Intel 2.8 Ghz I7 - Quad core? Comparing notebook Specs

[Flytyer4920]

Huffer,

Looking at an ASUS ROG ASUS ROG GL753VE Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 4GB NVIDIA Graphics - 1080p in comparison to an HP OMEN 17-w200 17-w210nr 17.3" LCD Notebook - Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) i7-7700HQ Quad-core (4 Core) 2.80 GHz - 8 GB DDR4 SDRAM - 1 TB HDD - Windows 10 Home 64-bit - DVD-Writer - NVIDIA GeForce GT. My question is are all Intel i7 7700HQ 2.8 ghz chip set Quad core? If so I am getting more 8gb RAM more for $40 less all other system performance notwithstanding. I have owned ASUS motherboard but not laptop and this looks like an older model unit possibly. I am reviewing and would greatly appreciate your feedback.

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

Asus:

http://laptopmedia.com/laptop-specs/rog-gl753ve-3/

HP:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1361136-REG/hp_1ql51ua_aba_omen_i7_7700hq_8gb_1tb.html

Same processor, same video card, same storage, same screen, but the Asus has 16 gigs RAM vs. 8 but costs a bit more. 

I am certainly prejudiced toward the HP. Asus makes fine laptops. 

Can't see where the HP costs more. 

You can't really go wrong with either one. All I can say is the nVidia GTX 1050 Ti was disappointing to me when I benchmarked it. It will not do Oculus Rift. HP makes a 17 inch Omen with a 1070 Ti video chip that is a lot more gaming capable. It is not a lot more money, either. 

[Flytyer4920]

Huffer,

Thanks much!!

I agree about the 1070 but looks like reviews indicate battery usage goes way up? I recently purchased the HP Omen mentioned on Newegg but second guessing now, the ASUS pricing is from Costco. Looking at 1070 units on Newegg they were at least $650 more which I could not justify for my needs.

[Huffer]

Yes you can't have video power without using some electrons. They run hot and the fan is loud but the 1070 is a real gaming video card. The 1050 struggles with anything demanding. 

Here's a compromise with the 1060, which is the minimum for OR and is significantly better than the 1050. 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/HP-Omen-17-W220Nr-17-3-Laptop-Windows-10-Home-Intel-Core-i7-7700HQ-Quad-C...

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[Flytyer4920]

Perfect! Thanks much for your reply. I decided to stay with HP and upgrade as suggested.