Notebooks + PCs

Dear all, I am looking for a new PC to do analyses over larger regions. I usually work in R, but Python has been recommended to me several times for large amounts of data (e.g. for 1.5 million polygons from 5 million polygons). The following PCs are on my radar, but I'm not sure what is overkill and which components are most important. Threads, ram, processor (AMD vs Intel), ventilation, graphics card? It's a mix of everything and I'm getting a bit lost trying to find a good balance. I would be very grateful for a recommendation (be it a PC from the following list or any other)! Lenovo ThinkStation P620 (64 GB or 128 GB RAM): https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/lenovo-thinkstation-p620-1000-gb-64-gb-amd-ryzen-threadripper-pro-5945wx-pc-52761980 ; https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/lenovo-thinkstation-p620-1000-gb-128-gb-amd-ryzen-threadripper-pro-5955wx-pc-52761994 Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower: https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/lenovo-thinkstation-p3-tower-1000-gb-64-gb-intel-core-i9-14900-pc-64984690 Minisforum X1 Pro: https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/minisforum-x1-pro-2000-gb-96-gb-amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370-pc-60992073

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Hi everyone, I'm not quite as familiar with PC hardware as I would like to be. However, when I compare the Captiva R89-642 (https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/captiva-workstation-r89-642-ryzen-9-1000-gb-64-gb-pc-54831446) and this Captiva R98-347, I only see the difference in connectors and operating system (can that be?). However, it seems strange to me that Captiva is releasing a new product just because of new connectors. Am I missing something? Thank you and happy holidays

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I hope the new Steam Machine makes it into your range!!!

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Hello I bought a digitec Tharsis T80 PC 10 years ago. https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/digitec-tharsis-t80-intel-core-i7-4790-16-gb-250-gb-ssd-hdd-pc-2752751 It is getting on in years and I would like to upgrade it. Gaming is not a requirement. I have found a PC at digitec that roughly meets my requirements: (it may be necessary to install a graphics card to improve the graphics properties) https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/acer-pc-aspire-tc-1785-i7-14700-32gb-1tb-ssd-1tb-hd-intel-core-i7-14700-32-gb-1000-gb-ssd-hdd-uhd-gr-45969999?ip=acer+aspire+tc-1785 I think I would have to replace the mainboard, processor, RAM, possibly the graphics card and the SSD on my old PC. The normal hard drive still has more than enough storage space. The old mainboard is an Asus H97M-E with mATX form factor. https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/asus-h97m-e-lga-1150-intel-h97-matx-mainboard-2578906 The old graphics card is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, which would still suffice. I picked out some different components today and would like to ask whether it could be put together like this: Mainboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z690-G Gaming WiFi. As I still want to use the old hard drive, I think I need the S-ATA connections. I don't know whether the Blu-Ray disc LW is also connected via S-ATA https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/asus-rog-strix-z690-g-gaming-wifi-lga-1700-intel-z690-ddr5-matx-mainboard-17252884 Processor: Intel i7-14700KF https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/intel-core-i7-14700kf-lga-1700-340-ghz-20-core-prozessor-38738120 RAM: Kingston FURY Beast 2x 16GB DDR5 https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/kingston-fury-beast-2-x-16gb-6000-mhz-ddr5-ram-dimm-ram-18014221 Graphics: Asus Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/asus-dual-geforce-rtx-3050-oc-6-gb-grafikkarte-42688849 SSD: Samsung 870 EVO 1000 GB https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/samsung-870-evo-1000-gb-25-ssd-14598791 Would be glad if someone could judge this. Many thanks in advance

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Perplexity gives me the following information: HP 594796-001 2800 mAh 6 Li-Polymer original battery6 Accuswiss FL04/FL06 2800 mAh 6 Li-Polymer High-quality replica12 Powery replacement battery 2800 mAh 6 Li-Polymer quality cells Does Digitec have replacement batteries like this? Couldn't find them under the terms. I bought the notebook in the Digitec shop about 10 years ago

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Hello Community I am looking for a replacement for my HP Omni All in One, which is about 12 years old and keeps reaching its limits. In addition, it is not possible to upgrade to Windows 11. For this reason, it is time for a new device. The Omni has the following specifications: Device name Omni27 Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770S CPU @ 3.10GHz 3.10 GHz Installed RAM 8.00 GB System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor Edition Windows 10 Home I'm flirting with a CSL Venom Box. The question is whether it has to be the Venom high-end box or whether a cheaper box would also be an option? I would like to have Windows 11 Pro as my operating system. Also at least 2000 GB SSD (but preferably 4000 GB). CSL Mini-PC CSL VenomBox 8845HS AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 96 GB, 4000 GB, SSD, Radeon 780M CHF 1259.- https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/csl-mini-pc-csl-venombox-8845hs-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-96-gb-4000-gb-ssd-radeon-780m-pc-47179289?tagIds=614 I need the PC for multitasking work such as editing high-resolution photos / scans in GIMP, producing a video in Win Movie Maker, listening to music via Bluetooth and moving large amounts of data in between. I would be happy to receive input from the Community. Mathmos

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Hello, could you please help me? I am starting my studies in September and have a budget of between 800 and 1000 CHF to buy a new computer. I will use it for ARGIS, Matlab and similar software, among other things. Can you recommend a good computer in this price range? Thank you very much

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Digitec offers two absolutely identical early 2025 models (15 inch/24 GB/1TB) at different prices (1629 and 1747). The only difference I can find in the description is the manufacturer number: one is Z1DC and the other Z1DH. That doesn't tell me anything. Who knows what to do?

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Hello together I am looking for a new laptop for my father that is sufficient for the usual office applications (Outlook, Word, etc.). A numeric keypad, a backlit keyboard and a decent battery life would be desirable. What would be recommended in terms of price/performance? Many thanks for your help!

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Unfortunately, this key does not work at all for unlocking or setting a new password. The very first time I press the "Key" button, the colours don't match and I can't enter anything. I would like to send it back and then look for something else. Kind regards Claudia S. (Please do not publish any personal data)

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Hi everyone, I’m Ajay Hinduja Geneva, Switzerland (Swiss) and using a Dell notebook and recently it’s been freezing randomly during normal use. It doesn’t seem to be overheating or running heavy programs. I’ve updated drivers and Windows, but the problem continues. Has anyone experienced this or found a fix? I’d really appreciate any advice before taking it in for repairs. Thanks in advance! Regards Ajay Hinduja Geneva, Switzerland (Swiss)

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Hello everyone, do you know when the new Asus ROG Flow Z13 with Ryzen AI Max (GZ302EA-0004) will be available on Digitec?

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Hello everyone Is it possible to connect an external display to these two HP notebooks? HP ProBook 440 G11 HP ProBook 460 G11 Greetings Martin

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I've been a satisfied Mac user for a long time and don't want to change that. However, I would still like to play some games from time to time. Especially older games that don't require the latest and most expensive setup. I've been flirting with a mini PC with an AMD chip and an iGPU for a while now. When I look at it, I'm looking at around 800 to 1100 francs with good components, sufficient connectivity etc.. However, I've seen that low-budget gaming notebooks (some with an RTX 4050 or 4060 graphics card) are also available on sale at this price. What would you recommend? Would it be better to go for a corresponding notebook offer or buy a mini PC? Mobility is not a killer criterion for me, as I don't have to game on the go and I would still like to install Linux on the PC/notebook, as I like to "tinker around" a bit and find Windows rather exhausting except for gaming.

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I am looking for powerful laptops for our school for the elective subjects. The laptops will be used for image processing, video editing, 3D programming, game design and sound design. What would be the minimum requirements if the laptops are to keep up for 4-5-6 years? It must be a Windows laptop with a screen diagonal of at least 15". The weight does not matter, as the devices are only transported within the school building. The cost should not exceed 1800 (2000) francs. Working memory? Dedicated graphics card? Processor? Which one? Connections? (HDMI, USB-A, USB-C and headphones) what else? Storage space is irrelevant as it goes to the cloud No loud ventilation Power consumption irrelevant Battery life irrelevant Thanks in advance for your swarm knowledge.

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There used to be a keyboard filter, but it seems to have been removed - any chance of bringing that back? It was very useful for those wanting EN/ISO keyboards.

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Dear Digitec team, please have a look at the laptops at https://frame.work. It would be great if you could offer them in Switzerland, maybe even participate. The concept deserves attention.

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Hello everyone One of our employees occasionally edits videos for our company blog. He currently has an HP-Omen which is now entering its lifecycle. Our company (newly) only uses Lenovo devices, which is why I would like to get a Lenovo to match the rest of the environment. He uses Adobe Premiere Pro 23 software. As I'm not familiar with the load on the video software, I wanted to ask the Community what you would recommend. My predecessor recommended the following device: https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/lenovo-tsthinkpad-p16s-g3-ultra-64gb-10-16-64-gb-1000-gb-de-notebook-46385207 However, this notebook doesn't have a special graphics card installed, so I'm a little unsure whether this investment could be better. Do you know your way around? is a better graphics card necessary? do any of you perhaps even have a Lenovo notebook that is also suitable for editing videos? Thanks in advance for your feedback!

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Hello Community I treated myself to this laptop on sale and would like to switch to a full setup with this notebook at home in the future. I am therefore looking for a suitable docking station. But I'm a bit overwhelmed as to what I need to pay attention to and what data the docking station should have. The laptop is charged with a conventional power supply unit. As far as I know, you can charge it with a docking station and Thunderbolt 4! I will attach: 2 2k screens keyboard camera mouse headset Many thanks for your support.

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Hello together My Mifcom Savage (https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/mifcom-savage-rtx2080ti-ryzen-3950x-ultimate-amd-ryzen-9-3950x-32-gb-2000-gb-ssd-geforce-rtx-2080-ti-12323635) has the problem that it can no longer boot or cannot find the boot device. Previously, after successfully booting Windows, I was able to work normally for about half an hour and then a blue screen (WHEA UNCORRECTABLE ERROR) appeared. After removing the RAM sticks I had added about 2 years ago, the problem seemed to be solved. However, something seemed to be wrong with the graphics card when booting according to the BIOS beep (1x long, 2x short). In addition, the boot device was occasionally no longer found. Occasionally, but usually after about a day of waiting, it was suddenly able to boot into Windows again. I have already tried various things: - all possible RAM stick constellations (taking into account the channels, i.e. Slot 1&3 or 2&4) and also with a single stick in Slot 1 - Windows reset: did not work either or was automatically cancelled during the reset and booted back into the BIOS - Boot device (M2) removed and NVME slot changed - CMOS battery replaced - BIOS firmware update The latter seemed to have worked and the graphics card error (signal tone) no longer occurred, but now it can no longer find the boot device. I have already tried various settings in the BIOS. Can anyone help me with this? I've already tried Mifcom, but since I ordered from Digitec, they don't provide support. LG

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Dear Digitec team Xiaomi has just launched new notebooks on the market. They are technically convincing and have a very good value for money. It would be exciting if you could offer them too: https://www.xiaomihome.global/xiaomi-lap... https://www.xiaomihome.global/xiaomi-lap... Best regards

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I would like to use my Logitech Yeti Studio mic on my Macbook and my gaming PC at the same time. Does anyone know what I need to do this?

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We need at least an HP Pro x360 435 G10 (13.3", R5, 16GB, 512GB SSD incl. pen) for teaching. However, as our daughter will be attending an art school beforehand, the device should probably be a bit more powerful. Teams, World Office 365 and Adobe must work. If she is going to enjoy image editing or drawing on the device, it would be great if it had enough power for that. Can you recommend an HP device that has enough power? Thank you very much

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I'm looking for a notebook that has the left and right mouse buttons on the touchpad for clicking. Ideally HP brand, although I'm open to something different depending on the brand/model/price. All notebooks used to have this, but now the buttons have been banned on (almost) all of them. As I said, it is important that there really are two physical buttons (like on a mouse). Do you know how I can filter/search for such notebooks? I can't find anything in the filter options and really don't see any more. In most cases, the prices of such individual notebooks are still prohibitive (e.g. HP ZBook Fury 16 G10 for >CHF 3000.-)

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Hello dear Community What do we need to look out for when buying a notebook/laptop for our son? He will soon be starting his apprenticeship and needs it for school and, of course, at home. Do you have any tips on certain brands and types? The price level should not be over CHF 1,000.00. Thank you very much for your help

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Hello Digitec, do you know when the Thinkpad P1 Gen 7 will be available?

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I have a 1000 francs budget

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Hello, I'm looking for a top-of-the-range Barebone-style Mini-PC with an i9-13900H 32GB RAM and the possibility of installing an RTX4000 Mobile, and I've found the minisforum MS-01 Work Station: Test presentation in German on youtube: https://youtu.be/RsGpq1aPC-... It looks like a really promising computer, when you take a closer look at the specifications... and especially the scalability. Question: can Digitec distribute this product in Switzerland? Thank you for your reply. Dominique

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Hello zeme I'm starting my training as a mediamatician the month after next and am still looking for a suitable work device. My employer gives me articles for a work device if we use BYOD, so I'd rather buy a device that I can use afterwards. So now the question is, if I have a PC at home with an RTX 4090 and an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, would you still recommend a Macbook or are there comparable PCs that would last just as long as a Macbook Pro and have the same performance as this https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/apple-macbook-pro-late-2023-14-m3-pro-36-gb-1000-gb-ch-notebook-39973308?

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Hello, Could someone tell me how to search or filter for a laptop with a keyboard in French-speaking Switzerland? When I put in Swiss keyboard, it only shows me Swiss German keyboards... Thanks in advance

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