All advice welcome...100% clueless!

[pillionprincess]

I bought a custom PC from PC Specialist around 10 years ago. I've never had any problems with it or had to do anything to it. It has just worked (!) and still does. It is aging now though and getting slower which is why I'm replacing it.
I want to replace it with a laptop, even though I feel the lifespan of this could be shorter? As I'm not always in one fixed place.
I use it mainly for playing puzzle adventure games and Second Life.
Plus, I also like creative writing and editing photographs.
I was just going for fairly high specs so I hopefully don't have to replace it for a while but I am totally clueless.
Will I have to do lots of maintenance? Is a custom laptop going to be something you feel I shouldn't be buying as an untechy person? (I came back because I've been so happy with my PC's performance.)
Thanks ☺️

Chassis & Display
Recoil Series: 16" Matte QHD+ 240Hz sRGB 100% LED Widescreen (2560x1600)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i9 24 Core Processor 14900HX (5.8GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair 5600MHz SODIMM DDR5 (2 x 32GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4090 - 16.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
Buy select GeForce RTX 40 Series*, get Black Myth: Wukong
Liquid Series® Laptop Cooling
Recoil 16 Laptop Cooler V2.0
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3500 MB/R, 3100 MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 330W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Battery
Recoil Series Integrated 99WH Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
LIQUID METAL PERFORMANCE COOLING
Sound Card
Nahimic by SteelSeries 2 Channel HD Audio
Bluetooth & Wireless
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.3
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x THUNDERBOLT 4 + 1 x USB 3.2 (TYPE C) + 3 x USB 3.2
Keyboard Language
RECOIL 16 SERIES RGB BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
Norton 360 inc. Game Optimizer - Free 90 Day License
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Notebook Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED IR+FHD Hybrid Webcam

 

[Ekans2011]

I bought a custom PC from PC Specialist around 10 years ago. I've never had any problems with it or had to do anything to it. It has just worked (!) and still does. It is aging now though and getting slower which is why I'm replacing it.
I want to replace it with a laptop, even though I feel the lifespan of this could be shorter? As I'm not always in one fixed place.
I use it mainly for playing puzzle adventure games and Second Life.
Plus, I also like creative writing and editing photographs.
I was just going for fairly high specs so I hopefully don't have to replace it for a while but I am totally clueless.
Will I have to do lots of maintenance? Is a custom laptop going to be something you feel I shouldn't be buying as an untechy person? (I came back because I've been so happy with my PC's performance.)
Thanks ☺️

Chassis & Display
Recoil Series: 16" Matte QHD+ 240Hz sRGB 100% LED Widescreen (2560x1600)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i9 24 Core Processor 14900HX (5.8GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair 5600MHz SODIMM DDR5 (2 x 32GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4090 - 16.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
Buy select GeForce RTX 40 Series*, get Black Myth: Wukong
Liquid Series® Laptop Cooling
Recoil 16 Laptop Cooler V2.0
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3500 MB/R, 3100 MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 330W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Battery
Recoil Series Integrated 99WH Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
LIQUID METAL PERFORMANCE COOLING
Sound Card
Nahimic by SteelSeries 2 Channel HD Audio
Bluetooth & Wireless
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.3
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x THUNDERBOLT 4 + 1 x USB 3.2 (TYPE C) + 3 x USB 3.2
Keyboard Language
RECOIL 16 SERIES RGB BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
Norton 360 inc. Game Optimizer - Free 90 Day License
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Notebook Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED IR+FHD Hybrid Webcam

What's your max budget?

Be advised that Intel CPUs are DOA, it’s just not worth buying anything Intel and PCS don’t stock any high-end AMD chassis currently.

 

[pillionprincess]

What's your max budget?

Be advised that Intel CPUs are DOA, it’s just not worth buying anything Intel and PCS don’t stock any high-end AMD chassis currently.

About 3-4k
What I'd like the most is a laptop that will last as long as possible but I don't know whether that's an unrealistic expectation with a laptop.

 

[Ekans2011]

About 3-4k
What I'd like the most is a laptop that will last as long as possible but I don't know whether that's an unrealistic expectation with a laptop.

While your budget is healthy enough to afford a laptop that will last for a good 4-5 years, INTEL is currently broken and can’t guarantee that with the 13th and 14th gen CPUs. Honestly, I would stay away from INTEL.

The microcode that is supposed to mitigate the issues is not expected to be released on laptops.

Alternatives are AMD chassis, but at the moment there are only low-end models available with weak GPUs like the 4050/4060; those specs don’t allow for the performance and durability you are looking for.

New laptops are usually announced at CES in January and released to the market around March.

 

[pillionprincess]

While your budget is healthy enough to afford a laptop that will last for a good 4-5 years, INTEL is currently broken and can’t guarantee that with the 13th and 14th gen CPUs. Honestly, I would stay away from INTEL.

The microcode that is supposed to mitigate the issues is not expected to be released on laptops.

Alternatives are AMD chassis, but at the moment there are only low-end models available with weak GPUs like the 4050/4060; those specs don’t allow for the performance and durability you are looking for.

New laptops are usually announced at CES in January and released to the market around March.

Thank you ☺️

 

[PurpleGary]

I bought a custom PC from PC Specialist around 10 years ago. I've never had any problems with it or had to do anything to it. It has just worked (!) and still does. It is aging now though and getting slower which is why I'm replacing it.
I want to replace it with a laptop, even though I feel the lifespan of this could be shorter? As I'm not always in one fixed place.
I use it mainly for playing puzzle adventure games and Second Life.
Plus, I also like creative writing and editing photographs.
I was just going for fairly high specs so I hopefully don't have to replace it for a while but I am totally clueless.
Will I have to do lots of maintenance? Is a custom laptop going to be something you feel I shouldn't be buying as an untechy person? (I came back because I've been so happy with my PC's performance.)
Thanks ☺️

Chassis & Display
Recoil Series: 16" Matte QHD+ 240Hz sRGB 100% LED Widescreen (2560x1600)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i9 24 Core Processor 14900HX (5.8GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair 5600MHz SODIMM DDR5 (2 x 32GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4090 - 16.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
Buy select GeForce RTX 40 Series*, get Black Myth: Wukong
Liquid Series® Laptop Cooling
Recoil 16 Laptop Cooler V2.0
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3500 MB/R, 3100 MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 330W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Battery
Recoil Series Integrated 99WH Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
LIQUID METAL PERFORMANCE COOLING
Sound Card
Nahimic by SteelSeries 2 Channel HD Audio
Bluetooth & Wireless
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.3
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x THUNDERBOLT 4 + 1 x USB 3.2 (TYPE C) + 3 x USB 3.2
Keyboard Language
RECOIL 16 SERIES RGB BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
Norton 360 inc. Game Optimizer - Free 90 Day License
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Notebook Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED IR+FHD Hybrid Webcam

I am curious to know if you are willing to tell have you bought a replacement yet? If not, I may have a something for you to consider