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- Key Specs
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 15.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 300 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor Model: Intel 13th Generation Core i5 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 8 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Life (up to): 8 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion polymer
- 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: HP
- Model Number: 15-fa2013dx
- Product Name: Victus 15.6" 144Hz Full HD Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 13420H 2023 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 - 512GB SSD
- Color: Mica Silver
- Year of Release: 2025
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 15.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Display Surface: Anti-glare
- Brightness: 300 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Color Gamut (Standard RGB): 62.5 percent
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel 13th Generation Core i5 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 13420H
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 4.6 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 8-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- CPU Cache Memory Level: L3
- L3 Cache: 12 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 512 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Solid State Drive Interface: PCIe 4.0 (Connects the solid state drive to the host system. PCI and SATA interfaces are the most common; PCI interfaces are typically faster, but SATA interfaces are compatible with a wider range of systems.)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 8 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR4 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- System Memory RAM Speed: 3200 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: NVIDIA
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- GPU Video Memory (RAM): 6 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a GPU’s, or graphics cards, short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the GPU can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, larger amounts of RAM for gaming or video editing increases performance.)
- GPU Video Memory Type (RAM): GDDR6 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 0
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 0
- Number of VGA Ports: 0 (VGA (Video Graphics Adapter or Video Graphics Array) is a display standard that transmits via analog signals. This type of interface is typically used to connect a computer to a display device such as a monitor, projector, or TV.)
- USB Ports: 1 x USB-C 3.0, 2 x USB-A 3.0 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 3
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
- Cooling
- CPU Cooling System: Air
- Power
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 120 watts
- Battery Life (up to): 8 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Cells: 3-cell
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion polymer
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 720p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Touchpad Type: Multi-touch
- Media Card Reader: false (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
- Audio Technology: DTS: X Ultra
- Speaker Type: HD Audio with stereo speakers
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.93 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 14.09 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 10.04 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 5.06 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: true (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- EPEAT Level: Gold (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria. Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how many of 28 optional criteria they meet (below 50%, 50%, 75%).)
- Included
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Numeric Keypad: true
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 198990677460
Choose to follow your gaming destiny with the powerful Victus Gaming Laptop leading you to immersive, fun-filled experiences. Enjoy playing with great, stable performance with an Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX Laptop GPU. OMEN Gaming Hub's performance toolkit elevates play with software enhancements and personalized hardware control.
- Windows 11 Home Operating System: All the best elements of Windows 10, with added features to make it easier to log in to start working, gaming, or creating.
- Intel Core i5-13420H Processor: Level up your gaming performance with the premium experience of an 8-core Intel Core processor. Built for high performance even when you're on-the-go, so you can enjoy creating, video editing, and multitasking.
- 15.6-Inch FHD Display With 144 Hz Refresh Rate: 1920 x 1080 resolution draws you into crisp gameplay. Never miss a cutscene again with the 144Hz refresh rate that reduces frustrating lag and image ghosting. IPS (in-plane switching), micro-edge, anti-glare display in sRGB color space.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050: Award-winning NVIDIA Ampere architecture powers the second generation of RTX graphics, optimizing game-ready drivers and dedicated ray-tracing and AI Tensor cores.
- 8GB DDR4 Memory (RAM): DDR4 RAM efficiently accesses and processes your data, while reducing data corruption.
- 512GB Solid State Drive (SSD) Storage: With high speed data transfer, you get efficient storage and fast retrieval.
- Microsoft Copilot: Do more with AI as your personal assistant. Kickstart new projects with relevant answers, simplified solutions, and helpful advice. Copilot in Windows 11 is ready to support you whenever and wherever you need it.
- OMEN AI: Your Victus laptop knows the exact settings to use to maximize your frames per second. Personalize your gameplay with the click of a button for the smoothest experience.
- Up To 8 Hours Video Playback Battery Life¹: Enjoy non-stop gaming for hours.
- HD Audio With Stereo Speakers: Pump up the volume to your favorite music, movie or game with dual stereo speakers.
- DTS: X Ultra Technology: Spatially accurate, 3D sound drops you into the middle of your favorite games, movies, and music with a level of depth and immersion you can feel.
- AI Noise Reduction: Enjoy clearer team conversations with AI noise reduction. Using artificial intelligence, it filters out background noise in multi-person environments and captures multidirectional sound with spatial awareness.
- Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) And Bluetooth 5.4 Wireless Card: Expect faster speeds and improved performance for connecting multiple devices in your household.
- HP Wide Vision HD Camera: The 88-degree, wide-angle field of view lets you video chat with the entire family or group of friends in crystal clear detail.
- Backlit Keyboard With Integrated Numeric Pad: Keep going comfortably even in darker environments.
- Ports: 1 USB Type-C (5Gbps signaling rate, DisplayPort 1.4a, HP Sleep and Charge), 1 USB Type-A (5Gbps signaling rate, HP Sleep and Charge), 1 USB Type-A (5Gbps signaling rate), 1 RJ-45, 1 Headphone/microphone combo, 1 AC smart pin, 1 HDMI 2.1.
- Weighs 5.06 Lbs. And Measures 0.93" Thin: Packed with max gaming power you might not have expected in a portable laptop. 3-cell, 52.5 Wh Li-ion polymer battery.
- Making Responsible Choices: Designed using responsible materials like ocean-bound plastic and post-consumer recycled plastic to help drive progress toward a more sustainable future.
- Xbox Game Pass Premium 2-month trial: Enjoy 2 months of Xbox Game Pass Premium. Free with your new HP Laptop. Access a library of legendary, high-quality games, get exclusive in-game perks, partner discounts, and earn points annually with Xbox Rewards.
- Windows 11 Home Operating System: All the best elements of Windows 10, with added features to make it easier to log in to start working, gaming, or creating.
- Intel Core i5-13420H Processor: Level up your gaming performance with the premium experience of an 8-core Intel Core processor. Built for high performance even when you're on-the-go, so you can enjoy creating, video editing, and multitasking.
- 15.6-Inch FHD Display With 144 Hz Refresh Rate: 1920 x 1080 resolution draws you into crisp gameplay. Never miss a cutscene again with the 144Hz refresh rate that reduces frustrating lag and image ghosting. IPS (in-plane switching), micro-edge, anti-glare display in sRGB color space.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050: Award-winning NVIDIA Ampere architecture powers the second generation of RTX graphics, optimizing game-ready drivers and dedicated ray-tracing and AI Tensor cores.
- 8GB DDR4 Memory (RAM): DDR4 RAM efficiently accesses and processes your data, while reducing data corruption.
- 512GB Solid State Drive (SSD) Storage: With high speed data transfer, you get efficient storage and fast retrieval.
- Microsoft Copilot: Do more with AI as your personal assistant. Kickstart new projects with relevant answers, simplified solutions, and helpful advice. Copilot in Windows 11 is ready to support you whenever and wherever you need it.
- OMEN AI: Your Victus laptop knows the exact settings to use to maximize your frames per second. Personalize your gameplay with the click of a button for the smoothest experience.
- Up To 8 Hours Video Playback Battery Life¹: Enjoy non-stop gaming for hours.
- HD Audio With Stereo Speakers: Pump up the volume to your favorite music, movie or game with dual stereo speakers.
- DTS: X Ultra Technology: Spatially accurate, 3D sound drops you into the middle of your favorite games, movies, and music with a level of depth and immersion you can feel.
- AI Noise Reduction: Enjoy clearer team conversations with AI noise reduction. Using artificial intelligence, it filters out background noise in multi-person environments and captures multidirectional sound with spatial awareness.
- Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) And Bluetooth 5.4 Wireless Card: Expect faster speeds and improved performance for connecting multiple devices in your household.
- HP Wide Vision HD Camera: The 88-degree, wide-angle field of view lets you video chat with the entire family or group of friends in crystal clear detail.
- Backlit Keyboard With Integrated Numeric Pad: Keep going comfortably even in darker environments.
- Ports: 1 USB Type-C (5Gbps signaling rate, DisplayPort 1.4a, HP Sleep and Charge), 1 USB Type-A (5Gbps signaling rate, HP Sleep and Charge), 1 USB Type-A (5Gbps signaling rate), 1 RJ-45, 1 Headphone/microphone combo, 1 AC smart pin, 1 HDMI 2.1.
- Weighs 5.06 Lbs. And Measures 0.93" Thin: Packed with max gaming power you might not have expected in a portable laptop. 3-cell, 52.5 Wh Li-ion polymer battery.
- Making Responsible Choices: Designed using responsible materials like ocean-bound plastic and post-consumer recycled plastic to help drive progress toward a more sustainable future.
- Xbox Game Pass Premium 2-month trial: Enjoy 2 months of Xbox Game Pass Premium. Free with your new HP Laptop. Access a library of legendary, high-quality games, get exclusive in-game perks, partner discounts, and earn points annually with Xbox Rewards.
Whats Included
- Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop
- 120 W AC power adapter
- Setup instructions
- Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop
- 120 W AC power adapter
- Setup instructions
Product Manuals
Disclaimers
- Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Core, Atom, Ultrabook, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
- This laptop does not include a built-in DVD/CD drive.
- ¹Battery life tested by HP using continuous FHD video playback, 1080p (1920x1080) resolution, 200 nits brightness, system audio level as image default, player audio level at 100%, played full-screen from local storage, headphone attached or through speaker (if no audio jack port), wireless on but not connected. Actual battery life will vary depending on configuration and maximum capacity will naturally decrease with time and usage.
- Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Core, Atom, Ultrabook, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
- This laptop does not include a built-in DVD/CD drive.
- ¹Battery life tested by HP using continuous FHD video playback, 1080p (1920x1080) resolution, 200 nits brightness, system audio level as image default, player audio level at 100%, played full-screen from local storage, headphone attached or through speaker (if no audio jack port), wireless on but not connected. Actual battery life will vary depending on configuration and maximum capacity will naturally decrease with time and usage.
Q: What type of storage does this laptop have?
A: This laptop is equipped with a PCIe NVMe SSD.
Q: Does this laptop have a backlit keyboard?
A: Yes, this laptop has a backlit keyboard with an integrated numeric pad.
Q: What is the resolution of the display?
A: The display has a resolution of 1920 x 1080, which is classified as Full HD.
Q: What is the screen size of this laptop?
A: This HP Victus laptop has a 15.6-inch screen.
Q: What kind of graphics card does this laptop use?
A: This laptop is equipped with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card.
Q: How long does it take to charge this laptop to 50%?
A: This HP laptop features HP Fast Charge technology, which allows it to charge from 0 to 50% in about 30 minutes.
Q: How long does the battery last on this Victus gaming laptop?
A: The battery provides up to 8 hours of video playback time.
Q: What is the RAM configuration of this laptop?
A: This laptop has 8GB of DDR4 RAM.
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| Pros for HP - Victus 15.6" 144Hz Full HD Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 13420H 2023 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 - 512GB SSD - Mica Silver | |||
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| Overall Performance, Speed, Design, Portability | Overall Performance, Speed, Portability | Overall Performance, Speed, Design, Portability | Overall Performance, Speed, Portability, Design, Noise Level |
| Cons for HP - Victus 15.6" 144Hz Full HD Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 13420H 2023 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 - 512GB SSD - Mica Silver | |||
| Battery Life, RAM, Fan Noise, Memory, Heat Dissipation | Battery Life, Heat Dissipation, Noise Level | Battery Life, RAM, Fan Noise, Memory, Heat Dissipation | Battery Life, RAM, Storage Capacity, Connectivity |
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful, Sleek, and Built for Both Work and Play
Review Title: Powerful, Sleek, and Built for Both Work and Play I’ve been using this laptop for a few weeks now, and it strikes the perfect balance between performance, design, and value. The Intel Core i5 processor delivers smooth multitasking I can run multiple Chrome tabs, editing software, and stream content without slowdowns. The dedicated graphics card paired with Xbox Game Pass support means gaming isn’t an afterthought it’s seamless. Titles like Forza Horizon and Halo run fluidly with sharp visuals and no stutter. The display deserves credit. Colors are vivid, brightness is strong enough for use in well-lit rooms, and the thin bezels make the screen feel larger than it is. The keyboard is responsive and comfortable even for longer typing sessions, while the touchpad tracks accurately without lag. Battery life is solid enough for a full day of productivity or several hours of gaming without constantly reaching for the charger. Build quality feels premium, slim yet sturdy, and the design stands out without being flashy. What makes this machine shine is versatility. It’s a gaming laptop that doubles as a reliable workstation. For students, professionals, or gamers, it offers a lot of value in one device. At this price point, it’s hard to beat the combination of performance, portability, and overall experience. Pros: • Fast Intel Core i5 processor • Excellent graphics for gaming and creative work • Vivid display with slim bezels • Comfortable keyboard and responsive touchpad • Great mix of performance and battery life Cons: • Fans can get noticeable under heavy gaming load • Limited storage out of the box (upgradeable if needed) Bottom Line: This laptop is more than capable of handling everyday tasks, creative projects, and serious gaming. It’s an easy recommendation for anyone who wants a versatile machine without overspending.
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BrayainD Posted
- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
honest review
could handle simple things pretty well, such as google or microsoft if you need a laptop for work. has backlights on keyboard but only white no rgb which is pretty annoying. not a powerful laptop personally i wouldnt classify it as a gaming laptop at all as even some small games cant handle well even on low settings. hinges arent great, gets dirty quickly, fans break easily. laptop guzzles battery if not left on charger, also made sort of cheaply. fans are crazy loud as well but laptop still gets really hot. looks nice and sleep, but kind of bulky and heavy. overall pretty good laptop just wouldn't recommend it if you want a gaming laptop.
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AnthonyG Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing gaming value for the price!
I got this laptop for my son, and he absolutely loves it. Here’s a quick breakdown of what works well, what could be better, and a few recommendations from our experience: PROS * Excellent build quality: Even though this laptop sits around the $500 range, it feels solid, well-built, and more premium than expected. * Tasteful design: It has a gaming-laptop look without being overly flashy. * Strong performance for the price: We’ve been running a number of AAA titles at 1080p, and it consistently delivers around 60 FPS in games like Halo Infinite, Minecraft, and Resident Evil 4 Remake. Recommendation: Upgrade the RAM. Adding a 16GB stick (for a total of 24GB) makes a huge difference. With just the stock 8GB, the laptop felt sluggish at times, which held back both the CPU and GPU. After the upgrade, Windows and games ran significantly smoother. 144Hz display: Gameplay looks and feels very smooth thanks to the high refresh rate. CONS: * Limited stock RAM: 8GB is simply not enough for modern gaming. Fortunately, upgrading is easy and affordable (around $40). There are plenty of YouTube tutorials that walk you through it. Here’s the RAM we used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KN7463D?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1 On the heavier side: This isn’t an ultra-portable laptop. It’s not unbearably heavy, but it’s not the kind of machine you’ll want to carry everywhere. Final Thoughts If you’re looking to play modern AAA games on a budget of around $500-$600, I don’t think you’ll find a better option than this. Just be sure to budget for the RAM upgrade—it’s well worth it.
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Dano Posted
