Budget : RM3000
Requirements : 8GB RAM and has 128GB SSD, Full HD Display, Ethernet Port
Usage : Going to uni for computer engineering ( So coding and compiling stuff I guess)


I also have a laptop in mind : Lenovo T450 ( i5-5300U, 16GB RAM, 128GB SSD)
What do you guys think?

I agree with myway1985. RM3000 would not be sufficient for work, maybe only for uni, but definitely not for CAM/CAD computers that are used for architecture design applications. These computers require a powerful processor, maximum RAM, and high end video card, so a budget of up to RM5000 would be more appropriate.

This post has been edited by SilentVampire: Apr 25 2017, 11:21 AM

Specs sound good but T460 should be the newer version? If the T450 is cheaper and within your budget, go for it.

Haha, then no need to upgrade la. You just upgrade your current laptop to a better/larger SSD only.

1. Preferred brand : Any brand
2. Budget : 3.5k and below if possible.
3. Usage : Work (Heavy web browsing, CAD,simple photo & video editing)
4. Screen Size : 14-15"
5. Screen : FHD
6. Processor : Prefer 7th gen i5 or i7
7. RAM : The more the merrier
8. HDD : SSD (hybrid preferably)
9. Design : Clean and simple

Have been considering of getting HP Pavilion 14-al107TX or HP Pavilion 15-au136TX, but seems like no one recommend these hence would like to know what sifus will recommend me.

Thank you all the sifus in advance.

we dun recommend HP for certain reasons... quality.. durability and after sales... all dun really pass our expectation

wrong,

lenovo ideapad 700-R1MJ, price slightly over rm 3k

i7-6700HQ
4GB D4
1TB
NV GTX950 4GB
15.6"FHD
W10

this is sufficient enough for CAM/CAD

this

Lenovo Legion Y520


Model 1 : Technical details

NEW MODEL with Harman premium speaker & Backlit keyboard


Intel® Core™ i5-7300HQ Processor

W10 Home

15.6 FHD IPS

4G(1X4GB DDR4 2133) - two slot

1TB HDD

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 2G GDDR5


2 Yrs on-site, 1st year included with Carry-in ADP (Accidental Damage Protection)

latest version is T470

you really think the i5-5300 U can handle coding ?

Is there any reason that it can't?
I am also looking at the Xiaomi Mi Notebook 13

tbh.. ur budget stick to rig... ur rig can handle quite a big number of coding work... laptop is for wat? rebuild ur rig into new silverstone mini atx casing n bring to coll..then ur 3000 laptop for carry around

This post has been edited by myway1985: Apr 25 2017, 11:11 PM

got joker dun even understand the photoshop pro requirment n come simply mis lead ppl liao... he jus reply to ur msg...if gtx 950m can run without giv headache....dell long time come out wif gtx 950m model laptop de lo...

notice only lukewarm water brand come out wif gtx 950m models

guess you are the joker, are"t you aware the dell inspiron 7447 is with gtx 950 M gpu ?

True.. tat y future model no more 950m...Coz not valued.. no significant from 940mx n 25% behind 960m..

pandera999 pls check which report my post...

This post has been edited by myway1985: Apr 26 2017, 12:23 AM

you might consider the laptop that within the budget range +400 to get gtx graphic card since you afford to increase it... as these graphic card will at least give you advantage to run CAD/CAM. choosing HQ processor is also giving you advantage.. some seller will recommend you certain model.. if its good deal, you can consider for it..

if she really need for design and not much moving around.... i suggest.. building a desktop (custom) cheaper and able to deliver better performance and output... as for laptop, it has limitation. so, i guess, there could be Asus FX for you to consider. you only need spend more $ on storage type like ssd/m2.sata, ram... and it will at least helps the programs runs smoothly...

alternative : laptop is portable, so it gives advantage in terms of portability. if she doesn't really need portability (some 15" quite heavy), i think building desktop is the best.. i guess, her office will provide the pc.. hopefully.. those MACs with tracking ball.. especially..

3k can run CAM/CAD. no issue... even M processor can ply games like dota 2, or cs go.. but of cz run on low settings.... but of course for best experience and performance, a true card is essential for CAD/CAM. as CAM/CAD require extremely graphics intensive, even without rendering.

things that the user experience, slow load, slow rendering (not really slow), but took awhile only well, of coz.... we have ssd to help our system as well..

and yes.. 3k.. probably for uni level is ok.. since it for work.. rendering heavily... maybe can invest more.. since its job related.. and the jobs need it jobs is killing sometimes

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I hope LYY no more trolling and keep reporting in the thread that i create...

EL, if you have personal issue, settle it with PM. No need do Flaming/trolling/harassment report type.

Isnt it just enough to correct the mislead info.

This post has been edited by pandera999: Apr 26 2017, 01:21 AM

yes.. it can... dont worry.... i also more or less same field with you.... if you have good deal... you can consider the laptop. please check if the laptop have bad feedback or not..

with your budget, you have other better option then the old T450 Laptop

is dell xps13 going to have upgrade this year? current xpx13 9360 is from last year?

anyone can suggest? Please help