I thought CAD also requires good CPU (not usually available in ultrabooks) and RAM too?
Still, I think this one will fit just nice as a performance machine. In fact, its pretty much the only one at its class
14"
MSI GE40-2OC, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GTX760M + (1600x900; anti-glare)@RM3999[1.8kg], 8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8

*use remaining budget to upgrade to SSD
*prices in RRP, negotiable

I think you already know what to look for in specific haha:
15.6"
Lenovo
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3099[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3999[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, GN37 exGPU & ODD, 120w+170w psu, 2 yrs

There's no real need to get the RM3999 version as I don't think most editing softwares will support SLI configurations.
Just stick to the 1st option, and upgrade RAM to 16GB, and throw a 256GB SSD in

14"
Asus
K46CM-WX060V, B987 + Nvidia GT630M@RM1799[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD
K46CM-WX059V, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, 4-cell battery, W7HP, OD

Not SATA 3? http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.as...679E20BA5CA7304

I am not sure about the specifics. Please do refer for actual users for more reliable inputs

I think 14" variants are the most "balanced" in specs and also price. But do take note >5 hours of battery life is a bit pushing it, especially when you need relatively powerful specs. Also, mind sharing what you mean by "good graphics quality?". As in can play games (you din't mention that under usage) or the display is nice?

14"
Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, Touch) @RM2299 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell
Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) + (1366x768;touch)@RM2999[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8SL , 6 cell

HP Touchsmart 14-k028TX Sleekbook, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768;touch)@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, ext OD

Lenovo
Z400 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2199, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty
Z400 touch, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2599, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty

Sony
Vaio SVF14219SGW, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768;touch)@RM2699[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8SL; colors: white/black/pink
Vaio SVE14A36CV, i5-3230M + AMD HD7670M + (1600x900; touch)@RM3199[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; i5-3210M@RM3099

If you are willing to compromise a bit on portability for a larger screen (easier for editing/drawing etc. - more workspace):
15.6"
Acer
V5-573PG-74504G50r, i5-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2899, 4GB, 500GB, W8
R7-571-53338G1T, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000+ (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM2999[2.4kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8


Asus
S550CB-CJ102H i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB + (1366x768; touch)@RM2499[2.3kg], 4GB, W8
S550CB-CJ103H i7-3537U + Nvidia GT740M + 24GB mSATA + 1TB + (1366x768; touch)@RM3199[2.3kg], 4GB, W8

Lenovo
Z500T, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2499[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty


* Prices in RRP, negotiable
* Do take note that the specs doesn't come with an "official" microsoft office (only the basic trial one). But if you are studying/working at an institute, they should provide for free
* Whether a notebook lasts or not depends on a little bit of luck, and how well you take care of it. Its best to fork out some money to extend warranty for 3 years as well. So you might not want to spend all your RM3k on the notebook itself

Best bang for buck? Definitely the Y510p for that budget
No other alternatives already, especially if you are also concerned about gaming, which the SLI will definitely please

There is a format to follow on the first page you know...
Mind sharing your usage?

Go for the Mac if you are looking for long battery lives

Apple
11.6”
MacBookAir 11", i5-4250U + Intel HD5000 + 128GB SSD@RM2999[1.08kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX
MacBookAir 11", i5-4250U + Intel HD5000 + 256GB SSD@RM3599[1.08kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX

13"
MacBookAir 13", i5-4250U + Intel HD5000 + 128GB SSD + (1440x900)@RM3299[1.35kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX

I would recomend going for the MBA 13, 11" might be a bit too small for university assignments which sometimes require some split screening or even excel spreadsheets etc.

Why ask here? haha Nothing we sifus can do also T____T

We have the 15" variant of the Aspire V7 what
V7-582PG-74508G52k, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3399[2.2kg], 8GB, W8



But there are other lightweight machines what? MSI GE40, Illegear RE-13 Pro etc.

Razer Blade?

You are not helping here mate

15" and "easy to carry around" don't come together bro
Therefore I will suggest also suggest 13/14" notebooks for your consideration

13"
Illegear Configure Illegear units here: http://www.illegear.com/
Illegear RE-13 Pro, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080 IPS)@RM4299[2kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 8GB, 500GB 7200RPM, Backlit Keyboard, FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i7-4700MQ - i7-4900MQ]

Sony
Vaio SVS13135CV, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT640M LE@RM3199[1.72kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8; colors: white/black; Vaio carrying case
Vaio SVS13137PGB, i7-3540M + Nvidia GT640M LE + (8GB + 750GB HDD)@RM4199[1.72kg], 4GB, W8Pro; color: black; Vaio carry case

14"
Dell Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2699

MSI GE40-2OC, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GTX760M + (1600x900; anti-glare)@RM3999[1.8kg], 8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8

Lenovo
Y410p, i7-4700MQ + GT750M(GDDR5)@RM2899, 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
ThinkPad Edge E430, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT635M + 16GB mSATA+750GB HDD@RM3399[2.2kg], W7P/W8, 4GB, anti-glare

15.6"
Acer V7-582PG-74508G52k, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3399[2.2kg], 8GB, W8

Asus S56CB-XX390H i7-3537U + Nvidia GT740M + 24GB mSATA + 1TB@RM2899[2.3kg], 4GB, W8; EOL-ed

Dell Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 32GB SSD + 1TB HDD(5400rpm)@RM3199, 8GB, backlit keyboard optional, W8


Lenovo
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3099[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3999[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, GN37 exGPU & ODD, 120w+170w psu, 2 yrs

MSI
GE60-2OE, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4299,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, backlit keyboard

Illegear Configure Illegear units here: http://www.illegear.com/
Illegear RE-15, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080)@RM3799[2.6kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 8GB, 500GB 7200RPM, FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i7-4700MQ - i7-4900MQ]

* Prices in RRP, negotiable
* use remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years and also upgrade to SSD (if applicable)
* if you are into some higher end gaming, go for the ones bolded

Illegear is a pretty good choice, especially in terms of bang for buck and also customizability. However, if you are looking for international warranty coverage, then its not suitable for you and will not be recommended.

It appears that the gamers' blood flow through your veins lol, so a true gaming notebook is what you seek

I would recommend going for this one:
15.6"
MSI GE60-2OE, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4299,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, backlit keyboard

*Use your remaining budget to get a 256GB SSD and you are good to go~
*Comes with 2 years international warranty

Assuming you are looking for a sole gaming machine.
If solely between this two, I would pick the Illegear, though with RM5k you are only getting the lowest specs and FreeDOS. But no worries, since you can always upgrade later when you have the budget.

As you are aware, the i7 is really a lot more powerful than the quad core AMD A10. I am not really sure the bottlenecking on the AMD will be that obvious during real-life gameplay.. but personally I trust Nvidia's driver updates more, that alone is enough for me to decide. They are more consistent and stable, meaning that you will get graphic boosts in new, popular games every one in a while

Still, the finaly decision lies with you. The MSI comes with 2 years warranty support as well, which is a plus

15.6"
If you don't mind lower specs, can consider this:
GE60-2OE, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4299,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, backlit keyboard

or this:
Illegear RE-15, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080)@RM3799[2.6kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 8GB, 500GB 7200RPM, FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i7-4700MQ - i7-4900MQ]

You will have more remaining budget for serious upgrades, especially for an SSD, which will significantly boost performance. And of course, don't forget about warranty extension, its important for a notebook this expensive.

This is not the correct thread. haha

It doesn't matter whether its U2 or U2 plus (newer) since the cooling mechanisms are similar
Just get the one you like more/ can afford

If you really want better cooling efficiency, clean your notebook fans and heat sinks regularly. And replace thermal paste once in a while.
Can try using in aircon (if applicable). Otherwise blow the notebook with a standing fan at a perpendicular angle whit the base is lifted

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Sep 2 2013, 10:41 PM

13/14" is definitely much smaller than a 17 incher haha XD

Your best bet is to try out the real thing, or any other notebooks with equivalent sizes. Should be fairly easy to find
Personally I think FullHD on a 13" notebook is pretty hard on the eyes, but that is just me. The specs offered by the Illegear is seriously hard to resist, and not to mention that you could always lower the resolution, or connect to an external monitor for better viewing pleasure~

The MS GE40 is also a very unique notebook, 1st of its kind, definitely worth considering as well~
Just need to throw in an SSD and you are good to go

Eh, this one can Google yourself
No spoonfeeding

Buy from Dell online?
Remember to bargain with online sales agents for cheaper price yo

Quality of Illegear has been pretty good so far, not much complaints. But that might be because there are still not that much users yet.
Warranty support (Malaysia and Singapore) is superb. Very fast, although you will have to rely on postage if you are in east Malaysia.
My advice is, no matter what brand you are going for, if you are getting a gaming machine, go for warranty extension.
Gaming machines will be put to stress during your gaming sessions, and heat will kill the notebook, and its not cheap to replace high-end hardwares inside the machine

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Sep 3 2013, 09:30 AM

Sorry man, but I don't think there is one.
The ones that have a dGPU doesn't have touch, whereas those that are touch-enabled doesn't have dGPU lol

Girl?
Definite these, simple haha XD
14"
Sony
SVF1421MSG, B987 + Intel HD@RM1599, 2GB, 500GB, W8; colors:black/white

Vaio SVE14121CVW, Pentum B980 + Intel HD@RM1499[2.4kg], 2GB, 320GB, W8SL

Vaio SVE14131CV, Pentium 2020M + Intel HD@RM1599[2.4kg], 2GB, 320GB, W8; color: white, Vaio backpack

Might be good to uprade the RAM to 4GB though