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Question

Looking for the perfect laptop

Aug 23, 2018 9:07AM PDT

I am an aspiring game developer, as in I am just starting on this. I have been using programs such as Unity, Maya, Mudbox and other programs with similar style, however my laptop often can't handle these programs without glitching or freezing way more often than it should. I am looking to buy a new laptop(can't go with a home PC because I am always moving). I need a laptop that can handle these kinds of tasks without a problem and that I could also play AAA games without a hitch. I do not care about battery life or size of the laptop and my budget is under 2000$. Anyone has any suggestions?

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Shop the usual gamer laptops.
Aug 23, 2018 9:22AM PDT

Prices vary with location and such so I can't shop for you.

But you could shop the usual 1060 or better GPU equipped gamer laptop. For the 1060 I suggest sticking to 1080p screens. If you move to 144Hz or more pixels you move to the 1070 or 1080 GPU.
Example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DTSXLVR/

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So when this machine is installed win7 not so?
Aug 28, 2018 7:03PM PDT

So when this machine is installed win7 not so? The application I use in the industry is not working on new win10 support

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Rock and hard place.
Aug 28, 2018 7:35PM PDT

Looks like you need to stay in the past. No current models I pick run W7. No drivers.

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PS. Look at what gamers are playing on today.
Aug 28, 2018 7:50PM PDT

Very high percentage W10. Why not use your old tool in a VM?