u/Azkeden

Hello there!

I already have a powerful desktop PC, but I’m doing a Master’s in HR and I want to buy a cheap laptop, maybe second-hand, that lets me do Human Resources stuff like using Office 365 and similar programs. I’d like something lightweight and around 14 inches (I have big hands, so I don't wanna go with anything smaller).

I found in a big company here in Europe two laptops that may be good enough, but Im not sure since I've never been into laptops:

HP EliteBook 840 G6 - Intel Core i5-8265U, 16 GB RAM and 256GB SSD. I like that its silver colour, looks like it has more "premium" look, but both the SSD and its ports make me think its older.

DELL E3420 - Intel i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD.I like its ports but I dont quite like it being black.

Both of this laptops are listed just under 300€, second hand.

I'll love to read your opinions and suggestions 😄

Hello there!

I already have a powerful desktop PC, but I’m doing a Master’s in HR and I want to buy a cheap laptop, maybe second-hand, that lets me do Human Resources stuff like using Office and similar programs. I’d like something lightweight and around 14 inches (I have big hands, so I don't wanna go with anything smaller).

I found in a big company here in Europe two laptops that may be good enough, but Im not sure since I've never been into laptops:

HP EliteBook 840 G6 - Intel Core i5-8265U, 16 GB RAM and 256GB SSD. I like that its silver colour, looks like it has more "premium" look, but both the SSD and its ports make me think its older.

DELL E3420 - Intel i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD.I like its ports but I dont quite like it being black.

Both of this laptops are listed just under 300€, second hand.

I'll love to read your opinions and suggestions 😄

Hello there!

I already have a powerful desktop PC, but I’m doing a Master’s in HR and I want to buy a cheap laptop, maybe second-hand, that lets me do Human Resources stuff like using Office and similar programs. I’d like something lightweight and around 14 inches (I have big hands, so I don't wanna go with anything smaller).

I found in a big company here in Europe two laptops that may be good enough, but Im not sure since I've never been into laptops:

HP EliteBook 840 G6 - Intel Core i5-8265U, 16 GB RAM and 256GB SSD. I like that its silver colour, looks like it has more "premium" look, but both the SSD and its ports make me think its older.

DELL E3420 - Intel i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD.I like its ports but I dont quite like it being black.

Both of this laptops are listed just under 300€, second hand.

I'll love to read your opinions and suggestions 😄

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: 400€ in Spain
• Are you open to refurbs/used? Yes
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? Idk, never had a laptop. I want it to look profesional, be able to use office 365 and a decent battery.
• How important is weight and thinness to you? I want it to be light.
• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 14"
• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Nop, just office.
• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Nop.
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Good-looking, and comfortable for someone with big hands.
• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. N/A

Hi there!

I bought the game today, starting straight into the Evrima version, and after playing for a few hours, I can't get to play over 60fps,and there is a LOT of times that I'm under 20 fps.

I find it quite strange since I have 16GB of RAM and a 3060, I think it should run way better, reaching 200fps even.

So... Is there any common or not so common knowledge on how to improve the performance?