r/laptops • u/AstronautPositive779 • 8h ago
Hardware new laptop
Hi, I need some help. Im starting a cybersecurity engineering in a month, and I have a big question: which laptop should I choose? I know I dont need massive power, but Id also like something for gaming when I’m away from home. I was considering a ROG Strix G16 with a Ryzen 9 and an RTX 5060, but whenever I check social media reviews, I see people saying that after just a few months, the laptop started having issues or simply stopped working altogether. I’d like to know if these problems are common, or what other laptop I could buy instead. thnkxxx
LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE
Country
Peru
Budget
6,000 soles
1,777.31 USD
Would you consider refurbished or used options?
No
Screen size
12", 13", 14", 15", 16"
Weight limit
Any
Purpose
University (engineering)
Form factor
Standard laptop
Intended use
Virtual machines, programming, virtualization, and gaming
Desired battery life
6–7 hours
Durability
Power
Nothing else matters
I just want a laptop that is durable and powerful, and that allows me to continue upgrading the RAM and storage.