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[GeraltofRookia]

Hi everyone!

I've been researching for a gaming laptop for 5 months now, obviously I'm not an easy buyer.
As a Witcher fan, I know that most laptops on a 800+ budget would play the game smoothly with ultra settings, but I'm willing to go a bit higher, as I want to be able to play most new titles for the next 4-5 years (eg Cyberpunk)

My budget is around £1200 give or take, and I'm really not sure what I should buy to have zero lag and game problems for the next few years.
More specifically, I've heard so much about the 1660Ti being better than the 2060, as the former is the best of the 1 series, and the latter is the worst of the 20 series.
Also, I'm not sure about the CPU differences and which would be the most future-proof.

I'm leaving here two builds that I've tried in the PCS site, I would highly appreciate any comments/amendments on how this would do for my needs and if there's something that shouldn't be there as it will be outdated or not enough performance-wise soon.

Thanking kindly in advance everyone that will contribute with their help

Best,
Yannis

 

[SpyderTracks]

Can you post the builds to the forum including the configuration links otherwise we can’t edit them?

 

[Scott]

I'm not sure if I'm reading this right but are you suggesting that the GTX1660Ti is more powerful than the RTX2060? Everything I remember saw the 2060 20% over the 1660 Ti, before even considering the RTX element of the card and the Cuda abilities.

 

[SpyderTracks]

Witcher 3 is also a very demanding game as a lot of AAA games are and wouldn't be very playable on an £800 laptop at all.

With a laptop, you tend to overspec the GPU as much as possible as it's not upgradeable and therefor will be the first bottleneck.

 

[SlimCini]

Hi everyone!

I've been researching for a gaming laptop for 5 months now, obviously I'm not an easy buyer.
As a Witcher fan, I know that most laptops on a 800+ budget would play the game smoothly with ultra settings, but I'm willing to go a bit higher, as I want to be able to play most new titles for the next 4-5 years (eg Cyberpunk)

My budget is around £1200 give or take, and I'm really not sure what I should buy to have zero lag and game problems for the next few years.
More specifically, I've heard so much about the 1660Ti being better than the 2060, as the former is the best of the 1 series, and the latter is the worst of the 20 series.
Also, I'm not sure about the CPU differences and which would be the most future-proof.

I'm leaving here two builds that I've tried in the PCS site, I would highly appreciate any comments/amendments on how this would do for my needs and if there's something that shouldn't be there as it will be outdated or not enough performance-wise soon.

Thanking kindly in advance everyone that will contribute with their help

Best,
Yannis

An £800 laptop will have a mediocre cpu, a basic gpu like the 1650 and a very small, slow ssd.

That will NOT play witcher 3 buttery smooth (60fps+) at ultra settings.

I have a 1650 max-q and it's perfectly good for gaming at 1080p with settings turned down. But not for ultra settings.

 

[GeraltofRookia]

Wow that was quick! Thank you all, guys. Apparently I did need the help judging by the comments.

I'm copying my builds' links below as Spydertrack requested:

Build 1:

PCSPECIALIST - Top Spec Custom PCs & Laptops Built to Order

Manufacturer of performance custom computers and laptops. Customise your ideal gaming PC or laptop using our advanced configurator.

www.pcspecialist.co.uk

Build 2:

PCSPECIALIST - Top Spec Custom PCs & Laptops Built to Order

Manufacturer of performance custom computers and laptops. Customise your ideal gaming PC or laptop using our advanced configurator.

www.pcspecialist.co.uk

 

[SpyderTracks]

This would be significantly better at your budget if you can push the extra £40.

Firstly the Optimus Pro which would be worth the premium


Chassis & Display
Optimus Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD 120Hz 45% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor 10875H (2.3GHz, 5.1GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 2666MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 - 6.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated 3 in 1 Card Reader (Full Size SD / SDHC / SDXC)
AC Adaptor
1 x 180W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Battery
Optimus Series Integrated 46WH Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Bluetooth & Wireless
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x USB 3.1 PORT (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.1 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language
OPTIMUS PRO SERIES RGB BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Notebook Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Chassis
TongFang GK5MR0O (6GB RTX-2060, i7-10875H, 120Hz, Blank KB)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 7 to 9 working days
Price: £1,240.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/optimusXI-pro-15/aw0mtcK!ju/

 

[SpyderTracks]

Secondly the non-pro:

Chassis & Display
Optimus Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD 144Hz 45% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Six Core Processor 10750H (2.6GHz, 5GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 2666MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 - 6.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st Storage Drive
NOT REQUIRED
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated 6 in 1 Card Reader (SD /Mini SD/ SDHC / SDXC / MMC / RSMMC)
AC Adaptor
1 x 180W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Battery
Optimus Series Detachable 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
2 Channel High Def. Audio + SoundBlaster™ Cinema
Bluetooth & Wireless
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x USB 3.2 PORT (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.2 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language
MULTI COLOUR BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Google Chrome™
Notebook Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Chassis
Clevo NH55DDW (6GB RTX-2060, i7-10750H, 144Hz N4)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 7 to 9 working days

Price: £1,163.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/optimusXI-15/j6WHR7JRZA/

 

[SpyderTracks]

The RTX2060 is significantly more powerful than the GTX1660ti. They're both the same generation, the 1660ti is the highest of the non-RTX cards, 2060 is the lowest of the RTX cards, RTX being the premium version, but they were released at the same time. The 2060 will beat the 1660ti by a good margin.

 

[GeraltofRookia]

This would be significantly better at your budget if you can push the extra £40.

Firstly the Optimus Pro which would be worth the premium


Chassis & Display
Optimus Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD 120Hz 45% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor 10875H (2.3GHz, 5.1GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 2666MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 - 6.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated 3 in 1 Card Reader (Full Size SD / SDHC / SDXC)
AC Adaptor
1 x 180W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Battery
Optimus Series Integrated 46WH Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Bluetooth & Wireless
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x USB 3.1 PORT (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.1 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language
OPTIMUS PRO SERIES RGB BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Notebook Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Chassis
TongFang GK5MR0O (6GB RTX-2060, i7-10875H, 120Hz, Blank KB)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 7 to 9 working days
Price: £1,240.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/optimusXI-pro-15/aw0mtcK!ju/

Can definitely push it a bit higher, since I can use the finance option and pay it in 6 months, would even go a 100 more if it's worth it.

Thank you @SpyderTracks for taking the time for this. I'm planning on ordering before end of next week, so I'll post my appreciation here once I've placed the order 🤞🙌

 

[SpyderTracks]

Can definitely push it a bit higher, since I can use the finance option and pay it in 6 months, would even go a 100 more if it's worth it.

Thank you @SpyderTracks for taking the time for this. I'm planning on ordering before end of next week, so I'll post my appreciation here once I've placed the order 🤞🙌

No problem at all, the pro is well worth it as it's a much more robust chassis, so will last under pressure a lot longer. That would be a nice build.

 

[Scott]

If you want to eek out that extra £100 and put it to good use the Evo 970 500GB would be a nice upgrade over the PCS option. That would take you to just under £1300 and you could have no doubts on the spec of the build.

 

[Charlas]

Agreed with what the guys said, don't do the 16xx series cards, stick to the rtx cards, the 2060 without the RT cores in use is still a good 15%+ better than 1660ti, and DLSS 2 is looking to improve performance in newer games significantly, and that needs the RTX cards to do it.

Also remember direct x 12 ultimate is the latest version of that, and what the Xbox series x will be using (also termed DX12.1), the rtx cards are 100% support, the 16xx cards only 100% support 12 not 12.1, doesn't sound significant, but most games will try put the new technology to use, and the pc versions will inherit those technologies too.

 

[CinnamonCakes]

The RTX2060 is significantly more powerful than the GTX1660ti. They're both the same generation, the 1660ti is the highest of the non-RTX cards, 2060 is the lowest of the RTX cards, RTX being the premium version, but they were released at the same time. The 2060 will beat the 1660ti by a good margin.

to put the difference in actual numbers
edit: the laptops used are only found all the way in Upside-down-Land anyway so i'm not posting a competitor by any definition of the word