Laptop for 3D modeling

[squrit_air]

I'm looking at two Laptops, the only difference is the processor. I was woundering the porfomace difference. I'm not worried about battery life; just about processing power per dollar. 

 

Here are the link two the two I'm looking at.

 

Lenovo Y50

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K6ZIO2K/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=12FZP0I1YAK9W&coliid=I1O6FNWJOWHZRV

 

The new Acer Aspier V15 Nitro Black Edition (pre order)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RGMEUTC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=12FZP0I1YAK9W&coliid=I36CWNWOL9JAWP

 

 

I need the dedicated GPU for the rendering of the real time models for running Makerware 3D printing software and NX 8.5 or NX 9. I will have to do rapid prototyping for school and need the horses to run both. I feel like the i5 in the Y50 is going to be enough but if it will be a lot smoother with the i7.

The i5 is a Haswell and the i7 just launch so I'm really not sure on the performance increase just for my purpose. If I was just going with gaming I would get the Y50 and be done.

[D2ultima]

Umm... what's your actual max budget? Because the Acer will throttle under heavy load and the lenovo will throttle because it feels like and not because you ran out of thermal headroom.

[squrit_air]

Under a $1000 with a GTX 860m GPU. What will be throttling? 

[Aniallation]

I'm looking at two Laptops, the only difference is the processor. I was woundering the porfomace difference. I'm not worried about battery life; just about processing power per dollar. 

 

I need the dedicated GPU for the rendering of the real time models for running Makerware 3D printing software and NX 8.5 or NX 9. I will have to do rapid prototyping for school and need the horses to run both. I feel like the i5 in the Y50 is going to be enough but if it will be a lot smoother with the i7.

 

The i5 is a Haswell and the i7 just launch so I'm really not sure on the performance increase just for my purpose. If I was just going with gaming I would get the Y50 and be done.

Get the Acer. For 3D modelling although GPU acceleration can help depending on the program you use, more CPU power will also help alongside GPU power.

[vembutech]

Hi,

 

Lenovo Y50 is a good choice.. You can also look for Dell.. 

[D2ultima]

Under a $1000 with a GTX 860m GPU. What will be throttling? 

The CPU would. If under $1000 is your budget though then I suppose the Acer, as even throttled an i7 would be better.