New CAD laptop available for $2000
New CAD laptop available for $2000
Your budget is approximately $2000.
The notebook size you're thinking about is 15.6 inches.
You prefer a screen resolution of minimum 1920x1080, FHD.
You require a portable laptop, not a desktop replacement.
You need a battery life that supports as much usage as possible.
You do not wish to play games on your laptop; if yes, list the desired games with their preferred settings (Low, Medium or High).
You prefer not to play games at all.
You require mainly ArchiCAD, SketchUp, 3D rendering, photoshop type graphic editing, and general MS suite applications.
You need around 1TB of storage, mostly stored in the cloud, so less space isn’t critical.
If you have specific sites in mind for purchasing, please share their links.
You are based in the UK, though you can import from other places.
Tell us about any brands you favor and those you dislike, along with your reasons.
Your preferred country of residence is the UK, mainly but open to imports.
Additional details: your current PC is a GoBOXX 15 SLM with a 12th Gen Intel i7 processor, 32GB DDR4 memory, switchable GPU including NVIDIA and Quadro models, and an Intel HM175 chipset.
Hello,
I own an HP Victus 16 series laptop, and I can say it's a good value for money. However, there's a slight screen wobble. I don't find it a significant issue since I mostly use it on a desk, but it's worth noting.
Regarding the specifications you mentioned for CAD, I can offer some additional advice:
The graphics card and RAM (at least DDR5 and the highest speed possible) should be of good quality.
If you're working with large file sizes, I know that NVMe drives, which use PCI data lanes instead of SATA, can be more suitable. These types of disks might be more appropriate.
I believe the CPU is not as crucial.
Apart from these, some other considerations might include:
For screen connections, pay attention to the ports being of the latest version. For example, instead of HDMI 1.4 or 2.0, consider a connection with version 2.1, especially if you plan on using 4K dual monitors for CAD. If the ports are insufficient, you may not achieve the desired resolution.
I won't comment on the price; you'll need to do thorough research based on your budget and needs.
However, I find your planned usage of 3 years a bit short. If you're making this investment, I would think about using it for a longer period—maybe at least 4 years.
Best regards.