Im going to college next month and I want to make my tech setup smaller, and am switching to a laptop.
My price range is up to about $800 (a little flexible if need be). BUILD QUALITY IS IMPORTANT TO ME. I wont be throwing it around but I will be carrying it in a backpack places. I AM CAREFUL with my tech.
Every laptop ive had in a while has had serious cooling problems, so one that is capable of keeping itself at operating temperature even under a highish load. youd think that would be mandatory... xD
I will be using this for schoolwork, lowish poly 3d modeling, unity 3d work (including C# coding), and some gaming.
For a CPU, I am looking for an i7, or a really nice i5. id prefer for it to be at least (preferably faster, obviously) as fast in a general sense as my desktops core 2 quad Q9400.
8GB of ram, but that seems pretty commonplace in this price range.
a 1080p screen.
A GPU capable of running pretty much any game id want, not regarding settings (I think the most demanding game I will play for a while is bioshock infinite and id be fine with low/med) I play mostly older games, but I would like to be a little future proof even if at low settings. I cant do below 30 FPS. As much as it kills me I don't think ill be playing star citizen
either 15.6 or 17.3", doesnt matter as long as its at least 15.6.
things that are super nice but not a neccessity:
USB 3 (I hope its standardish by now)
backlit keyboard
Any questions, let me know. Its worth noting that im merely considering a laptop so if I cant get anything close to what I want I might just upgrade the desktop and throw it in a smaller case or something. ive just got so many gadgets now id like to make my setup smaller. (ive got a desktop, 2 monitors, keyboard/mouse/speakers/standing mic on my desk, with an xbox under it. then ive got my convertible laptop, ipod touch, PSP, and flip cell phone. I want to downsize xD)
My price range is up to about $800 (a little flexible if need be). BUILD QUALITY IS IMPORTANT TO ME. I wont be throwing it around but I will be carrying it in a backpack places. I AM CAREFUL with my tech.
Every laptop ive had in a while has had serious cooling problems, so one that is capable of keeping itself at operating temperature even under a highish load. youd think that would be mandatory... xD
I will be using this for schoolwork, lowish poly 3d modeling, unity 3d work (including C# coding), and some gaming.
For a CPU, I am looking for an i7, or a really nice i5. id prefer for it to be at least (preferably faster, obviously) as fast in a general sense as my desktops core 2 quad Q9400.
8GB of ram, but that seems pretty commonplace in this price range.
a 1080p screen.
A GPU capable of running pretty much any game id want, not regarding settings (I think the most demanding game I will play for a while is bioshock infinite and id be fine with low/med) I play mostly older games, but I would like to be a little future proof even if at low settings. I cant do below 30 FPS. As much as it kills me I don't think ill be playing star citizen
either 15.6 or 17.3", doesnt matter as long as its at least 15.6.
things that are super nice but not a neccessity:
USB 3 (I hope its standardish by now)
backlit keyboard
Any questions, let me know. Its worth noting that im merely considering a laptop so if I cant get anything close to what I want I might just upgrade the desktop and throw it in a smaller case or something. ive just got so many gadgets now id like to make my setup smaller. (ive got a desktop, 2 monitors, keyboard/mouse/speakers/standing mic on my desk, with an xbox under it. then ive got my convertible laptop, ipod touch, PSP, and flip cell phone. I want to downsize xD)
