Posts by redsailor5

Drew Lopez41 said:Hey, hmm... for something like that, I really think you need a laptop where the graphics aren't just integrated. You should look for something with a Ryzen processor and at least 16GB of RAM... I don't know what kind of budget you were thinking for this, and since I'm over here in the States rather than elsewhere, I'm not entirely sure how prices fluctuate for you specifically... though I usually grab my stuff from Best Buy and I see they have similar stuff available there, plus they tend to be pretty reasonable, so you could check them out... honestly, if you're doing heavy lifting, a gaming laptop is the better move... I don't know how much you plan on lugging it around, but if you're traveling, hunt for a 14" model. If it's mostly staying at home, stick to a 15" or 16" version. 🙂

Something like this wouldn't be bad.. 🙂
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/laptop.../p/EK000380533

You get a pretty beefy laptop, decent screen, solid graphics, etc... I think it'll handle your workload just fine... 🙂
Now, we aren't talking about pocket change here. How much were you actually planning to drop on a laptop? 🙂

I got some really helpful answers on another thread, but I still haven't made a final call.
The laptop is mostly for working from home, doing presentations, and occasionally taking it out into the field, but I won't be carrying it every single day.
My budget isn't set in stone—I don't upgrade often—so I'm looking to spend somewhere around $1,800 to $1,900.

Anyone? 🤔

Thanks, I'll just go ahead and copy this over to the other forum too

My current 15.6" screen gets me by, I guess, but if I’m actually dropping money on a new rig, why settle? I’d definitely go bigger next time.
Budget is around $1,500.
Right now, I'm stuck working on an HP.

Hey, I’m on the hunt for a new laptop. The one I’ve been lugging around is basically on its deathbed—it spends half its life begging for updates and, honestly, it’s just time for an upgrade with more RAM and a bigger screen.
Can anyone point me in the right direction? What should I actually be looking at here? Which brands are actually worth the money lately? How much memory am I talking about, what kind of GPU...
I’m running AutoCAD, Revit, and Max, and I know those programs aren't exactly light on resources. They need specific specs when it comes to memory and graphics, but to be honest, I have zero clue what the sweet spot is.
If there’s a kind soul out there who can walk me through this, I’d really appreciate it.

Hey, I’m on the hunt for a new laptop. The one I’ve been lugging around is basically on its deathbed—constant update prompts and nothing but lag. It’s definitely time to upgrade to something with more memory and a bigger screen.
Can anyone give me some pointers? What should I actually be looking for? Which brands have actually been decent lately? How much RAM am I talking about here, and what kind of GPU do I need?
I spend my time working in AutoCAD, Revit, and Max. I know those programs demand specific specs when it comes to memory and graphics, but honestly, I don't have a clue what the exact sweet spot is.🤔
If there's a kind soul out there who can point me in the right direction, I’d really appreciate it.