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Kbird, lbuttery, thanks for the feed back.  I decided to go with this, I will let you know how it works!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076G911PW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yet another question about system requirements, but I am computer illiterate.  I am considering this laptop primarily for Chief Architect.  I have some Amazon gift card to money to use.

I have an external monitor.   Thoughts???   Better options for under $1,400?

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Predator-i7-7700HQ-1060-6GB-G3-571-77QK/dp/B06Y4GZS9C/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518033441&sr=1-1&keywords=laptop%2C+geforce+1060&refinements=p_n_feature_five_browse-bin%3A13580790011|13580788011#customerReviews