Looking for a budget programming/light gaming laptop...

[smoothbeginner100]

Hello!

I'm an absolute beginner looking to get into programming.I'm still deciding on which language i'm going to be learning, but i guess that doesn't matter.I will be programming basic apps and very basic 2D games.I prefer an IPS panel, but i guess TN is okay as well.An SSD is optional.

A dedicated GPU is prefered, since i plan to take breaks from coding since it can be exhausting.I will be mostly playing not so demanding games like Minecraft, KSP @ preferably medium settings and some online games.

As for my budget, it honestly doesn't matter.I want the cheapest one that meets the requirements i listed above.

Thank you.

 

[bliq]

writing code doesn't really tax a modern laptop, for the most part. Just find a good gaming laptop and you'll be set.

 

[DelroyMonjo]

Saw this on Amazon today, Dell 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (6th Gen Intel Quad-Core i5-6300HQ Processor up to 3.2GHz, 8GB DDR3, 256GB SSD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M, Windows 10)
https/www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYYDMQ/ref=gb1h_tit_u10_8062_58398fba?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_s=unified-hybrid-10&pf_rd_r=86X4BKP63PK4KE9ZBX21&pf_rd_i=565108&pf_rd_p=2478768062

Something like that?

 

[rgd1101]

writing code doesn't really tax a modern laptop, for the most part. Just find a good gaming laptop and you'll be set.

yes it does, it need to compile code. get a quad like DelroyMonjo said.

look at http/www.techbargains.com/category/359/computers/laptops
And back to school sales should be soon,

 

[smoothbeginner100]

Saw this on Amazon today, Dell 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (6th Gen Intel Quad-Core i5-6300HQ Processor up to 3.2GHz, 8GB DDR3, 256GB SSD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M, Windows 10)
https/www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYYDMQ/ref=gb1h_tit_u10_8062_58398fba?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_s=unified-hybrid-10&pf_rd_r=86X4BKP63PK4KE9ZBX21&pf_rd_i=565108&pf_rd_p=2478768062

Something like that?

Price looks ok for the specs honestly.But, is there a bit cheaper alternative? Just asking.
Also: is this one ok? http/www.techbargains.com/deal/436888/intel-quad-core-laptop

 

[Kenneth1987]

Do you have any budget limited? You can go to some website to customize your computer, such as Mobile Advance or iBuypower. Just pick one with 16G Ram and above GTX970M I think that’s ok for your programming and visual modeling. Here is the link. Cheers! http/www.ibuypower.com/Site/Computer/Laptops

 

[bliq]

writing code doesn't really tax a modern laptop, for the most part. Just find a good gaming laptop and you'll be set.

yes it does, it need to compile code. get a quad like DelroyMonjo said.

look at http/www.techbargains.com/category/359/computers/laptops
And back to school sales should be soon,

For an absolute beginner, no it doesn't, even if you need to compile code. And even if you were an advanced user, unless you're doing it for a job, the length of time to compile code is not a big deal. Maybe if you were compiling many dependent projects, but the only time I've seen that matter is when working for very large companies (which I do) and in that case, you'll be assigned a top of the line laptop or you'll be compiling on a server anyways.

OP, That laptop would work fine by the way.

 

[smoothbeginner100]

Do you have any budget limited? You can go to some website to customize your computer, such as Mobile Advance or iBuypower. Just pick one with 16G Ram and above GTX970M I think that’s ok for your programming and visual modeling. Here is the link. Cheers! http/www.ibuypower.com/Site/Computer/Laptops

Oh yeah, thanks for asking! I doubt there will be visual modelling, just simple and plain coding, if that helps enough.As i said, i'm just a beginner.I ain't working for a large company, i'm keeping this at home as a hobby.

 

[smoothbeginner100]

UPDATE: Selected bliq's answer as best solution.

 

[rgd1101]

writing code doesn't really tax a modern laptop, for the most part. Just find a good gaming laptop and you'll be set.

yes it does, it need to compile code. get a quad like DelroyMonjo said.

look at http/www.techbargains.com/category/359/computers/laptops
And back to school sales should be soon,

For an absolute beginner, no it doesn't, even if you need to compile code. And even if you were an advanced user, unless you're doing it for a job, the length of time to compile code is not a big deal. Maybe if you were compiling many dependent projects, but the only time I've seen that matter is when working for very large companies (which I do) and in that case, you'll be assigned a top of the line laptop or you'll be compiling on a server anyways.

OP, That laptop would work fine by the way.

depend, we use VS for our web and it compile on local pc, and a quad do help. And lucky you. we don't have the top of the line laptop.
ERP system compile on the server.