Optimus X Spec review

[Deleted member 94250]

Hello y'all.
Ok so I bought this laptop early in the month, but PC Specialist ran out of stock and couldn't build it on time. No worries, they promised to place it on ultra priority and send it as soon as possible, and I can wait for it as I have a functional device for now.
Anyway, here are the specs. I'll create a new post with pics once it arrives:-
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Chassis & Display
Optimus Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD 120Hz 45% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Six Core Processor 9750H (2.6GHz, 4.5GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 2133MHz SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti - 6.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st Storage Drive
256GB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (550MB/R, 420MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated 6 in 1 Card Reader (SD /Mini SD/ SDHC / SDXC / MMC / RSMMC)
AC Adaptor
1 x 120W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf European Power Cable
Battery
Optimus X Series 4 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
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 3.1 PORT (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.0 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® Office® 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 Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 4 to 6 working days
Promotional Item
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Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Logo Branding
PCSpecialist Logo
Price: £1,001.00 including VAT and Delivery

NB: I upgraded the RAM from 2133 MHz to 2666 MHz but forgot to change 1x16 to 2x8. oh well, hopefully I can install a second 16gb stick somewhere down the line.

If there's anything you would change please don't hesitate to share (I don't really want to game on this laptop, it's to do 3d rendering, AutoCAD and other stuff on. So storage space isn't really an issue.
Thanks!

 

[Izode]

How big an effect would you say upgrading from the 2133MHz to 2666MHz has on performance? This is nearly identical to the build I was hoping to get but I’m a bit of a noob. Also is that promotional discount still available?

 

[Deleted member 94250]

How big an effect would you say upgrading from the 2133MHz to 2666MHz has on performance? This is nearly identical to the build I was hoping to get but I’m a bit of a noob. Also is that promotional discount still available?

Nope the discount is over. ended on 2nd dec.
also i haven't got my laptop yet, i have a hardcore gamer friend who promised me the upgrade on RAM speed would be really worth it.

 

[Izode]

Ok thanks!

 

[Deleted member 94250]

One thing to bear in mind. If you drop the HDD and drop the RAM to 1 x8gb, you can afford the RTX 2060.

You can DIY add another RAM stick or an HDD/SSD any time you like in the future. While you're stuck with the GPU. So there's an argument for getting the most powerful GPU you can reasonably afford to delay the point at which you'll want to replace the laptop for as long as possible.

I'm too late to change my order, (i think you've seen it as you gave it a Thumbs up). Is the downgrade from 2060 rtx to 1660 ti that big of a deal if my main use isn't gaming, but stuff like 3d rendering and autocad and work/study related stuff? I'm studying engineering and need a powerhouse on the go thats why i've gotten a laptop.

 

[Oussebon]

Moved your post so as not to hijack the other topic.

For your uses a 1660 ti will be fine I should think

 

[Deleted member 94250]

Moved your post so as not to hijack the other topic.

For your uses a 1660 ti will be fine I should think

hi again. does the upgraded ram matter that much?

 

[Oussebon]

If you have the option to amend the order and go with 2666MHz, I would recommend it because it can improve performance in some situations and the cost as a proportion of the laptop isn't very high.

However, the differences can be quite small, and if you already got the laptop and it has 2133MHz RAM, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

[Deleted member 94250]

If you have the option to amend the order and go with 2666MHz, I would recommend it because it can improve performance in some situations and the cost as a proportion of the laptop isn't very high.

However, the differences can be quite small, and if you already got the laptop and it has 2133MHz RAM, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

btw i already changed it :/
just wanted to confirm the change would be beneficial, which as you've confirmed it is

 

[Oussebon]

Then all is well!

 

[Deleted member 94250]

Hello.
So, I've amended my exissting order to the following, please advise if I need to change anything:-

Promotional Discount	Special Offer - Save Now On Intel Core i7/i9 Powered Laptops - Offer Ends 2nd December 2019!
Chassis & Display	Optimus Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD 120Hz 45% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)	Intel® Core™ i7 Six Core Processor 9750H (2.6GHz, 4.5GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)	16GB Corsair 2133MHz SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 16GB) Change to: 16GB Corsair 2666MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti - 6.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st Storage Drive	256GB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (550MB/R, 420MB/W) Change to: NOT REQUIRED
1st M.2 SSD Drive	NONE Change to: 512GB ADATA SX6000 Pro PCIe M.2 2280 (2100 MB/R, 1500 MB/W)
Memory Card Reader	Integrated 6 in 1 Card Reader (SD /Mini SD/ SDHC / SDXC / MMC / RSMMC)
AC Adaptor	1 x 120W AC Adaptor Change to: 1 x 180W AC Adaptor
Power Cable	1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf European Power Cable Change to: 2 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Battery	Optimus X Series 4 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste	STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING Change to: 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 3.1 PORT (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.0 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® Office® 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 Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) Change to: 3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Dead Pixel Guarantee	NONE Change to: 1 Year Dead Pixel Guarantee Inc. Labour & Carriage Costs
Delivery	STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time	Standard Build - Approximately 4 to 6 working days
Promotional Item	FREE Red Dead Redemption 2 & More! w/ select Intel i7 & i9 CPUs!

 

[Oussebon]

Moved your post into your original topic as it's helpful context for anyone looking to give feedback

Build looks good

I'd have made the same calls on the SSD, the RAM, the warranty, the paste, and the dead pixel guarantee myself.

 

[Deleted member 94250]

Moved your post into your original topic as it's helpful context for anyone looking to give feedback

Build looks good

I'd have made the same calls on the SSD, the RAM, the warranty, the paste, and the dead pixel guarantee myself.

Gotcha. Thanks

 

[Deleted member 94250]

Moved your post into your original topic as it's helpful context for anyone looking to give feedback

Build looks good

I'd have made the same calls on the SSD, the RAM, the warranty, the paste, and the dead pixel guarantee myself.

Hello. Please check this out: - (basically the same, just that I Dropped the 120HZ for 60HZ and changed 1660ti to 2060 as i had nothing else to do with the money. Also the price difference was JUST £30 and the RTX 2060 beats the 1660ti by quite a bit.

Promotional Discount	Special Offer - Save Now On Intel Core i7/i9 Powered Laptops - Offer Ends 2nd December 2019!
Chassis & Display	Optimus Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD 120Hz 45% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080) Change to: Optimus Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD 60Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)	Intel® Core™ i7 Six Core Processor 9750H (2.6GHz, 4.5GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)	16GB Corsair 2133MHz SODIMM DDR4 (1 x 16GB) Change to: 16GB Corsair 2666MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti - 6.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1 Change to: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 - 6.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st Storage Drive	256GB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (550MB/R, 420MB/W) Change to: NOT REQUIRED
1st M.2 SSD Drive	NONE Change to: 512GB ADATA SX6000 Pro PCIe M.2 2280 (2100 MB/R, 1500 MB/W)
Memory Card Reader	Integrated 6 in 1 Card Reader (SD /Mini SD/ SDHC / SDXC / MMC / RSMMC)
AC Adaptor	1 x 120W AC Adaptor Change to: 1 x 180W AC Adaptor
Power Cable	1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf European Power Cable Change to: 2 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Battery	Optimus X Series 4 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste	STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING Change to: 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 3.1 PORT (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.0 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® Office® 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 Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) Change to: 3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Dead Pixel Guarantee	NONE Change to: 1 Year Dead Pixel Guarantee Inc. Labour & Carriage Costs
Delivery	STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time	Standard Build - Approximately 4 to 6 working days
Promotional Item	FREE Red Dead Redemption 2 & More! w/ select Intel i7 & i9 CPUs!
Welcome Book	PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland

 

[Oussebon]

The screen change sounds good.

I'm not sure if the GPU is worth it. Versus say a larger or faster SSD. Depends on your workloads and I don't know enough about CAD to say. Depends if you render on the GPU. If you do rendering on the GPU then focus the GPU as you can upgrade storage while the GPU you are stuck with.

 

[Deleted member 94250]

The screen change sounds good.

I'm not sure if the GPU is worth it. Versus say a larger or faster SSD. Depends on your workloads and I don't know enough about CAD to say. Depends if you render on the GPU. If you do rendering on the GPU then focus the GPU as you can upgrade storage while the GPU you are stuck with.

thanks, i'll check whether AutoCAD/ASPEN/Python (the main softwarwe i'll be using) is GPU intensive or not.

 

[Deleted member 94250]

The screen change sounds good.

I'm not sure if the GPU is worth it. Versus say a larger or faster SSD. Depends on your workloads and I don't know enough about CAD to say. Depends if you render on the GPU. If you do rendering on the GPU then focus the GPU as you can upgrade storage while the GPU you are stuck with.

Just found out I only need at least a DDR4 4GB VRAM GPU lol (but then, if AutoDesk behaves like games producers, that is enough to run, but not enough to enjoy).
the 1660ti was already overkill. I guess i'll just benefit from better quality gaming when i do play (which will be like less than 10% of my time on my laptop).
Point to note, AutoDesk also said that I need a minimum of 8 GB RAM (but users said autocad sometimes nose-dives in performance on this), in case anyone else roams onto PC Specialist looking for a device to run autocad suggest 12 or 16 gigs. thanks!

 

[Deleted member 94250]

The screen change sounds good.

I'm not sure if the GPU is worth it. Versus say a larger or faster SSD. Depends on your workloads and I don't know enough about CAD to say. Depends if you render on the GPU. If you do rendering on the GPU then focus the GPU as you can upgrade storage while the GPU you are stuck with.

Hi. I just got my laptop, should I post my review as a continuation of this post or somewhere else?

 

[Oussebon]

Wherever you'd like - there's a "Show off your new PC/Laptop forum" where most people put their reviews if you like

And thanks for taking the time to look at doing a review!

 

[Deleted member 94250]

Wherever you'd like - there's a "Show off your new PC/Laptop forum" where most people put their reviews if you like

And thanks for taking the time to look at doing a review!

I'll go post there.

PCS has the best value for money for the specs I got, as you know an RTX 2060 laptop is upwards of £1,500 most of the time.
Least I could do is post a review and help other customers make informed choices