Hey everyone! I'm currently an engineering student in need of a Windows laptop that can handle some pretty demanding software. I'm looking to run programs like Civil3D, Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, BIM, GeoHecras, and ArcGIS. For context, I'm using a MacBook Pro M2 Pro right now, but running those applications through Parallels just isn't cutting it. Ideally, I'm looking for a laptop with at least a 4-core 2.4 GHz CPU, 16GB of RAM (32GB is even better), a 500GB SSD, integrated graphics, and a display that's 1920 x 1080 or higher. I'm hoping to stay around or under $2,000. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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You could try a normal gaming laptop, but just a heads-up on battery life—they often drain fast. But they do have the specs you need.
By the way, just a little note—"softwares" isn’t actually a word; it’s just "software" whether you’re referring to one or many. And about currency, remember to put the dollar sign before the number: "$2,000" instead of "2000$". Otherwise, your English is quite good!
For what you need, I recommend the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, RTX 3060, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It has a great 16-inch 2560x1600 display that's perfect for Autodesk software and it's under $2,000. If you're looking for something premium, check out the Dell XPS 15 with an Intel i7-13700H and RTX 4050, or the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 if you want a portable option. Let me know if you want more options! 🚀
Quick question! Is AMD Ryzen reliable for laptops? I've heard mixed opinions on battery life and durability.
Good reference!
Just a tip: at this point, I’d steer clear of any laptop with just 16GB of RAM. Modern browsers eat up a lot of it and you'd likely face a freeze-up when RAM runs low. I usually buy refurbished HP EliteBooks; they pack great value for the price.
I've been thinking about Acer Predator. Any thoughts on how they perform? It's been years since I used Windows!