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Specs:

- Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

- 16GB RAM

- 1TB SSD

- 14" OLED display

- Intel Arc integrated graphics

Bought it refurbished for ₹63,000 and got a 1-year Lenovo on-site warranty.

What do you guys think — was ₹63K a good deal for this refurbished unit? Any tips about how to care oled

After a lot of back-and-forth between a custom build and Lenovo, I finally pulled the trigger on a Lenovo Legion Tower 7i gen 10.

Got it for ₹3.81 lakh all-in after stacking Lenovo discounts/coupons.

Specs

• CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
• GPU: RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
• RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600 (2×16GB)
• SSD: 1TB PCIe Gen4 TLC
• Motherboard: Lenovo Z890
• Cooling: 360mm AIO / 250W liquid cooling
• PSU: 850W Gold
• Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth 5.4
• 3-year Legion Ultimate Support with onsite service
• 3-year Accidental Damage Protection

I initially considered a custom 5080 build around ₹3.6–4L, but the Lenovo ended up being only ~₹15k more than a 64GB/2TB custom build I found, so I decided the 3-year onsite + ADP was worth it.

I chose the 850W PSU rather than Lenovo's 1200W option. From what I understand, 850W is within NVIDIA's recommendation for the RTX 5080, but let me know if there is any reason I should be concerned about that choice.

I'm starting with 32GB because Lenovo's 64GB upgrade was ridiculously expensive, and I'll upgrade later if needed. I also plan to add another NVMe rather than paying Lenovo's crazy SSD upgrade pricing.

What I need advice on

1. OLED TV / monitor

I'm thinking of getting an LG OLED C2/C4/C5, probably 42", to pair with the 5080 for 4K gaming.

My target is roughly ₹85,000–₹1 lakh(C2 both 42 and 48 is available on flipkart for 85k).

Is that a good price for a C4/C5 right now, or would you guys wait for a better sale? Since newer LG OLED generations are already out, I'm wondering whether C5 prices might fall further during upcoming sales/Diwali.

For PC gaming, would you choose C4 vs C5 if the price difference is relatively small? And is there any reason to consider the C2 anymore at this price?

or shall I go for a standard 27/32 inch QD-OLED samsung / other brands like BENQ/MSI ?

2. Keyboard + mouse

Looking for a good keyboard and mouse, ideally wireless but I'm perfectly fine with wired too.

I'd prefer something reliable, comfortable and good for both gaming and normal desktop use.

What keyboard/mouse combinations are actually worth buying in India?

3. Speakers / audio

I'm also considering whether I should get a small speaker setup for the PC/TV.

Would you recommend getting dedicated desktop speakers, a soundbar, or just using the LG OLED's speakers?

Not looking for an insane audiophile setup — just something that sounds genuinely good for gaming, movies and general use.

4. Gaming/work desk

I want a fairly large desk for the PC, OLED, keyboard/mouse, etc. I'm open to both a regular sturdy desk and a motorized standing desk.

Ideally something around 150–180cm wide, stable enough for a heavy PC setup.

What are the best options in India right now?

5. Chair

Also looking for a good chair for long gaming/work sessions. I'm more interested in actual ergonomics and comfort than the "gaming chair" look.

Budget is flexible if there's a meaningful jump in quality.

And finally, any other must-have accessories / setup tips for a new RTX 5080 desktop + 4K OLED setup that I should buy from day one?

Thanks!

Help help!

I recieved laptop from flipkart today and delivery guy opened and clicked photo. There was no physical damage so I accepted but once I reached my room, I turned on the laptop and there was black circle in display. How can I apply for replacement, what should I do please help. I have not logged in my account in that pc just turned on and found the defect. I have applied for replacement and return stating damage product but not sure that gonna help.

Really confused as to what laptop should I really be going for according to the current market (fuck ai fuckass price hike)

I'm a cs student, a fresher basically and was looking to buy a laptop, was eyeing the loq/tuf 3050 6gb vram variants but I'm being paranoid whether I should go for it or get a 4050 instead for being "future proof". I am into gaming but not v hardcore + I rarely doubt i'd get the time. I'm mostly into story mode or occasionally valorant. Is 3050 even worth it in my case or should I just go for a Ryzen cpu with integrated graphics atp? I really wanna enjoy story mode games though. Very confused rn

My budget is 1L, although I'd prefer staying below 1L.

I’m planning to buy a laptop in India, but I’ve noticed that prices have increased a lot recently.
For example, a laptop I was tracking was around ₹52k about 8 months ago (45k after bank discount and sale) and the same/similar configuration is now around ₹65–69k.
I don’t urgently need to buy it right now, so I’m wondering whether I should wait. I need it in the next month or upcoming 2 months.
For people who regularly track laptop prices in India,
Do you think these current price increases are temporary, or should we expect prices to stay this high?
Is there any realistic chance that laptops in the ₹50–60k range will come back down?

Are the upcoming Amazon/Flipkart/Diwali sales likely to give meaningful discounts, or will the inflated prices simply get discounted from a higher MRP?
Historically, what has been the best time of year to get a good laptop deal in India?

I need a laptop for work, and it should give smooth support to ML models, running libraries, multi-tasking.

I’m mainly looking for price-market advice rather than laptop recommendations.

I am getting lenevo slim 3i second hand for 35k 500 cycles of battery i7 version 16/512 please advice

₹3000 off code: FLYGRAB3000

₹2000 off code: FLYHIGH2000

₹1000 off code: FLYDASH1000

Here's the entire list of Legion laptops alongside the applicable discounts. The LOQs don't make any sense at the current prices but the LOQ 3050 and 4050 variants have a flat ₹7000 cashback on UPI payments.

Legions	Coupons and cashback
Legion 5 Gen 10, 38.86cms - AMD	EPIC5CTO + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion 5 Gen 10, 38.86cms - AMD R7 (Eclipse Black)	EPIC5CTO + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion 5 Intel, 38.35cms - Core Ultra	EPIC5CTO + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion 5i 13th Gen, 38.86cms - Intel i7 (Eclipse Black)	STUDENT4 + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion Pro 5 Gen 10, 40.64cms - AMD R7 (Eclipse Black)	STUDENT4 + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion Pro 5 Gen 10, 40.64cms - AMD	EPIC5CTO + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion 5 Gen 10, 38.86cms - AMD AI	EPIC5CTO + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion PRO 5 - Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB	STUDENT4 + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion Pro 5 Intel, 40.64cms - Core Ultra	EPIC5CTO + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion 5 Intel, 38.35cms - Core Ultra 9 (Eclipse Black)	STUDENT4 + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion Pro 5 Gen 10, 40.64cms - AMD	EPIC5CTO + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion Pro 5 - AMD Ryzen 9, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB	STUDENT4 + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion 5 - AMD Ryzen AI 7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB	STUDENT4 + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion 7 Intel, 40.64cms - Core Ultra	EPIC5CTO + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion Pro 5 Intel, 40.64cms - Core Ultra	EPIC5CTO + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion 7 Intel, 40.64cms - Core Ultra 9 (Glacier White)	STUDENT4 + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion 7 Intel, 40.64cms - Core Ultra 9 (Glacier White)	STUDENT4 + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion Pro 7 Intel, 40.64cms - Core Ultra 9	STUDENT4 + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion Pro 5 Intel, 40.64cms - Core Ultra 9	STUDENT4 + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
Legion Pro 7 Intel, 40.64cms - Core Ultra	EPIC5CTO + FLYGRAB3000 + 15k credit card cashback
LOQs
Lenovo LOQ 13th Gen, 39.62cms - Intel i5 (Luna Grey)	EPIC2250 + FLYGRAB3000 + ₹7000 UPI cashback

Also, an additional cashback of 2.5% on all eligible orders, making this the best possible time to buy a Lenovo laptop!

To avail this offer, follow these steps:

1. Disable all adblockers, custom DNS, browser extensions and/or antivirus, log out of Lenovo India site, close the browser.
2. Log back into Lenovo. Do not keep any other tabs open.
3. DM me for the affiliate link, copy and paste the link into your browser. Configure and add to cart. Add the above coupons and check out. Do not navigate back or refresh.
4. Complete the payment and DM me the exact order time and amount. If your order has been successfully tracked, you'll receive your cashback.

Note that this cashback works with SheerID and credit card cashback. This DOES NOT work with Unidays since EPIC5CTO gives the same discount anyway. For CTO variants, this is the best possible discount you can get in India for now.

Refer: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheLaptopGuide/comments/1t6wech/the_og_lenovo_affiliate_cashback_is_back_4/

Hey everyone,

I'm in India and trying to decide whether I should upgrade my current laptop now or wait for the Diwali sales later this year. I'd really appreciate opinions from people who own Legions, especially the Pro 7, and anyone who has used Lenovo's Cashify exchange program.

LAPTOP LINK: (TO BUY NOW OR NOT)
https://www.lenovo.com/in/en/configurator/cto/?bundleId=83F5CTO1WWIN2

My current laptop

Lenovo Legion Slim 7i 16IRH8 (2023)

• Intel Core i9-13900H
• RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 8GB
• 32GB DDR5-5200
• 1TB SSD originally
• Added a 2TB WD Black SN850X last year
• 16" 3200×2000 IPS
• 165Hz
• 99.9Wh battery
• ~2kg

I bought it for around ₹1.8 lakh three years ago.

It's still a very capable laptop and I don't have a major performance problem with it. My main issue is thermals in hot weather.

I live in a hot climate where ambient temperatures can reach 32–37°C in summer. Because the Slim 7i is so thin and the CPU/GPU/battery are packed into a relatively small chassis, it gets quite heat-soaked when I'm not using AC.

When the battery temperature gets to around 41–42°C+, I sometimes notice slight mouse/input lag and occasional stuttering/throttling.

I've been managing it with:

• Cooling pad/fan underneath
• Fans at 100%
• CPU boost disabled
• Sometimes disabling/reducing GPU activity during normal use

With those measures it's generally fine, but I'd prefer a laptop that has more thermal headroom rather than constantly managing temperatures.

The upgrade I'm considering

LAPTOP LINK:
https://www.lenovo.com/in/en/configurator/cto/?bundleId=83F5CTO1WWIN2

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H

• Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
• RTX 5080 Laptop GPU – 16GB GDDR7
• 175W GPU
• 32GB DDR5-6400 MT/s (2×16GB)
• 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, 2242
• 16" 2560×1600 OLED
• 240Hz
• 500 nits
• 100% DCI-P3
• 99.9Wh battery
• 400W adapter
• Wi-Fi 7
• Much thicker/heavier Pro chassis

The main reasons I'm interested are:

RTX 4070 8GB → RTX 5080 16GB

and

Slim 7i chassis → much more substantial Pro 7 cooling system.

I'm hoping the latter will make a meaningful difference to sustained performance and everyday thermal behaviour in my environment.

The price

The current Lenovo cart is approximately:

₹4,12,567

This includes the laptop and the discounted extended warranty/ADP package.

There is currently a Lenovo exchange promotion offering:

• ₹25,000 exchange bonus for qualifying Legion purchases
• Plus the value of the exchanged device

I checked Cashify for my HP Omen/Pavilion gaming laptop with GTX 1650 and got a quote of around ₹21K, but I'm conservatively assuming only ₹15K because I don't want to rely on the full quoted amount until the device is actually inspected.

So my conservative calculation is:

₹4,12,567
− ₹25,000 Lenovo exchange bonus
− ₹15,000 assumed Cashify value
= ₹3,72,567 effective

So I'm treating this as roughly a ₹3.73L deal.

There is also a ₹15K credit-card cashback offer, but I'm not counting it because I'm not sure I'll be able to use the qualifying card transaction. If I can, the effective price would be around ₹3.58L.

I'm not eligible for the student discount, so that's not part of the calculation.

Storage isn't an issue for me

The Lenovo configuration comes with a 1TB 2242 SSD, and Lenovo charges roughly ₹33K extra for the 2280 SSD option.

I'm definitely not paying that.

I already own a 2TB WD Black SN850X, which I bought last year for my current Slim 7i, so I'll reuse that in the Pro 7.

So the 1TB 2242 configuration isn't really a deal-breaker for me.

My questions

1. Would you upgrade at ~₹3.73L?

Considering I already have an i9-13900H + RTX 4070 Slim 7i, is the jump to 275HX + RTX 5080 16GB worth spending another ~₹3.7L?

I'm not in a desperate hurry to upgrade.

2. Should I wait for Diwali?

Diwali sales are coming later this year.

Do you think Lenovo could offer a meaningfully better deal on this exact Pro 7 RTX 5080 configuration around Diwali, or is there a significant risk that this particular configuration gets discontinued/sold out before then?

Would you personally:

A) Buy this now
B) Wait until September/October and watch prices
C) Wait specifically for Diwali

3. How much better is the Pro 7 thermally?

For anyone who has used both a Legion Slim and Legion Pro, how noticeable is the difference in:

• Sustained CPU/GPU performance
• CPU/GPU temperatures
• Battery temperature
• Fan noise
• Thermal throttling
• General desktop/browsing use in a hot room

My main motivation isn't just FPS — it's getting away from the thermal limitations of the Slim chassis.

4. Is the 5080 worth it over the 5070 Ti?

I was also considering a Pro 7 with the RTX 5070 Ti 12GB, which is considerably cheaper.

Would you spend the extra money for:

5080 16GB / 175W

versus

5070 Ti 12GB / 140W

if the goal is to keep the laptop for several years?

5. Cashify exchange experience?

This is particularly important.

Has anyone here used Cashify through Lenovo's exchange program?

I'd like to know:

• Did you actually receive the quoted amount?
• Did the pickup/inspection reduce the value?
• How strict were they about scratches, dents, battery health, missing screws, etc.?
• How long did the exchange/payment process take?
• Did Lenovo's exchange bonus get paid without issues?
• Would you recommend using Cashify for a high-value laptop purchase?

I actually have two old HP laptops:

HP Omen GTX 1650: works and boots normally, but has a battery issue. Cashify quoted ~₹21K.

Older HP laptop: heavily worn, missing screws, damaged/broken base, keyboard barely works and only powers on with AC. I'm not expecting much from this one.

I'm leaning toward using the Omen for the exchange if the final valuation is reasonable.

TL;DR

Current laptop:
Legion Slim 7i 16IRH8
i9-13900H / RTX 4070 8GB / 32GB DDR5-5200 / 3.2K 165Hz IPS / 99.9Wh / ~2kg
Bought for ~₹1.8L.

Potential upgrade:
Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H
Ultra 9 275HX / RTX 5080 16GB 175W / 32GB DDR5-6400 / 1600p 240Hz OLED / 99.9Wh / 400W / much beefier cooling.

Current Lenovo cart: ₹4,12,567

Conservatively assuming:

− ₹25K Lenovo exchange bonus
− ₹15K Cashify value

= ~₹3.73L effective

Potential ₹15K credit-card cashback could bring it to ~₹3.58L, but I'm not counting that for now.

I already own a 2TB SN850X, so I won't pay Lenovo ~₹33K for the 2280 SSD upgrade.

Would you buy this now, or wait for Diwali? And if you've used Cashify/Lenovo exchange, how was your experience?

LAPTOP LINK:
https://www.lenovo.com/in/en/configurator/cto/?bundleId=83F5CTO1WWIN2

I am a jee aspirant and i want to buy a good gaming laptop when i join college next year around August, i had planned on buying a 5060 loq when it launched , and when i saw the price increasing it has started to worry me a little bit because my parents wont push the budget beyond 1.2L or 1.3L , and 5050 has crossed that mark already, I might have to get a 40 series laptop which i dont want

So i need some advice about what should i do? Will the price hike continue in 2027 also? Or is there hope of the price going back to normal