Suggestions Looking for a laptop to run Versaworks. Best option??

[Tyson Wright]

Looking to pickup a new/refurbished laptop from staples or something along those lines. Looking for suggestions for which ones to consider and some important options to keep in mind while getting one?
Intel I5 or I7?? Any input would be great. Cheers

 

[Texas_Signmaker]

Dell G7 is a good option if you're looking for something under $2k

 

[Tyson Wright]

Dell G7 is a good option if you're looking for something under $2k

Def under 2k if possible! Just need something better for now but will upgrade more down the road

 

[Jester1167]

I would suggest the fastest processor you can afford, the I7 would be ideal. You will get marginal gains with an I9 and pay 35% more. With a top-end laptop, you will be more productive and it will last longer. AMD seems to have the lead over Intel right now but I don't know how that plays out in the laptop market.

Whether you buy an AMD or Intel laptop, don't pay extra for ram upgrades unless it is soldered to the board. They charge outrageous prices for RAM, and it is cheaper to buy quality ram and switch it out yourself. I like Dell's laptops and have a Dell Precision right now. It's a little overkill but I love tech.

In the end, a good desktop is cheaper than a laptop and easier to upgrade.

 

[Tyson Wright]

I would suggest the fastest processor you can afford, the I7 would be ideal. You will get marginal gains with an I9 and pay 35% more. With a top-end laptop, you will be more productive and it will last longer. AMD seems to have the lead over Intel right now but I don't know how that plays out in the laptop market.

Whether you buy an AMD or Intel laptop, don't pay extra for ram upgrades unless it is soldered to the board. They charge outrageous prices for RAM, and it is cheaper to buy quality ram and switch it out yourself. I like Dell's laptops and have a Dell Precision right now. It's a little overkill but I love tech.

In the end, a good desktop is cheaper than a laptop and easier to upgrade.

Cheers appreciate that

 

[Texas_Signmaker]

What do you have now and what is your budget?

 

[Pewter0000]

I've had decent luck with Dell's laptops (XPS). But I do run a lenovo desktop at the moment.

+1 to that i7 processor, agree that it makes a big difference.

 

[Pauly]

My question is, why a Laptop for a RIP?
get a dedicated PC for a RIP station which ends up being faster and cheaper than a laptop.

Thing is, you can buy an "i7" but hat i7, is it a low powered 4 core version found in thin&light laptops? or is it a high end "H" version with 6-8 cores found in high end laptops?

Or you can get a desktop with 4-6 cores, i3/i5, or better a ryzen 5000 CPU that will out perform the laptop, and work out cheaper.