Hi all, I did a search and just confused myself even more. As of right now, I'm running a 2 yr old HP Envy, i7-4510u, 16gb ram @ 1600, gtx 850m. It's been a great notebook, but it's starting to be outperformed by its tasks. I do a lot of 3D modeling and CAD work, am learning computer security stuff, and want to get back into gaming on computer rather than console.
My multi part question is this:
1) Among the following, which seems to be the preferred of casual gamers/professionals: MSI, EVGA, Asus (RoG Strix), HP?
(Note: pretend all are set up with the same components, 17.3", i7-6700, 16-32gb ram, gtx 980/1060. Looking for quality of product, fit/finish, warranty/customer service of company, etc.)
2) Will there be amazing enough product releases in the next year to justify limping along? (New cpu's, gpu's, etc.)
3) When picking a machine, does RAM frequency and CAS really matter? What I mean is does it matter enough to justify spending more on a machine that can use 3000 MHz than a 2400 MHz when the CAS would be higher? (Just not sure the real world difference, or if it's even noticeable.)
4) Your opinions on a <$2k machine? I'm in a power wheelchair, so weight isn't really an issue, as long as it's not more than 9-10 lbs. My only real requirements would be: best potential for retained value/performance, able to handle pretty much any game I throw at it with reasonable performance, able to run Fusion 360/ AutoCAD/ Maya/ Inventor/ 3DS with ZERO lag (getting a little lag with current system with some renderings), customizable backlighting colors. Form factor isn't a huge deal, I would love for it to look awesome, but 'awesome' is subjective. Might even consider a 15.6".
Sorry for the long post, figured it'd be easier to get all q's asked at once rather than post 4 different threads. Thanks in advance for the help.
Sincerely,
Your friendly neighborhood Stephen Hawking wannabe.
My multi part question is this:
1) Among the following, which seems to be the preferred of casual gamers/professionals: MSI, EVGA, Asus (RoG Strix), HP?
(Note: pretend all are set up with the same components, 17.3", i7-6700, 16-32gb ram, gtx 980/1060. Looking for quality of product, fit/finish, warranty/customer service of company, etc.)
2) Will there be amazing enough product releases in the next year to justify limping along? (New cpu's, gpu's, etc.)
3) When picking a machine, does RAM frequency and CAS really matter? What I mean is does it matter enough to justify spending more on a machine that can use 3000 MHz than a 2400 MHz when the CAS would be higher? (Just not sure the real world difference, or if it's even noticeable.)
4) Your opinions on a <$2k machine? I'm in a power wheelchair, so weight isn't really an issue, as long as it's not more than 9-10 lbs. My only real requirements would be: best potential for retained value/performance, able to handle pretty much any game I throw at it with reasonable performance, able to run Fusion 360/ AutoCAD/ Maya/ Inventor/ 3DS with ZERO lag (getting a little lag with current system with some renderings), customizable backlighting colors. Form factor isn't a huge deal, I would love for it to look awesome, but 'awesome' is subjective. Might even consider a 15.6".
Sorry for the long post, figured it'd be easier to get all q's asked at once rather than post 4 different threads. Thanks in advance for the help.
Sincerely,
Your friendly neighborhood Stephen Hawking wannabe.
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