laptop Looking for a laptop that can edit 4k on premiere pro and cad for under 1600USD, please help

[Jad3d]

I’m basing my search off of Adobe’s recommended specs for editing 4k video:

32GB of DDR4 RAM

SSD (1TB+)

7th gen Intel or AMD equivalent cpu (Intel preference, AMD is acceptable)

Windows 10 

4GB of GPU VRAM

FHD display or better (IPS preference)

I found a MSI GS75237 on the Microsoft store for 1899.00USD, but I’m not sure if this is a decent deal or not.

I am willing to go a bit over budget if it is slightly over spec.

 

 

[Jumballi]

1tb ssd and 32gb of ram aren’t found for under $2400. Look at a gaming laptop for that lets you upgrade the storage and ram, that’d run you a lot less.

 

as for 4k editing, any laptop with a 1650 or higher should fit the bill, the cpu on laptops are pretty much the same i7 after $900.

[Jumballi]

Looked at the msi, it’s an absurdly amazing deal, that said it’s a thin gaming which have a few issues compared to the bulky alternatives.

[Jad3d]

Any suggestions on what to check out?(In terms of manufacturer/model)  Thanks for your reply, I really appreciate it.

[Jad3d]

Just now, Jad3d said:

Any suggestions on what to check out?(In terms of manufacturer/model)  Thanks for your reply, I really appreciate it.

Okay, cool

[Firewrath9]

15 minutes ago, Jumballi said:

1tb ssd and 32gb of ram aren’t found for under $2400. Look at a gaming laptop for that lets you upgrade the storage and ram, that’d run you a lot less.

 

as for 4k editing, any laptop with a 1650 or higher should fit the bill, the cpu on laptops are pretty much the same i7 after $900.

MSI prestige 15 seems good, fufills those requirements.

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Prestige-15-A10SC-010-Professional/dp/B07WC94Y2N/

[Guest]

11 minutes ago, Jad3d said:

Okay, cool

 

I think you missed when quoting @Jumballi lol

[Jad3d]

1 hour ago, Firewrath9 said:

MSI prestige 15 seems good, fufills those requirements.

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Prestige-15-A10SC-010-Professional/dp/B07WC94Y2N/

Thanks so much! I’m more then likely going to shortlist this laptop. Any idea what overwatch/cs:go/rainbow6 frame rates are? I’ve looked at some reviews and they use different games as benchmarks...

[genexis_x]

Where are you from? Budget? Preferred max weight and min battery life?

[Jumballi]

15 hours ago, Firewrath9 said:

MSI prestige 15 seems good, fufills those requirements.

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Prestige-15-A10SC-010-Professional/dp/B07WC94Y2N/

you could get a laptop with a 2070 at that price if it wasn't for the prestige being a true thin and light

[Jad3d]

10 hours ago, genexis_x said:

Where are you from? Budget? Preferred max weight and min battery life?

Hello genexis_x,

I'm in the continental US, and I dont really have a max weight in mind; however, anything under 7ish lb. and with a battery life of preferably over 4 hours unplugged would be nice. My budget is ideally around 1500USD, but I can stretch anywhere up to 1900ish.

 

Thanks, 

 

-That guy

[genexis_x]

Since your preferred max weight is quite high, avoid thin and lights if possible

 

Under $1600:

Eluktronics Max-17: long battery life, TB3

Eluktronics Mech-17 G1R 62Wh: slightly better cooling

Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-52-75DE

Lenovo Legion Y740 15 customize (RTX) / Y740 17 customize (RTX): TB3

 

Let me know if you have other options in mind

[Jad3d]

On 1/18/2020 at 4:48 AM, genexis_x said:

Since your preferred max weight is quite high, avoid thin and lights if possible

 

Under $1600:

Eluktronics Max-17: long battery life, TB3

Eluktronics Mech-17 G1R 62Wh: slightly better cooling

Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-52-75DE

Lenovo Legion Y740 15 customize (RTX) / Y740 17 customize (RTX): TB3

 

Let me know if you have other options in mind

Thanks genexis!

Preferably I’d like at least 1TB SSD as standard, but your recommendations are very nice as well.

[genexis_x]

17 minutes ago, Jad3d said:

Preferably I’d like at least 1TB SSD as standard

You can always add it on your own, not that expensive anyway

 

Eluktronics do offer high capacity RAM+storage at offer prices

[Jad3d]

I believe I am going to go with the Dell XPS 15 7590 (4k OLED, 1TB SSD, i7-H series, GTX 1650 4GB VRAM)

 

A massive thanks to everyone who helped me in my search!

[genexis_x]

Why XPS 15 tho. Many issues