Laptop Specs help please (porn included on request)

[NinjaspiT]

Wassup fam? Im looking for a new laptop to be used for the usual shit plus a little gaming here and there. Here are the specs of the joints im looking at. Is there a major difference between the i5 and i7?:

Ideapad u530-$599 refurbished:
Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-4500U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.00 GHz
Operating system
Windows 8.1 Standard 64 - English
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4400
Memory
8 GB PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM 1600MHz SODIMM Memory
Display
15.6" FHD (1920 X 1080) MultiTouch LED backlight w/720p HD Camera
Pointing device
One-piece touchpad, multi-touch
Hard Drive
1 TB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm and 16 GB Micro Solid State Drive
Optical Drive
No Optical Included
Battery
4 Cell Lithium Polymer Battery (Up to 6.0 Hours Run Time)
Network Card
Intel® Wireless-N 7260 2X2 BGN+BT
Bluetooth
No Bluetooth
WWAN
No WWAN Supported
Finger Print Reader
No Fingerprint Reader
Warranty
1 Year Standard Depot Warranty
Form Factor
Laptop - Silver

VS--------------------

Y410p
• 4th Generation Intel Core i7-4700MQ Processor (2.40GHz 1600MHz 6MB)-$849
• Windows 8.1 64
• 14.0" HD Glossy with integrated camera (1366x768)
• NVIDIA GeForce GT755M GDDR5 2GB
• 8.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM 1600 MHz
• 1TB 5400 RPM
• DVD Recordable (Dual Layer)
• Intel Centrino Wireless N-2230
• Bluetooth Version 4.0
• One year
• Industry Standard Multi-touch 2 button touchpad
• 6 Cell 72 Watt Hour Lithium-Ion

VS------------------

Y410p(slightly different specs than above)-$732
Processor
4th Generation Intel Core i5-4200M Processor (2.50GHz 1600MHz 3MB)
- Operating system
Windows 8 64
- Display
14.0" HD Glossy with integrated camera (1366x768)
- Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT755M GDDR5 2GB
- Memory
6.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM 1600 MHz
- Hard Drive
500GB 5400 RPM
- Optical Drive
DVD Recordable (Dual Layer)
- Network Card
Intel Centrino Wireless N-2230
- Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version 4.0
- Warranty
One year
- Pointing device
Industry Standard Multi-touch 2 button touchpad
- Battery
6 Cell 72 Watt Hour Lithium-Ion
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Since Ill be using it for gaming every now and then, based on the specs of these laptops, which one is the best deal? The only thing that bothers me about the U530 is the graphics card and the fact that it doesn't have a dvd drive. Ahhhhh these decisions are taking a toll on me.

 

[a1rimrocka]

You'll want to go with the i7-4700MQ, it's the only quad-core of the three you listed. The U at the end indicates it's more for ultrabooks so it's going to sacrifice performance for battery life. That's why the i7-4500U is actually dual-core, plus there's no dedicated graphics card.

Comparison of i7-4700MQ vs. i5-4200M
http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/91...-4200M_vs_Intel_Core_i7_Mobile_i7-4700MQ.html


I actually bought the Lenovo U430 (i5-4200U) myself last month but I don't do any gaming whatsoever.

 

[NinjaspiT]

You'll want to go with the i7-4700MQ, it's the only quad-core of the three you listed. The U at the end indicates it's more for ultrabooks so it's going to sacrifice performance for battery life. That's why the i7-4500U is actually dual-core, plus there's no dedicated graphics card.

Comparison of i7-4700MQ vs. i5-4200M
http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/91...-4200M_vs_Intel_Core_i7_Mobile_i7-4700MQ.html


I actually bought the Lenovo U430 (i5-4200U) myself last month but I don't do any gaming whatsoever.

Thanks for response man. How you liking that 430 so far?u plan on gaming soon?

 

[a1rimrocka]

Thanks for response man. How you liking that 430 so far?u plan on gaming soon?

Like it alot, 14" was the only screen size I considered after having a 13.3. Even though it's aluminum, it's easy to open up and work on. Much more so than my 3 year old Sony that died in Jan. Plus I get at least 5.5 hours on a charge.

I've never really been into computer gaming, even with all the PCs I have around my house. I may play some stuff on the Store but that's rare. I'm more into console gaming but don't have alot of time for it nowadays.



your other thread needs to be merged...

yeha im not even used to windows 8 and apparently the U30 (the first one i mentioned) is unable to run anything besides windows 8. The last 2 i mentioned with higher specs allow me to run 7 if i want to. Still not sure if the u530 will be good for gaming though w that graphics card...

Win 8 isn't that big of a deal. I hated using the tiled desktop so I downloaded Start8 and it's back to looking like 7. All the other changes in 8 just make it a more refined Win 7 IMO.

 

[NinjaspiT]

Thanks a1. I guess my decision is made. I wish I coul get a better discount though...although the price seems to be pretty good. A little bit over 850. I initially ordered a refurbed u530 but figured for a couple hundred bucks more id have a decent laptop for a few years so why not get quality...