New Setup, Requirements and etc.

[CrypticNetworks]

Recently, I've been in desperate need of something portable (Surface Book, Spectre x360, XPS 13" 2 in 1, Macbook Pro, etc.).  I'm a musician. I love to play, record, capture and edit my sound files whether it's Logic Pro X or Pro Tools.  I don't want to pay more than $1700 for a laptop, and I want it to last me at least 5 years.  I prefer apple If possible, but I'm open to Windows Machines as well.  Any suggestions?

 

Requirements Are:

• Touchscreen (Unless Apple)
• 16 GB of Ram and 256 GB SSD (minimum)
• A CPU and design that will last
• at least 13" of screen real estate.

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Also, I have been contemplating building a PC either in a desk or in a Tempered glass case (I like the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv in Black or Gray with the glass, NZXT S340 Elite or the Corsair 570X).  I want a Black, Gray, and White build if at all possible, not mix and match. Again, I want my DAW (Pro Tools, Ableton Live, etc.) to work, so an Intel system.  Any suggestions?  No more than $1800 with a monitor around 24" or greater, mouse, keyboard and a Logitech G920 (or something of similar build quality for less).  I like to game so I would like to record and stream some gameplay like GTA V and the Simulator. Games include Forza Titles, GTA V, Minecraft, Construction Simulator 2015, American and Euro Truck Simulator.  I have a build specced out at the link below.  It's a little over, that's okay, just not more than $100.  Black Peripherals if at all possible.  I already have an SSD on hand so I'll repurpose it as a boot drive.

 

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.  All Prices in USD.  Thank you for your personal (and possibly professional) advice.

 

Link to build: Click Here 

[Verrierr]

I'm a little lost now. Do you want to spend that 1700$ on a desktop or a laptop?

[CrypticNetworks]

3 hours ago, Verrierr said:

I'm a little lost now. Do you want to spend that 1700$ on a desktop or a laptop?

I'm working this summer and I'm going to buy one this year and one the next year.

[stealth80]

6 minutes ago, IntelBeastboy said:

I'm working this summer and I'm going to buy one this year and one the next year.

No point looking at next year, absolutely none

 

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