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Any recommendations for a new laptop?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Philip-Rowlands, Jan 24, 2015.

  1. Philip-Rowlands

    Philip-Rowlands

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    I've had my current laptop for three years and got some decent use out of it, but I think it's time for a new one. So far, the only criteria I've managed to come up with are a dedicated graphics card, at least 8GB of RAM and at least a four-core processor. Has anyone got any recommendations?
     
    Philip-Rowlands, Jan 24, 2015
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  2. hippocoder

    hippocoder

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    Any macbook pro or macbook air, even if running windows (we use them for windows a heck of a lot). Simply because as far as our experience is concerned, they're always really, really solid.
     
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  3. BrandyStarbrite

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    8 GB of RAM is good enough.
    4 CPU's is nice.
    Nice choice. :D

    But in the case of the GPU AKA Graphics Card.
    I would recommend a Laptop or other, with a Graphics Card, containing 1GB or 2GB or more of memory. :)
    Just to be on the safe side. ;)

    As you know:
    That RAM, in combination with the GPU memory, and good processors etc, always comes in handy.
    If you plan on having, high poly/super high poly objects, or multiple objects in your scene etc. :eek:

    Or, plan on making/sculpting, high poly objects, in a 3d modelling software like Blender, Softimage XSI,
    Maya, Sculptris, Z brush, Mudbox etc.
    To be baked to a lower poly object etc.

    It's always good to think ahead. :)

    Your ideal specs for a new Laptop are nice by the way. :)
     
    BrandyStarbrite, Jan 24, 2015
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