What Gaming Laptop?

[bryzobond]

Hey guys,

Im going to college next year and I need a laptop because I can't really drag my full tower desktop around with me. But my problem is that I know nothing about laptops, and I would like a gaming laptop preferably. So I need help finding a good laptop at an affordable price.

I'll be using it for some light game design and coding and CAD(and 1080p gaming) so I would like a pretty good cpu and graphics and at least 8gb of ram

I hope you guys can recommend some laptops or even some of the better brands

Thanks

 

[Chugalug_]

What's your budget?
An ITX system and separate workstation laptop works if you have a $1.2k budget or around that.

 

[bryzobond]

My budget would be $1000 max. I'm looking for the best laptop I can get for $1000 basically but if there's a good laptop for less that would be better

 

[Chugalug_]

The laptop still has a GPU which allows for some good Esports gaming.
It goes over by $40, but will give you a significantly better deal.
Laptop: http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834315422&ignorebbr=1

Can I safely assume you're rendering stuff in CAD?
PC: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.50 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill Neutron Mini ITX Desktop Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $601.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-03 10:01 EST-0500

 

[bryzobond]

Thanks this really helps I hadn't actuslly considered having a separate itx system, but I might look into it now yeah I'll be rendering in CAD. If I was to ask you to recommend a single laptop for under 1000 dollars, what would you recommend?

 

[Chugalug_]

Most definitely this for workstation use making use of the budget of course: http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834332305&cm_re=i7_7500u-_-34-332-305-_-Product
For gaming (It's a refurb though! EEK!): http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834234420&cm_re=970m-_-34-234-420-_-Product
Note that with the latter, battery life is only a few hours and the thing weighs a tonne.
Realistically that first laptop I listed is a killer deal, and is probably the best you'll find for the next 6 months, all you need for uni really.

 

[bryzobond]

Ooh Im a but hesitant to go near refurbs xD. Thanks for your help man, I appreciate it

 

[Chugalug_]

No worrries, let me know if you have any other questions or concerns before you make your decision.

 

[Rampy216]

I wouldnt recommend getting a gaming laptop for this price at this point of time,
Laptops with the GTX 1050 and 1050Ti will launch around january and you will get a big performance boost from waiting
If you dont want to wait, I would recommend this laptop:
https/www.amazon.ca/Acer-V5-591G-55PV-15-6-Inch-i5-6300HQ-Bilingual/dp/B01ER4AJPU/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480778029&sr=1-2&keywords=gtx+950m+laptop
its not that good, a bit big and heavy for my taste, but thats a very good laptop for 1000% CAD