Buying new laptop

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Hi all,
I am going back to Linux after a while :slight_smile:
And buying new laptop so need some quick help.

I found 2 Linux laptops, but can not decide which one.

  • Omnia Display | 2560 x 1600 | 16:10 | 90Hz
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EUs) | Black casing
  • Intel Core i7-12700H (max. 4.70GHz 14-Cores, 20 Threads, 24MB Cache, 45W TDP)
  • 32 GB (2x 16GB) 3200MHz CL22 Samsung
  • 500 GB Samsung 980 PRO (NVMe PCIe 4.0)
  • without M.2 SSD 2
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Series (802.11ax | 2,4 & 5 GHz | Bluetooth 5.2)
  • without Windows
  • without virtual Windows
  • Without USB-LAN-Adapter
  • 3 years warranty (Incl. parts, labour & shipping)

Next one is the same one but with additional dGPU : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB | Silver casing

Do I need dGPU or not ? I am basic user, no games, learning atm for UI/UX designer and Front end developer.
But I am thinking "just in case" to have it.

What you think ? thanks :slight_smile:

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If you don't play games the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB, there's no need for it.

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Thanks, yes, I dont play games. Sometimes I play, but that iGPU can handle :slight_smile:
I thought that additional dGPU will be helpful for graphic, better graphic content, etc.
But also having dGPU is worser for CPU, cooling.

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If you do video editing (blender, Da vinci, etc.) I would purchase the nvidia card.

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No, for now no. Like I said, I am learning for UI/UX design, but I think there I shouldn't work with video editing .
But maybe ,for future proof , I should go with the nvidia card ?
I hope that NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB is good supported by Linux :slight_smile: Also
manufacturer said that is possible to disable dGPU and use iGPU when you want

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I think the card is supported by the 525 driver version.

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Good to see you back here Marko.

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Is this card good for gaming ??? I think its a low end gaming card. My older laptop with 1070 8GB is better in performance compared to the 3050 ti 4GB

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All latest drivers should work just fine for that card

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3050 is a midrange card 10-30 low end 50-60 mid end 70-90 high end

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Hi,
Thanks :slight_smile:

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I dont need it for gaming :slight_smile:

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Marko, do you do any CAD software or other intensive high resolution graphics manipulation?
I don't know if your UI/UX developer software is graphics heavy or not as I am not familiar.

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Atm I am using Figma, Framer, Adobe XD.

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Looking more on Google, UI/UX requirements , apps and apps requirement, I should be more than fine with iGPU :slight_smile:
Dont know why I wanted dGPU , maybe just in case ..hehe

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There are lots of alternatives to Adobe XD,

Some of which you are already using, Framer.

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Yeah, good to know. As you can see, I am still using stupid Windows . that is why I am buying new laptop ( fully Linux oriented).
And my biggest doubts were , 14 or 16 inch laptop, with or without dGPU :smiley:

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How long are you considering the laptop to last? Your needs may change over the years.

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I would go with biggest screen size unless portability/weight is an issue. Also consider what battery comes with each and follow ChrisTitus Tech guide on making battery last.

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Actually I am looking this laptop
It is fully configurable, Linux by default (based on Ubuntu) light (1.5 kg)