morgan1 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I am ready to pull the trigger on a 15" laptop to take Chief 9 into my client's home for presentations, to utilize it for design work, and for extensive ray tracing, (remodeling & construction) as well. I'm looking for recommendations for a top notch configuration that will make a positive impression on the client (through speed and graphic quality) and be a powerful tool to supplement my desktop work. I'd appreciate any feedback, cost is not a limiting consideration. Thanks DP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief58 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I went with the ASUS ROG g751jy 17" notebook and haven't regretted it from Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcaffee Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 What's your budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renerabbitt Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 18 minutes ago, chief58 said: I went with the ASUS ROG g751jy 17" notebook and haven't regretted it from Amazon +1 I've got the G752VL, added an M.2 950 pro and it boots to chief in 20 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboy Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Jon 2500.00 +/- ... I thought I would jump in ..sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkMc Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I'm on my second Clevo/Sager. Clevos where what the original Alienware laptops (pre Dell) and I think the original ROG machines also. I like that the configuration options are broad per model, no bloatware, and they don't have to look like a neon gaming machine. Prices are in line with or a tad below some of the others. Several models available with desktop processors (no Intel GPU so no Optimus), and also with desktop GPUs. I believe that some now have upgradeable CPUs and GPUS. I think that all the gaming brands now offer at least one or two of those now though. Bought the first one from Sager, second one from Xotic PC (who also handle other brands). There are a few other vendors (listed at Notebookreview.com forums) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian-of-NewYork Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I bought a Sager NP9170 in 11/2012 and its still going strong (I usually replace on a 3 year cycle, but will now play it year by year). I chose it because, for $2000, I got more machine than a comparable desktop replacement (at the time, I think the next closest was over $3000) and will probably replace it in the future with another. Its got a rugged case and doesn't look like a gaming machine...I have never felt I have work it to its full capacity. I like the larger screen for work when I am not tethered to a monitor. The keyboard needed to be replaced and later the SSD. In both cases, I sent the machine by mail to the California shop and received it back within a week. The keyboard was under warranty but the SSD was not...they replaced the 80GB SSD with a 150 GB at the cost of the 80 GB. 17.3" NP9170 Core i7-3740QM CPU, 64 bit, Full HD LED Backlit; Nvidia GeForce GTX 675 MX GPU with 4 GB GDDR5 Video Memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 for the clients presentations get a 17" or bigger very hard for 3 people to crowd around a small screen another recommendation is to spend a few hundred and get a palm size LCD projector much nicer for doing the client presentations if you are going to huddle make sure you don't have bad breath and use lots of deodorant as for brands I've had many different ones over the years - some pros and cons with each check Amazon for reviews and look for 4 out of 5 stars for 100+ reviews I wouldn't bother reading the negative reviews as every single brand and model has "horror stories" I use these guidelines for anything I buy and haven't been burned yet put your $$$ into things that can't be upgraded later you can add ram later, you can add storage later get as big a screen as you can as many cores for i7 as you can get a decent power supply (forgot min. for a laptop) get the best gaming PC you can afford with the best Nvidia video card you can affford plan on spending at least $1500 I use to have a $2000 rule but things have come down some the last few years Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan1 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 My thanks to all of you for taking the time to provide the insights, feedback, and experience. I need to stay at the 15" platform because that's what works best for me on a number of different levels, but I completely understand the merit of a larger screen as I use 2 - 27" monitors for my desktop workstation. Looks like the i7 with a ton of RAM and a top end Nvidia GeForce card are the key factors. The DELL Inspiron 15 7000 with 64G of RAM caught my eye. http://www.dell.com/en-us/member/shop/productdetails/inspiron-15-7567-laptop/dncwf510s Any additional feedback is more than welcome. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Morgan: I gotta seriously soubt it you need 64G of ram save some money and add ram later if you truly need it I'll let other suggest the desired amt but my guess is 32 MB is overkill Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcaffee Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 14 hours ago, jonboy112352 said: Jon 2500.00 +/- ... I thought I would jump in ..sorry Here you go. Budget friendly and will run CA inside out (well, as much as four cores can)... https://www.amazon.com/GL502VS-DB71-Full-HD-Gaming-i7-6700HQ-Windows/dp/B01K1INYD0/ref=pd_sbs_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01K1INYD0&pd_rd_r=YH14DPWHGVQFR0E3T62R&pd_rd_w=0sp5e&pd_rd_wg=nbvEv&psc=1&refRID=YH14DPWHGVQFR0E3T62R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan1 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks jcaffe for the legwork and recommendation. I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcaffee Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Or, if you have the budget and want the best, you want a Boxx... http://www.boxx.com/products/mobile-workstations/goboxx-mxl-vr?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_content=02072017_ChangeYourReality_campaign=e-blasts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelgia Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 On 2017-02-20 at 1:19 PM, chief58 said: I went with the ASUS ROG g751jy 17" notebook and haven't regretted it from Amazon Wow a 3000$+ laptop that doesn't have a solid state drive? The 3000$ budget wasn't enough?... I don't get it, or Amazon is not listing all the specs correctly. The only reason I mention this is because a solid state drive is so vital to performance. Almost more so than ram, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkMc Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 On 2/22/2017 at 10:36 AM, jcaffee said: Or, if you have the budget and want the best, you want a Boxx... Sure looks like a Clevo to me? Just for grins a comparable Sager can match the specs (maybe not VR? can't tell) for a grand less (first link)-in the same budget you can get dual 1070's (second link looks to be the same Clevo model?) http://www.sagernotebook.com/customize.php?productid=1056 http://www.sagernotebook.com/customize.php?productid=1234 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcaffee Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Mark, that's just the base price. Once you build it out, it's a $7000 laptop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Quote Unless you have special needs if you are spending more than $2K you are probably spending too much Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkMc Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 52 minutes ago, jcaffee said: Mark, that's just the base price. Once you build it out, it's a $7000 laptop You mean the Boxx for that right? I configured a Sager to match for $2700-2900. FWIW Dual GPU 1070's puts it at 3100. Getting stupid with it-4k, dual 1080s, two 1TB SSD, 32 gb a mere $5500 OP was looking for a 15" in which case similar build Is about $2400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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