Quote from: nefrusy on August 28, 2018, 23:10:24
I bought this laptop in January, but the i7-7300HQ model (cheapest, $950 at the time). It's been a perfect fit for my needs, which is primary web browsing / office type stuff, and portable gaming on weekends. It's definitely not a desktop replacement, but the light weight and cool / quiet design are perfect for actually using it on my lap. This makes a great compliment to a desktop PC, rather than a replacement.
In terms of the raw power, the i7-7300HQ is probably the best fit for this chassis. I undervolted it, and get consistent clocks out of it. I've heard that the 7700HQ plus the UHD screen can actually cause it to draw more power than the brick is capable of providing. I could see the cooling solution being too small for the max power as well, but I haven't had problems with the less powerful 7300.