Here's the NBC review of more-or-less this model (main difference is theirs has an SSHD instead of SSD): http://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Pavilion-15-ab052ng-Notebook-Review.152289.0.html
Not a bad performer: Single-threaded worse than Intel, but multi-threaded about i3 level*, good 3D performance especially when the asynchronous Crossfire uses both the APU and the dGPU. Note that NBC ran theirs in dual-channel ram config and this model comes an asymmetric 4GB + 2GB config which might impact performance. Advice: ditch the 2GB and swap in a 4GB.
*Since this is a dual module Excavator chip so it actually has four integer cores: 2M/4C. As is well known, AMD's construction cores don't perform that well, but as with the 4M/8C models like the FX83x0 they need to perform less context switching which is good for multi-tasking and running virtual machines.
Funghi
13 Jan 17#3
Thanks for the link to the review. I'm planning on putting 2x8GB memory that I have available into the machine, so should hopefully be a pretty decent performer. I'm not really that much into games, or certainly nothing too intensive, so thought that the decent processor, the good sized SSD and the FHD for the price were excellent. Also, I'm sure it would still actually be ok for light gaming with most titles.
tumbleweed34 to Funghi
14 Jan 17#9
What do you mean by 'light' gaming? Last gen stuff?
I'm tempted by the machine, but have never been a PC gamer.
I've been thinking about getting into Steam and all of the other stuff I know little about.
Musicrab
13 Jan 17#4
This is a refurb but the warranty statement is the same as you get for new. So I'd check this before purchase.
Funghi to Musicrab
13 Jan 17#5
I spoke with Technoworld - they confirmed it is a full, as new warranty. The unit itself is brand new, was unsold stock from high street retailers returned to HP then passed on to new sellers. Despite it being classed as a refurb it's actually brand new, confirmed by Technoworld. For the price I think its an amazing spec to be honest.
Musicrab
13 Jan 17#6
Ok, so full HP warranty with normal warranty extension possibilities. FHD and good CPU (for AMD). So hot. Very few FHD, 256GB SSD, laptops around at the moment. Where are the January Sales? Buy it quick (presumably not many in stock).
Funghi
13 Jan 17#7
If you click on the link on the first comment, that is linked directly from the Technoworld website - confirms the full HP warranty for a year, and you can extend to 3 years if required!
tumbleweed34
14 Jan 17#8
Any good for last gen (ps3/360) level gaming?
How would this compare to an Intel 'i' machine? i3? i5? etc.
tumbleweed34
14 Jan 17#10
Sod it. I decided to take a risk and order it, despite not getting replies to my questions. It is late though, so completely understandable! :smiley:
I'm currently using a 6 year old Toshiba Satellite with Celeron processor. I did have a 128gb SSD put in it, but it feels like it's lacking power and crashes when streaming fairly frequently.
For a complete novice when it comes to changing out PC parts, would you say that the setup as it currently stands, is underpowered and needs additional memory to be good enough for gaming? If so, do I just go to a computer shop and get them to deal with it, or is it simple enough for me to order the parts and out them in myself?
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* 6 GB DDR3L SDRAM
* SuperMulti DVD Burner
* 256 GB M.2 SSD
* AMD Quad-Core A10-8780P APU (2 GHz, up to 3.3 GHz, 2 MB cache)
* Weight 2.29 kg
* Display size (diagonal) 39.6 cm (15.6")
* Graphics AMD Radeon R7 M360 Graphics (2 GB DDR3 dedicated)
* Webcam HP TrueVision HD Webcam (front-facing) with integrated dual array digital microphone
* 1 USB 2.0
* 2 USB 3.0
* 1 RJ-45
* Network interface Integrated 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN
* Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (1x1) and Bluetooth® 4.0 combo (Miracast
Warranty 1-year limited parts, labour, and pickup and return service
* 1920x1080 FHD IPS Screen WLED Backlit Anti-glare
I spoke with Technoworld earlier and they confirmed they products are unused and are usually unsold returns from the likes of Currys / PC World etc.
Comes with a 1 year warranty and to me looks like an amazing spec for the price!
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http://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Pavilion-15-ab052ng-Notebook-Review.152289.0.html
Not a bad performer: Single-threaded worse than Intel, but multi-threaded about i3 level*, good 3D performance especially when the asynchronous Crossfire uses both the APU and the dGPU. Note that NBC ran theirs in dual-channel ram config and this model comes an asymmetric 4GB + 2GB config which might impact performance. Advice: ditch the 2GB and swap in a 4GB.
*Since this is a dual module Excavator chip so it actually has four integer cores: 2M/4C. As is well known, AMD's construction cores don't perform that well, but as with the 4M/8C models like the FX83x0 they need to perform less context switching which is good for multi-tasking and running virtual machines.
I'm tempted by the machine, but have never been a PC gamer.
I've been thinking about getting into Steam and all of the other stuff I know little about.
How would this compare to an Intel 'i' machine? i3? i5? etc.
I'm currently using a 6 year old Toshiba Satellite with Celeron processor. I did have a 128gb SSD put in it, but it feels like it's lacking power and crashes when streaming fairly frequently.
For a complete novice when it comes to changing out PC parts, would you say that the setup as it currently stands, is underpowered and needs additional memory to be good enough for gaming? If so, do I just go to a computer shop and get them to deal with it, or is it simple enough for me to order the parts and out them in myself?
Any tips would be appreciated!