iiyama PC Store× Now is the time to buy a gaming laptop! RTX 3060 & 144Hz liquid crystal 15.6 type "LEVEL-15FXR23-i7-RASX" is just right for the 160,000 yen range

「LEVEL-15FXR23-i7-RASX-D」

As of May 2021, video cards for desktops are still difficult to obtain and prices are rising. It is a very troublesome situation in the situation where personal computers are necessary, but although notebook computers are affected by the global shortage of semiconductors, the upward trend in prices is gradual.

So, this time, we will introduce a 15.6-inch gaming laptop "LEVEL-15FXR23-i7-" that can be purchased from 168,278 yen (as of May 26), equipped with GeForce RTX 3060, and can be used to some extent from gaming to creative work. RASX-D" will be checked. Part 1 will focus on the appearance and keyboard, and Part 2 will focus on effective performance.

LEVEL-15FXR23-i7-RASX-D has a quiet visual for a gaming laptop. It has a black tone and a modest logo on the top plate. As will be described later, as you can see from the abundant intake slits on the bottom, it is a great gaming computer with solid cooling performance.

Black base with a modest logo on the top board

Three-sided narrow bezel. The appearance is a very standard laptop

First of all, looking at the display, it is a 15.6-inch (FHD, ISP, anti-glare) with a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. In recent years, many gaming laptops have a refresh rate of 120-165Hz. If you have experience, I think you're well aware, but once you get used to the refresh rate of 120-165Hz, the refresh rate of 60Hz is painful. For example, if the old desktop environment had a refresh rate of 144Hz, it's a factor that I don't want to give up as much as possible, even if I spend it on a laptop until the price of the desktop settles down.

Interfaces are available on both sides and back. There is a power supply, HDMI output, USB 3.1 (Type-C), and wired LAN on the back. The side has a USB port and a headphone output. The keyboard has a good background, so we recommend using a wireless mouse or connecting a wired mouse to the USB port on the back to play the game. Even when using a left-handed device, there are USB ports on both sides, so there is no particular problem.

Left side. Has USB 3.0, USB 2.0, headphone output, and microphone input

On the right side are USB 3.1, miniDisplayPort and SDXC card slots. A dummy card is inserted in the SDXC card slot.

Back. Equipped with power supply and HDMI output, USB 3.1 (Type-C) x 1, wired LAN terminal

Since the AC adapter is a little bulky, having a power port on the back makes installation easier

Intake air from the bottom and exhaust from the back and both sides. Of course, it is structured to maintain performance even under high load, so I would like to check in advance whether it is possible to secure space around the laptop in order to maintain cooling performance. In addition, in the case of a desk with a narrow depth, heat tends to accumulate due to exhaust air, and in that case, it is ant to secure the space by using a cooling stand for a laptop computer.

The keyboard is easy to use, as can be said for Unitcom's "LEVEL∞" gaming laptops in general. In the case of this product, it is a full-size isolation type, has a numeric keypad, and has a deep keystroke, so the keystroke feeling is good.

Key layout. It comes with a numeric keypad, which is a nice point for those who use the numeric keypad a lot when entering numbers at work.

Built-in backlight

The backlight color can also be changed, making it suitable for playing in slightly dim places. On the other hand, the touchpad is fine for operating the OS and browsing the web, but it's tough for games. When playing games, there are only cases where a game pad or a separate mouse is prepared, so there are few people who are concerned about cost cutting around here.