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Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Laptop, i5 7300HQ, 8GB RAM, GTX 1060 6GB, 256GB SSD $1359.20 Delivered @ Dell eBay

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Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Laptop, i5 7300HQ, 8GB RAM, GTX 1060 6GB, 256GB SSD $1359.20 Delivered @ Dell eBay
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smr23 on 21/12/2017 - 11:33 ebay.com.au (3989 clicks)
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Original 20% off Selected Tech Sellers on eBay Deal Post

Killer laptop, discounted from $1,999 down to $1,699, then a further 20% off making the final price $1359.20!
Important note - if you plan on adding a HDD (which you most likely will for games) this comment says you must get a max of 7MM for a HDD. No larger in size, so a 2.5inch HDD with 7MM.

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Specs
PROCESSOR: 7th Generation Intel® Core„¢ i5-7300HQ Quad Core (6MB Cache, up to 3.5 GHz)

OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10 Home (64 bit) English

MEMORY: 8GB, DDR4, 2400MHz; up to 32GB (additional memory sold separately)

HARD DRIVE: 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive

VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 with NVIDIA® Max Q Design technology, 6GB GDDR5 video memory

MICROSOFT OFFICE: Microsoft®Office 30 Day Trial

DISPLAY: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Display

KEYBOARD: English Backlit Keyboard with Red Print

COLOUR: Matte Black

OPTICAL DRIVE: Optical Drive Not Included

WIRELESS: 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.2, Dual Band 2.4&5 GHz, 2x2

PRIMARY BATTERY: 56 Whr, 4-Cell Battery (Integrated)

WARRANTY: 1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty,InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis

SECURITY SOFTWARE: McAfee® Live Safe 30day Trial

PORTS:
1 x HDMI 2.0
3 x SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A including one with PowerShare
1 x Thunderbolt„¢ 3 Port (USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C„¢ with support for 40 Gbps Thunderbolt and DisplayPort)

SLOTS:
1 x Noble lock slot
1 x 2-in-1 SD (UHS50) / MMC
1 x RJ-45
1 x Headphone/Mic

Keyboard :
Standard full-size, spill-resistant keyboard with numeric keypad
Optional backlit full-size, spill-resistant keyboard with numeric keypad

DIMENSIONS:
Height: 24.95mm (0.98") x Width: 389mm (15.32") x Depth: 274.7mm (10.82")
Weight Starting @ 2.65 Kg (5.82 lb) w/NVIDIA® GTX 1050, 128 GB SSD, FHD non-touch

CAMERA:
Integrated Widescreen HD (720p) Webcam with Dual Array Digital Microphone

AUDIO AND SPEAKERS:
2 x tuned speakers; audio processing by Waves MaxxAudio® Pro
1 x combo headphone / microphone jack

A/C Adapter
180 Watt AC Adapter when equipped with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060

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  • CharityCase on 21/12/2017 - 11:58

    This deal isuch better than the Lenovo E570P deal

    • CodeXD on 21/12/2017 - 12:10
      +6

      this has a 1060 6gb lol and performs heaps better than 1050TI

      • CharityCase on 21/12/2017 - 12:11
        +1

        not to mention that 1050TI only has 2GB

        • 11112007 on 21/12/2017 - 19:49

          I have the 1050Ti version and it's 4GB.

      • bunnybash on 21/12/2017 - 14:21

        At least 50% better in most cases.

  • Alitoleah on 21/12/2017 - 12:03

    Good deal，but only 8Gb RAM. this is the only one negative point. is it easy to add one 8Gb RAM by myself？

    • smr23 on 21/12/2017 - 12:17
      +3

      Yes - I have the laptop myself but am still using 8GB RAM. There’s a single screw on the bottom plate which requires a small Phillips screwdriver, impossible to lose the screw because it’s built in.

      Just buy the exact RAM, and slide it into the ram slot.

      • oscarmanutdfan on 21/12/2017 - 13:52

        I bought this laptop in the last sale. Quite impressed so far. The stock RAM was Micron, so I just bought Crucial RAM (same company). Will see if it allows dual channel.

      • DanielR on 21/12/2017 - 14:38
        +2

        Got your 2TB SSHD coming from Amazon to fit into this… remind others that this only takes a max of 7mm HDD, we found out the hard way with the Segate Samsung spin point 2TB which is 9.5mm

    • bunnybash on 21/12/2017 - 14:26
      +3

      8GB RAM isn't too bad. You could get away with 8GB for quite some time. The 6GB in the GPU helps in graphical environments. It all depends on your use cause really.

      A good rule of thumb I use when helping people decide what computer to buy: If you aren't specifically aware of what you are going to be doing that needs more than 8GB of memory - you probably don't need more than 8GB

    • Viper8 on 21/12/2017 - 14:35

      Takes 20s. Anyone can do it. By far the easiest upgrade you can do to a PC or laptop.

  • Mrbean007 on 21/12/2017 - 12:32

    Dam this would of been a extreme bargain if it was the 7700hq.
    I there way awesome price.

  • cbastien on 21/12/2017 - 12:44

    Hi guys,

    I have the following issue :

    "This code can't be applied to your order."

    Anyone has the same problem ?

    Cheers !

    • cbastien on 21/12/2017 - 13:03
      +1

      Because my account was not created in Australia many many years ago … :(

  • AngusD on 21/12/2017 - 14:01

    I don't really game on PC these days except for indie / old stuff which tends to be not very demanding on the specs, so correct me if I'm wrong here, but 256Gb hard drive doesn't seem like very much for a "gaming" PC? My PS4 came with 500Gb which wasn't nearly enough so I swapped that for 1Tb, and I'd assume that PC installs would probably be bigger due to higher resolution textures etc?

    • bunnybash on 21/12/2017 - 14:32

      256GB isn't that much. My Steam library is pretty small, I only have CS:GO, L4D, L4D2, Halo online, Borderlands 2 etc and I don't think there would be much room left after a Windows install.

    • Schmerkin on 21/12/2017 - 15:07
      +2

      $100 for a 1tb HDD. Easy install. I have this laptop. Just make sure your HDD is 7mm thick.

      • AngusD on 21/12/2017 - 15:30
        -1

        Yeah, but what I'm getting at is that if they're pushing it as a gaming laptop then you'd think it would make more sense to have the 1tb HDD in there by default for the same price, since that would be better suited to the size of modern game installs. As opposed to having a 256gb SSD that many people are going to have to ditch and pay more to replace it with a higher capacity drive?

        • oscarmanutdfan on 21/12/2017 - 15:35
          +3

          There's not ditching or replacing involved. There's space for two HDDs, the stock NVMe M2 one and another SATA one.

        • CyberGenesys on 21/12/2017 - 15:50
          +2

          @oscarmanutdfan: Damnit… now there is no reason for me not to get one :(

      • Bernbaum on 25/01/2018 - 09:57

        Howdy, sorry to necropost in an expired deal, but I recently picked up this laptop and want to install an HDD. Any info you give on how to go about this? What HDD did you install? Is it just as easy to put a second SSD in there instead of an HDD?

        • Schmerkin on 30/01/2018 - 16:53

          I would think it should be the same. As long as the SSD is 7mm thick, it'll use the same SATA ports as a HDD and otherwise act the same.

  • navinjd on 21/12/2017 - 14:02
    -7

    FYI. In comparison 8th generation processors are about 90% faster than the 7th generation. I found this information online and they said the latest generation is a 2 to 3 year leap from 7th generation.

    • Chewiebacca on 21/12/2017 - 14:16
      +2

      That’s regarding the U processors, the 7300HQ is also a quad core whilst being more tuned towards performance than battery life and efficiency, it would probably perform better than the 8th Gen U processors still.

      • bunnybash on 21/12/2017 - 14:29
        +2

        Yeah, the naming of the Intel CPUs is hard to follow. But this is correct information. the 7300HQ is a very powerful little unit, but it's gonna cost you in battery life compared the 8th gen.

      • navinjd on 21/12/2017 - 15:35
        -2

        To clarify I am not comparing with the lenovo deal. I am just saying 8th generation is a lot faster than 7th. So comparison should be on 8th gen U with 7th gen U. I thought of sharing the information I know about 8th gen to the community so that ppl can make informed choices but got negged :(

        • CyberGenesys on 21/12/2017 - 16:46
          +2

          If you compare like for like 7th and 8th gen CPUs models (eg https://ark.intel.com/compare/122589,95451), the 8th gen have double the core count. About twice the performance (in multi threaded workloads) is expected, but that is largely synthetic results and not necesarily a true reflection of real world performance.

        • Doubledge on 21/12/2017 - 17:19

          From what I understand, the thing about the 8th gen U series is the kind of performance you get at the efficiency and battery life it offers. I don't know if they're "a lot faster" (like 90% faster) in comparison to the 7th gen U series for everyday usage though.

          Depends on what you're using the laptop for (e.g. this i5-7300HQ is better for gaming I reckon). If you think you'll need/use those extra cores and performance, go for it. But for simple tasks (e.g. browsing), idk if it's worth the higher price at this point.

        • c0balt on 21/12/2017 - 18:26

          With no 8th generation equivalent of the 7300HQ available, saying it will be twice as powerful is just conjecture and not exactly helpful advice.

        • navinjd on 21/12/2017 - 18:47
          -1

          @c0balt: please check this [link]
          (https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/kaby-lake-refresh-8th-gen…)

        • Doubledge on 21/12/2017 - 21:58
          +1

          please check this [link]

          For the comparisons that were tested (i5-7200U vs i5-8250U and i7-7500U vs i7-8550U), you can definitely say that those 8th gen processors are faster than their 7th gen equivalents.

          I am just saying 8th generation is a lot faster than 7th

          As c0balt mentioned, there's no 8th gen equivalent of the 7300HQ to compare it with. Therefore, I think it's misleading to make such a statement when it comes down to what comparison you're making.
          For instance, if we compare the 8250U to the 7300HQ (they're similar enough with 4 cores each), the 7300HQ seems to perform a bit better (albeit more power-hungry). Therefore, you can't say the same thing here, which is why I think the statement is misleading.

          In any case, it's definitely not a deal-breaker. This 7300HQ is perfectly fine for the intended use of this laptop (gaming), and I personally wouldn't pay more for an 8250U or 8350U.

          Edit: Fixed formatting

    • smr23 on 21/12/2017 - 15:18
      +3

      I have this laptop, and speeds are fine. SSD is fast, quick and smooth starting up the laptop and going straight to chrome. I don’t think you will notice a difference

      Also as others said it’s a quad core cpu

  • ALOZ on 21/12/2017 - 16:25

    I read on Kotaku the one with 1050ti is also on sale, making it 1119 AUD.
    Is it worth the extra dollars for 1060?
    Or should i just get the one with 1050ti and put another SSD/HDD on it?

    • Chewiebacca on 21/12/2017 - 22:32

      Yes. The 1060 is significantly faster than the 1050ti, much more futureproof.

    • AlienC on 21/12/2017 - 22:38
      +1

      Personally the GTX 1060 6gb is my recommended minimum gpu to aim for all types of gaming now in 2017 and 2018 unless you know you won't use it like say only playing older games then even a GTX 1050 non ti will be sufficient.

      Do you wanna play the latest and greatest then GTX 1060 6gb minimum.

      • ninjataki on 23/12/2017 - 00:07

        im running my HD2600 but ati wont support it in win10 :(

        • AlienC on 23/12/2017 - 00:31

          Bummer dude. Yeah technology moves fast these days. Stuff becomes outdated as soon as it leaves the shop and sometimes not even haha lol.

          That's some nostalgic retro gear now haha put it in a museum..

          It makes my Radeon HD 4800 from 2008-2009 look new lol.

        • ninjataki on 23/12/2017 - 00:39

          @AlienC: Im happy with the rest of the laptop though, running smooth for a long time now. Are you able to help with any of my questions at the bottom of the thread? Im so tempted by this deal tbh..

  • bootlace on 21/12/2017 - 16:32

    This deal is also available in Beijing Red at the link below. I got the red one last time this deal ran and it's a great device - the photos of the red lid don't do it justice.

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dell-Inspiron-15-7000-Gaming-Cor…

  • fonsii on 21/12/2017 - 16:48
    +1

    great notebook, bought this on the last deal at similar price and upgraded the ram and added a 2TB hybrid drive immediately.

    • oscarmanutdfan on 21/12/2017 - 16:51

      Do new HDDs usually come with the screws required, or do I need to buy screws at Bunnings for the hard drive caddy?

      • fonsii on 21/12/2017 - 17:02
        +1

        new hdd dont come with the screws required, but i installed my hdd without any additional screws.

        • oscarmanutdfan on 21/12/2017 - 17:52

          You didn't need a few to secure it in the caddy?

        • smr23 on 21/12/2017 - 18:35

          @oscarmanutdfan: comes with them pre installed in the caddy

  • Zealouz on 21/12/2017 - 16:55
    +4

    Love this laptop, highly recommended, a gaming laptop disguised as a business laptop

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 21/12/2017 - 18:46

    would this be okay for oculus vr with extra sensor?

    • smr23 on 21/12/2017 - 18:48

      I think it says it’s VR-Ready on the Dell website. Not too sure with extra sensor may work

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 21/12/2017 - 19:20

        extra sensor requires extra bandwidth - on some pcs you require an additional usb card.

  • villemus on 21/12/2017 - 21:20

    why haven't I seen this! End up buying an Alienware R3 for 1600 from Dell outlet

    • smr23 on 22/12/2017 - 07:15

      No they don’t, cooling is great. Temps are cool but doesn’t get that hot towards the top. You should try it yourself .

    • fonsii on 22/12/2017 - 12:24

      mine runs pretty cool so far and I use it for photoshop and lightroom as well.

  • villemus on 22/12/2017 - 08:00

    I was recently looking for 1060 6gb laptop, but even MSY doesn't have anything below 1900.

    end up with Alienware R3 15 refurb, for $1650, I do get 16gb ram and 7700HQ, but I would spend 300 less and get this if I would have seen this earlier

    • Treasurehunter on 22/12/2017 - 11:14

      Hi man. where did you buy??

      Thanks

      • villemus on 22/12/2017 - 19:57

        dell outlet

  • crimsondarkn on 22/12/2017 - 10:16

    How is the battery life on this?

    • smr23 on 22/12/2017 - 11:20

      About 4-5 hours regular use of browsing internet, about 1-2 hours of full on gaming, and 8 hours full battery on battery saver mode (came up as estimated 8 hours for me)

  • justabargainhunter on 22/12/2017 - 15:23

    I've got the 1050ti version, great laptop. Boots quickly and handles XCOM 2 at highest detail. Fans create moderate noise when gaming.

  • Duece1995 on 22/12/2017 - 15:48

    Would this be okay for 4k video editing?

    • AlienC on 23/12/2017 - 00:27

      If you have another external 4k screen to connect to, yes.

      DISPLAY: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Display

      Otherwise you won't be able to see content above 1080p.

  • JFSYD on 22/12/2017 - 18:53

    Is the screen good for photo/video editing? Anti-glare screen seems matte look, glossy screen may be better?

    • smr23 on 23/12/2017 - 07:47

      It’s an anti-glare screen, so it should be fine.

  • Saeed on 22/12/2017 - 20:43
    -1

    Will there be an import tax?

  • QLDsteve on 22/12/2017 - 21:32

    Good deal thanks,
    1.Are there any options on checkout to add ram or extend dell warranty?
    2.If no, would anyone know if the dell site would match their ebay store?
    3. Interesting Dell list their network port as a slot (RJ 45), I would have called it a port.

    • ninjataki on 23/12/2017 - 00:24

      This is a good question, no import tax???? Anyone plz help

    • smr23 on 23/12/2017 - 07:46

      You will probably have to talk with dell on the phone or their online chat to extend the warranty on eBay. I got mine off Dells site

  • ninjataki on 23/12/2017 - 00:23

    Dammit im tempted!

    Hey you guys will it take this as a 2nd drive? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/351151

    Says 6.8mm but just checking with ppl smarter than me to be sure

    • smr23 on 23/12/2017 - 07:45

      Yep, just no thicker than 7mm

  • ninjataki on 23/12/2017 - 12:45

    No import tax? Dont really need another laptop and that tax would be a simple deal killer.

    • smr23 on 23/12/2017 - 12:52

      Not sure about import tax, might have to contact dell customer support

      • ninjataki on 23/12/2017 - 13:11

        In chat with them atm.

    • jva on 23/12/2017 - 13:14

      It's being sold by Dell Australia, why do you pay import tax??

      • smr23 on 23/12/2017 - 13:49

        Their warehouse is in Malaysia so it ships from there

        • ninjataki on 23/12/2017 - 14:38

          Dells main website chat reckons def no duty through them or their delivery network but he can't confirm ebay site. Sent message twice now to ebay dell but no reply. Surprised with all the upvotes on this thread and being one of the best laptop deals going that nobody can confirm, guessing though with Christmas and all that this thread is gonna be buried anyway soon.

          I really wanna pull the trigger on this great deal but that Malaysian warehouse thing has me stumped. Who wants to get an surprise duties bill from the gov..

          *btw tried to get Dell to pricematch and best they'll do is $1699

  • ninjataki on 24/12/2017 - 00:29
    +1

    Well Dell ebay confirmed no duty payable. Question is whether to hold out for 1070 maxQ which is approx 40% upgrade on the GTX 1060 maxQ (according to Notebookcheck). Personally not really in a rush

    • jace88 on 25/12/2017 - 21:13
      -1

      Wouldn't the test be whether or not you're already paying (Australian) GST on the item?

  • Strikezam on 26/12/2017 - 10:26
    -3

    I was tempted as well until i saw the malaysia warehouse (dont want to muck around with custom) - end up getting Acer Predator Helios 300 from harvey norman for 1796 , bit pricier but come with i7-7700HQ, 16GB ram , 128GB + 1Tb HD and a VR head set

  • congo on 26/12/2017 - 11:59

    Any i7 on sale?

  • Blue Cat on 28/12/2017 - 14:42

    Anybody know if I can get Windows 7 running on this?

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