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I am going to college this fall semester, and I am looking for a laptop that has some particular specifications and is reliable. I am majoring in engineering.

 

What it needs to be able to do program-wise:

- Run Microsoft office products

- Run some programming/logic programs (MatLab, Arduino, etc.)

- Take notes

- Possibly do some basic Adobe product stuff like Photoshop (But I have a good desktop computer as well, so it isn't a complete necessity)

 

Hardware preferences:

- Long battery life (8hrs+?)

- Dedicated GPU (3-4gb vram?)

- 8gb - 16gb ram

- Intel CPU (most likely, considering AMD usually takes more power and I want longer battery life)

- OS on an SSD

- 1 Tb total of storage or more (SSD + HDD)

 

BUDGET: under $1300

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How much do you want to spend?

“Security is always excessive until it’s not enough.”

– Robbie Sinclair, Head of Security, NSW Australia 

 

“Have you tried turning it off and on again?” - Every Tech Rep Ever

 

If you need help with your build please tag me.

 

 

 

Main PC:

CPU: Ryzen 3 1300x RAM: 8gb ddr4 2666 MT/s Mobo: ASRock A320M HDD: 1tb WD GPU: Gtx 1050ti 4gb

 

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Bonus points if you can tell me the names of the people there. 

 

 

 

 

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any size, brand, or color preferences?

“Security is always excessive until it’s not enough.”

– Robbie Sinclair, Head of Security, NSW Australia 

 

“Have you tried turning it off and on again?” - Every Tech Rep Ever

 

If you need help with your build please tag me.

 

 

 

Main PC:

CPU: Ryzen 3 1300x RAM: 8gb ddr4 2666 MT/s Mobo: ASRock A320M HDD: 1tb WD GPU: Gtx 1050ti 4gb

 

Spoiler

P.s. if you can tell me what reference my location I will follow you. 

Bonus points if you can tell me the names of the people there. 

 

 

 

 

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1 minute ago, I-r0k said:

any size, brand, or color preferences?

If possible on the lighter side, but I don't really care that much. I want a reputable brand of laptop that will hopefully last me at least a couple of years. And I don't care about the color.

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This one is on sale: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAEYJ7263192

“Security is always excessive until it’s not enough.”

– Robbie Sinclair, Head of Security, NSW Australia 

 

“Have you tried turning it off and on again?” - Every Tech Rep Ever

 

If you need help with your build please tag me.

 

 

 

Main PC:

CPU: Ryzen 3 1300x RAM: 8gb ddr4 2666 MT/s Mobo: ASRock A320M HDD: 1tb WD GPU: Gtx 1050ti 4gb

 

Spoiler

P.s. if you can tell me what reference my location I will follow you. 

Bonus points if you can tell me the names of the people there. 

 

 

 

 

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You could go for the 1060 or 1050ti, your preference. Both are on sale.

“Security is always excessive until it’s not enough.”

– Robbie Sinclair, Head of Security, NSW Australia 

 

“Have you tried turning it off and on again?” - Every Tech Rep Ever

 

If you need help with your build please tag me.

 

 

 

Main PC:

CPU: Ryzen 3 1300x RAM: 8gb ddr4 2666 MT/s Mobo: ASRock A320M HDD: 1tb WD GPU: Gtx 1050ti 4gb

 

Spoiler

P.s. if you can tell me what reference my location I will follow you. 

Bonus points if you can tell me the names of the people there. 

 

 

 

 

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1 hour ago, I-r0k said:

This one is on sale: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAEYJ7263192

Mediocre. Also doesn't meet OP's requirements

1 hour ago, RamboPenguin said:

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Max weight preferred? Do you really need 4GB VRAM?

Desktop specs:

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB Gigabyte B550M DS3H mATX

Asrock Challenger Pro OC Radeon RX 6700 XT Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (8Gx2) 3600MHz CL18 Kingston NV2 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Montech Century 850W Gold Tecware Nexus Air (Black) ATX Mid Tower

Laptop: Lenovo Ideapad 5 Pro 16ACH6

Phone: Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro 8+128

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