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August 06, 2017, 09:36:08 PM
#12
Search for some gaming notebook - alienware, asus rog, etc. They have superior graphics\cpus, usually lots of ram. Note that you usually can add more ram, change cpu sometimes, and mostly never - upgrade your graphics card. So you should aim for better "fixed" specs, and upgrade what's upgradeable later. Workstation-positioned laptops are usually more expensive.

If you are planning to work in some archicad\autocad, etc, geforce gtx1060 would be enough, or even gtx 960. If you work with software that uses gpus not only for viewport but for some calculations or rendering, aim for high end videocards, or consider using an external one with a rizer (for example, you work with built-in video on your office, and plug your videocard at home to render gpu stuff or play games.))


He doesn't really need a gaming notebook. He needs a macbook pro with wide screen.
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July 18, 2017, 09:32:48 AM
#11
Search for some gaming notebook - alienware, asus rog, etc. They have superior graphics\cpus, usually lots of ram. Note that you usually can add more ram, change cpu sometimes, and mostly never - upgrade your graphics card. So you should aim for better "fixed" specs, and upgrade what's upgradeable later. Workstation-positioned laptops are usually more expensive.

If you are planning to work in some archicad\autocad, etc, geforce gtx1060 would be enough, or even gtx 960. If you work with software that uses gpus not only for viewport but for some calculations or rendering, aim for high end videocards, or consider using an external one with a rizer (for example, you work with built-in video on your office, and plug your videocard at home to render gpu stuff or play games.))
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July 18, 2017, 08:31:36 AM
#10
Apple macs are very good for work, but expensive
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July 18, 2017, 07:40:36 AM
#9
Asus ROG Core i7 7th Gen superb battery, and RAM
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July 18, 2017, 05:17:25 AM
#8
Architects need a laptop with a large display and with a dedicated graphic, so I would suggest an alienware 17" but the rest of specifications depend from your budget!
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July 18, 2017, 05:13:33 AM
#7
https://architizer.com/blog/young-architect-guide-8-top-laptops-for-architecture-students/
https://www.wiknix.com/best-laptop-for-architecture/

You need to tell your budget because if you need high end specs it can cost you 1500-2500$ or more.
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July 18, 2017, 05:08:23 AM
#6
Hello everyone,
Thank you all to answer at my question. I appreciate for searching and involved for my problem. I will search for your answers and I will end up in the best choice. Thank you very much guys.  Smiley Smiley Smiley
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July 14, 2017, 06:21:16 AM
#5
Since architects use graphics-intensive applications (renderings, I guess?), they need laptops which are primarily built for gaming; like GeForce series graphic card, not Quadro series. Quadro is for workstation.

I would suggest going for something which has Intel i7 processor with either GeForce or AMD Radeon graphics card (minimum 8GB of RAM and 2GB of graphics card).
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July 14, 2017, 06:01:13 AM
#4
Lenovo ThinkPad P51s is the best
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July 13, 2017, 02:01:09 PM
#3
Hm, okey I will search for that laptop. I may be an architect student but I am searching for a very good laptop to help me with my school. So, If this laptop is so good I do not care about the design! Thank soooo much!  Smiley Smiley Smiley
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July 10, 2017, 10:02:48 AM
#2
You can try Asus Ultrabooks. They have good hardware inside but their design is not good.
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July 10, 2017, 08:49:36 AM
#1
Hello to everybody,
I am an arcitecture student and I need a laptop for my university. What is your idea about the best laptop for an architect? Yoou know that we are using veavy programms for design. I really need your help!
Thank you very much! Smiley
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