HP Victus 15-FB3074AX (Blue) / 15-FB3075AX (Silver) Description

The HP Victus 15-FB3074AX (Performance Blue) and 15-FB3075AX (Mica Silver) are entry-to-mid-level gaming laptops with a focus on a clean, mainstream design and a balance of modern components.

Key Specifications

• Processor: AMD RyzenTM 7 7445HS (6 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.7 GHz max boost). This is a capable, modern HS-series CPU designed for gaming laptops, offering good performance for both gaming and multitasking.

• Graphics Card: NVIDIAR◯ GeForceR◯ RTXTM 2050 with 4GB GDDR6 dedicated memory. This GPU supports Ray Tracing and DLSS, but it's an entry-level RTX card, best suited for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings in modern titles, or high settings in competitive eSports games.

• Display: 15.6-inch FHD ($1920\times 1080$) with a 144Hz refresh rate, IPS panel, and anti-glare coating. The 144Hz rate is great for smooth motion in fast-paced games.

• Memory ($\text{RAM}$): 8GB DDR5-5600 MHz ($\text{1}\times \text{8GB}$). The use of fast DDR5 memory is excellent, but it comes as a single stick (single-channel), which limits performance, especially in CPU-intensive tasks and games.

• Storage: 512GB ${\text{PCIe}}^{\text{R◯}}\text{Gen}4{\text{NVMe}}^{\text{TM}}\text{M.2}\text{SSD}$. This provides very fast load times and boot speeds.

• Operating System: Windows 11 Home. Preloaded Microsoft Office Home & Student

• Design & Build: Sleek, understated design in Performance Blue or Mica Silver, with a backlit keyboard and a weight of approximately 2.29kg.

• Connectivity: Includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and a good selection of ports, including HDMI 2.1, $\text{RJ}-45\text{Ethernet}$, and a $\text{USB}\text{Type}-{\text{C}}^{\text{R◯}}$ port with DisplayPortTM 1.4a and HP Sleep and Charge support.

Recommendation & Key Considerations

This laptop is an excellent choice for a budget-conscious gamer looking for a machine that can handle modern games at 1080p and demanding productivity tasks.

Pros

• Great $\text{CPU}$ Performance: The AMD RyzenTM 7 7445HS processor is very strong for multitasking, content creation, and general system responsiveness.

• High Refresh Rate Display: The 144Hz FHD IPS display is a huge plus for gaming, ensuring smooth visuals that are a significant upgrade over standard 60Hz screens.

• Fast Storage: The 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD offers top-tier read/write speeds, making the system feel very fast and responsive.

• $\text{RTX}$ Features: The RTX 2050 supports DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), which can significantly boost frame rates in supported games, offsetting the card's lower raw power.

• Modern $\text{RAM}$: It uses fast DDR5 memory.

Cons & Immediate Upgrade Suggestion

• Insufficient $\text{RAM}$: The biggest bottleneck is the 8GB of RAM in a single-channel configuration. This configuration severely restricts the performance of both the CPU and GPU.

• Recommendation: It is highly recommended to upgrade the $\text{RAM}$ to $16\text{GB}$ ($2\times \text{8GB}$ or $\text{1}\times \text{8GB}$ $\text{+ additional}\text{8GB}$) immediately to unlock the full potential of the CPU and DDR5 architecture, which will result in substantial framerate increases and better overall stability in demanding games.

• $\text{RTX}2050$ is Entry-Level: While it has modern features, the RTX 2050 is one of NVIDIA's lowest-tier RTX mobile cards. Don't expect to play the newest, most graphically intense games on Ultra settings; you'll need to use medium or high settings, often with DLSS enabled.

• Display Quality: The screen's 62.5% sRGB color gamut is suitable for general use and gaming but is not ideal for professional photo or video editing that requires high color accuracy.

Best For

• Students who need a powerful laptop for schoolwork, daily use, and decent gaming on the side.

• Budget-conscious gamers who primarily play competitive titles (Valorant, CS2, Apex Legends, etc.) that can easily hit the 144Hz frame rate, and occasionally play demanding AAA titles.