pay for the mobile GPU. I'm currently using a Dell 6th gen i7 with a quadro 1000m that's geforce equivalent is a ~GTX 960.

Enjoy that new notebook! Looks like a nice one!

Thanks, I did end up getting the Lenovo today...

It's taken a while to uninstall crap and customize it. Not sure how I am going to get it past the boss... Currently hidden in the mancave.

 

[JLK03F150]

Clandestine shopping! I like it! In a few months your response to a question about it should be "What? This old thing?" lol

 

[dfonda]

Clandestine shopping! I like it! In a few months your response to a question about it should be "What? This old thing?" lol

Definitely... a one month statute of limitations after which I can't be held accountable...

 

[JLK03F150]

There's always the Uncle Leo defense.

 

[dfonda]

Can any one suggest a USB C charger that would charge a Lenovo Legion. My Pixelbook USB C isn't doing it (It's maybe 25W or so. The PBook was nice as it would even charge on my phone charger.

I am trying to avoid the monstrous proprietary charger.

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No this one...Just checking that it the legion DC cord fits.. Oh I need to add a $10 tip...

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Checking to see if this would work...I currently have the closest receptacle filled. This would replace my 2 USB C's and add the DC for the laptop , so better than what I have. Apparently no C charger will allow gaming on a 4070. Adding a surge protector to increase capacity....No worries on what is plugged in as I am well below the 1800 W capacity of the receptacle.

 

[dfonda]

The Legion after a month of use has been excellent for gaming (and 5mill f@h when idle) glad I got it.

I would recommend a cheaper one tho....