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For calculations and modeling, a decent screen (a 17-inch with good resolution is a minimum) is required.
For the CPU, a powerful i7 is good, the same for the RAM (3D meshing is resource-intensive).
As for the graphics card, you don't necessarily need a powerhouse; a GTX960m is sufficient.
The machine seems decent to me, even a bit overpowered for what you'll be doing in school (keeping in mind that if you need software... you'll have to pay for it! Because MATLAB and CATIA are expensive unless they still offer free versions for students).
For the CPU, a powerful i7 is good, the same for the RAM (3D meshing is resource-intensive).
As for the graphics card, you don't necessarily need a powerhouse; a GTX960m is sufficient.
The machine seems decent to me, even a bit overpowered for what you'll be doing in school (keeping in mind that if you need software... you'll have to pay for it! Because MATLAB and CATIA are expensive unless they still offer free versions for students).
What software will be used? Are you planning to play as well? If so, which games?
Your choice is logical, but we will try to refine it according to the need
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I think we can help you save a bit.
To adapt to your needs, I would like to know
- would you be willing to install the SSD yourself?
- are you ready to add RAM yourself?
- do you want a 15-inch or a 17-inch?
- do you need battery life (which is rarely compatible with this type of machine)?
To adapt to your needs, I would like to know
- would you be willing to install the SSD yourself?
- are you ready to add RAM yourself?
- do you want a 15-inch or a 17-inch?
- do you need battery life (which is rarely compatible with this type of machine)?
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Hi IngCiv
with an Intel Core i7-6700HQ, it’s very good, the most powerful quad-core in laptops
and with a GTX 960M as well for your use
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with an Intel Core i7-6700HQ, it’s very good, the most powerful quad-core in laptops
and with a GTX 960M as well for your use
see you
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if and the 6920hk as well...
an example of a laptop https://www.laptopspirit.fr/comparateur/PC%20portable/17840/Msi,Gt72s-6qe-083xfr-dominator-pro-g-sans-windows.html
and some i7 4xxx or i7 5xxx
But for the 4xxx and 5xxx it's the raw score, but the 6xxx perform better, which allows them to be clocked lower and gain in battery life.
with a 4xxx or 5xxx you can almost forget about working on battery.
To give you an idea of the benchmark scores of mobile i7s
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html
Intel Core i7-4940MX 9,714
Intel Core i7-4910MQ 9,529
Intel Core i7-4930MX 9,457
Intel Core i7-4860HQ 9,366
Intel Core i7-4870HQ 9,339
Intel Core i7-4850HQ 9,144
Intel Core i7-4760HQ 9,101
Intel Core i7-4900MQ 9,091
Intel Core i7-6820HK 9,042
Intel Core i7-4770HQ 8,973
Intel Core i7-3840QM 8,880
Intel Core i7-4810MQ 8,792
Intel Core i7-6820HQ 8,617
Intel Core i7-5700HQ 8,617
Intel Core i7-3820QM 8,531
Intel Core i7-4800MQ 8,530
Intel Core i7-3740QM 8,423
Intel Core i7-3720QM 8,228
Intel Core i7-4750HQ 8,210
Intel Core i7-4720HQ 8,113
Intel Core i7-4722HQ 8,052
Intel Core i7-4710MQ 8,016
Intel Core i7-6700HQ 7,982
an example of a laptop https://www.laptopspirit.fr/comparateur/PC%20portable/17840/Msi,Gt72s-6qe-083xfr-dominator-pro-g-sans-windows.html
and some i7 4xxx or i7 5xxx
But for the 4xxx and 5xxx it's the raw score, but the 6xxx perform better, which allows them to be clocked lower and gain in battery life.
with a 4xxx or 5xxx you can almost forget about working on battery.
To give you an idea of the benchmark scores of mobile i7s
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html
Intel Core i7-4940MX 9,714
Intel Core i7-4910MQ 9,529
Intel Core i7-4930MX 9,457
Intel Core i7-4860HQ 9,366
Intel Core i7-4870HQ 9,339
Intel Core i7-4850HQ 9,144
Intel Core i7-4760HQ 9,101
Intel Core i7-4900MQ 9,091
Intel Core i7-6820HK 9,042
Intel Core i7-4770HQ 8,973
Intel Core i7-3840QM 8,880
Intel Core i7-4810MQ 8,792
Intel Core i7-6820HQ 8,617
Intel Core i7-5700HQ 8,617
Intel Core i7-3820QM 8,531
Intel Core i7-4800MQ 8,530
Intel Core i7-3740QM 8,423
Intel Core i7-3720QM 8,228
Intel Core i7-4750HQ 8,210
Intel Core i7-4720HQ 8,113
Intel Core i7-4722HQ 8,052
Intel Core i7-4710MQ 8,016
Intel Core i7-6700HQ 7,982
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but that changes your budget too
>>> MSI GP62 2QD-224FR Leopard, 15.6" HD <<< = 899.00 €
i7-5700HQ Quad Core 2.7 GHz - 4 Go - 1 To - Nvidia 940M - Windows 10
and add 8 Go of RAM
>>> HP Pavilion 15-ab262nf, 15.6" Full HD <<< = 899.00 €
i7-4510U Dual Core 2 GHz - 8 Go DDR3 - 1 To - Nvidia 940M - Windows 10
>>> Asus N551JX-DM350T, 15.6" Full HD <<< = 1099.00 €
i7-4720HQ Quad Core 2.6 GHz - 8 Go DDR3 - SSD 128 Go - 1 To - Nvidia GTX 950M - Windows 10
and for Catia, a Quadro or Fire Pro is recommended
https://www.3ds.com/support/news/?subcategory/
for OpenGL
and a laptop with a Quadro is at least 1500.00 €
no link on the webpage in English, I'm already stealing enough by myself
>>> MSI GP62 2QD-224FR Leopard, 15.6" HD <<< = 899.00 €
i7-5700HQ Quad Core 2.7 GHz - 4 Go - 1 To - Nvidia 940M - Windows 10
and add 8 Go of RAM
>>> HP Pavilion 15-ab262nf, 15.6" Full HD <<< = 899.00 €
i7-4510U Dual Core 2 GHz - 8 Go DDR3 - 1 To - Nvidia 940M - Windows 10
>>> Asus N551JX-DM350T, 15.6" Full HD <<< = 1099.00 €
i7-4720HQ Quad Core 2.6 GHz - 8 Go DDR3 - SSD 128 Go - 1 To - Nvidia GTX 950M - Windows 10
and for Catia, a Quadro or Fire Pro is recommended
https://www.3ds.com/support/news/?subcategory/
for OpenGL
and a laptop with a Quadro is at least 1500.00 €
no link on the webpage in English, I'm already stealing enough by myself
>>> HP ZBook 15 G2 (J8Z44ET#ABF) - i7 - Quadro - Full HD <<< = €1,799.90
>>> Lenovo ThinkPad W541 20EF001WFR - i7 - 500 Go - Quadro <<< = €1,849.99
>>> Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF000WFR) <<< = €1,799.95
17,3" >>> HP ZBook 17 G2 (J8Z35ET) <<< = €1,919.95
>>> Lenovo ThinkPad W541 20EF001WFR - i7 - 500 Go - Quadro <<< = €1,849.99
>>> Lenovo ThinkPad W541 (20EF000WFR) <<< = €1,799.95
17,3" >>> HP ZBook 17 G2 (J8Z35ET) <<< = €1,919.95
According to the tasks performed, it is not always interesting to take a "pro" card compared to a gamer card.
But if you need a powerful card, get the 970m or even better, the 980m.
However, it's a different budget.
without windows
https://www.cdiscount.com/informatique/ordinateurs-pc-portables/v-10709-10709.html
But if you need a powerful card, get the 970m or even better, the 980m.
However, it's a different budget.
without windows
https://www.cdiscount.com/informatique/ordinateurs-pc-portables/v-10709-10709.html
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it's not always interesting to get a "pro" card compared to a gamer card.
for Catia, it is less good in 3D modeling
with a pro card, you can declare LopenGL
and under Linux / Ubuntu apply patches
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Even for Catia, it's often more interesting to have a gaming card.
Professional cards are so expensive that, for the price of a gaming card, the professional card will be of lesser quality.
It's obvious that we need to look at which professional cards and which gaming cards we are comparing. But since the 9xx series, things have changed quite a bit.
Can we not declare Open GL on an Nvidia card like the 970m?
Professional cards are so expensive that, for the price of a gaming card, the professional card will be of lesser quality.
It's obvious that we need to look at which professional cards and which gaming cards we are comparing. But since the 9xx series, things have changed quite a bit.
Can we not declare Open GL on an Nvidia card like the 970m?
It doesn't add anything. Don't focus on that. What matters is the processor, the graphics card, the cooling system.
Will you need to transport it a lot or not? If yes, a 15-inch can make life easier.
http://www.rueducommerce.fr/Ordinateurs/Ordinateur-Portable/Ordinateur-Portable-Grand-Public/MSI/4951046-GP62-2QD-224FR-Leopard.htm#moid:MO-8F85DM59235540
if you add an SSD + some RAM, you'll be looking at a total of €900 (Windows not included)
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I don't like HP, but it's a nice configuration for €900. You'll need to add €30 or €60 of RAM depending on what's installed.
latest generation CPU (more efficient, hence more battery life)
SSD, full HD
http://www.rueducommerce.fr/Ordinateurs/Ordinateur-Portable/Ordinateur-Portable-Grand-Public/HP/4948676-Pavilion-Gaming-15-AK003NF-Noir.htm#moid:MO-1AB5FM58270116
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if you don't want to worry, here you have everything included. Asus remains for me the reference in portable gaming PCs.
https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0166VYWD2/ref=asc_df_B0166VYWD231636913?smid=A1X6FK5RDHNB96&tag=laptop022-21&linkCode=df0&creative=22782&creativeASIN=B0166VYWD2
=> ready to use, Windows, SSD, 16 GB of RAM
newer version of the Asus casing/cooling
https://www.cdiscount.com/informatique/v-107-0.html
You can find the same configuration with Acer, which is also very good
https://www.amazon.fr/Acer-Aspire-VN7-572G-567Z-Portable-Windows/dp/B017KGUMSQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1454157061&sr=8-5&keywords=acer+v15+nitro
Don't hesitate if you have any questions about the different models.