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HP Omen 15 (2018 Model) - i7-8750H, 16GB RAM, 256GB NVMe SSD, GTX 1060, 144hz IPS G-Sync Screen ~ $1800 Shipped @ eBay

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HP Omen 15 (2018 Model) - i7-8750H, 16GB RAM, 256GB NVMe SSD, GTX 1060, 144hz IPS G-Sync Screen ~ $1800 Shipped @ eBay
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LSpikey699 on 08/11/2018 - 14:18 ebay.com.au (2429 clicks)
Last edited 09/11/2018 - 01:35 by 1 other user
PROPER10

Update:
Another seller on eBay has it cheaper, see:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HP-Gaming-Laptop-Omen-GTX1060-6G…

OP:
After several weeks of research, this is the best 15 inch laptop deal I've found for a gaming laptop, as far as an advanced screen goes. Only question mark is thermals but doesn't seem like a dealbreaker (undervolt, update BIOS, etc recommended).
Bonuses not commonly found include dual channel RAM config, 7200 RPM on the HDD, NVMe on the SSD. But mainly that screen <3

The seller has listed the auctions poorly, hence why quantities remain. I suspect they won't in 24 hours though :)

This is the laptop the auction is referring to, since the auction doesn't provide details. Unsure why seller has such a barebones listing, but our gain: https://support.hp.com/au-en/document/c06064463
Specs from that link:

Product name

OMEN by HP - 15-dc0110tx

Microprocessor

Intel® Core™ i7-8750H (2.2 GHz base frequency, up to 4.1 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 9 MB cache, 6 cores)

Memory, standard

16 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB)

Video graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (6 GB GDDR5 dedicated)

Hard drive

1 TB 7200 rpm SATA
(NOTE: Not mentioned for some reason, but it has a 256GB NVMe SSD also)

Display

15.6" diagonal FHD 144 Hz IPS anti-glare micro-edge WLED-backlit (1920 x 1080)
(NOTE: Not mentioned, but it has G-Sync also)

The seller also has two upgraded models:

Original PROPER10 10% off Sitewide on eBay Deal Post

Computing 15inch Computer G-Sync HP IPS Monitor Laptop

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  • benchman on 08/11/2018 - 14:29

    Is there warranty?

    • HighAndDry on 08/11/2018 - 15:40

      It's a shop, unit is brand new, seller has 100% positive feedback (that looks to be recent and legit)…. no reason why you shouldn't get the usual warranty with this.

      • Chewiebacca on 08/11/2018 - 20:18
        +3

        Fwiw ebking_aus is Centrecom.

        • Spikey699 on 08/11/2018 - 22:08

          No wonder Centrecom was ok with a potential price match!

      • casey2 on 09/11/2018 - 08:12

        How on earth do you get 100% feedback with 18800 feedback? So NO-ONE has had the slightest problem with them? or does OzB round up?

    • Spikey699 on 08/11/2018 - 17:23

      Yeah there is. I am currently in contact with HP about upgrade options, buying from them would have been more $ but option for 2 year extended Warr for $59.

      • Diji1 on 08/11/2018 - 17:26
        +3

        Why are you thinking of paying for warranty rights that you already have?

        • Spikey699 on 08/11/2018 - 17:32
          -3

          Because consumer law is 1 year and this is 2?

          • [Deactivated] on 08/11/2018 - 17:41
            +6

            @Spikey699: consumer law isn't 1 year.

          • imurgod on 08/11/2018 - 17:52
            +3

            @Spikey699: With all due respect, ACL is definitely not 1 year.

            Don't buy extended warranty, it's a scam.

            • scud70 on 08/11/2018 - 19:08
              +1

              @imurgod: I disagree with laptops, specially gaming ones also if you can get onsite warranty it's definitely something I'd pay extra for…. And I can take a laptop apart and put it together… (sometimes with no screws left over :p)

              • Spikey699 on 08/11/2018 - 21:49

                @scud70: Yeah we will see if HP will let me and what price they will offer, since I didn't buy from their store. Will inform the decision

            • Spikey699 on 08/11/2018 - 21:48

              @imurgod: Oh yeah, for premium laptops it's about fitness of purpose right? Might be 3 year?

              • jiberz on 08/11/2018 - 22:16

                @Spikey699: Anything less and it could easily be argued it was not reasonably durable. I would not expect a 2k laptop to die (major fault) before that.

          • goraygo on 08/11/2018 - 17:56
            +1

            @Spikey699: Use a Gold credit card with purchase insurance for additional one year for kind of free. (If you don’t count the yearly credit card fees)

  • Sopzo on 08/11/2018 - 14:32

    Thanks again!

    What about the same laptop by the same seller fot $70 less?

  • troyrobbo on 08/11/2018 - 14:34
    +3

    This is actually a very good price point for a laptop with this kind of hardware.

  • bunnybash on 08/11/2018 - 14:36
    +1

    That's a damn good laptop. The 144hz screen is amazing. The value for money is really good here.

    • lostn on 08/11/2018 - 15:22
      +1

      But can a 1060 deliver 144 fps?

      • Sopzo on 08/11/2018 - 16:01
        +1

        Depends on games you'll play and the visual settings you prefer

      • FabMan on 08/11/2018 - 16:01

        E-Sport titles, yes.

      • Ostrk on 08/11/2018 - 17:07

        Even if it can't in games, a 144Hz screen will make everyday tasks much smoother. It's definitely worth it even if you aren't gonna game.

        • Diji1 on 08/11/2018 - 17:27
          +2

          definitely worth it even if you aren't gonna game

          Er … not really.

          • Ostrk on 08/11/2018 - 17:35

            @Diji1: In this case yes. I'm just saying 144hz on this laptop won't be completely useless and will be worth the money to a lot of people. Once you go 144hz you never go back…unless you're weird.

        • serpserpserp on 08/11/2018 - 19:29
          +1

          Yeah man, I need that 144Hz for my gmail and ozb reading. Makes all the difference ;)

          • Ostrk on 08/11/2018 - 19:38

            @serpserpserp: You seem to be missing my point. It's really hard to explain to someone who doesn't use a 144hz screen but I'm just saying it's not completely useless in this specific scenario. It makes a difference. Not all the difference but a difference that you will notice nevertheless.

            • Spikey699 on 08/11/2018 - 22:00

              @Ostrk: The big thing about the screen is its future proofness, which means if you go the Thunderbolt 3 external graphics down the line, you will still be displaying on a great screen with G Sync and high refresh. If you go with a 60Hz screen in particular you are banking on your machine going obsolete, or at least dooming yourself with a subpar screen for the price even if you do upgrade components or graphics.

            • Dsquall on 10/11/2018 - 08:44

              @Ostrk: I have a desktop monitor with a 144 hz g-sync IPS panel for my desktop powered by a 1080 ti. Yeah, it's smoother than the 60hz on my laptop. But does it give me any utility or additional 'use',other than in gaming? No.

              Having the pixels change faster when I'm typing up presentations or browsing stuff or even watching videos is only a very, very mild quality of life improvement that I don't think most will think is worth the premium.

              That said, if it is for a gaming system, definitely worth it. Smoothness in games correlates with a better experience and sometimes better performance imo. However, the GTX 1060 mobile version won't get you anywhere close to 144 frames in most (if not all) modern AAA titles. As op has mentioned to get that you'll need to hook up a desktop card. In which case, why not just get a desktop?

      • EnALup on 08/11/2018 - 18:44

        True. 1070 would be better.

        • qcswa on 08/11/2018 - 21:02

          If you search on eBay for 4TK00PA you'll find the 1070 8gb model :)

  • AMLagonda on 08/11/2018 - 14:50
    -1

    still cheaper than an apple (laptop)

    • browneh on 08/11/2018 - 16:16
      +2

      Sure, and that has nothing to do with this deal though, so what’s your point?

    • AMLagonda on 20/11/2018 - 22:08

      The fan "boys" hurt me ma….

  • Bargain4Days on 08/11/2018 - 15:11
    +2

    Spend the extra 300 and get the 1070 one, much better espcially max q variant, more efficent and cooler

    • Schmerkin on 08/11/2018 - 15:33
      +5

      I question the validity of that statement. A 1070 Max Q vs normal 1060 is a mixed bag. Some games will give you higher FPS depending on the graphics quality.

      Both cards are running within 80-90 watts and in the same chassis you could potentially overclock the 1060 slightly to close the gap even more.
      Realistically you'd probably be looking at a 5% improvement with the 1070 max q over the 1060 for around $300. Terrible value.

      There's the potential to overclock the 1070max q though, however I don't know what the thermal capability of this chassis is.

      • FabMan on 08/11/2018 - 16:19
        +6

        I checked to see if your post had any validity and it does.

        So when it comes to graphics heavy games at ultra settings, the 1070 Max-Q is much better, the thing is, those games typical are running at 60fps or just a little higher invalidating the 144hz monitor. Games where the desire is for high fps, such as e-sports titles or games set to lower settings, the 1060 actually performs faster than the 1070 Max-Q, making the 1070 option invalid. So in both situations, the 1070 Max-Q is the poorer option, especially for $300 more.

        Video Comparison

    • FabMan on 08/11/2018 - 16:19
      +1

      Maybe not a good idea

  • lostn on 08/11/2018 - 15:21
    +1

    Is it worth the extra $270 for 1070 MaxQ?

    • FabMan on 08/11/2018 - 16:20

      Check it out

      • lostn on 08/11/2018 - 16:43

        Most of the benchmarks have marginal performance gain, and Overwatch and CSGO for some reason performs significantly worse on the MaxQ.

        What would you suggest overall?

        • Spikey699 on 08/11/2018 - 17:21

          I originally was going to go for the 1070 variant, but saving the 270 not only doesn't change performance much, you have the option of undervolting the desktop 1060 for further temp gains.

          Finally, that savings can go towards a TB3 external graphics card holder and card. Currently be about a grand, but in a couple years I am hoping about 500 for something much better than a Max Q 1070.

          • Viper8 on 08/11/2018 - 17:27

            @Spikey699: Also temps.
            I have a 1050Ti which Nvidia has a super aggressive 60 degree temp cap on and cannot be increased. Overclocking the core does absolutely nothing for performance due to the temp limit. This is with twin cooling fans and radiators and massive bottom intakes.

            • Spikey699 on 08/11/2018 - 17:33
              +1

              @Viper8: Viper8: Are you saying the lesser cards cool better, or something else? Sorry, a bit confused.

              • FrozenFred on 08/11/2018 - 18:06
                +1

                @Spikey699: I'm sure he means because of driver or design configurations, the graphics card performance/ heat is capped to maintain 60 degrees as max temps. So it'll down clock itself if needed to stay under 60

              • Viper8 on 08/11/2018 - 18:59
                +1

                @Spikey699: Yes, they use less power and therefore generate less heat. Laptops are heat constrained relative to PC's using the same hardware. Thus higher power hardware is likely to suffer more from thermal throttling. So diminishing returns under sustained loads. Not to mention that extra heat negatively impacting your CPU and other components.

        • FabMan on 08/11/2018 - 18:11
          +1

          1060, as $270 for marginal performance gain seems anti-OzBargain.

          If you get it, use software to undervolt the CPU and the GPU, that way, the GPU will heat up less, reducing or even preventing throttling allowing for better performance. I undervolt my laptop and it works well enough, marginal benefit for my mobile components, but a benefit and the 1060 GPU is beefier and probably benefits more from an undervolt.

      • lostn on 08/11/2018 - 21:47

        Do you know if this guy or the previous guy gives tax invoices?

        • FabMan on 09/11/2018 - 00:12

          I know nothing about the sellers.

  • benchman on 08/11/2018 - 15:21
    -1

    On the official HP website, it states the SSD is 128GB.
    https://h20386.www2.hp.com/AustraliaStore/Merch/Product.aspx…

    • Tacooo on 08/11/2018 - 16:21
      +1

      And on the eBay website, they state 256GB. If you get a 128GB you demand a full refund. Simple as that.

      • lostn on 08/11/2018 - 16:37

        will they let you keep the unit and the refund?

        Because if not then you'll be back to square one, needing a laptop and waiting for a deal with 256GB.

        • Tacooo on 08/11/2018 - 17:12
          +1

          Seems it doesn't matter seeing as the guy above linked the wrong model anyway.

        • serpserpserp on 08/11/2018 - 19:36

          Err, what retailer ever lets you keep a $1,800 laptop and gives you a refund?

          • lostn on 08/11/2018 - 19:38

            @serpserpserp: It was a rhetorical question. Answer is assumed to be no, hence the second part.

    • tbone74 on 08/11/2018 - 16:25

      You have linked a different configuration. Your link is for 4ZD60PA. OP already posted link to the correct specs for 4TK02PA.

  • guccigang on 08/11/2018 - 16:11

    How is this computer for content creation - specifically photography?

    • Singu1arity on 08/11/2018 - 16:44

      Should be fine, I use my XPS15 9550 (similar hardware, just the older versions) and it works perfectly fine.

      You might want to pair with a decent UHD monitor though for detailed work.

    • Diji1 on 08/11/2018 - 17:29

      Not a good choice due to resolution.

  • SaintSimeon on 08/11/2018 - 16:24
    +4

    Thanks for sharing all your hard research results with us!

    • Spikey699 on 08/11/2018 - 17:19

      Pleasure. I was getting frustrated at all the "decent deals" basically being refurbs with questionable quality and mostly poor thermals, and not great screens either. This shows up, and then next day Proper10 code, couldn't believe it.

  • Nadder on 08/11/2018 - 16:26
    +2

    I normally dont thumbs up these "gaming name" deals because they're usually worse value than the same brand same spec laptop without the gaming brand.

    This however is actually a sweet deal.

  • Viper8 on 08/11/2018 - 16:43
    +1

    Wow. 144Hz + IPS + G-Sync. Amazing if it's true.

    • Spikey699 on 08/11/2018 - 17:18

      Well mine should arrive Monday, so we will see :p

      • abbztract on 10/11/2018 - 17:51

        Is it fracked and signed shipping or not? The seller isn't very clear to me on what "standard" auspost service is.

  • seriousquokka on 08/11/2018 - 17:32

    Great price for the spec. That hinge looks a little weak though.

  • greenwood on 08/11/2018 - 17:47
    +5

    There is cheaper on eBay, search with the part numbers:
    4TK02PA (1060 6gb)
    4TK00PA (1070 8gb)

    At least $100 to $150 cheaper

    • Spikey699 on 08/11/2018 - 20:04

      Yeah someone PMd me. Very recent though, wasn't there earlier.

      • qcswa on 08/11/2018 - 20:33

        The cheaper listing has been on eBay for at least 24 hours and you posted this here 6 hours ago.
        I got a feeling you do are associated with ebking_aus :)

        • Spikey699 on 08/11/2018 - 21:45
          +2

          I tried to list a week ago, but couldn't list deals for some reason. Tried the other night at 3am and couldn't because I was a new member. Pretty uncharitable to suggest I'm affiliated with the eBay store.

          At the end of the day, this and the now cheaper one are far better deals than the ones people have been posting lately, which are mostly refurbs with QC issues, or terrible prices.

    • cosjav on 08/11/2018 - 20:23
      +2

      Where is the $150 cheaper one? I only found this which is $89 cheaper after coupon code..

      • cosjav on 08/11/2018 - 20:53

        That's the same one I linked which is $89 cheaper right? Unless greenwood meant before the coupon..

  • DBBROS on 08/11/2018 - 18:42
    +1

    That is a great deal. I ended up paying $1950 or so for a Dell G7 with the same specs without the 144hz IPS screen and Gsync

  • Spikey699 on 08/11/2018 - 21:56
    +1

    Updated OP with better deal that has come out. Great deal gets better, until midnight anyway :)

  • allegiance86 on 08/11/2018 - 22:30
    +1

    Wish I had a spare 2k I'd grab the 1070 version ASAP

  • Kbob on 08/11/2018 - 22:48

    How's the screen's colour accuracy? Would love a colour accurate screen for some photo editing

    • qcswa on 08/11/2018 - 22:59

      A 4k screen would be better for photo editing. This is more focus on horsepower :)

      • Kbob on 08/11/2018 - 23:01

        Want that amazing 144hz and GSync screen tho

        • Spikey699 on 09/11/2018 - 01:17

          It's IPS with high coverage so depends if your editing is professional or not. Should be fine for even an advanced hobbiest.

  • abbztract on 10/11/2018 - 16:52

    Anyone get one? What's the " Auspost standard shipping"? Is it signed and tracked or not? I couldn't get a clear answer from the seller.

    • Spikey699 on 10/11/2018 - 18:41

      I bought from the original seller (ebking aka Centrecom), and was tracked and signed I believe. Arrives Monday.

  • Sopzo on 10/11/2018 - 23:54

    I think you can remove the EXPIRED tag as the seller decreased the list price even further from 2k to 1.9k. Even without a coupon, this is a great deal

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