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Ibuypower Valkyrie CZ-28

Specifications

Ibuypower Valkyrie CZ-28
Ibuypower Valkyrie CZ-28 (Valkyrie CZ Series)
Processor
AMD A10-5750M 4 x 2.5 - 3.5 GHz, Richland
Graphics adapter
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, glossy: yes
Weight
3.1 kg ( = 109.35 oz / 6.83 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
1100 Euro
Sold in
Anglo-America

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 65% - average
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

Reviews for the Ibuypower Valkyrie CZ-28

60% iBuyPower Valkyrie CZ-28
Source: IT Reviews English Archive.org version
The Valkyrie CZ-28 offers potent gaming performance for a lower price, leveraging more affordable AMD hardware for elite level gaming. The iBuyPower Valkyrie CZ-28 is a great entry-level gaming laptop, but outside of gaming it doesn't offer the all-around capability that many are looking for.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% iBuyPower Valkyrie CZ-28
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The iBuyPower Valkyrie CZ-28 offers gaming power for less thanks to AMD's affordable hardware, but it doesn't come without compromise, offering less capability for productive tasks and multimedia creation. If gaming is your primary focus, then definitely put the Valkyrie CZ-28 on your list of systems to consider; but if you want faster overall performance and power outside of the gaming arena, consider something like the Editors' Choice CyberPower FangBook X7-200 which offers more power with Intel hardware and an SSD cache for faster performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

Comment

AMD Radeon HD 8970M: High-end GPU from AMD based on the 28nm Solar Series (GCN architecture). Compared to the 7970M, the 8970M just offers 50 MHz more core clock rate (boost).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


A10-5750M: Quad-core processor with only two FPUs and an integrated Radeon HD 8650G graphics card. Top model of the A10 series.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.30": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


3.1 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.


Ibuypower: iBUYPOWER Computer is a enterprise located in Southern California. The product lines include gaming desktops, gaming notebooks, workstations, media center PCs, peripherals, and multimedia products. The global market share according laptops is low.


65%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2013-11-12 (Update: 2013-11-12)