QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Mar 28 2014, 06:28 PM)
Was about the recommend the MSI workstation but dayum its RM7k

I would recommend you to look for bro Oscar here:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/DellAlienwar...1751731?fref=tsAsk him to quote you the price of an Dell XPS 15, or better yet, a Dell Precision M3800

15.6"
Dell
XPS 15, i5-4200H + Intel HD 4400 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)+ (1920x1080; Touch)@RM4999 [2.0kg], 8GB, W8.1SL, backlit keyboard, 61Whr
XPS 15, i7-4702HQ + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm) + (3200x1800; Touch)@RM6299 [2.0kg], 16GB, W8.1SL, backlit keyboard, 61Whr
Those are sleek-looking powerhouses that will suit your work and aesthetic needs haha

Some more covered by Dell's superb on-site warranty, best of its kind in Malaysia
Both should be within your budget. Use remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years~ If there's still budget left, then can consider asking Oscar to help throw in an SSD for you

sorry computer noob here...