Thanks for that link. Super informative. I’ve read through that entire thread, plus did some other research.
tl;dr
- RAM configuration is gimped in hardware. It is only single channel (physically only one RAM slot) and the CPU/BIOS limits speeds to 1866MHz.
- May not be able to get both SSD + HDD at same time (versus ordering it from HP with both preinstalled). Either the solder pad for the m.2 SSD is not populated, or it requires an optional bracket. Still not 100% sure.
- Keyboard and touchpad are as lousy as all the other budget offerings.
- Screen is 1920x1080 resolution and decent all around viewing angles, so I consider this a plus.
- Games will play better than affordable Intel graphics. Intel’s Iris Pro will be better, but at a huge cost increase.
- Battery life appears decent for merely having a 4 cell.