What is Reddit's opinion of Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA Gaming GeForce GTX 960M?

You have a great machine there in the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK. It has a great processor, excellent storage, 8 GB RAM which is fine and of course, a pretty solid gtx 960 dedicated graphics card. The only thing is that I would recommend you get it from the link I have above as it is cheaper at Amazon - you save about $13.

It's a great choice for your reqmnts but the price is a little steep even with the free TV included.

The same model sells on amazon for 799$

Don't mind at all! I actually still have an Amazon link to it from bookmarks I imported when I got it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=twister_B016VLEM5K?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

I went with the i7 8GB RAM model, because it's only a little more than the i5 and does make a bit of a difference. The price on it went up a bit after I had bought about 2 months ago now, but it looks like it's gone back down to where I bought it at. So far it's run everything I've thrown at it without a problem on either high or ultra. I run Overwatch on 1920x1080 on high with no frame drops in sight, could probably jump to ultra but I haven't felt the need to. Only laptop I found while shopping around once mine died that had a dedicated VRAM card and a second RAM slot for upgrading.

The only problem I have with it is a slight color bleed at the bottom of the display, but it's only noticeable when it's booting up. It runs a bit warm for my liking, but the cooling system built in seems pretty good. It runs around 65 Celsius while playing OW, but the fans kick in and keep it feeling cool and at a stable temp. My girlfriend's better with computers than I am and she's told me not to worry about it, and that mine can run at 100 Celsius and not be bothered much by it. I'm probably going to buy a cooling pad for it anyway, but it's more for peace of mind.

reviews say a lot of the same thing as well, seems like a budget entry level gaming machine. Although for me its hard to compare as im not using it for gaming and not sure if the stress of CAD modelling and quality rendering at the same time compare to the stress of gaming.

considering this its a bit of stretch in terms of money:

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

what do you think??

Hey Guys, I have a Dell Inspiron 7559 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PYZ0J6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

I have upgraded the ram to 16gb, put in a 256gb ssd, and replaced the tn panel with an ips. The specs are now:

i7 6700 2.6 ghz Nvidia 960M 16gb RAM 15.6 inch ips display 1 tb hdd 256 gb ssd

Check out the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK

15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7,
8 GB RAM,
1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD)
NVIDIA Gaming GeForce GTX 960M

The laptop only weighs 4.6 pounds and it it has a nice IPS display to give you a wide viewing angle when gaming. The Processor and RAM will enable great multitasking and if you put the OS on the SSD your boot time will be lightening fast

Despite having a beast of a desktop with 3 screens at home, I do most of my game dev work on a laptop, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PYZ0J6 specifically. I work on it even at home in order to get myself used to the smaller screen real estate, so I don't feel like I have a massive workspace at home and a tiny screen elsewhere.

That laptop is able to handle multiple UE4 editors running with VS, as well as multiple built clients, with Blender running as well. You don't need to shell out thousands of dollars for a good dev laptop, I guess is my point.

If you can push your budget a little I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with everything you need , i7 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market and great for music production and audio recording, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD screen which is a must have for this price range, long battery life, GPU that should be able to handle the games you mentioned on high settings with very good FPs, and it is within your budget.

Here is a more detailed review of it:

Easily upgradeable, remove a panel at the bottom and you will have access to the storage and ram bays, Keyboard is comfortable to use, comes backlit with 2 levels or brightness, trackpad is okay, you can mis click if you are not used to it, Speakers are also above average, minimal bloat-ware, nothing major, great heat management, even with intensive gaming, The fans are also quiet, you can only hear them (slightly) when under intensive gaming, it is made from plastic, but it feels sturdy, you can open the laptop with ease, screen is IPS which is great for the price, The battery is the main selling point for this laptop as it can go from 5-7 hours with moderate usage.

Then I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with everything you need , i7 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market and great for your usage, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD screen which is a must have for this price range, long battery life, 960M GPU that should be able to handle the games you mentioned on high settings with very good FPs, and it is within your budget.

If you can afford it I would go with this one because you can always add more ram but you can't change the CPU of the laptop later on.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with everything you need , i7 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD IPS screen which is a must have for this price range, very long battery life, and it is within your budget.

Here is a more detailed review of it:

Easily upgradeable, remove a panel at the bottom and you will have access to the storage and ram bays, Keyboard is comfortable to use, comes backlit with 2 levels or brightness, trackpad is okay, you can mis click if you are not used to it, Speakers are also above average, minimal bloat-ware, nothing major, great heat management, even with intensive gaming, The fans are also quiet, you can only hear them (slightly) when under intensive gaming, it is made from plastic, but it feels sturdy, you can open the laptop with ease, screen is IPS which is great for the price, The battery is the main selling point for this laptop as it can go from 5-7 hours with moderate usage.

Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA Gaming GeForce GTX 960M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FN8fzb69361JQ

Hello. This might not be this best place to ask this, and I know this isn't called /r/laptopmasterrace, but can anyone tell me if this is a decent budget gaming laptop? I wanted to start out slow.

Also, I know I can build a PC for a cheaper price, but I honestly love the portability of laptops, and I am leaving my current country in a few weeks.

Hello.

Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA Gaming GeForce GTX 960M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FN8fzb69361JQ

Can someone please tell me if this is a good budget gaming laptop? I know it's not a PC and maybe it's against the rules to put it here, so sorry in advance if it is.

I wanted to start out slow and I am not able to get a good PC since I am moving countries in a few weeks.

Go for the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop trust me you don't need a lot to run the ps2 emulator here are the specs a 6th Generation Intel Core i7 with 8 GB RAM. 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD) and a NVIDIA Gaming GeForce GTX 960M which run games pretty smoothly.

I ended up going with this: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1492468480&sr=1-1&keywords=dell+i7+gaming+laptop

Got a sweet deal on it. Thanks for the advice though it was much appreciated and definitely narrowed it down.

I wish you had caught the discount that was on during my post, it is worth it if you ever needed more powerful gaming and I didn't factor in sales tax :(

What about this dell then it is cheaper than the acer, but still better than the ideapad suggested already.

Then I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with everything you need , i7 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market and great for recording music, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD screen which is a must have for this price range, very good battery life, and it is well below your budget

If you didn't buy already then I would recommend this Dell Inspiron because it comes with everything you need , i7 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD screen which is a must have for this price range, very good battery life, and it is within your budget

15 laptop, under 1000, with HDMI and long battery life, seem that Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK i7 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD screen which is a must have for this price range, very good battery life, and it is within your budget.

I would recommend this Dell-Inspiron-i7559 because it comes with everything you need , i7 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market and great for gaming, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD screen which is a must have for this price range, very good battery life, 960M GPU which is great for your budget, and it is within your budget

Having tried it just last week (friend picked it up), the screen really is that bad.

The closest options in price and specs to that are the Eluktronics N850HK1 (was $900 USD, now $1000 USD - so around $1300 CAD) or the i7559 with a worse graphics card.

Unless you go for the 4k screen or plan to replace it with an IPS panel (not even sure this can be done for that model), I would avoid it like the plague.

I can see from the comments that you care a lot about battery life, what about this Dell Inspirion specs would take a hit (especially in the GPU) but it has better battery life than most gaming laptops out there.

I would recommend this Dell-Inspiron because it comes with everything you need , i7 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market and great for gaming, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD screen which is a must have for this price range, 960M GPU that should be able to run Adobe suite with no issues, very good battery life, and it is slightly over your budget

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490845755&sr=8-1&keywords=inspiron-15-7559

I have the i5 version of this laptop, and it plays Overwatch without a hitch. Also play GTA V, and even some more intensive games such as Dishonored 2 and Dark Souls 3 with minor hiccups here and there. Overwatch and League however can be played at pretty much max or close to max settings with a steady 60 FPS at 1080p. Been using it a bit over a year with no problems, however the original motherboard shipped with it died in about a month and had to be fixed under warranty. Other than that I love it, and the i7 version should be much more capable than my measly i5, especially for video editing. It also only uses the 960M when gaming and switches to a less power hungry intel integrated graphics, so when not gaming the battery life is upwards of 5 hours on idle.

If you are not up to refurbished then I would recommend this Dell-Inspiron-i7559 because it comes with i7 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD screen which is a must have for this price range, very good battery life, and it is within your budget.

Prostar comes with a lot of configurations and the one I linked to on Amazon comes with Windows 10, and yes it comes with TN panel but most within your budget and the specs you need will come with TN, but if you prefer with IPS then what about this dell ?

Out of the 3 you linked I would go with this one it has better specs and better battery life.

Since battery life is a concern then I would recommend this Dell-Inspiron-i7559 because it comes with everything you need , i7 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market and great for your usage, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD IPS screen which is a must have for this price range and usage, very good battery life 6+ hours on medium to heavy usage, and it is well within your budget

this is the one I've been thinking about getting.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3DSVP6ZGRCIVI&coliid=I2306IIT5B50G9&psc=1

It's been fluctuating in price today, dropped $25, but not really too much going on, I think $800 is decent on it. Great i7 quad core processor and 960M will run what you want. Down the line. an upgrade to the SSD would be ideal.

You need to be realistic about your options. At your price range, you're looking at the low end business grade laptops. From outlets.

Also, with your budget, if you're going the gaming route, you're probably looking at 60fps on low to medium settings.

Maybe something like this Dell Inspiron

Your budget can get you some powerful specs like 1060 GPU, but if you want big battery then I would recommend the Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD screen which is a must have for this price range, very good battery life(7-9 hours with medium usage), 960M GPU that should be able to handle the games you mentioned on medium to high settings with very good FPs, and it is within your budget

This Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be a very decent pick for you based on your budget and what you want to do with this laptop. It has a powerful quad core i7 processor, 8 GB RAM, a nice gtx 960 dedicated graphics card and a decent storage. It will easily run killing floor 2 and Civ 5 s well as other similar games on very good settings. It will also be a good pick for your web development and photoshop. It has a decent IPS display and of course, at 15.6 '' you should enjoy the little bigger screen.

The general budget gaming laptop is the Dell Inspiron 7559.

That said, I'd definitely wait maybe a month or so, Dell's newer budget gaming laptop with a GTX 1050 is going to be out pretty soon, and I think Asus also has one, both aimed ~$800. They were shown at CES a few days ago.

OK, I found this after a quick amazon search Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

Yep, would also suggest this. The i7 is something you'll want for some of the stuff you're doing. You can add an SSD later on if you want.

My best suggestion would be the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $800 because it has a good mix of power and battery life. You could look into some laptops with new pascal graphics, but all will have very poor battery, rarely lasting over 4 hours. The dell comes with a quad core i7-6700HQ processor, 8gb of ram and a 1TB HDD. It has a GTX 960M graphics card which will work just fine for light and moderate gaming. It has a full 1080p IPS display, a long battery life (advertised up to 10 hours), and a white backlit keyboard.

There is also another RAM slot and another storage slot if you would like to upgrade either in the future.

I would recommend The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games.

I wouldn't recommend it, the main thing to look for in a gaming performance is the GPU and this doesn't have a good one and cost more, if you can push your budget then I would recommend The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU which is more powerful than the 950M GPU on the lenovo linked in my comment.

I would recommend The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7 which is highly recommended if you are doing CAD and Video editing, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games like the games you mentioned with ease.

I would recommend The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , very good battery life (7 to 9) with light to medium usage, it comes with quad core i7, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games with ease and Football Manager as well.

$900 can give you a very good machine for video editing. This Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK with the Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ processor , 8 GB RAM , shared 8 GB SSD and 1tb hdd would be great. You can use the remainder of the budget to upgrade the RAM and add a dedicated SSD..

I would recommend The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7 like you wanted, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games.

And don't worry about the bitcoin :D

This Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be a great pick that sits right within your budget and will run GW2 on high settings with decent Frame rates. It has a powerful i7 quad core processor, 8 GB RAM, a nice 1 TB storage with an 8 GB SSD, as well as a solid gtx 960 graphics card. It does have a back-lit keyboard and is 15.6 inches. If you get a 17 inches at this price range, it will be limited in processing and graphic power which you cant sacrifice here.

Then I would recommend this Dell inspiron because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7 which is one of the best CPU in the market, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games.

Dell Inspiron i7559

799 USD, will be enough for Dota 2, I'm using a laptop with similar specs, gets 80-90 FPS on High with all effects turned on. I haven't tried the new 7.00 that much though, some ppl tells there are performance issues. I haven't felt any issues though.

I would recommend The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games such the one that you mentioned with somewhat good settings and FPs( I don't think it is powerful enough to run witcher 3 on medium or high settings with high FPs but it is the best you can get under 800).

That Dell laptop is okay for your gaming and graphic design but I would recommend you go for this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLKthat has the i7 processor which will do better in some of your graphic editing tasks. It is temporarily out of stock, but should be available very soon.

I would recommend The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking(can be upgraded to 16), 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games like the ones you mentioned with ease, the only con is that it doesn't have business grade build quality.

I would recommend The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7 which is needed and recommended for recording music, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games and it is way under your budget.

Yep, I see that now. Why is this one a $100 more? It does have the i7 processor but it doesnt have an SSD and has the same GPU.

Then I would recommend this Dell inspiron because it comes with a quad core i7 which is one of the best CPU in the market, 8 GB RAM for smooth multi tasking, 1 TB of HDD for storage, 8 GB SSD for caching (slightly better than HDD, but not as fast as pure SSD and you can add SSD later if you want/need), 960M GPU which should be enough for mainstream games you on medium settings and it is within budget.

For your budget I usually would recommend the Dell Inspiron i7559 but the 960M on it might not be powerful enough for nice graphics and FPs for Witcher and the new dark souls, so how much over 1K can you go ?

I have this dell inspiron. I bought it in April. I have used it for maybe ~20 hours. Turns out I didn't need a gaming laptop. It is great though. No issues with it. I just never use it. I would sell it to you for $500. Let me know if you're interested.

I have this dell inspiron. You can follow the amazon link for full specs, but it does have 960m. I bought it in April. I have used it for maybe ~20 hours. Turns out I didn't need a gaming laptop. It is great though. No issues with it. I just never use it. I would sell it to you for $500. Let me know if you're interested.

i decided to buy https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482212120&sr=1-2&keywords=dell%2B7559&linkCode=ll1&tag=laptologist05-20&linkId=b23e0422917f729ce87efd... thanks to that subreddit.

Thanks for the suggestion, but i decided to get this one from r/suggestalaptop

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482212120&sr=1-2&keywords=dell%2B7559&linkCode=ll1&tag=laptologist05-20&linkId=b23e0422917f729ce87efd...

This is your best option right now, but I'd try to wait for the GTX 1050 to come to laptops. I don't know when that will be, though.

Okay, I see.

Then you may just want to go with a traditional laptop with a quad-core and 15" display. What about this? You can add another 8GB of RAM.

This would be your best option.

Though, try to wait for the GTX 1050 if you can. The GTX 960M isn't really worth it right now IMO, but if you're not too concerned about gaming, then I suppose you should be okay.

The only unrealistic request is Portability.

My best suggestion is the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $820. It has an extra Ram slot and an extra storage slot, so then you'll have to buy another 8GB ram stick ($30), and a 250gb SSD (around $80) and upgrade it yourself (about 15 minutes of time).

It will have a Quad core i7-6700HQ processor, 16gb ram, 1TB HDD + 250GB SSD, a GTX 960M dedicated GPU, and a battery life advertised up to 10 hours.

It weighs in at 5.6 pounds though. Not very lightweight. If you want a lightweight version, look into the XPS 15. A model with quad core i7 and 16gb ram will run you around $1800 though.

Specs wise yes this is better, extra SSD, extra 4 GB, USB C and for less, but if you really want a Dell Inspiron i7559 then you can buy it and make those upgrades yourself, or none at all since this is already a great laptop and only do them if you need them.

I would recommend you go up to your budget top and get this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK which will definitely get all your tasks completed easily and certainly matches the other criteria you have laid out. It has a powerful i7 quad core processor, 8 GB RAM, a nice storage and decent gtx 960 dedicated graphics card. It also has a good build quality , backlit- keyboard and nice battery life.

Aside from the SSD, I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it has the best GPU you can get for this budget (960M which is what I would recommend for your games on medium and the best you can get for your budget), great battery life, not super heavy for a gaming laptop (under 5 lbs the exact figure is not clear though), enough ram for smooth multi tasking, 1080P full HD screen, has several USBs , and 1 TB of HDD and 8 GB of SSD (for the OS but you can replace the HDD if you feel the need to).

I would recommend The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games.

For your budget you can get a much more powerful laptop gaming specs wise but you would lose out on the great battery and you would get something that cut corners to be able to sell at a low price point.

I would suggest this Dell inspirion because it has one of the best CPU(i7 quad core), best GPU for your budget (which means you can play Overwatch and Skyrim SE on medium settings with high FPs with no issues and some of the newer games with low to medium settings) along with 8 GB of ram for multitasking with ease(more than just few tabs) and 8 GB of SSD for you windows (you can get 16 GB of ram or a pure SSD if you feel the need to) and still be around 900, great battery life, with keyboard backliting, not super heavy for a "gaming laptop" under 5 lbs, it is basically the almost perfect all around laptop.

It depends, what is your budget and games you will play? also are you referring to this

I would recommend The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games like the ones you mentioned with ease.

you already know our answer, this is what we always recommend and is what I choose to with between the two you mentioned.

That one is i5 though. Thing is sometimes I multitask a lot and that's one reason I want i7. :P  

I think the one you linked before this one is great. Has all the stats I want although it lacks a dvd drive whatever. Better the space go into more important parts. Can get external cd drive some day. Thank you a lot. You helped solve a nasty problem I had :)  

This wins

Yes it is a great deal, I recommend it, but I was told that it would be sold for less on the 24th, another good option to look at is this Dell Inspiron i7559 it already offers great value for money so if you are going to wait for black friday and this is on sale then it would be a better deal than the MSI, it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for the OS and to help with load times, 1TB for your games and other files, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point and it fits your budget well.

Any other requirements ? gaming, weight, battery life? a good all round laptop is this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life(5-7 with moderate usage and 8-9 with light usage), 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 1TB for your large files plus 8GB of SSD for caching which makes is slightly faster, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games with ease and high FPS and it is way under your budget so you can use that to buy an extra 8 GB of ram or a pure SSD for faster booting and overall performance.

I would suggest either this Dell inspirion because it has one of the best CPU(i7 quad core), along with 8 GB of ram for multitasking with ease(more than just few tabs of chrome) and 8 GB of SSD for you windows (you can get 16 GB of ram or a pure SSD if you feel the need to) and still be around 900, great battery life, with keyboard backliting, not super heavy for a "gaming laptop" under 5 lbs, it is basically the almost perfect all around laptop.

Easily,I can say go for this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK which will easily run WOW on max setting and is right withing your budget. It has has a beautiful i7 quad core processor, 8 GB RAM, very solid gtx 960 dedicated graphics card and a pretty decent storage. This laptop is also one of the highest rated laptops for gaming within your budget zone.

I would recommend neither, I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage which is what I would recommend), 1TB for your large files, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU which is the same as the one you linked, but this one comes with 4GB of VRAM vs 2GB which doesn't make a difference in gaming but it does with video editing and 3d rendering, so you would be much faster during such tasks and it fits your budget well even if you upgrade the ram and SSD you would still be under budget.

The one you linked to is good, but not your best option, do you value battery life ? if yes then I would recommend this Dell Inspiron because it comes with great battery life, i7 quad core which is important for your usage, enough ram for smooth multi tasking (8GB but can be increased to 16GB), 960M GPU which is powerful enough to run Gary's mod, Fallout NV, or Civ Vwith low to medium settings ,1TB of HDD and 8 GB of SSD for the OS (can be upgraded as well), and it fits well inside your budget.

What about this?

Though it is likely that when the GTX 1050 comes out, this will get replaced.

I would recommend The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games like you mentioned with ease.

I would recommend you keep your eye on this Dell Inspiron i7559 it already offers great value for money and if a SSD is a must you can add it manually and it would still be a better deal than the MSI, it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for the OS and to help with load times, 1TB for your games and other files, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point and it fits your budget well.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for the OS and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard like you wanted, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games with ease and it fits your budget well, basically it is the same laptop with the same price but with a lower res screen, no touch screen, and better battery life.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with all you need and under your budget, quad core Intel Core i7 (a little stretch for your usage, but if you can get it then why not, extra power equals extra life), it has enough ram for smooth multi tasking (8GB), 1TB HDD, plus small 8 SSD for the OS, and of course 960M GPU which should handle the games you mention on medium settings with high FPs with no issues, great battery life which is a nice bonus, a backlit keyboard which is a nice bonus, and it fits very well inside your budget.

Since your main need is battery life on 15.6 inch screen I would recommend The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games.

Since you aren't concerned about weight, I wouldn't go with the K501UW. It has a dual-core i7 and lacks an IPS display.

What about this?

Then I would suggest the The Dell 7559 for $800. It's an identical model but comes with a quad core i7 processor instead of an i5, and a 1TB HDD instead of a 256GB SSD.

if you want something that is not high end then you should consider saying good bye to the build quality of a macbook, what about The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games.

I would recommend this one as it is a favorite of mine because it is almost the perfect all around laptop and it has better battery life than the other one you linked to and offers better value for money.

Based on the tasks you will be doing , this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK with the powerful quad core i7 processor, 8 GB RAM, solid gtx 960 graphics card card etc, will do a great job. It is great for running overwatch as well as CAD and other engineering software.

No one can tell you if it will be on a better discount or not but I think this Dell Inspiron i7559 is the same one and it is already for 799 which is a great value because it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for the OS and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard like you wanted, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games with ease and it fits your budget well.

Thanks.

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_1?m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&amp;s=warehouse-deals&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1479943763&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Inspiron%2B15%2B7559&amp;th=1

Amazon warehouse has it now it seems. Is that the right price/model?

I know its been a while, but I eventually decided on this, not sure about DS3 but it runs BO3 just fine. I recommend it for $800 range

What don't you like about acer? And yeah it seemed like some of the best bang for my buck.

I was also looking at this: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1478998324&sr=1-2&keywords=dell%2Binspiron%2B15%2B7000&th=1

But I don't think I'll be gaming enough to justify the price or specs. I'll really only be playing games on this in rare occasions.

I agree, if you can wait a month sure, if not then I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it is one of the best laptops for this price, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM (great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage,15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 and it has great battery life.

You can get one with 16 GB and still be under 1000 if you feel like you need more RAM.

Is the screen size a must ? because for under 1k on 15.6 screen you can get this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with i7 quad core like you wanted, 960M GPU which is powerful enough for these games to run on med settings with high fps or high settings with slightly lower FPs, it has great battery life, it fits well insider your budget, no touchscreen like you wanted, has enough ram for multitasking with comfort, and offers great value for money.

One last question. I've chosen to buy the Dell Inspiron you linked. Now I am just curious to know if you recommend buying it now or waiting to see if it goes on sell for Black Friday or CyberMonday.

I think one of the best all around gaming laptops in this price range is the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $800. It is quite powerful and will work incredibly well for heavy multi-tasking and gaming with a skylake i7-6700HQ processor, 8gb of ram, 1TB HDD (+8GB SSD for cache), and 960M graphics card. It also has a pretty long battery life (6-7 hours light use), and it has a full 1080p IPS display.

Then I would suggest this Dell inspirion because it has one of the best CPU(i7 quad core like you wanted), best GPU for your budget (which means you can play Hearthstone on high settings with high FPs with no issues and some of the newer games with low to medium settings) along with 8 GB of ram for multitasking with ease(more than just few tabs) and 8 GB of SSD for you windows (you can get 16 GB of ram or a pure SSD if you feel the need to) and still be under 1k after tax.

9 hour battery life with raw power is hard to find, the closest is this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it is one of the best laptops for this price, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget and will help with photo/video editing), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM (great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage,15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 and it has great battery life(around 7.5 with light usage).

You can get one with 16 GB and still be under 1000 if you feel like you need more RAM.

If you must buy now, what about this?

But if you can wait, then wait for the GTX 1050. I don't know when it will come to laptops, though.

If you can push your budget a little and would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it is one of the best laptops for this price, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget and will help with photo/video editing), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM (great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage,15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 and it has great battery life.

I think one of the best all around gaming laptops in this price range is the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $800. It is quite powerful and will work incredibly well for heavy multi-tasking, CAD, and gaming with a skylake i7-6700HQ processor, 8gb of ram, 1TB HDD (+8GB SSD for cache), and 960M graphics card. It also has a pretty long battery life (6-7 hours light use), and it has a full 1080p IPS display.

It's $900 on Dell's site with only 8GB RAM + tax

It's $780 on Amazon with only 8GB RAM + tax

It sounds like a decent laptop for graphics apps too for the price.

Linus review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJPQfWCuxAo

I just bought this for $750 new on Amazon. Link

Your friend is right in saying that Lenovo make some of the highest quality laptops. However, not all of their laptops are of high quality, and it's only their Thinkpad T series that is famous for its quality. Their other models are just on par with other brands, and not something to spend extra on.

And with that, I do not think the laptop you are looking at would be a good purchase. I think there are a number of other laptops on the market that you can find cheaper with identical specs. The Dell 7559 for $800 is $100 cheaper and has essentially identical specs. This option also will have a longer battery life than the Lenovo. I would also expect the build quality on the Dell to be slightly more durable than the Lenovo.

If you wanted an SSD, you could also find a similar model with a 256GB SSD (a quad core i5 instead of an i7 though) for $760. If you're just gaming, you'll notice no difference between the i5 and the i7.

If you really want the Lenovo, you can also find a version with a 256GB SSD and identical specs to the one you mentioned for $100 cheaper on Amazon.

I've had a Dell XPS from Dell's Outlet site for 4 years and it's top notch. I would have bought an XPS 15 over the Razer Blade if it had a comparable GPU, because that laptop is superb, and it keeps winning the awards to back it up.

I think you get what you pay for. I wouldn't buy a cheap-o Dell, HP, Acer, etc. because they're all crap.

But if you do any sort of research on the Inspiron 7559 or the 7567 you'll see lots of favorable reviews, both personal owners and professional reviewers.

Think of it like this: Toyota makes the Yaris - a piece of crap, bottom dollar commuter car with no power amenities at all. They also make the Lexus GS series - the most popular full sized luxury sedans on the market.

Two very different vehicles from the same company. The difference is the cost, which gets put into the engineering and materials.

Similarly, there is a difference between a Dell XPS and the $200 Dell Inspiron bottom line laptop, and the whole experience is completely different. The Inspiron 7559/7567 would be like a loaded Toyota Camry in this analogy - a very reliable, very popular model with many perks and features but not as expensive as the Lexus GS/Dell XPS.

I've also personally played with the Dell 7559 and it's solid. It's got a nice soft touch coating and it feels very solid to the touch - no wobble or flex when dealing with it like you get on other laptops.

The Inspiron 7559 has a 4 star rating from nearly 1700 reviews on Amazon.

It was named "Best Budget Gaming Laptop" by The Wirecutter.

Linus from LTT gave it a very positive review.

So it has a great reputation.

The 7567 should continue that. The only issue that people have noted is that it has a TN display (common for this price range) instead of IPS, and for some people the viewing angles were not wide enough for their liking. I would say, give it a shot and if you find it works, fantastic! If not, return it without issue.

I agree with Construktz, you should get a Dell Inspiron i7559 but there is two of them available on Amazon, this one is cheaper but comes with bloatware, This one is a Microsoft Signature Edition which comes with no bloatware at all, so make a choice between both

The most important thing here is the GPU. I personally would say either get this with the Nvidia GTX 960m, or go for a more powerful machine with the Nvidia GTX 970m since you're already in that price point at about $1200. Or wait for a laptop with the new 10XX series GPUs since they're full desktop cards and much much faster than the 9XXm series.

You could also get this if you're really dead-set on having an i7 instead of an i5, but there won't be a huge performance difference. Also, in this machine there is an M.2. slot for the SSD and a 2.5in drive slot for a more standard HDD (or another SSD). You can also easily upgrade the RAM from 8GB to 16GB very cheaply. So any storage differences or RAM differences you see between the MSI and the Dell can easily and cheaply be corrected/improved. Cooling is also probably better in the Dell due to the dual fan design that utilizes a ton of vents.

I recommended this to my friend and he really enjoys it. Got it in 2 days with Amazon Prime shipping and now he's using it for all of his classes. It's an incredibly good machine for the price. I personally use a Eurocom M5 Pro with a Nvidia GTX 970m, which I paid ~$1300 for new when the 9XXm series was new and the fastest on the market. You could probably get GTX 970m wielding laptops at a pretty good price nowadays with the refreshed versions with desktop GTX 1060 and GTX 1070 cards coming out.

So, either go cheaper if you keep the GTX 960m, search for a nice GTX 970m laptop that will offer better performance (~40%) at the same price point that you have now, or wait for a GTX 1060 equipped laptop that will cost the same or more but with even better performance (~40-50% than the GTX 970m) than the already more powerful GTX 970m.

Dell's Inspiron 7559 with similar components is $100 cheaper on Amazon for a higher quality, better built laptop that doesn't have that weird "gamery" green pattern all over it. https://www.amazon.com/Dell-15-6-Inch-Quad-Core-i5-6300HQ-Processor/dp/B015PYZ0J6?th=1

With that $100 savings, you can get a 256GB M.2 SATA3 SSD for $88 and save $12 overall with double the SSD space plus the standard 1TB HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=0D9-0006-000G3

If you're wanting to go even lower, the Dell can also be configured with a Core i5 CPU for $739, which is another $60 savings. For that savings, you could upgrade to a 512GB SSD and still save $20 over the HP Omen. That's 4X SSD storage space, a better build, better style, and similar power for $20 less.

I would recommend The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games like the ones you mention on medium settings with high FPs, and it is way under your budget.

Or if you want something lighter I would recommend the ASUS K501UW because it comes with great specs, dual core i7 which is powerful enough for your usage, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, good SSD storage of 512 GB for faster boot up and loading, high build quality, very good battery life (reviews on amazon range from 6-10 hours of light to medium usage with no gaming), 960M which is the same as the dell and can handle your games with no issues, 15.6 inch of FULL HD that you will need for photo/video editing and it is lighter than your current laptop at 4.4 lbs.

For £700, that might be hard to get with full-on future proofing and being lightweight. There's a Dell laptop that sells for about $800 in the US on Amazon that I'll link. It's not super light, but you won't get decent CAD functionality without a 940m at least and more sturdily a 960m.

The Dell was actually more expensive on Amazon.de than the US site.

ASUS: https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B01BF0OMKM/

It doesn't specify whether it uses the 2GB or 4GB version of the 960m, but it has an overall positive rating with what reviews it has. If you're able to purchase from. U.S. Amazon, the link to the Dell is

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/

Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA Gaming GeForce GTX 960M

handles it like a champ

there is a review vid from linus here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJPQfWCuxAo

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6 this is it thanks

Out of the three this is your best option but I wouldn't recommend it, for close in price I would recommend this Acer Nitro 5 because it comes with everything you need , i5 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market and great for your usage, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, Good SSD storage of 256 GB for faster boot up and loading, Full HD IPS screen which is a must have for this price range, high build quality, very good heat management, 1050Ti GPU which is the best for the price, and it is within your budget.

I did not but upon further research I am looking at this now https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

I'm almost exactly on the same situation as OP, except my budget is around $700-800 and in addition to software dev I want to use it for music production. My gaming needs are even lighter than OP's (Nintendo emulators, lowend). What would you recommend in this price range?

I'm currently looking at this Dell Inspiron with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz ($728), this Ideapad Y700 with AMD A10-8700P 1.80GHz 2MB, ($680, I think it's in clearance) and the Legion Y520, which depending on the customization (whether I choose i5-7300HQ 2.50 GHz 2400MHz 6 MB or Intel Core i7-7700HQ 6MB Cache, up to 3.80 GHz, an SSD or not, a hard drive or not) can cost $717, $795 or more.

Thanks for reading.

is this the same laptop?

And is the HDD As fast as a SSD?

Maybe look into the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $710. It's similar to the model you linked but with a previous generation dGPU (but you don't need a GPU for your work so it won't be a huge deal). It comes with a quad core i7-6700HQ processor, 8gb of ram (upgradable) and a 1TB HDD + 8gb SSD. It also comes with a 10 hr advertised battery, a 1080p IPS display, and a pretty solid build quality.

For more suggestions or a better idea of what to look for, maybe look through my comprehensive list here.

What to value more ? better battery life or better "future prof" ? if you prefer battery life then I would recommend this Dell Here is a more detailed review of it: Easily upgradeable, remove a panel at the bottom and you will have access to the storage and ram bays, Keyboard is comfortable to use, comes backlit with 2 levels or brightness, trackpad is okay, you can mis click if you are not used to it, Speakers are also above average, minimal bloat-ware, nothing major, great heat management, even with intensive gaming, The fans are also quiet, you can only hear them (slightly) when under intensive gaming, it is made from plastic, but it feels sturdy, you can open the laptop with ease, screen is IPS which is great for the price, The battery is the main selling point for this laptop as it can go from 5-7 hours with moderate usage, it comes with everything you need , i7 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market and great for your usage, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD screen which is a must have for this price range, and it is within your budget.

If you want something more powerful with weaker battery life then I would recommend This acer vx 15 or this configuration for a 100 more mainly because of double the ram and more powerful 1050Ti GPU.

I assume you are referring to this dell ?

I would recommend the Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with everything you need , i7 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market and great for your usage, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD screen which is a must have for this price range, long battery life, GPU that should be able to handle your wife's programs, and it is within your budget.

Here is a more detailed review of it:

Easily upgradeable, remove a panel at the bottom and you will have access to the storage and ram bays, Keyboard is comfortable to use, comes backlit with 2 levels or brightness, trackpad is okay, you can mis click if you are not used to it, Speakers are also above average, minimal bloat-ware, nothing major, great heat management, even with intensive gaming, The fans are also quiet, you can only hear them (slightly) when under intensive gaming, it is made from plastic, but it feels sturdy, you can open the laptop with ease, screen is IPS which is great for the price, The battery is the main selling point for this laptop as it can go from 5-7 hours with moderate usage.

If you want it you will need to click the used & new.

Which is more important for you ? if battery life then this dell is your best option, if you are looking for best specs then I would recommend This acer VX because it comes with everything you need , i5 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market and great for gaming, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, Good SSD storage of 256 GB for faster boot up and loading, Full HD screen which is a must have for this price range, high build quality, very good heat management, 4-5 hours of battery life with general usage, 1050 GPU which is one of the best options for this budget, and it is within your budget

Or this Prostar N855HJ because it comes with very similar specs and price and looks more professional

For this price point that it is your best option, for 750 you can get a quad core i7, 960M GPU for better gaming performance like this dell or for 800 you can get 1050 GPU with this acer.

I don't know what this will show up for you in CAD, but this is my laptop and it runs the game very well: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1494194820&sr=1-1&keywords=dell+inspiron+15

It has a 15" screen instead of a 17", but the resolution is much better. The CPU and GPU are also a lot better (i7-6700 HQ vs the i7-7200U, GTX 960M vs 940MX). You get 4GB fewer RAM, but laptop RAM is relatively cheap and you could upgrade it to 16GB very easily (what I did).

I haven't had any problems with it in the past 5 months. It really is the best value "gaming" laptop out there, but is equally good with everything else (I use it for 3D work, photoshop, and rendering occasionally).

I have this: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

It's a very capable mid-high range laptop. Great IPS screen (1080, not 4K, but I think IPS is much more important than higher resolution), dedicated GPU, quad core CPU, and I upgraded the RAM to 16 for cheap.

Not a touch screen, but I don't think that's useful in this field of programs anyway.

If you didn't buy yet then my vote goes to this one especially since it is on sale.

Does the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 meet these standards?

Which is more important ? battery life or gaming performance or value for money ? for battery life I would go with this dell for gaming performance I would go with this Acer VX and if you want value for money then I would go with this MSI because it comes with a more powerful GPU but lower quality screen.

I agree with shopineer this is your best option.

Okay so check to see if the local best buy has this computer:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-7559-laptop-intel-core-i7-8gb-memory-1tb-8gb-hybrid-hard-drive-black/4890400.p?skuId=4890400

It is a dell, pretty good for the price, the true quad core will be a great help with most if not all of the programs you plan on using. However, pricematch it with this on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1492804726&sr=1-1&refinements=p_n_feature_twenty_browse-bin%3A9521929011%2Cp_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_n_condition-...

This will bring it down to 760 before tax which is a great deal in my opinion and you could have the laptop in hand today if it is instock at bestbuy.

Then this is your best option.

So if you want to add a ssd to the one I got you just have to open the back and and a special type of ssd called a M.2 (not a standard 2.5 inch ssd) then you move your OS over to the ssd (lots of YouTube videos for this) If your options are to choose between a 960m and a 1050 ti, I would go 1050 always since it's a full card and not a mobile version like the 960m(the mobile version is significantly less powerful the the normal desktop version)

I was more worried about the i7 when I bought my laptop and not the graphics card so that's why I got a 960m but it was 850ish after I got a ssd with it

This is the laptop I have Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA Gaming GeForce GTX 960M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Fvd6ybHMRMKYC

And this is the ssd I got for it ADATA Premier SP550 M.2 2280 120GB Solid State Drive (ASP550NS38-120GM-C) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HHFKZ5K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1xd6ybEYG1A4Q

*Sorry is my formating is awful I'm on my phone doing all of this

*I would also suggest building your own desktop if you dident absolutely need a laptop, your price to performance ratio would just be miles better

I agree that this would be a great option, and another good option is this Lenovo IdeaPad 700 because it comes with i7 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market 16 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, Good SSD storage of 256 GB for faster boot up and loading, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD IPS screen which is a must have for this price range and better than the one on the dell, very good battery life, and it is within your budget

Theres an all black version of the Inspiron gaming https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_G63YybKS7YWWX

Or there is the razer blade 15 which has a green logo but is otherwise pretty unassuming

How well do you think this competes with the i7559-2512BLK?

https://smile.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1490808159&sr=8-2&keywords=i7559

Or you can get one straight from the Dell Outlet

$770 for the 6700HQ, 960M, 16GB RAM, 128GB M.2 SSD and 1TB SSHD. If you're willing to take the graphics hit, that's your best bet.

I agree that this would be a great option, and another good option is this Lenovo IdeaPad 700 because it comes with i7 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market 16 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, Good SSD storage of 256 GB for faster boot up and loading, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD IPS screen which is a must have for this price range and better than the one on the dell, very good battery life, and it is slightly over your budget

If weight isn't important, don't go with the K501UW. Dual-core and poor quality display.

You would be better off with this.

If you are in US then please don't do that to yourself :), You would be better off with this or this one both have much better specs and build quality for very close price.

this was mentioned and it is a very good option, another great option is this Prostar Clevo N855HJ because it comes with the new i7 quad core CPU which is one of the best in the market and useful for programs, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, 1 TB of HDD for storage, Full HD screen which is a must have for this price range, high build quality, GTX 1050, 1-Year Warranty, and it is within your budget

I'm selling a Dell Inspiron 7559-BLK for $600 shipped. Here's the model/specs

I don't know how or why Reddit took a full month to get me notified about this response, but here i go with some similarly-priced laptops:

There's the Inspiron 15 7559, which comes with a quad-core i7 and a similar GPU but uses a SSHD instead of an SSD and is using slower DDR3 instead of DDR4.

Alternatively, there's the Inspiron 15 7567, which comes with a 1050(performance level between a 965M and 970M), DDR4 memory and a 7300HQ(faster than the 6700HQ in tasks not taking advantage of hyperthreading, slightly slower otherwise), though its display's quality is worse than the previous option.

Neither come with an SSD, but both of them have a free M.2 slot you can add and SSD to later on. Currently SSDs are a bit expensive due to mobile demand, though - a 500GB SSD will set you back $150 at current prices (as opposed to $100-120 about 6 months ago). I expect supply to only catch up about 6-8 months from now.

This does look solid. I'm looking at this model actually - http://www.sagernotebook.com/Notebook-NP5855.html Seems like it might be comparable to the Dell another poster suggested - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=twister_B01BZH0U6A?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

Going to have to think about these.

> it is powerful CPU/GPU-wise, seems to be built quite solidly, cooling system seems nice and so does the display, large amount of storage and the 8gb SSD to speed up loading, not very bulky and allegedly 4.6 lbs (though I've read that ppl say it is actually above 5 hmm...)

^ These are the observations I was talking about - was wondering if I have the right impression of the Inspiron laptop (since I'm not very savvy on these things)....

Also, sorry if I'm mistaken, but I think that maybe you thought I was speaking about that 13.3" ASUS in my 2nd question. Just to clarify, I was asking how this laptop ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6" stands up to the Inspiron?

(This ASUS seems to fluctuate prices and being out of stock almost daily... but has been ~$750-$798 many times, so far I see some complaints are just of the display, but still wondering if it may be my compromise between a ZenBook and a bulkier laptop for my pricepoint)

The Inspiron (your recommendation) is definitely a tempting buy as it is powerful CPU/GPU-wise, seems to be built quite solidly, cooling system seems nice and so does the display, large amount of storage and the 8gb SSD to speed up loading, not very bulky and allegedly 4.6 lbs (though I've read that ppl say it is actually above 5 hmm...).

At the same time, I really fell in love with that ASUS ZenBook you linked to - the build/size/portability/battery seems so comfortable - if only I could find something like that, with the 13.3" and all and with a decent dGPU, that would be perfect...

On a side note, what do you think of this ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6" vs. the Inspiron?

Is this the same product for cheaper?

Yeah, the picture looks like a Dell Inspiron 15 7559..

This

Nah, Dell Inspiron 15 (i7559-2512BLK). [https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6]

Thank you I'll go home and try this tonight.

This is my laptop I do have graphics card in it.

At this price point I would recommend the dell you linked, you can get it for much less at amazon and add a 8 GB ram stick or for the same cost get MSI with 970M which will provide better gaming performance than the 960M on the Dell, but if pushing your budget to get the MSI with 1060 is doable then I would recommend it because that way you can future prof your gaming but you would lose out on an IPS screen.

For VMs you might want a quad-core. What about this?

To be honest, you wouldn't go wrong with either of them, they both offer great value for money, similar specs and performance, but this comes with better battery life and this comes with better build quality.

With your budget and usage you can go two ways, either The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life which is the main selling point for this laptop in your case, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games.

Or the the ASUS K501UW-AB78 mainly because of its weight and build quality since it is almost 1 lb less than the dell, it has the same amount of ram (8GB), 512 GB of SSD (which is a main advantage over the dell since it comes with 1 TB of HDD), but it also comes with dual core i7 (instead of the quad core on the dell) and not as great as battery life.

I wouldn't go with that as Shopineer said that comes with CPU that is not powerful enough, instead I would recommend the Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle video/photo editing..

Or if you want to budget a little then I would recommend this Lenovo Ideapad 700 because it comes with quad core i5-6300HQ which is one of the best in the market, 8 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, good quality 15.6 full HD IPS screen(better than the Acer mentioned twice before), with 1 Year Warranty, 1TB of HDD for storage, 950M GPU which is more than powerful enough your games (also slightly less than the 960M on the dell) and it is within your budget.

Maybe look into the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $780. It fits your needs pretty well with very solid specs, a good battery life, and a good build quality. It has a quad core i7-6700HQ processor, 8gb of ram, and a 1TB HDD. There is also another ram slot and another storage slot if you would like to upgrade either in the future. It has a GTX 960M which should aid with solidworks or any other graphic intensive programs you find yourself using. It has a pretty long battery life advertised at up to 10 hours, a full 1080p IPS display, and a solid build quality.

You can also find a version for $740 if you're fine with a quad core i5 would would prefer a SSD.

As mentioned, if you can spend more, go with this.

If you are worried about the speed of the Dell because it is HDD, you can get this Dell-Inspiron because it comes with SSD and same GPU for much less.

What about this?

thin and light don't go hand in hand with editing videos with premiere pro, so I would either go with Dell Inspiron i7559 mainly because of the quad core i7, powerful 960M GPU, very good battery life, or with the ASUS K501UW because it comes with much lighter build at 4.4 lbs but with only dual core i7 which means it won't be as good as the Dell in medium to heavy video editing(light work shouldn't be an issue for dual core i7), so which is more important to you ?

You might want a quad-core i7 for editing video.

What about this?

this is the better option of the two just like Orangematz said, however, I would suggest this Acer Aspire V because it comes with similar specs like quad core i7, 960M GPU with 4 GB of VRAM, 8GB of ram, 1TB of HDD, has bigger screen and it is for less, but it also comes with better screen with better color reproduction and brightness which is recommended and great for photo editing.

I usually recommend this Dell-Inspiron but since you are concern with the build quality I would usually recommend this Asus K501 because it has more premium build but it also comes with dual core which will slow your 3D work and it is also slightly over budget, so what about this Acer Aspire V? it comes with quad core i7, 960M GPU with 4 GB of VRAM, and it is almost within budget.

If you want to budget a little then I would recommend this because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games like the ones you mention on medium settings with high FPs, and it is way under your budget.

If you want to get something with higher end than your budget then I would recommend a Dell XPS 15 or a ThinkPad because both come with better build quality and more suitable to a business environment.

How heavy will your video editing be ? if medium to heavy, I would recommend this Dell inspiron because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7 which is one of the best CPU in the market, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games and video editing work.

However, if you are going to do very heavy work I would recommend pushing your budget and get one of these gaming laptops under 1500

The main advantage for this laptop is light weight, if you are not concern about that then I would recommend either this Dell inspiron because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7 which is one of the best CPU in the market and better than the quad core i5, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games and video editing work.

Or this MSI mainly because it comes with slightly more powerful GPU (970M).

For your budget I would recommend either The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle the games you mentioned on medium to high settings with very good FPs, and it is within your budget

Or this Acer Aspire E 15 E5 because it comes with 940MX GPU which is great for this price point and the minimum that I would recommend for your games, dual core i5 for your general usage and gaming, 8GB DDR4 which is enough ram for smooth multi tasking, Good SSD storage (256GB) for faster booting and and overall performance, 15.6-inch Full HD which is great for video watching and it is within your budget range.

Maybe look into the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $780. It fits your needs pretty well with very solid specs, a good battery life, and a good build quality. It has a quad core i7-6700HQ processor, 8gb of ram, and a 1TB HDD. There is also another ram slot and another storage slot if you would like to upgrade either in the future. It has a GTX 960M which should aid with solidworks or any other graphic intensive programs you find yourself using. It has a pretty long battery life advertised at up to 10 hours, a full 1080p IPS display, and a solid build quality. It weighs in at 5.6 pounds though.

You can also find a version for $740 if you're fine with a quad core i5 would would prefer a SSD.

Unfortunately the best light-weight 15.6'' laptop with a 960M is out of stock right now on Newegg and Amazon (Acer V15 Nitro).

I second The Dell Inspiron i7559

What about this?

Would also suggest the Inspiron. Best option for the stuff you're doing.

The Dell Inspiron 7559 is generally the go-to budget gaming laptop around here, there are more powerful solutions, but you're kicking up a few price ranges.

Dell Inspiron 7559

Ah, I see, I didn't know the Best Buy financing was a big deciding factor. I don't think you mentioned that in your post.

Well, Best Buy will price match Amazon and Newegg, and they carry the same laptop.

My recommendation is to get them to price match this Dell 7559 to Amazon's, which will save you $43.

If they don't have that one available, get this Dell 7559 which comes with the i7, 1TB HDD, and 128GB SSD for $999, same price as the HP laptop you listed for the same parts.

Good luck!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6

Not sure whether shipping and import taxes will make that laptop not worth it, though.

For your usage I would say yes it is worth it, and if you don't want to spend 1K but can compromise on screen size then I would recommend Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with i7 and the 960M you want, if you are unwilling to compromise then I would suggest this MSI GL72 6QF-405 because it comes with the specs you want, 8GB of ram, 960M GPU, i7 quad core CPU, 17.3 screen, under your budget, not super heavy at 6 lbs, with 1 year warranty and most importantly you can add a SSD drive on it, which I recommend you do once you have enough budget.

If you are going to do intensive video editing then I wouldn't recommend this at all since it only has dual core, instead I would recommend either The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games and intense video editing.

Or The MSI GL62 because it has everything you need at a great price, a powerful quad core i7, 12 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 1 TB HDD for storage, small SSD storage (128 GB), for faster booting and and overall performance, USB C which is a nice bonus , it doesn't have a Backlit keyboard though, but it does have an optical drive, 960M GPU just like the Dell's and comes with 4 USBs (1 C, 1 2.0 and 2 3.0), and it around the same price range.

I would suggest either this Dell inspirion because it has one of the best CPU(i7 quad core), best GPU for your budget (which means you can play Steam Games/WoW/League on high settings with high FPs with no issues and some of the newer games with low to medium settings) along with 8 GB of ram for multitasking with ease(more than just few tabs) and 8 GB of SSD for you windows (you can get 16 GB of ram or a pure SSD if you feel the need to) and still be around 900, great battery life, with keyboard backliting, not super heavy for a "gaming laptop" under 5 lbs, it is basically the almost perfect all around laptop.

If you want something lighter then I would suggest this ASUS K501UW because it is lighter by about .5 lbs and has pure SSD, but it doesn't come with a quad core CPU.

You'll want a quad-core i7 for the work you're doing. What about this?

Couple of good options available are The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games.

The MSI GL62 because it has everything you need at a great price, a powerful quad core i7, 12 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 1 TB HDD for storage, small SSD storage (128 GB), for faster booting and and overall performance, USB C which is a nice bonus , it doesn't have a Backlit keyboard though, but it does have an optical drive, 960M GPU just like the Dell's and comes with 4 USBs (1 C, 1 2.0 and 2 3.0), and it around the same price range.

With the 960M, does the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK compare?

I would recommend either the Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7(recommended for music production), great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games.

Or the K501UW because it is lighter(almost a bound less) with big pure SSD with better build quality and the same GPU for gaming performance, but it is also more expensive, and with weaker CPU (dual core vs quad core on the dell).

Hi, I'm looking for a laptop for beginner vlogging/music making. My Budget is at $800. I was looking at the MSI GL62 or I might even stretch for this one http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-15-6-laptop-intel-core-i7-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-128gb-solid-state-drive-black/5088502.p?skuId=5088502 if you guys think it's worth it. I'll be traveling overseas with it, but I don't think I need it to be light, I probably will do most of my work at home. I'm not picky, just want something that has the least amount of trouble running demanding programs. Thanks.

Edit: Another computer I'm considering. https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-763BLK-Full-HD-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1444331344&sr=1-1&keywords=dell%2Bi5%2B960m&th=1

I usually would recommend The Dell Inspiron i7559 but it is out of stock at the moment, so if you can push your budget a little then I would recommend this MSI-GP62MVR-Leopard because it comes with the much more powerful GPU 1060 which will greatly enhance your gaming experience vs a laptop with 960M a long with i7-6700HQ(one of the best CPU in the market) 16GB more than enough ram for smooth multi tasking, 1TB storage which is more than enough but I would recommend adding SSD for faster performance once you have enough budget.

If you can't push budget then I would recommend this Dell Inspiron because it comes with 960M GPU which is the best you can get for this budget and will be able to play the games you mentioned on high settings with high FPS, it also comes with enough ram for smooth multi tasking(8GB), Good SSD storage (256GB) for faster booting and and overall performance,Quad-Core-i5-6300HQ-Processor which more than enough for your gaming, great value for money, good battery life, it doesn't come with back lit keybaord though.

for this budget and specs it will be hard to find, if you are welling to compromise on weight I would recommend this Dell Inspiron because it comes with great battery life, i7 quad core, enough ram for smooth multi tasking (8GB), 960M GPU which should be able to run OverWatch on medium settings with high FPS, and it fits well inside your budget.

If it is too heavy for you then I would recommend this ASUS K501UW because it comes with 960M GPU same as the dell, and it is light weight at 4.4 lbs, it also comes with enough ram for smooth multi tasking (8GB), and big SSD storage (512GB) for faster booting and and overall performance,however, it does comes with Dual core CPU rather than your standard quad core CPU.

There are few good options for this budget like

The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games like the ones you mentioned with medium to high settings.

The MSI GL62 because it has everything you need at a great price, a powerful quad core i7, 12 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 1 TB HDD for storage, small SSD storage (128 GB), for faster booting and and overall performance, USB C which is a nice bonus , it doesn't have a Backlit keyboard though, but it does have an optical drive, 960M GPU just like the Dell's and comes with 4 USBs (1 C, 1 2.0 and 2 3.0), and it around the same price range.

Another good option for less is this Dell Inspiron because it comes with 960M GPU which is the best you can get for this budget and will be able to play the games you mentioned on high settings with high FPS, it also comes with enough ram for smooth multi tasking(8GB), Good SSD storage (256GB) for faster booting and and overall performance,Quad-Core-i5-6300HQ-Processor which more than enough for your gaming, great value for money, good battery life, it doesn't come with back lit keybaord though.

Pro tip: for some reason with this listing some times the higher priced seller show when you click on the link, simply click on the other sellers section to get the better deal.

OK so you can go two routes, either a somewhat powerful laptop with powerful GPU/CPU like The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games.

Or go with something light weight, smaller size, better battery life and about 100~200 USD less like the college laptops on this Black friday deals thread

Well if you want a 960M GPU that should not be hard, there is few options available that match your creitera, I wouldn't recommend 950M(like the one you linked) for Overwatch though unless you are ok with lower settings and lower FPs, I would recommend either The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games.

The MSI GL62 because it has everything you need at a great price, a powerful quad core i7, 12 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 1 TB HDD for storage, small SSD storage (128 GB), for faster booting and and overall performance, USB C which is a nice bonus , it doesn't have a Backlit keyboard though, but it does have an optical drive like you wanted, 960M GPU just like the Dell's and comes with 4 USBs (1 C, 1 2.0 and 2 3.0), and it around the same price range.

Another good option for less is this Dell Inspiron because it comes with 960M GPU which is the best you can get for this budget and will be able to play the games you mentioned on high settings with high FPS, it also comes with enough ram for smooth multi tasking(8GB), Good SSD storage (256GB) for faster booting and and overall performance,Quad-Core-i5-6300HQ-Processor which more than enough for your gaming, great value for money, good battery life, it doesn't come with back lit keybaord though. Side note: if you for some reason Amazon shows the price at 800+~ then click on the other seller options to get the mid 600 range with the big sale on it.

For CAD, a quad-core might be a good idea. What about this?

What about this?

For CAD you might want a quad-core i7. What about this?

Well there is The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games like you mentioned with ease.

and this MSI-GP62MVR-Leopard because it comes with the much more powerful GPU 1060 which will greatly enhance your gaming experience vs a laptop with 960M like the dell a long with i7-6700HQ(one of the best CPU in the market) 16GB more than enough ram for smooth multi tasking, 1TB storage which is more than enough but I would recommend adding SSD for faster performance once you have enough budget.

Or even a more powerful laptop with 1070 , and there are few good ones under 2000, I would recommend either this ASUS ROG GL502VS because it comes with above average build quality, with great specs and value for money , it comes with Intel Core i76700HQ(one of the best CPU in the market), NVIDIA GTX 1070 just like you wanted and should be able to run most games on ultra with no issues ,256GB PCIE SSD even better than standard SSD which is great for faster booting and and overall performance +1TB HDD for extra storage and relatively light at 5 lbs.

Or this Eluktronics P650RS similar build quality, very good cooling, similar specs expect it comes with 512GB pure SSD and no HDD.

They are a reseller of clevo, which is a niche company but makes pretty good laptop, value wise and quality wise, however, for this budget I wouldn't recommend them, I would recommend either The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games. or this Dell Inspiron because it comes with 960M GPU which is the best you can get for this budget and will be able to play the games you mentioned on high settings with high FPS, it also comes with enough ram for smooth multi tasking(8GB), Good SSD storage (256GB) for faster booting and and overall performance,Quad-Core-i5-6300HQ-Processor which more than enough for your gaming, great value for money, good battery life, it doesn't come with back lit keybaord though.

How heavy is the video editing go to be ? if it is somewhat intensive then I would recommend either The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate video editing work.

The MSI GL62 because it has everything you need at a great price, a powerful quad core i7, 12 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 1 TB HDD for storage, small SSD storage (128 GB), for faster booting and and overall performance, USB C which is a nice bonus , it doesn't have a Backlit keyboard though, but it does have an optical drive, 960M GPU just like the Dell's and comes with 4 USBs (1 C, 1 2.0 and 2 3.0), and it around the same price range.

You may need to give up some portability for a quad-core. What about this?

I would recommend either The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games.

The MSI GL62 because it has everything you need at a great price, a powerful quad core i7, 12 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 1 TB HDD for storage, small SSD storage (128 GB), for faster booting and and overall performance, USB C which is a nice bonus , it doesn't have a Backlit keyboard though, but it does have an optical drive, 960M GPU just like the Dell's and comes with 4 USBs (1 C, 1 2.0 and 2 3.0), and it around the same price range.

I would try to push the budget to 750+ to get a 960M gpu if you can then I would recommend either this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for the OS and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard like you wanted, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games with ease and it fits your budget well.

Or this sweet deal on the MSI GL62 because it has everything you need at a great price, a powerful quad core i7, 12 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 1 TB HDD for storage, small SSD storage (128 GB), for faster booting and and overall performance, USB C which is a nice bonus , it doesn't have a Backlit keyboard though, but it does have an optical drive like you wanted, 960M GPU just like the Dell's and comes with 4 USBs (1 C, 1 2.0 and 2 3.0), and it around the same price range.

Should i go with https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16834154380 (729.99 Black Friday)

Or

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

I was recommending this for someone with similar needs, so allow me to repeat myself,I would recommend either this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for the OS and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard like you wanted, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games with ease and it fits your budget well.

Or this sweet deal on the MSI GL62 because it has everything you need at a great price, a powerful quad core i7, 12 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 1 TB HDD for storage, small SSD storage (128 GB), for faster booting and and overall performance, USB C which is a nice bonus , it doesn't have a Backlit keyboard though, but it does have an optical drive like you wanted, 960M GPU just like the Dell's and comes with 4 USBs (1 C, 1 2.0 and 2 3.0), and it around the same price range.

I was recommending this for someone with similar needs, so allow me to repeat myself,I would recommend either this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for the OS and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice bonus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games with ease and it fits your budget well.

Or this sweet deal on the MSI GL62 because it has everything you need at a great price, a powerful quad core i7, 12 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 1 TB HDD for storage, small SSD storage (128 GB), for faster booting and and overall performance, USB C which is a nice bonus , it doesn't have a Backlit keyboard though, but it does have an optical drive which is a plus for some, 960M GPU just like the Dell's and comes with 4 USBs (1 C, 1 2.0 and 2 3.0), and it around the same price range.

I though the post and I was like what the hell is a "Mullet Laptop" but now I get it :) there are a couple of options I can think of, for something mid range that doesn't look like a gaming laptop you got the Dell Inspiron i7559 or cheaper option with SSD and weaker CPU this Dell Inspiron

Pro tip: for some reason with this listing some times the higher priced seller show when you click on the link, simply click on the other sellers section to get the better deal.

For something a little more high end is The Eluktronics P650RS-G for better build quality much more powerful GPU, bigger pure SSD and better cooling.

I would recommend either The Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for cache and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard which is a nice plus, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games.

The MSI GL62 because it has everything you need at a great price, a powerful quad core i7, 12 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 1 TB HDD for storage, small SSD storage (128 GB), for faster booting and and overall performance, USB C which is a nice bonus , it doesn't have a Backlit keyboard though, but it does have an optical drive, 960M GPU just like the Dell's and comes with 4 USBs (1 C, 1 2.0 and 2 3.0), and it around the same price range.

If you are planning to play only those games a 1060 would be an over kill, I would to recommend this Dell Inspiron because it comes with great battery life, i7 quad core, enough ram for smooth multi tasking (8GB), 960M GPU which should be able to run OverWatch on medium and Guild wars on high settings with high FPS and it is way under budget.

If you want to "future prof" your gaming a little and planning to play more intensive games then I would recommend this MSI VR Ready GE62VR because it comes with the much more powerful 1060 GPU like you want, dedicated left click/right click buttons like you want, 3 USB ports like you want, SSD for faster booting and overall performance, i7 quad core CPU, backlit keyboard like you wanted, and it fits well inside your budget.

Well I just read what games you will play, and the linked one is overpowered for that, so I would recommend either this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it offers great value for money , it comes with quad core i7, great battery life, 8 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 8 GB SSD for the OS and to help with load times(you can add SSD if you want more storage), 1TB for your large files, backlite keyboard like you wanted, 1080P screen (wouldn't recommend any less at this price point), 960M GPU that should handle moderate games with ease and it fits your budget well.

Or this sweet deal on the MSI GL62 because it has everything you need at a great price, a powerful quad core i7, 12 GB of ram for smooth multi tasking, 1 TB HDD for storage, small SSD storage (128 GB), for faster booting and and overall performance, USB C which is a nice bonus , it doesn't have a Backlit keyboard though, but it does have an optical drive like you wanted, 960M GPU just like the Dell's and comes with 4 USBs (1 C, 1 2.0 and 2 3.0), and it around the same price range.

Yeah, the i7 may help if you're doing video editing.

What about this?

I had my Macbook Pro stolen over the weekend, so I really had no other choice but to get an alternative computer. Ended up getting a Dell Inspiron i7559, gonna also pick up a 250 gb Samsung SSD 850 EVO this weekend.

So far I've had it for a day now and I can't complain. Dell actually outdid themselves with this laptop, and for nearly a quarter of the price of a Macbook Pro, IDK if you can go wrong.

My only strife is this computer doesn't have a Thundebolt 3 port, so any chance of using an external GPU setup went out the window (I know I can do a DIY setup still, but I'd rather not use the WiFi card PCIe slot).

I'd be wary. I paid 630 for that spec, refurbed.

Here, on Amazon. personally I'd probably save up for that or spend a bit more for it.

These seem to use M.2 SSDs instead of SATA SSDs.

M.2 is a new standard that basically allows flash storage to have direct access to PCIe lanes(improving transfer rates to several times faster than SATA, which already is the speed bottleneck for higher-end SSDs such as Samsung's 850 series). Unfortunately, it has the issue of being limited to a motherboard connection, limiting the number of ports(most laptops with M.2 only have one M.2 port) and its physical dimensions, which ultimately limit their capacity to lower than SATA SSDs. Intel's been working on a U.2 connector that allows using cables at M.2 speeds and allows for SSDs with capacities you'd only be able to fit in a SATA bay before. Unfortunately, it hasn't gained any significant traction in the laptop market because of its increased height and has only gotten a significant market hold in the enterprise storage market as of now.

This doesn't mean you can't use another SATA SSD you can get at the prices listed above as their HDDs tend to be SATA devices. 128GB isn't enough storage for more than Windows(which can take about 64GB depending on installed features such as a factory reset image) and a Smart Response cache, which is an Intel technology that attempts to increase apparent HDD speeds by dynamically keeping a small part of the HDD's contents (specifically, the contents accessed more often) into the SSD.

Keeping a lot of data in a small SSD is bad for its lifetime, though. SSDs support a limited number of writes before they fail, and that figure is currently somewhere from 350~1000 for each sector(small fixed block of data used for IO operations, usually between 512 bytes and 4 KB). Manufacturers have introduced ways to get around such limitations, such as allocating additional space in the SSD to be used to replace sectors that failed, or support for TRIM(which marks the blocks as deleted instead of physically overwriting them), but the most important method is wear leveling - essentially managing unused space so as to make sure its sectors get an equal amount of use in order to prevent overused sectors from failing prematurely - which is why you don't want to fill the SSD more than about 75%. a 128GB SSD will still happily support at least 50 TB written to it over its lifetime, though(about 28GB/day every day for 5 years), assuming these measures are taken.

a 500GB or larger SSD will let you store your data directly into the SSD without needing to swap it in and out constantly.

You could get this laptop(6700HQ/960M/8GB RAM) for $750, a 1 TB SSD for $230, and use the laptop's 1TB SSHD as an external HDD with a $10 enclosure, which sums up to $990.
The laptop also comes with a M.2 port and an additional DDR3L slot for further expansion, and some good upgrades over its lifetime would be getting another 8GB RAM to take advantage of dual channel memory(currently at $40) and a M.2 SSD once they get affordable enough to justify their additional performance.

What about this?

Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6xi.xbE30V36V

I'd say this is probably what you're looking for.

What about this?

I agree with shopineer, this dell is a great option because it also has great battery life and well within your budget and you can get this config with more ram, but I would recommend this ASUS ROG GL752VW because it has bigger screen which should prove useful, and it has separate SSD for better and faster performance, and it still has the 960M with 4 GB of Vram for your rendering and has the higher ram as well as a USB type C.

I was just recommending this in a similar post, but it fits your criteria as well, so allow me to repeat myself and recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market under 1000), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10, and it comes with great battery life(5.5 to 7.5 hours with light to medium usage).

If you can go over 1k, This MSI GE62 Apache would be the best option, because it is one of the best priced laptops with a 970M GPU which will enhance your gaming experience.

I agree with the Technician, this is a great option, but since you are concern with the weight I would recommend this Asus k501 because it comes with Intel Core i7, GTX 960M(one of the best CPU in the market for your budget), 8GB DDR4(great for multitasking), 512GB SSD(great for faster booting and loading), and light weight at 4.4 lbs.

I would suggest looking into the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $830. It is a great all-around laptop that will work extremely well for CAD. It's specs include a skylake i7-6700hq processor, 8gb of ram, 1TB HDD + 8gb SSD for Cache, and a 960M graphics card. It also has a good build quality, a long battery life, and a full 1080p IPS display.

What about something such as this?

Or if you're doing heavier work, go with something that has a quad-core such as this.

What about this?

I agree, if you can wait a month sure, if not then I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it is one of the best laptops for this price, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM (great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage,15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 and it has great battery life.

You can get one with 16 GB and still be under 1000 if you feel like you need more RAM.

You could actually spend under $800 and get a laptop that will definitely satisfy your needs very well. I would recommend you go with this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK which comes with a powerful quad core i7 processor, nice 8 GB RAM, a decent storage of 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD and of course it comes with a solid gtx 960 dedicated graphics card that will allow you to run GTA IV as well as the Witcher, very well. It will also do a decent job at film making; video editing and production... Apart from pure performance, it has a great battery life, nice build quality, decent keyboard and touch pad etc..It is not very heavy and at 15 inches,is easy to carry around in the average bag.

I would recommend this one it has the best battery and performance.

You might want a quad-core i7 for the stuff you're doing.

What about this?

thinking about this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PYZ0J6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Either go the budget root, then would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it is one of the best laptops for this price, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget and will help with photo/video editing), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM (great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage,15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 and it has great battery life.

Or go over budget and get something with 1060 like this ROG Strix.

I'm now eying the i7 version of the Dell you linked me. It looks pretty comparable, except the one you linked has an SSD rather than a 1TB HDD. But at least those are things that I can add in later I assume. This is the one I'm talking about: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=psdc_13896615011_t2_B015PYYDMQ?th=1

The [Inspiron i7559]() would be a better pick for gaming but for your 3D modelling I would want you to get a machine with an i7 processor. I would prefer to get this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK with the Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ processor and later on I add a dedicated SSD to the 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD it comes with.

What about this?

I would recommend the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $800. It is quite powerful and will work incredibly well for multitasking and video games with a skylake i7-6700HQ processor, 8gb of ram, 1TB HDD (+8GB SSD for cache), and 960M graphics card.

It also has a decent battery life, a backlit keyboard, and a full 1080p IPS display.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it is one of the best laptops for this price, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget and will help with photo/video editing), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM (great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage,15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 and it has great battery life.

You can get one with 16 GB and still be under 1000 if you feel like you need more RAM.

For newer games, I'd highly suggest waiting for the GTX 1050 to come out for laptops.

If you must buy now, then I'd check out this.

Oh, I see. Yeah the Thinkpad Yoga and X1 Carbon Yoga are out of your budget.

What about this?

it is almost always cheaper to buy a SSD and add it yourself, which is the case here, however, if you are not sure that you can do it then I wouldn't take the risk cause some laptops are harder to do than others.
If you are not in a hurry the more expensiveDell Inspiron i7559 goes on discounts often and you can get it for the same price or 20 bucks more, so if you can wait and stalk it you can.
If you are interested in SSD+HDD under 1k with 960M GPU then this HP Pavilion 15 would be a great option as it has all those three and more ram and under 1k.

I would recommend something with an IPS display if you're looking for vivid colors.

If you can handle a bit heavier weight (5.4 pounds), maybe look into the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $800. It is quite powerful and will work incredibly well for heavy multi-tasking and gaming with a skylake i7-6700HQ processor, 8gb of ram, 1TB HDD (+8GB SSD for cache), and 960M graphics card. It also has a pretty long battery life (6-7 hours light use), and it has a full 1080p IPS display.

Yes, since you are going to use it for college it means you will be carrying it around and 6 lbs is a lot to carry on a daily basis, if you are looking for a dell, I would suggest this Dell inspirion

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it is one of the best laptops for this price, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM (great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage,15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 and it has great battery life.

You can get one with 16 GB and still be under 1000 if you feel like you need more RAM.

What about this?

You said discrete graphics preferred, but also that a 10-series GPU would be nice. This doesn't make sense, since 10-series GPU's are dedicated.

Do you mean you are interested in a dedicated GPU?

I think the Dell Inspiron 7559 would be your best option though, as it has one of the longest battery lives among gaming laptops. It also has a i7-6700HQ processor, 8gb of ram and 1TB HDD + 8gb SSD. It's 960M graphics card will also allow you to play LoL and similar games like a breeze.

If you are only playing dota 2 and nothing else new then I would go with a 960M GPU, I was just recommending the same laptop for someone with similar usage, so allow me to to this Dell Inspiron i7559 again because it is one of the best laptops for this price, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM (great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage,15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 and it has great battery life.

You can get one with 16 GB and still be under 1000 if you feel like you need more RAM.

For video editing and those games you mentioned, a quad core processor is recommended, for the video editing especially, an i7 in particular would be great, 8 GB RAM or more, a large storage and of course, you will need a decent graphics card. This article on what to look for in a video editing laptop With your budget, your best pick would be this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK that comes with a powerful i7 quad core processor, 8 GB RAM , a nice 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD storage, and of course, a solid gtx 960 dedicated graphics card which along with that i7 processor and 8 GB RAM will run overwatch excellently and more demanding games like FO4 on decent settings. It will also do a very decent job at video editing.

What about this?

[This dell] is another option that I would highly recommend. It's an excellent option with a skylake i7 processor, 8gb of ram, 960M graphics card and 1TB HDD + 8gb ssd. It also has a long battery life and a full 1080p IPS display.

I think one of the best all around gaming laptops in this price range is the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $800. It is quite powerful and will work incredibly well for heavy multi-tasking and gaming with a skylake i7-6700HQ processor, 8gb of ram, 1TB HDD (+8GB SSD for cache), and 960M graphics card. It also has a pretty long battery life (6-7 hours light use), and it has a full 1080p IPS display.

As for specs, the most important one for gaming is the graphics card. This model has a GTX 960M which is pretty much the most powerful one you will find in this price range.

I was just suggesting this for someone with similar needs, so allow me to repeat myself, Then I would suggest this Dell inspirion because it has one of the best CPU(i7 quad core), best GPU for your budget (which means you can play dota/league on high settings with high FPs with no issues and some of the newer games with low to medium settings) along with 8 GB of ram for multitasking with ease(more than just few tabs) and 8 GB of SSD for you windows (you can get 16 GB of ram or a pure SSD if you feel the need to) and still be around 900, great battery life, not super heavy for a "gaming laptop" under 5 lbs, it is basically the almost perfect all around laptop.

What about this?

This Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK with the i7 quad core processor would be ideal for video editing and music production.

Also, I might be allowed to extend my budget to the $800 range, maybe, but I'm deciding between these two. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16834154112 And https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1475419512&sr=1-1&keywords=inspiron+7559 I don't really mind the 960m because it's enough to run AAA titles on 1080, but I'm not sure which to choose because the MSI one has many bad reviews and I'm scared of that. It also doesn't come with a backlit keyboard, but it has 2133 ddr4 memory, whereas the dell has ddr3l 1600 memory, so I'm stuck on which to choose, if I have to carry it around a lot.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it is one of the best laptops for this price, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM (great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage,15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 and it has great battery life.

You can get one with 16 GB and still be under 1000 if you feel like you need more RAM.

If you can go up a little more, being that you will be gaming a little , this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be a great pick. It has a powerful quad core i7 processor, 8 GB RAM, a nice storage and of course a solid gtx 960 dedicated graphics card. This laptop will allow you to do much more than casual gaming. It also has a decent battery life and a nice build quality. It is under $800.

What about this?

Most laptops at this price point comes with 960M GPU, which would be able to run Battlefield 1 on high settings with 30 FPs or so, if you are ok with that then I would suggest this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with the 960M gpu I was talking about and it is one of the better rounded laptops out there, for this price point.

If you want better FPs like 50+ on high then I would suggest this MSI GE62 Apache because it comes with 970M GPU which is a little more powerful than a 960M GPU and should get you those better frames.

If you can go way over budget like 1250~ range let me know because then we would be able to get 1060 GPU which is way better gaming performance wise.

Then yeah, it is alright for what it is. But I would say this is a better deal.

India is terrible when it comes to laptop pricing. Try and hold out till you get back. If you really need to buy, also consider the Inspiron 15-7559. Essentially the same specs as the GL552, minus the SSD and costs Rs. 3k lesser.

It has not dropped by much (I have been watching prices for a month before and a couple after, aside from the occasional sales nothing dropped in price and stayed down, best options for a budget is this and the best priced laptop for 970M is this

Then I would suggest this Dell inspirion because it has one of the best CPU/GPU for your budget along with 8 GB of ram and 8 GB of SSD for you windows (you can get 16 GB of ram or a pure SSD) if you feel the need to.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5((one of the best GPU in the market for your budget), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10, and it comes with great battery life(5.5 to 7.5 hours with light to medium usage).

If you can go over 1k, This MSI GE62 Apache would be the best option, because it is one of the best priced laptops with a 970M GPU which will enhance your gaming experience.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market under 1000), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10, and it comes with great battery life(5.5 to 7.5 hours with light to medium usage).

If you can go over 1k, This MSI GE62 Apache would be the best option, because it is one of the best priced laptops with a 970M GPU which will enhance your gaming experience.

would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it is one of the best laptops for this price, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget and should be enough for your gaming), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM (great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage,15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 and it has great battery life.

What about this?

I think one of the best all around gaming laptops in this price range is the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $800. It is quite powerful and will work incredibly well for heavy multi-tasking and gaming with a skylake i7-6700HQ processor, 8gb of ram, 1TB HDD (+8GB SSD for cache), and 960M graphics card. It also has a pretty long battery life (6-7 hours light use), and it has a full 1080p IPS display.

You will want a quad-core i7 for the stuff you're doing. What about this?

I agree with the technician in recommending dell, but if you want to save some cash, I would get this config and then buy 8 GB ram(you would be saving around 40 USD) and install it manually or even 16 gb ram if you really think you need that much ram.

Thanks! I had looked at a similar dell actually. What do you think of this one? Or is it the same model just with a SSD?

If you want to stay in the $800 price range, I would recommend the Dell Inspiron 7559. It has a GTX 960M which should do fine for games you listed, but some may have to have their graphics turned quite low to run well. It has great specs though with a skylake i7 processor, 8gb of ram and 1TB HDD + 8gb SSD for cache. It also has a full 1080p IPS display and a pretty long battery life.

If you can push your budget a bit and want a bit more gaming capabilities, I would recommend the MSI Apache Pro for $1100. It has a 970M which will work better for newer games that are more graphically intensive.

What about this?

I would recommend this config of the dell and add the two upgrades you mentioned or at least the SSD and you are all set (I would only add the extra 8 GB ram if I feel the need to after few weeks of usage).

I think the the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $800 is one of your best option. It is quite powerful and will work incredibly well for multitasking, video games, and video editing with a skylake i7-6700HQ processor, 8gb of ram, 1TB HDD (+8GB SSD for cache), and 960M graphics card. It also has a pretty long battery life (6-7 hours light use), and it has a full 1080p IPS display which will work well for video editing.

It's better than the option you linked with a quad core i7 instead of a quad core i5. It doesn't have as large of an SSD, but you can add one yourself for pretty cheap now-a-days.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it is one of the best laptops for this price, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget and will help with photo/video editing), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM (great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage,15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 and it has great battery life.

You can get one with 16 GB and still be under 1000 if you feel like you need more RAM.

Just a slightly newer technology which gives no difference in performance. The truth is that the Inspiron i7559-2512BLK has a quad core i7 processor which is much better than the Core i7-6500U dual core processor the Asus has --- the quad core processor will do a much better job in running GTAV. It also has a better battery life.

Might wanna go to /r/suggestalaptop , but for $800 you can get a Dell 7559 here

Alright sweet.

So then this would be a good option?

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6?tag=hardwarevol03-20

Trying to learn a bit here, so tell me if I am wrong.

I see it has 8GB RAM, which isn't quite 16, but it does mention it has an extra slot for another 8GB stick, so that's nice.

It has an i7, which I have read isn't necessary, but is fine.

I also see 960M, which means.... it should run decent?

It also has a good amount of storage, as well as an SSD, so I think thats good.

I am such a damn peasant lol

What about this?

Anything should pretty much do. Yes, you will be fine with a $600 option. But, for streaming a quad-core i7 is a good idea, which will get you up to this range.

Okay, maybe in that case an i7 may help.

What about this?

I'm getting this one soon but I highly, highly recommend the Dell Inspiron 15 7000, the i7 processor one, it has expandable ssd and ram and can handle anything you throw at it and is pretty much right at under your budget. Can't express how great this laptop is. Watch reviews for it if you need convincing, 10/10 laptop.

Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=cm_sw_r_api_rLydyb7TK2G6V

I went over to r/suggestalaptop and they helped me out, pretty much telling me that this laptop wasn't a good idea. They suggested this instead which seems like it'll be able to run some CAD somewhat smoothly if I add another 8gb memory and an SSD.

I would suggest this Dell Inspiron i7559 it is over your limit as a new one, but there is a refurbished one under warranty for a little over your budget, it is 4.6 lbs and with 960M GPU as I mentioned much better for your gaming needs.

Don't get that acer, you can get much better value for money.
Don't get a 4k screen, there is still scaling issue in windows and it will suck up battery life.
I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it is one of the best balanced laptops for this budget, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(It is not super powerful, but it should be enough for your gaming and most moderately new games), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10, and with very good battery life.

How are the Inspirons? I have similar needs as OP but need a 15". I found this which seems reasonable, although not very aesthetically pleasing.

I would suggest either this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it is one of the best balanced laptops for this budget, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10, and with very good batter life.

Or If you value weight over battery life then I would get this ASUS K501 because it is lighter and comes with pure SSD which will give you a very good boost in boot and loading speeds.

Link to what I purchased:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PYZ0J6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I agree with the technician on this one for work and gaming under 900 I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it very balanced and offer great value for money, because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market),; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(one of the best GPU in the market for this budget), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage(will be slower than the one with SSD that Michiganders recommended but you can eailsy add an SSD, but you can not upgrade the i5 to i7 CPU), Optical Drive Not included,8 GB RAM (great for multitasking), 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen Windows 10 Operating System, and it is relatively light at 4.6 lbs and with very good battery life (5.5-7.5) with light to moderate usage.

Since your main usage will be gaming, I would suggest you consider uping your budget a little and get this MSI GE62 mainly because it is one of the best priced laptops with 970M GPU which you will need for higher FPS on those games.

like orangematz said, for those cpu intensive programs you wiil use for engineering you will need a quad core i7 cpu however within your budget the best choice you have is this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK which come with a quad core cpu, 8gb ram, a gaming gpu and a 8gb ssd plus a 1tb hdd storage. its not a heave PC its just over 4 pounds and it does has a nice backlit keyboard.

If you want to go under 1000 then I would go with this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for this price), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating and light weight at 4.6 lbs. Your usage needs a good combination between GPU and CPU and that exactly what this laptop has plus very good battery life.

If you want to go over 1000 by a hundred or so then I would go with this MSI GE62 because it comes with better GPU (970M) and better hard drive (256 GB SSD) which is much faster than the normal HDD, it comes with i5 but it still very powerful and should be enough for your usage.

If you want top of the line specs maybe look into the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $800. It is very powerful with a skylake i7-6700HQ processor, 8gb of ram, 1TB HDD (+8GB SSD for cache), and GTX 960M dedicated graphics card. It also has a full 1080p IPS display, a backlit keyboard, and a pretty decent battery life (I know you don't need it but it's nice to have).

There are two choices here that I can see. Either the Dell Inspiron 7559 or the ASUS ROG GL552VW-DH71 The Inspiron is about $150 cheaper and run the same specs aside from having 8GB of DDR3 in single channel (upgradeable) vs the ROG's 16GB of DDR4 in single channel as well. Really it up to you, there's some benifit to having DDR4 and the single stick of 16GB but it's a matter of if you want to spend the extra $150ish. Don't forget tax and shipping!

The more I read your post the more the Dell Inspiron i7559 sounds like the perfect option, it is a little over budget, but it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for this budget and should be enough for your gaming), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels), and it is relatively light at 4.6 lbs and with great battery life (5.5-7.5 hours with light to moderate usage).

If you can not go over budget then I would consider this dell instead, it has a weaker CPU but other than that it should be enough.

I was just recommending the same laptop for someone with similar usage and budget, I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget) 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10, and it comes with great battery life and not super heavy at 4.6 lbs.

I agree with the Technician, this Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market and you will need it); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5, 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating System

If you can go a little over budget I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with 960M GPU which is the best you can get for the budget, and the 1 TB you want, the battery life is good and not to heavy under 5 lbs so it a very good all around laptop.

Splendidissimus welcome to the forum to help and guide you. The best laptop for your needs right now is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop. It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor good for photoshop,gaming and 3d model rendering.A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M gaming graphics card that can run Skyrim special edition with mods in good fps and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage, it is 4.6lbs and its easy to carry around because of that the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on.

Pretty much all gaming laptops are known for poor battery life, especially those with higher end graphics cards like the new 10xx cards. If you're looking for something with good battery, maybe look into the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $800. It has a skylake i7 and a 960M graphics card that should allow it to play most all games with pretty good graphic settings and great fps. It would run WoW and HoS flawlessly. It also has a pretty good battery life (advertised as 10+ hours, I would expect more like 7-9 hours of light use).

It is not light though, weighing in at 5.5 pounds.

If you want something lightweight, powerful, and with a long battery, you'd have to push yoru budget up a lot to the Dell XPS 15 for ~1600+. It has the same 960M graphics card and quad core i7 processor. It's battery is advertised at lasting 9 hours, but I would expect more like 6-8 hours of light use. It also is also VERY lightweight for a 15.6 inch at 3.9 pounds, due mostly to it's extremely small bezel which allows for great portability.

I will assume you are talking about this and this if that is the case then I would go with the Dell (since you are not mainly using it for gaming), the extra VRAM will make the CAD work faster, and the Dell is better balanced (lighter, cheaper, with better CPU and battery life).

If you are mainly gaming, I would go with the MSI-GE62 because it comes with better GPU (970M) which means better gaming performance.

you wont get a laptop powerful enough to run those programs without hiccups. it would be best to push your budget and get something like this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK which comes with an intel quad core i7 cpu which would be ideal for your programs, it also has an 8gb ram, a dedicated gpu which you wanted, and a hybrid drive. unfortunately its not touch screen. for a larger ssd this Dell 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop is not a bad option but it has a less powerful i5 cpu.

Well in my last post, people were suggesting things such as this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK which seems as if it could handle some amount of gaming and still be 4.6lb. So I'm trying to see if there is anything like that but even better if that makes sense?

That MSI is very nice. Seems to be a great size/weight, though as you say it is a bit more expensive, though not that bad. The red keyboard kind of turns me off haha..

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it is one of the best balanced laptops for this budget, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10, and it is relatively light at 4.6 lbs and with very good batter life.

Thank you for the suggestion! Sorry if this is a silly question as I'm not too knowledgeable on this kind of stuff, but is there a difference between that one linked at this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473832060&sr=1-1&keywords=dell%2Binspiron%2B7559

This has the same name as the one you listed but is an i7 and only slightly more expensive.

A perfect 15 inches machine for you would be this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK that comes with the Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ, 8 GB RAM which can be upgraded to 16 GB RAM , a nice storage and of course, a solid gtx 960 graphcis card which might come in extremely handy should you have any graphic intensive tasks to complete.

For video editing, a quad core i7 processor is recommended... on that note, I recommend you go with this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK that comes with the i7 quad core processor.

The lower budget's best option is this Dell Inspiron i7559 it only comes with 960M but it overs great value for money and should be able to play Overwatch (not on high, maybe on medium with over 50 FPS), if you have the budget for something higher, or if 970M is a must then I would recommend this MSI GE62 Apache because it comes with 970M, i5, 8 GB ram, 256 SSD, so basically exactly what you wanted.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(same as the recommended HP Zbook, and P50); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(this is the only difference between the "required laptop" gaming performance wise the 960M is far more superior, however, reviews online differ when they compare other GPU tasks), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(same as the recommended HP Zbook, and P50) 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage(better than the recommended HP Zbook, and P50); Optical Drive Not included 15.6 Inch FHD (same as the recommended HP Zbook, and P50)(1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating System

For the work you're doing, you might want a quad-core i7.

I'd check this out. It has a SSHD (Hybrid drive) which is basically a 1TB HDD with a small amount of cache on it which will automatically put your often used files on it.

I usually recommend this to gamers but I think it works well here too, I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(nice bonus if you want to do any gaming, 3D modeling, video editing/rendering ), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; (for your music needs), 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10, and it comes with great battery life(5.5 to 7.5 hours with light to medium usage).

On a side note, have you tried anything like this for your music ?

I assume you are talking about this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK I would say yes do it, but is there going to be fee to return the laptop then you need to take that into consideration as well

I agree with you, this configuration of the Dell is better because of the i7 processor as Michiganders mentioned it will not help with gaming but it should help with photo/video editing making it faster.

The dell is better in this case, however, I wouldn't buy it now, it is usually being sold for 779 on Amazon, if you can wait a week or so I am sure it will go down, if you can't wait then I would suggest this config instead.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget and should be more than enough for your gaming), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10, and it comes with great battery life.

I would recommend this Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget for your graphic intensive tasks), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, with great battery life (5.5-7.5 hours with light to moderate usage), and relatively light at 4.6 lbs. Windows 10 and has hdmi and 3 USBs just like you wanted

What about this? I believe you can get it cheaper from Dell.com

For this budget I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget) 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10, and it comes with great battery life and not super heavy at 4.6 lbs.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget and should be good enough for video rendering because of the 4 GB of Video Ram), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10, and it comes with great battery life.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for this price), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating and light weight at 4.6 lbs. Your usage needs a good combination between GPU and CPU and that exactly what this laptop has plus very good battery life.

Just a FYI, 2 in 1 stands for a laptop that can be folded (or screen detached) and used as a tablet, which I would advise against as well because it is usually less powerful and more expensive

If you take Overwatch out of the equation then the laptop offered in the link will be good enough, if you want to play Overwatch smoothly, it won't work out, instead I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for your budget and should be more than enough for your gaming), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10, and it comes with great battery life.

The Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be an excellent pick for you. It has an excellent i7 quad core processor, solid 8 GB RAM, nice storage and of course, even a decent graphics card should you have any graphic intensive tasks to run. It does have a decent enough battery life, solid keyboard, ETC.. It would be a very nice multi-media machine...

If you want to go with complex/intensive stuff, get a quad-core i7. How about this?

Avoid anything with a dual-core i7 (i7-xxxx*U*). They're weaker than a quad-core i5.

If you want to go under 1000 then I would go with this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for this price), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating and light weight at 4.6 lbs, and it has great battery life (from 5.5 to 7.5 hours) with light to moderate usage.

For staying under 800 I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK mainly because it comes with 960M GPU with 4 GB of VRAM which is great for rendering and it is also the best you can get for this budget (if you want a 970M which is better in power you go up to 1100 for the laptop alone without any extra fees from edf3ly website), it also comes with good battery life and Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD.

Also as a side note, did you use edf3ly before ?? sounds like a cool service.

If someone suggests a K501UW, don't go with it. TN panel; no good for photo editing, and it also has a dual-core which may struggle with newer games and heavier editing.

I'd suggest going with this. Probably heavier than you wanted, but has a quad-core i7 and IPS display. Two things you'll want to pay attention to for your work.

As mentioned, you may want a quad-core and IPS display for that type of work. What about this?

For under 1K, I would suggest this this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for this price), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating and light weight at 4.6 lbs, and it has great battery life (from 5.5 to 7.5 hours) with light to moderate usage.

If you want something a little over 1k, then I would suggest this MSI GE62 Apache Pro because it comes with 970M GPU and will perform better gaming wise.

This laptop is not a bad one for the reasons you want it for,, however a dual core processor might be trouble for you editin....i would suggest you take a look at the Dell Inspiron i7559 more power for around the same price.

if you can get this nice Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK in your country it will get the job easily. it comes with a powerful intel quad core i7 cpu, an 8gb ram, a dedicated 960m gpu and a 1tb hdd plus a 8gb ssd. this laptop should be able to run your games on decent settings without hiccups.

I actually agree with Orangematz on this one, this dell is perfect for your need (expect the weight side of things) and the GPU is not 960 it is 960M which is MUCH less powerful.

Usually this is is over your budget, but with the current discount it is just in your budget, it the best gaming laptop at this price point, it comes with 960M which is the best you can get for this budget and has great battery life and relatively light at 4.6 lbs.

Allow me to repeat myself and recommend the Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for this budget and should be enough for your gaming), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels), and it is relatively light at 4.6 lbs and with great battery life (5.5-7.5 hours with light to moderate usage).

The best laptop for your needs right now is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop. It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor good for programmign,gaming.A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M gaming graphics card that can run all the games in good fps and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage, it is 4.6lbs and its easy to carry around because of that the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on. I am sure by then the laptop price such drop.

For school and gaming under 1000 I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it very balanced and offer great value for money, because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market),; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(one of the best GPU in the market for this budget), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included,8 GB RAM (great for multitasking), 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen Windows 10 Operating System, and it is relatively light at 4.6 lbs and with very good battery life (5.5-7.5) with light to moderate usage.

Here is a quick buying guide for what makes a good laptop for college it will give you a good idea in what to look for in a school laptop.

Actually , the dell is also available in i7 like this oone

The Asus's main advantage is the SSD, so I would suggest you get this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it is cheaper, with better battery life, better CPU, with more VRAM and just add a SSD to it, that way you get the best of both world :)

If you want to budget a bit, and can deal with a slightly tacky design, I would recommend going with the Dell Inspiron 7559 for $800. It has extremely strong specs with a skylake i7-6700HQ processor, 8gb of ram, 1TB HDD (+8gb SSD for cache), and a 960M grahpics card. The 960M graphics card will work great for gaming / rendering 3D graphics.

It also has a pretty good build quality, long battery life, and backlit keyboard.

If you want a more sleek design and are fine with a mediocre screen, look into the ASUS k501 for $870. It has a skylake i7 processor, 8gb of ram, 512GB SSD and the same 960M graphics card. This option is also much lighter at 4.4 pounds.

I would ditch the two in one and get this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for this price range, and much better than the 940M you are aiming for), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating System, moderately light at 4.6 lbs and with great battery life (6 to 7.5) with light to moderate usage(which means it should last you through your lectures.

The best laptop for your needs right now is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop really good reviews . It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor good for programmign,gaming.A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M gaming graphics card that can run all the games in good fps and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage, it is 4.6lbs and its easy to carry around because of that the expected 10 hours and more battery life.

Is there certain FPS you have in mind ? if you don't mind that then you can get this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for this budget), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 with great battery life (needed of course for your college lectures).

I had this laptop before upgrading:

Dell I7559 with a 960m GPU

It was really nice for light/medium gaming. It runs overwatch pretty good. It's also right at the $800 budget. Highly recommend upgrading to an SSD when money is available though. You can get a cheap M.2 Sata that will fit in here for your Operating System and then use the 1TB HDD for steam game installations.

I bought this one. The Amazon reviews should give you an idea. The only thing I don't like about it is that the fans can get loud at times (probably since I run multiple games at the same time).

the i7 version is not an ISP display, as seen here: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473788378&sr=1-1&keywords=Dell+Inspiron+15+7559

The i5 version clearly says ISP display, as seen here: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-15-6-Inch-Quad-Core-i5-6300HQ-Processor/dp/B015PYYDMQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473788598&sr=1-2&keywords=Dell+Inspiron+15+7559

I have looked extensively and I don't see a non-touchscreen with i7 and ISP display for this model.

Keep a Dell Inspiron 15 7000 series in mind. My friend just picked one up off of Amazon for $812 (they're $899 now but warehouse deals can be had for hundreds less if you keep an eye out) that had an i7 6700HQ, 8GB RAM, 960m GPU, 1TB HDD, and 1080p screen. The 4k screen model costs $1000.

Add an additonal 8GB of RAM for $32, and pickup a 500GB Samsung 850 Evo M.2 SSD for $160. You'll have an incredible workstation that didn't cost nearly what it should.

I just bought a new laptop after weeks of looking around for one. It's gonna be here today! I decided on this $800 Dell.

There's also the Lenovo Y700 for $60 cheaper that I read was better than the Dell I bought since their actual specs are almost identical, but the Lenovo's keyboard, trackpad, and speakers were much better than the Dell's. I decided on the Dell since I'm almost never gonna use the speakers and trackpad and because I think the "gaming laptop" design that the Lenovo uses is incredibly ugly.

This Dell is between the price of the above two computers. It's the same as the one I bought except it has an i5 processor instead of an i7 and it comes with a 256GB SSD instead of a 1TB HDD. My logic was that I could always buy an SSD but not a new processor for my laptop, so I went for the more expensive i7 model.

This $550 Acer is the cheapest of the bunch. It has GTX 940M 2GB graphics card instead of the 960M 4GB of the above models, and a 256GB SSD like the Dell. Again, my thinking was that I would much rather have an inferior hard drive that I could easily replace than an inferior graphics card that I would be stuck with forever.

Well if you are looking with something with 960 for almost half I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK because it comes with 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M and a great battery life

Welcome throwawaycauseilurk :=) The dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop Great for CAD, MatLab andgaming. It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor enough to give you the processing speed for the softwares your going to run. In terms of gaming the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics is more than what you can ask for when gaming. With 8gb of ram and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage oh let me not leave out the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on

The Dell That was suggested is a good option, however since you are welling to go a little over 1000 USD, I would recommend either this MSI GE62 Apache because it comes with better GPU(970M), which means better performance on new games and more future prof, plus it also has i5-6300HQ Quad Core Processor (2.3-3.2GHz), 256GB SSD(great for faster booting and loading), 8GB DDR4 2133MHz(great for multitasking), Graphics Card: NVIDIA Geforce GTX970M 3G GDDR5 | Display: 15.6" Full HD eDP Vivid Color 94% 1920x1080 or even this refurbished Acer Predator if you want a 970M GPU but don't want to go over 1000 USD.

You can also check this short list of best gaming laptops under 1000 USD

Hey deerb10.......I suggest you take a look at the Dell 7559 ....I has a Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5. 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage.

hey, while i agree that a bigger display screen would be great for a good gaming experience, it would be best to go for a more powerful option in the frame of this decent dell inspiron which houses a good intel quad core i7 cpu, an 8gb ram, a decent dedicated 960m gpu and a great 1tb hdd plus an 8gb ssd storage.

I like your budget :=),The dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop Great for coding and gaming. It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor enough to give you the processing speed for the softwares your going to run. In terms of gaming the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics is more than what you can ask for when gaming. With 8gb of ram and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage oh let me not leave out the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on. you could also take a look at the MSI GL62 6QF-893 1080p 15.6inch gaming laptop

Hi oxicBlood welcome to our wonderful forum. Ok so first things first you will need a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ Processor seeing that your an IT student which programming of any kind will be involved and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5 will play all the games that you want with excellent fps. The dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop is the best option for you. It weighs 4.6lbs and is comfortable to carry around the campus. In terms of battery life it is expected to give 10 hours and more with the nice keys to type on and 8gb of ram with 1tb and 8gb ssd hope thats ok.

The Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be the best option within his budget. it has a great intel quad core i7 cpu which would be best for CAD, it also has a decent 8gb ram, a dedicated 960m gpu, and a 1tb hdd as well as a 8gb ssd storage which will enhance the boot up as well as program launches.

Well I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M(should be more than enough for your gaming), Windows 10 Operating System,two USB 3.0, HDMI , 4.6 pounds.

if you want more options you can check this gaming laptops under 1000

Quickbooks is CPU intensive, Corel Draw needs a powerful GPU, I think your best option (if you can go just a little over budget) would be this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market and the reason I am asking you to go a little over budget) ; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(should be more than enough for Corel Draw), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage(the hybrid is much better than a standard HDD); Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating System.

If you can't go over budget then just get the i5 one of the same laptop :)

Hi Mobjhees :=) we are here to guide you in your selection. The laptop for you is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop excellent sturdy built . With an Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor it will be able to to complete all you school requirements and browsing requirements easily . When it comes on to the graphics card it has a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M gaming graphics card that can run DOTA, CIV5 / civ6 .and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage which makes it boot really fast and programmes load in quick time nice keys to type with,since weight was an issue it is 4.6lbs and its easy to carry around the expected battery life you are going to get out of it is 10 hours and more its has a wonderful design

Welcome girthanthiclopse :=), I believe the laptop your looking for is the Dell inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD 1080p Laptop with a wonderful keys to type on and expect 1o hours and more of battery life to power your favorite games and do school work which i think is great considering the field that your in. In terms of weight it comes in a 4.6lbs which is comfortable to carry around. When looking a specs the Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ processor is the first thing that pops out. As you mentioned you will be doing a bit of gaming the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5 will more than run those games and give you 60fps and more. Also 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM is more than enough and a storage of 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD perfect for you

this awesome dell inspiron would be an ideal choice for your gaming needs. is possesses a very powerful intel core i7 cpu, an 8gb ram, a massive 1tb hdd plus an 8gb hybride storage and a dedicated 960m gpu. there is also this great MSI GL62 6QF-893 which would be a superb option as well.

check out this powerful Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK and let me know what you think about it. it comes furnished with an amazing intel quad core i7 cpu which will be ideal for those programs, an 8gb ram, a dedicated gpu and a nice ssd plus hdd storage.

I would go with this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(should be more than enough for your gaming), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating System, Weight 4.6 pounds, battery life should be around 6-8( with light to moderate usage)

Dell Inspiron 7559

Something like this?

This Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK will do a great job for you... With a quad core i7 6th generation processor, a nice 8 GB RAM, solid GTX 960 dedicated graphics card for gaming, it will run those games you mentioned on high settings and with great frame rates...

What about this?

For CSGO and DayZ this dell Inspiron configuration will be enough for CSGO to run 230 FPS or so on medium and for DayZ to play well as well, but the recommended ram requirment for Rust is much higher, so it might run so well on it, It will work better on the higher end of your budget with this ASUS ROG or even this Dell Inspiron 15 7559 for less and with samller screen if you prefer that, because it has double the ram that the dell has with the same powerful GPU

Specs wise they are the same, but I believe this Dell has better battery life, the link you have doesn't have the weight, so that might be something to consider as well

Sounds like a plan :) make sure you buy this configuration it is 20 USD more, but with better CPU, and it is worth it :)

The dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop would be a wonderful option for you. It has a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M which will give 40-60fps plus 1tb and 8gb ssd storage. It is expected to give you 10 hours of battery.

Hi Coradam welcome to our wonderful forum, the reason why your last laptop could barely run CAD is because you need a power i7-6700hq laptop. An excellent choice for you is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop which has a weight of 4.6lb making it comfortable to carry around. I comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor enough to give you the processing speed for both your CAD and Matlab classes. In terms of gaming the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics is more than what you can ask for when gaming and will play all the games you have listed above. With 8gb of ram and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage oh let me not leave out the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with almost the perfect balance, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for this price point and should be more than enough for your gaming as per this Overwatch System Requirements and this Diablo III System Requirements, but I think CAD needs it more than your gaming does, 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage(not as fast as a pure SSD, but still better than just HDD); Optical Drive Not included(that is a small con I hope ), backlit keyboard, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating System, 4.6 pounds, the battery life advertised by Dell is 10+ but that is most likely an overstatement, I think 5-7 hours with light to moderate usage would be more accurate.

shrapin welcome to this wonderful forum where we recommend the laptop for your needs as a photographer :=). An excellent laptop for you right now is this dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop. It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor enough to give you the processing speed for your Lightroom + Photoshop mostly, a little bit of video editing.A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics graphics card and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage, the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on.

If you really can't go that high , then get this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK

Ninjamastor cool name :=). The dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop which has a weight of 4.6lb making it comfortable to carry around. It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor enough to give you the processing speed for your programmes.A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics which will run all the games you have mentioned with 60fps on low-med settings, with 8gb of ram and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage, the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on.

I agree with you and theiphelper, this configuration of the Dell Inspiron is a great option and has everything you will need :)

Well I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M(should be more than enough for your gaming), Windows 10 Operating System,two USB 3.0, HDMI and microphone ports(just like you wanted), 4.6 pounds

that's ok i understand, the laptop that fits your budget is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop which has a weight of 4.6lb making it comfortable to carry around. It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor enough to give you the processing speed for the use of SAC and MATLAB .A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics with 8gb of ram and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage, the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on.

The Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be a good option for you since it meets all your specs requirements. or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 with a bigger ssd storage space.

Mranze welcome to the place where you get all your questions answered. Ok you would need a laptop with an Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor which you will need the extra processing power with a wonderful gaming graphics card in the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M that is guaranteed to run all your games listed above in excellent fps. I am talking about the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop which has a weight of 4.6lb making it comfortable to carry around. Not only that with 8gb of ram and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage it really gives you since of comfort in storing your work. Did i mention that the battery life is up to 10 hours and more. A laptop that will not disappoint you.

DropTheGauntlet an excellent laptop for you right now is this dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop which has a weight of 4.6lb making it comfortable to carry around. It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor enough to give you the processing speed for your Adobe After Effects CC, Premiere Pro CC, Photoshop CC, should be able to run mid-class steam games.A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics which will run all the games you have mentioned with 60fps on low-med settings, with 8gb of ram and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage, the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on.

This Dell Inspiron is a very good option, but since you are worried about it, how about this Lenovo IdeaPad Y700 because it comes with Quad-Core i7-6700HQ ( 2.6 GHz / 3.5GHz Turbo, 6MB, 2133MHz), 8 GB Memory; 1 TB + 128 GB SSD Hybrid Hard Driver; AMD Radeon R9 M375 with 4GB for Graphics(almost as powerful as 950M which should be enough for your gaming), 14" Full HD IPS (1920x1080) Display, Backlit Keyboard.

Another Good option if you don't like the asus is this Dell Inspiron i7559 the specs are very similar, the dell has a slower Ram (the DDR3 that I mentioned) but it has a hybird HDD+SSD to make up for it

Thanks that one seems amazing a bit pricey but what about this one do you have any thoughts on it? another user suggested it and i have my eye on it at the moment https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PYZ0J6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thpcgaha-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B015PYZ0J6&linkId=1e278ef2a241bd48e4018284fcc43b00

Well I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M(should be more than enough for any light gaming, or GPU intensive task), Windows 10 Operating System,two USB 3.0, HDMI , 4.6 pounds.

ok i understand for the ASUS GL502VS-DB71 ROG you will be getting up to 5 hours of battery life out of it,you know what take a look at the the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop. It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor enough to give you the processing speed for your Multitasking, Gaming, Programming.A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics card to play all your games in 60fps and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage , 8gb ram the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market in case your major needs any CPU intensive taskes); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for this budget and should be fine for video editing), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM( can easily be upgraded by a 8 GB ram if you ever needed, which is unlikely), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating System

the best bang for your buck is definitely this powerful Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK. it ticks all your boxes with a great intel quad core i7 cpu, an 8gb ram, a nice dedicated 960m gpu which i believe will run your games on pretty decent settings, and it has a massive hdd plus an 8gb ssd for quick booting as well as program launches. it does have a nice backlit keyboard, good battery life, and it should be able to last at least 3-4 years.

Welcome Ummmmsomething, the best laptop io see with your bugdget is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop. It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor enough to give you the processing speed for your Multitasking, Gaming, Programming,.A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics card and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage, the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on. Take a look at the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 as well

I see.....well take a look at the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK it comes with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz processor. The graphics card is 4GB NVIDIA GTX960M GDDR5 that will never slower your laptop when working on photo editing. It has 8GB RAM and 1TB hard drive + 8 gb ssd.....gives you a lot of bang for your buck.

i suggest you get this decent Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-50VG which would be good for running your games on medium settings, its within your weight restriction, good power, decent touch pad and it fits nicely into your budget.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5, 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating System, 4.6 pounds, battery life up to 10 hours

I would go with neither, I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(same as the HP, and acer); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(same as the HP, and acer), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(only lower specs if you compare but can easily be upgraded), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage(not as good as a SSD but better than the 1 TB on the HP and acer); Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating System and it is almost 100 USD cheaper.

how about this decent Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK but unfortunately you will have to accept its gaming capability. it houses a great quad core 6th Generation Intel Core i7 cpu, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus an 8 GB SSD and a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M gpu, weighs just over 4 pounds, good battery life and will certainly run your programs without hiccups.

Welcome :=).The laptop your looking for is the wonderful dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop which has a weight of 4.6lb making it comfortable to carry around. It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor enough to give you the processing speed for CAD and gaming.A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics which will run all the games you have mentioned with 60fps on low-med settings, with 8gb of ram and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage, the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on.

Hi Ninjamastorthe welcome, the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop which has a weight of 4.6lb making it comfortable to carry around although it is a bit over your budget it is worth it. I comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor enough to give you the processing speed for the softwares your going to run. In terms of gaming the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics is more than what you can ask for when gaming and will play all the games you have listed above. With 8gb of ram and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage oh let me not leave out the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on.

Hi Nic_Cag3 :=) I hope you enjoy your stay on suggestalaptop. Firstly you will need a 6th Gen Intel i7-6700hq Quad-Core processor for both the gaming and video editing in order to get that fast smooth processing feature. The dell inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch 1080p FHD Laptop has that and more of what your looking for. In terms of the weight, 4.6lbs is an ok weight for you seeing that your going to be travelling, did I mention the expected 10hours and more of battery life that this wonderful laptop has. It goes without saying the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is your performance-class graphics card with 4GB GDDR5 that comes in this wonderful machine which is great to play all the games you have listed above in 60fps and more. An 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM and 1tb plus 8gb ssd for storage makes this laptop the one that your looking for and it is within your budget range.

For this games and this budget I would recommend getting a 960M GPU, [it is still less powerful by 20%](http://www.game-debate.com/gpu/index.php?gid=2558&gid2=591&compare=geforce-gtx-960m-2gb-vs-geforce-gtx-660 than the recommend GTX 660 but it is your best option for the budget, and I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(should be enough for your gaming), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating System, 4.6 pounds, battery life 6-8 with light to moderate usage.

Well I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M(should be more than enough for your gaming), Windows 10 Operating System,4.6 pounds

You may want a quad-core for multitasking and your programs.

What about this?

The Inspiron-i7559 looks to be a good fit for you - it's what I think I'm going to be getting in the near future. Add on a 250GB SSD and you're at around $900 for a pretty damn decent piece of hardware for the price if you ask me

The good thing about the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is that you will not have to rush to install an SSD as it already comes with a small SSD section to facilitate OS which gives a fast boot time( the major advantage of an SSD in a computer)... Also, this laptop has a better battery life and it comes with a solid graphics card (gtx 960) which as much as you think it's not useful, it might come in very handy and you don't want to regret..

The Dell Inspiron 15-i7559 would be good within the price range. It's not much under, but it's under, and gets ~7 hours of battery life compared to the 4 or so hours on the V17.

I agree with u/Krylosac and The technician, this Dell Inspiron i7559 is a very good options for your need and his, the Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor is one of the best CPU in the market, it is highly unlikely that you will get a better CPU for this budget, or even a higher one with couple of hundred , the rest of the specs are great, the 8 GB ram is the standard and the 8 GB SSD will provide enough speed until you get around to upgrading it

mystic0608 welcome to our wonderful forum where your questions are answered the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop is the laptop for you. It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor perfect for college use.A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics card that can run League of Legends 60+ fps at medium high/high settings and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage, it is 4.6lbs and its easy to carry around the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on. Or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M ,4.4lbs, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD.

If you're doing Solidworks/CAD and stuff then you might want a quad-core. What about this?

definitely this dell inspiron is the laptop you are looking for. it ticks all your boxes easily. im not sure if its in your country though.

What about this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5, 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage( the Hypird SSD+HDD makes a great balance); Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, it is only missing the extra 8 GB ram but you can easily upgrade that

for multitasking as well as gaming i would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK. its a little outside your budget but its definitely worth every penny. it comes with a very powerful intel quad core i7 cpu coupled with an 8gb ram which will easily manage multiple tabs being open at once, it has a nice 960m gpu for your games and a massive 1tb hdd plus an 8gb ssd for convenience.

How much are you willing to spend on a laptop? Also, I searched for you, and the best I could find was this

Specs: 960M 4GB, 1TB HDD+8GB SSD, i7 6700HQ 2.6 ghz- 3.6 ghz, Edit: 8 GB of Ram, average 10 hours of battery life

Or this one

Specs: 960M, i7 6700HQ, 1TB HDD+128 GB SSD, Edit: 16 GB of Ram

There is a lot of recommendations made here, but I would go with this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it is cheaper than most what was recommended, it is better than the acer that was mentioned because it has hybird (HDD+SSD) and it is better than the asus because it has much better, quad core CPU, so I would recommend it. now I am not familiar with the outlet system in India, but yes I would assume you will need a differnet power adapter, I would check with another Indian or an electration

for CAD and light gaming this decent Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be ideal for those tasks. this pc comes with a very powerful intel quad core i7 cpu, an 8gb ram, a dedicated 960m gpu and a decent 1tb plus 8gb ssd storage space.

The i7559-2512BLK would be perfect for you. It has a wonderful i7 processor, 8 GB RAM which is good and also upgradeable.. It has a massive 1TB HDD which is sufficient storage for you and very importantly, a solid gtx 960 dedicated graphics card for gaming and possible aiding in some of the programs you run. It does have a good build quality, weighs less than 5 lbs and of course , has a very good battery life.

Neither, I would go with this Dell Inspiron i7559 it has lower ram, but much better CPU and GPU, you can always add more ram if you needed, but you can not upgrade CPU and/or GPU, it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5, 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating System

This one looks very promising:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=psdc_565108_t2_B015PYZ78K

i7 2.6GHz quad core
8 GB ram
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
FHD Matte and I think IPS, not sure.
1 TB HDD.

Biggest downside is that it's a bit big at 4.6 lbs (other websites say 5.67 lbs, so I have no idea actually). Would prefer less hard drive space for less weight.

Another I was looking at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DT49XN8/ref=psdc_565108_t3_B015PYZ0J6

What about this?

This Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK will run the games you play with hardly any effort. It has a very powerful i7 quad core processor, a nice 8 GB RAM, massive storage and a solid GTX 960 dedicated graphics card for gaming. It also has a very good battery life which is a huge plus.

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6 is the link to the i7559 I bought. Im a little confused by all of these comments but the one I bought has an ssd and an i7. I take it the dell you posted has a better SSD (I don't know what that is) but mine has a better processor. Shouldn't mine handle games better?

Here's the Dell Inspiron https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PYZ0J6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thpcgaha-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B015PYZ0J6&linkId=1e278ef2a241bd48e4018284fcc43b00

As mentioned, I don't think you need to buy something used/refurbished with your budget. You can easily get something new.

What do you think of this?

In your budget there is no other laptop but the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop which has a weight of 4.6lb making it comfortable to carry around. It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor enough to give you the processing speed for writing.A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics which will run all the games you have mentioned with 60fps on low-med settings, with 8gb of ram and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage, the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on.

why_you_beer you have come to the right place :=) how are you doing today. On another note based on what your going to do on the laptop in terms of modeling/programming(CAD) and your a engineering student you will need a fast processor that you will find in the Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor. Looking at your gaming list you will definitely need a 960m gaming graphics card to run dota 2, diablo 3, overwatch in good fps in low -med settings.The dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop is what your looking for . With an Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor .A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M gaming graphics card and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage which makes it boot really fast and programmes load in quick time nice keys to type with,since weight was an issue it is 4.6lbs and its easy to carry around the expected battery life you are going to get out of it is 10 hours and more its has a wonderful design. trust me you will not go wrong with this laptop.

this decent Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be a better option for you. it comes with a more powerful intel quad core i7 cpu, a nice 8gb ram, a dedicated 960m gpu and a good hybrid storage.

based on your tasks you would love this great dell inspiron which has a very powerful intel quad core i7 cpu, an 8gb ram, a dedicated 960m gpu and a nice 1tb hdd plus an 8gb ssd for fast boot up as well as program launches its just a few bucks outside your budget but it is definitely worth every penny.

Welcome bkehl94 to your wondeful forum we are here to help you out. Firstly seeing that your going to be gaming and video editing an i7-6700hq quad core processor is needed, with a 960m graphics card. The dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop is for you and fits your budget perfectly. It comes with an Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M which is more than capable of running your games that you have mentioned and get 60fps. In terms of battery life it is expected to give you 10 hours and more also an 8gb RAM with 1 tb plus 8gb ssd this is the perfect laptop for you. I know weight is not a concern but 4.6lb is a comfortable weight to carry around the best specs for your money.

this dell inspiron would be a better option for those demanding programs you intend to run. it cpmes with a powerful quad core i7 cpu, an 8gb ram, a dedicated 960m gpu and a decent 8gb ssd plus a 1tb hdd storage.

if you are ok with a 15 inch screen the dell inspiron as well as this ASUS K501UW-AB78 would be ideal how ever if you would prefer something smaller, this decent Dell Inspiron i7359-8404SLV would be an awesome choice.

TortillaSweet you have come to the right place :=) first of all for your programming/coding purposes you would need a i7-6700hq processor. The dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop is what your looking for . With an Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor .A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M gaming graphics card which will run all the games you want and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage which makes it boot really fast and programmes load in quick time nice keys to type with,it is 4.6lbs and its easy to carry around the expected battery life you are expected to get out of it is 10 hours of battery life.

RidersPainfulTruth the place where all your questions about the dream laptop your looking for becomes a reality :=). The laptop your looking for is the wonderful dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop which has a weight of 4.6lb making it comfortable to carry around. It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor enough to give you the processing speed for yourlight 3D design and photoshop .A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics which will run all the games you have mentioned with 40-60fps, with 8gb of ram and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage, the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on.

How does that compare to this?

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An excellent choice for you is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop which has a weight of 4.6lb making it comfortable to carry around. I comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor enough to give you the processing speed for the softwares your going to run. In terms of gaming the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics is more than what you can ask for when gaming and will play all the games you have listed above. With 8gb of ram and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage oh let me not leave out the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on.

I would suggest you get this nice dell inspiron which houses a powerful quad core cpu, good ram. a dedicated gpu and a nice ssd plus hdd storage space. it would be ideal for your light gaming as well as ideal for your programs especially CAD.

I agree with the-technician, the Dell Inspiron i7559 is a great option because it comes with 960M GPU which the best in this price range, but I would recommend this this configuration the CPU is weaker on this one, but it is cheaper by 90 USD, and I don't think the difference is worth it.

What about this?

since you wont be doing any intensive task id suggest you get this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK which comes with a powerful intel quad core i7 cpu which is ideal for CAD, an 8gb ram a dedicated cpu for those games and a decent 1tb hdd plus an 8gb ssd storage. this would be an ideal option for your tasks while saving you a lot of money.

I agree with Orangematz, I suggest you go with the Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK because of the quad core option

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market for this price range), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(upgradable) , 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen Windows 10 Operating System, with backlit keyboard

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This one or is 16gb ram really important

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK as it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5, 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating System, 4.6 pounds, listing claims up to 10 hours, but I think 6-8 with light to moderate usage is more accurate.

Pro tip: Since the laptop is well under your budget you can buy Accidental Damage Protection(You will hate paying for it, but you will love yourself for doing it if something ever happened to your 800 USD laptop)

Also, if you want more options you can check this list of gaming laptops under 1000 USD

This would probably be your best option.

this decent Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be ideal for your budget and games. it comes with a decent quad core i7 cou, an 8gb ram, a dedicated 960m gpu and a nice 8gb ssd plus a 1tb hdd storage space. a great alternative with a bigger ssd would be this ASUS K501UW-AB78

This is a little heavier that what you are looking for but I think it is a great option, I would go with this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(should be more than enough for your gaming), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating System, Weight 4.6 pounds, battery life should be around 6-8( with light to moderate usage).

Or you can get a used Razer Blade

What about this?

:=) your name lol . Ok for a hybrid laptop that can handle rendering and gaming you will need a powerful processor that you will find in the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop that packs a knock out punch of power. The Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor that it carries is more than enough to give you a smooth experience for video/photo editing,rendering etc. Taking a look at the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M will run that naruto game and in good fps.I know that weight is not important to you but 4.6lb sets this laptop above the rest within this price range. The battery life that it has is excellent as well, you are expected to get 10 hours and more out of it the OS is windows 10 ,8gb of RAM which is upgradable and 1tb plus 8gb ssd for storage the perfect machine for you.

definitely you should get a laptop with a powerful quad core i7 cpu as well as at least 8gb ram and a good dedicated gpu for those demanding games and programs such as CAD. the dell inspiron would be your best choice within your budget range. it comes packed with a great intel quad core i7 cpu, an 8gb ram, a decent dedicated 960m gpu and a nice 8gb ssd plus a 1tb hdd storage.

Well I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market), 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M(should be more than enough for your gaming), Windows 10 Operating System,4.6 pounds

Get this powerful Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK which comes with a great quad core cpu which will be good for CAD, an 8gb ram, a decent dedicated 960m gpu and an 8gb ssd plus a 1tb hdd storage.

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Your best choice in that budget and that will do a very good job for you in those tasks you mentioned is this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop.

What a name :=) strange but different is good you stand out. The laptop your looking for is the wonderful dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6inch 1080p laptop which has a weight of 4.6lb making it comfortable to carry around. It comes with a powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700hq processor enough to give you the processing speed for programs like CAD and MATLAB, along with coding in Java, C+, Python, etc.A NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics which will run all the games you have mentioned with 60fps on low-med settings, with 8gb of ram and a 1tb plus 8ssd storage, the expected 10 hours and more battery life you should get out of this machine with its wonderful design and nice keys to type on.

That is awesome if you can spend that amount.... This Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be an awesome pick for you.. It has a wonderful i7 quad core 6th generation processor, a wonderful storage, 8 GB RAM which is great for any gaming and of course, a very solid gtx 960 dedicated graphics card.. This laptop also has a wonderful battery life and is very light-weighted.

I agree with shopineer, I would go with this and if your budget allow is I would buy Accidental Damage Protection(You will hate paying for it, but you will love yourself for doing it if something ever happened to your 800 USD laptop)

What about this or this?

Keep in mind you might want the quad-core i7 for the stuff you're doing.

If you have not bought it yet, I agree with shopineer, this Dell Inspiron would be a great option even though it is a littler pricer

this decent dell inspiron would be a great option for your programs that you will be using. it comes with a powerful i7 quad core cpu, an 8gb ram, a dedicated 960m gpu and a nice 1tb hdd plus an 8gb ssd storage space.

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 because it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(one of the best GPU in the market), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage(for faster booting and loading), 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating System, They advertise 10 hours of battery life, but I would say 6 to 8 with light to moderate usage would be more accurate and it is 4.6 lbs so right within the range you wanted.

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If you were into coding alone then a Lenovo Thinkpad would be an asset for you. Their graphic ability is however not going to hold up to those games you have mentioned. On this note, I recommend to you the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK which would not only do a great job in coding, but also is a very good gamer - thanks to it's powerful i7 quad core processor and it's gtx 960 dedicated graphics card. It also is very light weighted, has a decent keyboard and of course, a good battery life. It is one of the most cost efficient laptops available on the market at the moment and as such, is extremely popular.

this dell inspiron would be your best pick within your budget range. it comes with powerful quad core i7 cpu, an 8gb ram a dedicated 960m gpu and a nice 1tb hdd plus a 8gb ssd storage.

Holy shit, you can get the dell laptop for MUCH cheaper.

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If you can stretch to $820, this has far better specs for not a huge deal more money. Has pretty decent reviews, too.

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Dell Inspiron 7559. The 1TB hard drive is nice since I'm a student, although you can get the 256gb ssd version if you want to game. The parts are all upgradeable as well.

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you should definitely get this decent dell inspiron which has a good quad core cpu decent ram, powerful gpu and good storage.

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the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is laptop to look at for video/photo editing cad and gaming, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

have you seen this awesome Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK if not, it seems like a great fit for your requirements.

This Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be an excellent choice.. It has very good power, great battery life and of course, it is light weighted.

a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly.

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that should get the job done... however you could also consider this awesome deal which is within budget and will definitely do a fantastic job as well.

The Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would really be a great machine for you based on your requirements.

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Ok the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is laptop to look at for video/photo editing cad and gaming, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is ideal for gaming

for just $14 outside your budget you could get this really decent Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK. it comes with a powerful quad core i7 cpu, great dedicated 960m gpu, an 8gb ram and a decent hybrid storage which will enhance your OS booting speed.

I recommend getting a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

Welcome to our wonderful forum, a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6700hq, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

To run those games on good medium settings definitely this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK as well as this ASUS K501UW-AB78 would be great options for you to choose from. they both ave a great cpu, decent ram, great dedicated gpu, and massive storage space with ssd. their built quality is also durable which should see them lasting more than three years.

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this dell inspiron would be a very good option if your budget is under $1000. it has a very powerful quad core i7 cpu, 8gb ram (upgradable), a nice gpu, and a decent hybrid storage.

i recommend a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD

Good day and welcome to our wonderful forum suggestalaptop In yuor price range a recommend getting a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly. SSDs offer much higher performance,Enough to offer you a better computer experience because it responds to your inputs much more quickly. Programs launch far more quickly, the Operating System starts in seconds and resumes from sleep instantaneously.They also offer lower power consumption (longer battery life) less noise

the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M ideal for gaming in your price range and gives you 60fps

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and programming laptops on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

you could check out this nice dell inspiron since you will be doing some rendering.

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how about these great options. the dell inspiron 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M. the asus it houses a Intel Core i7, GTX 960M, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD. and this msi it has a decent i7-5700HQ cpu, 16GB ram, 256GB SSD 1TB 7200rpm HDD and a NVIDIA GTX 960M 2GB gpu.

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for those games you intend to play you could go with this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK it comes with a 6th Generation Intel Core i7 cpu, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M gpu, good battery life and weighs just 4.6 pounds.

Definitely get a machine with a quad core processor and at least 8 GB RAM...For your budget the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be a great pick for you.

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In your price range i recommend getting a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming laptop on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

Good day and welcome to our wonderful forum suggestalaptop baesd on your needs a laptop with an i7-7600hq processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card is for you, the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6700hq, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

I agree with both Shopineer and Orangematz, the Dell Inspiron i7559 but there is two of them available on Amazon, this one is cheaper but comes with bloatware, This one is a Microsoft Signature Edition which comes with no bloatware at all, so make a choice between both.

another one to consider is thisASUS ROG it has almost the same specs, except this one is double the Ram (16, which will help with multi tasking and speed), and it is also easily upgradeable, so if you needed a SSD or more ram to make it even faster you can arrange that :)

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and programming laptops on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

for under $1000 you could get this dell inspiron with a powerful quad core cpu which will be ideal for intensive CAD, it also has a decent dedicated 960m gpu for moderate gaming a nice 8gb ram and a 1tb hdd plus a 8gb ssd storage.

Yes, the 8 GB part of the drive is where you would put your operating system for maximum boot speed.... Also, you are talking about the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK which would be a better option and very cost effective since you are spending just $15 for an i7 processor..So that's a great choice, I just didn't want to recommend over your $800 budget..

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and video/photo editing laptops on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

this dell inspiron is good option it has a decwnt quad core cpu, 8gb ram, 960m dedicated gpu, 1tb hdd plus 8gb ssd as well as this ASUS K501UW-AB78 which has some really great specs such as a powerful i7 cup 8gb ram a dedicated 960m gpu and a massive 512gb ssd.

I do some EDM production and I can be pretty sure that you need a good i7, especially when running multiple copies of Serum (aka CPU KILLER). Remember to switch off sound enhancement technologies (my /r/edmproduction thread) that comes with your PC. They lead to inaccurate audio monitoring

I am probably getting a Dell Inspiron i7559, but this has some audio enhancement bloatware, and doesn't have a mic in port.

Some people even recommend desktops unless you really need a laptop. GPUs are not that important in this case, unless you are gaming. Most mac models don't have a dedicated GPU up to the MBP 15" models. Get a computer with less fan noise (Recommendations please?). If you have FL you absolutely need PCs, if you plan on switching DAWs.

i recommend the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

the dell inspiron i believe would be a great option for you

i recommend the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

Your budget would be around $900 reason being you would need an i7 processor for processing speed a 960m graphics card for those games you want to play and get 40-60fps easily, the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

for CAD it would be best to go with quad core processor and an 8gb ram. this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK it comes with a 6th Generation Intel Core i7 cpu, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M gpu. this PC has a decent built with a nice key board and touchpad the dell brand is known for decent battery life and this inspiron is no exception

Ok the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is laptop to look at for video/photo editing cad and gaming, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming, you could also check out the ASUS ROG GL552VW-DH71 15-Inch Gaming Laptop, Discrete GPU GeForce GTX 960M 2GB VRAM, 16GB DDR4, 1TB

this dell inspiron easily ticks all your boxes. it comes with a powerful inte quad core cpu, an 8gb ram a dedicated 960m gpu, and a 1tb hdd plus a 8gb ssd storage space. which will enhance the boot up of the OS as well as program launches.

this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be a decent option for the tasks you mentioned. it has a powerful quad core cpu, good ram, a dedicated gpu for gaming and hybrid storage which will enhance you booting as well as program launches. i agree that the levovo y700 has some good options as well so check out this too.

welcome now for your task, i recommend getting a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

Ok the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is laptop to look at for video/photo editing cad and gaming, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming

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Two of the best in the 2016 gaming laptops on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

If it is that you will be doing some amount of CAD, it would be wise to go with this dell inspiron since it houses a powerful quad core i7 cpu which would be great for that program. it also has a decent 8gb ram, a 960m gpu just in case you decide to do some light gaming, and a great hybrid storage.

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and college market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

this dell has a I7 and a 4gig 960 for 900 or an i5 version for 800 but personally for gaming i would save a little more and get something with a 970 in it.
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get a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

the dell inspiron as well as this ASUS K501UW-AB78 are two very good option for you to chose from. they both have a powerful i7 cpu, 8gb ram, a 960m dedicated gpu, how ever the dell comes with an hybrid storage and the asus has a great 512 ssd storage. both have good battery life, nice key board, and will do a great job at running your games.

I am going to recommend the unpopular route, and sorry if this going to confuse you even more , I would recommend buying a cheap 960M GPU, make sure you have enough money for yourself (food and roof over your head is much more important than gaming and the 960 should handle your CAD usage with ease), and then in a year or two, sell that one as used and add more money to get the 970M, it is better than spending A LOT now and then losing a lot of value once the laptops with 1070/1080 gets released.

What I recommend for this plan is this Dell Inspiron i7559 it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5,8 GB DDR3L SDRAM,1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage(for the OS for faster booting and loading) ; Optical Drive Not included,15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen,Windows 10 Operating System, Weight is 4.6 pounds(so you can carry it in your backpack).

Pro tip: buy it from here to save 20 USD or so :)

Another option would be to go the refurbished route and get this MSI GE Series GE62, or even this MSI Computer GS60 GHOST PRO.

I recommend getting a strong but quick laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

if this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is the one you are referring to, id suggest you go for it because it will more than likely accommodate your programs needed for computer science.

Get the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK . It is bigger than the 13 inches you would have liked- but in terms of getting the best performance, in a laptop within $700-$800 its best to get a 15 inches.

Have you considered the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK? It would be perfect for you and the tasks you will be completing.

Go for this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK gaming laptop that would be awesome for college as well as it has a very good performance power. It has a very powerful quad core i7 processor, 8 GB RAM which is good, and a gtx 960 dedicated graphics card for gaming laptop will run LOL and overwatch comfortably on high settings. Also this laptop has a nice storage with a small SSD section to host the operating system which ensures max speed in boot up time... This laptop also has a great battery life of over 10 hours which is fantastic for a laptop with so much power.

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and programming market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

Ok the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is laptop to look at for video/photo editing cad and gaming, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is ideal for gaming

Using photoshop I always recommend a quad core processor and at least 8 GB RAM...An excellent laptop for professional use and with a great batter life is the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK. You can look towards great performance -- lots of power and great batter life() over 10 hours.

In this price range a recommend getting a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly.

i strongly recommend you consider the pretty decent dell inspiron it has a powerful quad core cpu, 8gb ram, a dedicated 960m gpu and a great hybrid storage.

I recommend getting a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly.

or the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 since it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(should be more than enough for your gaming and photoshop needs),8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking),1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD(great for faster booting and loading) Hybrid Drive Storage,15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen(90% sRGB (Argyll) 58% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll) ),Windows 10 Operating System, battery life up to 10 hours, Weight 4.6 pounds, two USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB 2.0 port, HDMI port (just like you wanted), and it is well inside your budget, I think that a perfect match for you :)

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and school related laptops on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

you definitely should go with the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK its the better of the two considering the fact that it has a dedicated gaming gpu.

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Thanks!

If you are not so much in for the storage, it means that a 256 GB SSD would be awesome for you then. I just want to ensure you have that SSD in build because of the speed benefit it provides. In that case this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK gaming laptop would still do a great job for you. It has 8 GB RAM less than the machine I recommended to you above, but at the moment no game really uses more than 8 GB RAM- so you are fine.... This laptop comes with a hybrid HDD+SSD with an 8 GB section allocated as SSD for the operating system of the laptop- it means that you still get the boot speed benefit of an SSD..

Ok the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is laptop to look at for gaming, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming i recommend getting an external optical drive

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and programming laptops on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is ideal for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and programming laptop on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly which both of them gives you 40-60fps easily

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 since it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(should be more than enough for your photoshop needs), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD(to store your high def photos/videos) + 8 GB SSD(great for faster booting and loading) Hybrid Drive Storage, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen(90% sRGB (Argyll) 58% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll) ), Windows 10 Operating System, battery life up to 10 hours, Weight 4.6 pounds, and it is well inside your budget, I think that a perfect match for you :)

this dell inspiron would be one of the best option for your requirements thats within your budget. it comes with a powerful i7 quad core cpu which will be needed for CAD as well as those games you mentioned. a dedicated 960m gpu for gaming, an 8gb ram as well as a 1tb plus 8gb ssd hybrid storage.

a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

i recommend getting a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed to use softwares like illustrator or photoshop with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

Welcome to our wonderful forum where we are here to help you, a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed because of the type of work you will be doing as a medical student with a dedicated graphics card is recommended, the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least for those games, 8gb of ram is required as well , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

Ok the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is laptop to look at for video/photo editing cad and gaming, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming

Yes it would make some difference which would be noticable especially once your laptop starts to age.

But one consolation is that this laptop has a pcie ssd which should make your applications run snappier and transfer rates wayy faster(3-4 times normal ssd). Also the 512gb ssd means more space to store all those huge projects.

If you don't mind the extra weight go for the Dell i7559 but if it seems bulky for your needs, then you this laptop will do just fine!

this dell inspiron is definitely the laptop you are looking for. it is suitable for college due to it lightweight, it has a powerful quad core cpu, a decent ram, a dedicated gpu for gaming, and a 1tb hdd plus 8gb ssd storage.

That's not really on sale... thats just what they go for

You can always double check for manufacturer refurbished models that still carry full warranties. You can avoid the sales tax that way and get a cheaper price on it.

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and programming laptops on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

For that budget and based on the tasks you will be doing I recommend you get a laptop with a quad core processor and 8 GB OR MORE RAM...An SSD is always a great have.... For your budget, this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be a nice pick.

Good day and welcome to our wonderful forum suggestalaptop baesd on your needs a laptop with an i7-7600hq processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card is for you, the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6700hq, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

Consider the ASUS X205TA 11.6-Inch Laptop Notebook

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and programming laptop on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

i definitely believe this dell inspiron is the laptop for your needs. it houses a great quad core cpu which will be needed for CAD, a decent 960m for your games, 8gb ram, and a nice 1tb hdd plus a 8gb ssd.

ok if thats the case take a look at these two beauties the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

The Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK gaming laptop is a sweet pick in that budget range... Has great gaming power , not too heavy, nice storage, decent build quality , good cooling system and great battery life.

Good day and welcome to our wonderful forum suggestalaptop, now i recommend getting a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly.

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

Do Sagers have good battery life?

Short answer? No.

Long answer? NO

The best you'll expect of them is 2-2.5 hours. They're alright for portable gaming machines on a budget, but they don't last long. Whats even worse is long term support and survivability. They are in the mid-range of build quality.

U series processors are made for efficiency rather than power, and come with less cores and what not. So they don't perform the same as the HQ models which are full TDP and come with 4 cores.

You can take a look at this list to see what you can get for each budget, and the best options, therein.

You'll see what sort of battery life you can expect from each and their associated specs.

The best balance of performance and battery life is going to be this Dell Inspiron 15 i7559 which can get 7 hours and still has an Nvidia GTX 960M and an i7-6700HQ.

That is a good option, but another great option Dell Inspiron i7559 it is very similar in specs, but with better battery and much cheaper , it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5, 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen, Windows 10 Operating System

you could consider going with this decent Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK. it houses a powerful quad core i7 cpu, an 8gb ram, a dedicated gtx 960m gpu and a 1tg plus a 8gb ssd storage space this laptop will definitely do a good job at gaming.

I agree with the previous suggestion, theDell-Inspiron-i7559( Which is available for prime shipping) is a great option but if for some reason you don't like that another suggestion would be this Lenovo IdeaPad Y700 as it comes with Quad-Core i7-6700HQ ( 2.6 GHz / 3.5GHz Turbo, 6MB, 2133MHz) 8 GB Memory; 1 TB + 128 GB SSD Hard Driver; AMD Radeon R9 M375 with 4GB for Graphics 14" Full HD IPS (1920x1080) Display Intel 3165 ac WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI, 720p HD Camera, Backlit Keyboard (and it is a little over your budget)

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Two of the best in the 2016 gaming market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

have you seen this dell inspiron

definitely this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be a good option for a gaming laptop under five pounds. it come with a powerful quad core cpu a decent ram, a dedicated gpu and a nice hybrid storage.

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

you should consider this decent Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK it houses some great specs such as a 6th Generation Intel Core i7 cpu, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD + 8 GB SSD which brings much more speed for booting and program launches and a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M gpu. there is also this ASUS K501UW-AB78 which has a powerful i7 cpu, and 8gb ram, a dedicated 960m gpu and a great 512gb ssd storage space.

This Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be a very good deal for you to consider, i possesses some decent specs such a powerful quad core i7 cpu , a dedicated 960m gpu a good 8gb ram which can be easily updated and a great hybrid storage. the only issue i might have with this PC is that is mostly plastic but overall its a powerhouse and will do a fairly good job at those games.

the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is ideal for gaming

I would recommend this Dell Inspiron i7559 since it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor(one of the best CPU in the market); NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5(should be more than enough for your photoshop needs), 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM(great for multitasking), 1 TB HDD(to store your high def photos/videos) + 8 GB SSD(great for faster booting and loading) Hybrid Drive Storage, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen(90% sRGB (Argyll) 58% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll) ), Windows 10 Operating System, battery life up to 10 hours, Weight 4.6 pounds, and with it you get McAfee CB LiveSafe 30 Day Trial, now when it comes to the cam, the listing doesn't actually state if it has one or not, but the pics and dell website says it is a standard HD (720p) Webcam, and it is well inside your budget, I think that a perfect match for you :)

In your price range i recommend getting a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed for school work with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly.

Hi, I guess I have a follow-up question. So I think I've narrowed down my choices down to two potential laptops:

Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK

ASUS K501UW-AB78

Both are around the same price, so that's not the issue.

The Dell has a better processor (i7 6700HQ), the same graphics card (gtx960m) but with more VRAM (4GB instead of 2GB), and has 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM.

The Asus has a worse processor (i7 6500U), the same graphics card with half the VRAM, 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, and has a 512 GB SSD.

Would I notice a performance difference between the two CPUs when I game? Likewise, would having 4 GB of VRAM on a graphics card be noticeably better than 2 GB?

I really wish I could find a laptop that was around this price range that had just as much storage space on the SSD as the Asus laptop. All the other laptops I've seen that have SSDs around this price either only have 256 GB or it's 128 GB + HDD or something.

If you could provide your input, it'd be well appreciated.

i recommend the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

welcome :=) to our forum, get the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop iit is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

WoW with high settings? You could try for the Dell Inspiron 15-i7559, but high settings you will not get.

Take a look at this list and look at the Asus FZ50VW for $799. That would give you an SSD, large storage drive, and a quad-core i7, with the GTX 960M. But again, high settings with a GTX 960M are probably not going to be doable. You'll get medium for sure, but you'll get some serious frame drops raiding on high, especially with Legion dropping.

If you can get a bigger budget together, you'd get a lot more longevity out of the Asus GL502VT. It's much more expensive, but it's higher quality and has a considerably more powerful GPU.

Based on the tasks you will be doing and your other requirements, the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be a perfect fit for you to not only complete your programming etc , but also in lasting you throughout University. It has an awesome i7 quad core processor, a nice 8 GB RAM, wonderful storage and of course, it has a dedicated graphics card that will suffice should you plan on gaming or run any graphics intensive applications. It is also not heavy which means you will not have problem bringing it around on campus and furthermore, it has a great battery life.

I agree with the previous recommendations, the Dell Inspiron i7559 since it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5, 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included, 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen Windows 10 Operating System, 4.6 pounds (pro tip: buy it from here to save a few bucks).

Another good one to consider is this ASUS K501UX since it comes with Powerful 6th-generation Intel Core i7-6500U 2.5GHz (Turbo up to 3.1GHz). Skylake 15.6 inches Matte FHD display. 1920 by 1080 resolution. Windows 10 Operation System. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M gaming graphic card; 8GB RAM; 256GB SSD Storage. Backlit keyboard.1 year International Warranty with 1 year Accidental Damage Protection, 4.4 pounds

there are other great laptops out there in the usa that you can get within your budget is the thunderbolt 3 really needed if its gaming and other stuff example photo/video editing,music production etc i recommend getting a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly. SSDs offer much higher performance,Enough to offer you a better computer experience because it responds to your inputs much more quickly. Programs launch far more quickly, the Operating System starts in seconds and resumes from sleep instantaneously.They also offer lower power consumption (longer battery life) less noise

getting this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be your best decision presently. it comes with a quad core i7 cpu, 8gb ram, dedicated 960m gpu, and a 1tb plus 8gb ssd storage. also is very light weight at 4.6 pounds. there is also this ASUS K501UW-AB78 option as a great second choice.

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

getting a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

In your price range i recommend getting a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed and great for college and high school work with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and college laptops on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and programing laptops on market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes and perfect for cad, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly they both can individually give you 40-60fps

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and programmong laptops on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

i recommend getting the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

I agree with shopineer, the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is a great option, here is a more detailed review of it (it is has two versionsone with better screen but it is also more expensive :)

Take a look at these two beauties the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

It would be best to go with this powerful dell inspiron it comes packed with the latest 6th gen quad core i7 cpu which is definitely what you need for intensive CAD, 8gb ram, a dedicated 960m gpu which would be good for your games, and a great hybrid storage.

the best in the 2016 gaming market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming

i wouldnt advise you to consider that hp for gaming due their history of heating issues. instead i would recommend you get this decent dell inspiron it has a great 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD, and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming laptops on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

check out the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

I am unable to see the specs on Dell website, but this Dell-Inspiron-i7559 has some great specs for the price , it comes with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen Windows 10 Operating System; for under 900 USD

if you want more gaming laptops under 1000, you can check this list

the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is a good option for you

Welcome you should check out a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

for college you should be looking at an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

Welcome ;=), getting a laptop for college is very critical and the specs are very importan,you will need an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed over an i5, with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 60fps and above and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

welcome ;=),an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card is what your looking for , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

for lol and photoshop i dont thing you need to spend that much. this dell inspiron could get the job done. it comes with a powerful 6th Generation Intel Core i7 cpu, 8 GB RAM, TB HDD + 8 GB SSD, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M gpu, great built weighing under 5 pounds and has a great battery life.

Last month, I just picked up a Dell Inspiron i7559 on sale after being out of the PC gaming market for 10(!) years. It has an i7-6700, GTX 960M, 8GB of RAM, and a 1TB hard drive.

I've actually built up quite a Steam library over the past 10 years through Steam sales and Humble Bundles and I was just waiting for the day I can actually play them. It feels great to be able to run most of my library at 60FPS 1080p (albeit with low-medium settings for 2015 to current games).

My plan is to play through a bunch of pre-2014 PC games and mod them to infinitely add replayability. I did, however, just pick up Overwatch and was pleasantly surprised that a 2016 game can be so well optimized that I can hit 60FPS 1080p on ultra settings on this laptop. Well done Blizzard.

I am however, slowly coming to terms that in 3 years (at the most) this laptop won't even be able to run any games released at that time, and I'll probably just bite the bullet and build a new PC then, hopefully with whatever cost-efficient CPUs and GPUs are out by then.

Hrm, if it's cad stuff you're more than likely going to have a bad time with that computer (I do CAD as well). I would find out what you'll be using specifically, though I know another arch student on here who was using CAD programs, so I assume you will be as well. It really depends on when you'll be using them. As we're still waiting for pascal gpus for laptops. This beign said, the 7559 is on sale currently for 725. Though, I think you can get a better deal directly through Dell using your student email for a discount.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=psdc_565108_t3_B015PYYDMQ

While I got it from the dell store, the Amazon page should give you enough info

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/

Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GdmNxbJ7AQ8HD

You can tweak what options you want on the laptop.

GTX 960m Core i5 quad core 8-16gb of ram Try this

In terms of most value for your money and if gaming is your number one priority, you could go for this. Any other laptop within your budget will come with maybe only more RAM or storage which will not give an increase in performance.

the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is another laptop to look at, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea and the MSI GL62 6QF-893 gaming laptop which will do a fantastic job for you running those games and even more demanding ones. This laptop has a powerful quad core i7 sky lake processor, 12 GB RAM which is awesome, a decent GTX 960 dedicated graphics card and of course, a great storage with a 1 TB HDD and a 128 GB SSD which is awesome and will give you some much needed speed

the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is another laptop to look at, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea and the MSI GL62 6QF-893 gaming laptop which will do a fantastic job for you running those games and even more demanding ones. This laptop has a powerful quad core i7 sky lake processor, 12 GB RAM which is awesome, a decent GTX 960 dedicated graphics card and of course, a great storage with a 1 TB HDD and a 128 GB SSD which is awesome and will give you some much needed speed. Here are some other options:Lenovo Y700 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce 960M Graphics, Windows 10) also for 965m take a look at the DELL Alienware AW15R2-1546SLV-Intel Core i5-6300HQ 2.3 GHz, 15.6", 1920 x 1080, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 965M

here are some good options the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is another laptop to look at, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea and the MSI GL62 6QF-893 gaming laptop which will do a fantastic job for you running those games and even more demanding ones. This laptop has a powerful quad core i7 sky lake processor, 12 GB RAM which is awesome, a decent GTX 960 dedicated graphics card and of course, a great storage with a 1 TB HDD and a 128 GB SSD which is awesome and will give you some much needed speed Lenovo Y700 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce 960M Graphics, Windows 10) also for 965m and 970m graphics take a look at the DELL Alienware AW15R2-1546SLV-Intel Core i5-6300HQ 2.3 GHz, 15.6", 1920 x 1080, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 965M

How intensive of Solidworks do you plan to work with? This may require you to get a quad-core, preferably an i7.

This would be an ideal choice if you're doing intensive work.

If you are just sticking with lighter work, check out a Thinkpad 13. Make sure you get the Silver variant, the Black variant will charge you extra for the 1080p IPS display.

I cant guarantee a touch screen laptop with at least a decent graphics card to play Skyrim well... The Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would do a fantastic job at gaming as well as completing your university tasks- it is also pretty light weighted and has an excellent battery life of up to 12 hours.. There is a version with touch screen, but is over your budget a little.. See here.

the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is a laptop to look at, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea and the MSI GL62 6QF-893 gaming laptop which will do a fantastic job for you running those games and even more demanding ones. This laptop has a powerful quad core i7 sky lake processor, 12 GB RAM which is awesome, a decent GTX 960 dedicated graphics card and of course, a great storage with a 1 TB HDD and a 128 GB SSD which is awesome and will give you some much needed speed would be good options as well but its the dell inspiron for me

I agree with orangematz the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is ideal for you

but the screen is only 14 inches on that and besides it has an i core 5 processor and i do not know much about processors but that seems not as good as the i core 7. witch computer is better? this dell

or asus

i want a computer with those specs allthough im scared cause the reviews on those dont seem to be very positive some of them. and i dont want to get a lighter model if it means im sacrificing power

How intensive of CAD/video editing do you plan to work with? You will likely want a quad-core i7. This would be a great option.

If you're doing CAD, you'll benefit from a quad-core (preferably i7).

Little above your budget, but what about this?

Otherwise, this should do well too.

the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is a laptop to look at, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea and the MSI GL62 6QF-893 gaming laptop which will do a fantastic job for you running those games and even more demanding ones. This laptop has a powerful quad core i7 sky lake processor, 12 GB RAM which is awesome, a decent GTX 960 dedicated graphics card and of course, a great storage with a 1 TB HDD and a 128 GB SSD which is awesome and will give you some much needed speed and the Lenovo Y700 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce 960M Graphics, Windows 10)

I would recommend you stay at 15 inches screen if you really want a powerful enough gaming laptop. This Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would do a very good job for you in your gaming as well as video and photo editing . It does have a decent build quality, and it does have an okay quality keyboard. In terms of battery life, it has one of over 10 hours which is simple amazing for a laptop with this much power. It will easily run all those games you mention on ultra settings.

If you added more money to the budget, you'd be opened up to the Dell Inspiron 15 i7559. You'd get 6th gen i7, 1TB HDD, Nvidia GTX 960M, and a 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS panel. Literally everything about this one is better, but it's $160 over your desired budget. That's sort of the limitation that you're faced with at the $700 point.

From the list I linked earlier, the Acer Aspire V15 Nitro for $729 would also be a step up with a GTX 960M, but it has an 4th gen i7, which isn't a gigantic leap.

You might want a quad-core, preferably i7 plus a dGPU.

What about this?

do you think this one is worth the extra 70 bucks?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=psdc_565108_t3_B015PYYDMQ

The Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop would be perfect for you for running those games as well as completing all your tasks mentioned except that it does not come with an optical drive. If you could get a cheap external one.. .

thanks. But the asus u linked is not quite it, and yea i feel like id be wasting money getting 16 gigs of RAM i really only need 8. the only prob with that dell is the icore 5 processor and the lower memory space. this DELL seems like a good pick i guess but what i want really is the asus k501ux like i linked up there but for it to have a terribite hard drive and a quad processor instead of a dual processor but i might just get it anyway and i guess mabey store stuff on flash drives

Those requirements are a joke, especially the CPU and GPU ones. Except maybe for the DirectX11. Maybe some program requires it.

I've got a suggestion: a minimal one.

This one is a relatively cheap and fits the performance requirements (except maybe windows pro?). Compared to your rog, it has a cpu about the same/slightly better. The GPU is a step down, and the hard drive will be a tad slower than the one in the rog (although you can change it for an ssd yourself if you want to).

On the page of the Dell it says "10 hours" but honestly I think that's a little optimistic. Getting good battery life out of a "gaming" laptop ... You can always underclock the cpu. And I think it normally runs on integrated graphics instead of the dedicated, which helps battery life too.

Last note: I don't know for sure but for office you don't need a dedicated gpu at all, and for statistics software like R and even math software like Matlab, you benefit way more from a good cpu. And the dell has a decent quad core.

It's 15 inch though :-\

Thank you for your reply, I really appreciate it.

i found this laptop in my own searching and yes, I agree with you that the price and specs for this laptop seem perfect for my requirements. However, there a couple of serious drawbacks which have given me hesitation when deciding to buy or not:

Trackpad does not have clickable "buttons" - I hate tapping on trackpad to click something.
According to many of the reviews on Amazon, the trackpad sucks
The keyboard is not that great either compared to reviews on Amazon
The battery life is GOOD but not great at least according to the reviews

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

If you have any other suggestions please let me know

the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is another laptop to look at, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea and the MSI GL62 6QF-893 gaming laptop which will do a fantastic job for you running those games and even more demanding ones. This laptop has a powerful quad core i7 sky lake processor, 12 GB RAM which is awesome, a decent GTX 960 dedicated graphics card and of course, a great storage with a 1 TB HDD and a 128 GB SSD which is awesome and will give you some much needed speed. Lenovo Y700 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce 960M Graphics, Windows 10) also for 965m and 970m graphics take a look at the DELL Alienware AW15R2-1546SLV-Intel Core i5-6300HQ 2.3 GHz, 15.6", 1920 x 1080, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 965M ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7, GTX 960M, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD) Glacier Grey

I'd go with this.

For editing, it's nice to have a quad core CPU and a decent graphics card. If weight isn't an issue for you, the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is a really durable and capable laptop with a number pad. It's storage and ram are very easy to upgrade as well. It does have excellent battery life (7 hours with web browsing and such) Here is the link on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6 This is 800 dollars

You can change the color of the notebook and give it a 4k screen to raise the price to exactly 1000

Also the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is another laptop to look at, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea and the MSI GL62 6QF-893 gaming laptop which will do a fantastic job for you running those games and even more demanding ones. This laptop has a powerful quad core i7 sky lake processor, 12 GB RAM which is awesome, a decent GTX 960 dedicated graphics card and of course, a great storage with a 1 TB HDD and a 128 GB SSD which is awesome and will give you some much needed speed. Also the he ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD would be perfect for light gaming and programming (Intel Core i7, GTX 960M, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD)the DELL Alienware AW15R2-1546SLV-Intel Core i5-6300HQ 2.3 GHz, 15.6", 1920 x 1080, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 965M, Windows 10 Home 64-Bit and the ASUS ROG GL552VW-DH74-15-Inch Gaming Laptop, Discrete GPU GeForce GTX 960M 4GB VRAM, 16GB DDR4, 1TB, 128GB SSD (ROG Metallic)

What is the best IPS monitor I can get for around $200 or less? The larger the better, but I want screen clarity....

Currently running a 960m on a Dell Inspiron 15 7000 series, and soon a GTX 1080 when I am able to get a hold of one...

2nd question:

I bought This Laptop. I upgraded the 1tb hdd to a Samsung EVO 250 SSD and am trying to upgrade it as much as possible like by adding another 8gb of ram, but I don't understand the M.2. thing completely. Is there a reason for me to upgrade it for a noticeable performance improvement?

excuse me but can you please tell me which laptop is better, the one you linked or this one(there is also an i7 version)? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=psdc_565108_t3_B015PYYDMQ

What about this? You'll want the i7 since you'll be editing.

Well, with this one you'd be getting Hyperthreading, which would give you 4 more logical cores for a total of 8 threads. If your software is able to utilize it, it may be worth the additional investment.

This is great, thanks! How does it compare to the Dell Inspiron i7559? The i7559 with Intel Core i7 seems to give better performance, but it is worth the extra $80? The i7559 with Intel Core i5 is the same price as the one you linked to, but how do they compare?

I would recommend you get a laptop with a decent quad core Intel processor, a nice graphics card and of course, memory and storage. In your budget, the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop would be a great choice for you. It has wonderful processor, decent dedicated graphics card and memory, as well as it has a nice storage. This laptop also has a very good battery life and nice build quality which I know you will like.

It will easily do the tasks you have to complete and run over- watch and even more demanding games on ultra settings.

The Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop, would actually be a great pick for you for those tasks that you will be doing. The video editing will definitely need a quad core processor and a dedicated graphics as well as 8 GB or more memory. This laptop has a great quad core i7 6th generation processor, 8 GB RAM and a nice storage. This laptop also has a great battery life. Overall, it would be an excellent pick for you.

This Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop, would be the ideal choice for you. It is very light weighted, has a decent build quality and of course - lot's of power. It has a very powerful Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ processor along with the Nvidia Gtx 960 dedicated graphics card and 8 GB RAM. It also has a very good storage capacity and an outstanding battery life of over 10 hours. It is perfect for programming and running your favorite games. It's light weighted feature as well as it's amazing battery life also makes it perfect for traveling with.

Definitely the quality and price to performance ratio of a laptop you get in the US will be better.

For graphic design, she will need a laptop with a decent quad core processor, 8 GB RAM or more and of course, a dedicated graphics card is a necessity. This Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK, would be a great choice for her. It has a brilliant processor, awesome graphics card, nice memory and very good storage. Also , it has a very good battery life which is always a plus for college students. It has a good build quality and weighs only 4.3 lbs which makes it very portable and nice for her to carry around.

Heres a Dell under $1k about $880 ish http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=psdc_565108_t3_B015PYYDMQ

If you wanna spend some more dolla http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np7278-clevo-n170rf-eta-jan-15th.html

This Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be a great choice for you. Lot's of power , very light weighted, good quality build and the good thing is that it doesn't have that flash look which makes it ideal for a college laptop. This laptop also has an outstanding battery life of up to 10 hours which makes it an ideal choice for you.

Some of the games you have mentioned such as BR4 and FO4 are quit demanding and this laptop courtesy of its powerful i7 quad core processor, gtx 960 dedicated graphics card and 8 GB RAM will run them decently.

This a real hard task to find a laptop with the specs that if you could adjust your budget to a bit more i think you would like this laptop

With that budget and specs your certainly looking at the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK this laptop really gives you performance for your moneys worth the reviews are great and it has meet your requirements, really good battery, life, 8gb of ram with ssd and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5.

The Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop would be very ideal for you. Lots, of power all- round and also a decent build quality and certainly an outstanding battery life. It also has a decent keyboard, great screen quality and resolution. In the future, you can always jump into photo editing as this laptop possesses the processing strength to do so at a high level.

Macs do what they do well enough in their price brackets, but they are high end ultrabooks, and that isn't necessarily what you need. You just need something with a decent CPU, dedicated graphics, and reasonable portability.

I'd suggest something along the lines of the Dell Inspiron 15 i7559. That would give you the dedicated graphics for WoW, a reasonably sized machine, and a powerful i7-6700HQ (full TDP quad-core processor) to handle your video editing work.

That would also leave plenty of money in the budget to upgrade the HDD to an SSD if you decided to do so.

A really good editing laptop to get would be a i7 processor laptop. The Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop here are the specs for it

*Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ

*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5

*8 GB DDR3L SDRAM

*1 TB HDD 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage

If you are looking for a gaming laptop and for college on the lighter side then the ASUS ROG should be out of the equation as it is pretty heavy. This Dell Inspiron would do a decent job for you and doesn't look too much like a gaming laptop which making it usable in any environment possible. This laptop also has and outstanding battery life of over 10 hours which I think is great for any college student who brings around his/he laptop.

Get this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK. It has a decent build quality, excellent battery life, nice screen display and of course with a great processor, memory and of course graphics card, is very ideal for those games you play and even more demanding ones. You should be able to get excellent frame rates on ultra settings playing LOL and WOW (I know you play these games as I saw your other question on this forum).

Maybe something with a skylake U series processor as they have pretty decent iGPUs in them (Not sure on their performance in Sims though). But it depends on what you're willing to spend on this laptop.
edit: My cousin recently got one of these, but the i5 version and he says it's great. it's heavier than an Ultrabook but lighter than a lot of laptops with similar specs.

970M 15" laptops start at around $1400 which seems to be above budget, so you may need to focus on the 960M laptops.

You can compare the gaming performance here:

http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-960M.138006.0.html

vs

http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-970M.126694.0.html

(scroll down to Game Benchmarks)

What about the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK?

15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

this dell inspiron is a good choice it comes with a great 15 inch truelife display screen, 1tb hhd plus an 8gb ssd, 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM, a massive Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor as well as a great NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphis card. this machine will run all your programs smoothly and the sluggishness that you once experienced will be no more.

This would do the job in style without a doubt at all. Very powerful processor, Nice memory, decent graphics card and storage and of course, an outstanding display quality- resolution and battery life.

What about the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop?

Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen Windows 10 Operating System; Matte Black featuring Red Chassis

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

What about the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK?

15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

Well i recommend this laptop

1300 USD

From what i researched most people are saying Dell Inspiron i7559-2512 or the i5 version. Im guessing the 2512 is better?

Is that my best option for overall package? In terms of price and gaming. I dont mind spending upto 1300 though if its noticeably better.

Also why is the price between these so different.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834298771

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1461011560&sr=1-8

You could get this laptop and later on replace the HDD with an SSD. It has a great processor, nice graphics card and memory and as it relates to battery life, it has an outstanding one of over 10 hours. It is very light weighted as well and will run games like the ones you have mentioned on ultra settings.

The battery life of that Asus seems to be around 4 hours:

http://www.ultrabookreview.com/8975-asus-rog-gl552vw-review/#a6

As an alternative (similar gaming performance, longer battery life), what about the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop?

6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

This Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop fits your description and your budget perfectly. It has an Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5 which is a good preference when taking into consideration the games you mentioned above. 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM which is very much upgradable depending on you,1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage and no Optical Drive included,15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen. Which is just 4.6 pounds

Here is the laptop for you

Here is a 4.6pounds laptop with good specs

The Inspiron i7559 is actually a very decent pick for your purpose. If you think you want more than the 256 GB storage it comes with , you could go with the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK which comes with a bigger storage and an i7 processor which makes its more powerful and future proof. It is also right within your budget.

the best laptop for you. It is 4.6 pounds,with Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5 which is one of the lastest gddr in the world. 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM that can be upgraded. The 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage is what your looking for it has no Optical Drive.5.6 Inch FHD with the best resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen

This laptop is for you then.Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5.8 GB DDR3L SDRAM.1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included.15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen

I would prefer going for this laptop over the Asus. Why ? The first reason is that it has a way better processor. (A quad core processor vs the Asus's dual core)... As well as it also has a better graphics card (the GTX 960 VS 950)--- the 960 is a quite more powerful... This laptop like the Asus K501UX is also very light weighted and has a battery life of up to 10 hours which is fantastic.

Ok so the ideal laptop that is for you is the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 InchIntel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5.8 GB DDR3L SDRAM.1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included.15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen.Windows 10 Operating System; Matte Black featuring Red Chassis.4.6 pounds

The Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop is for you then, with just 4.6pounds. It has an Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5.8 GB DDR3L SDRAM that is upgradable when ready.1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included.15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen.Windows 10 Operating System; Matte Black featuring Red Chassis

What about the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop?

6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

What about the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop?

6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

ok this laptop should meet your requirements.

How about the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK?

Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

you need to check out the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

Dumb question... is there any difference between this dell and this dell besides that the first is i7 and the second is i5?

For well under $1300, the Dell Inspiron 15 is not bad, and will certainly handle what you specified, but you can go well over that and be able to handle Fallout 4 reasonably well with just under $1300.

This the laptop for you

sorry didn't see the pounds requirements here you go better

This laptop is for you then.Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5.8 GB DDR3L SDRAM.1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included.15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen. The ram can be upgraded

I would go with this dell laptop.Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5.1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included

ok so the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop is a really nice laptop that i think fits your description however it has just 8gb ram but you can easily buy another 8gb to make it 16gb.

Well the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop fits your budget perfectly.Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen

This is the one that I would recommend.

What about the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK?

Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen Windows 10 Operating System; Matte Black featuring Red Chassis

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

Yep :). I got the model with the UHD display and the i5 processor on sale for $799. The only downside to this laptop is that the outside (like almost all the other ones) is made out of plastic but it's a high quality plastic and there's no flex in it.

This is the laptop for you then Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen Windows 10 Operating System; Matte Black featuring Red Chassis

You just need one with a 12545 gigawonker and a 78779846 boobyflooby that has 73654 Schmickamucks!

Just kidding. I'm no pro, but my two cents. Make sure the laptop has an ssd (Faster boot up, and load times.) A good screen size. 15 inch is ideal. Not too small, and not a big heft to lug around. 1920x1080 resolution. (So you can see the finer details in your editting and photo shop. And it's just much nicer to look at. You already know which os, windows duh. xD Also 2in1 means like, tablet/laptop, you can use either or. Touch screen is optional. (Though it would add higher price; conventient however in making notes or scibbling.) So just note, ssd, 15' 1920x1080, ooo I did miss processing power since you are running adobe/and editting videos. An i5 er... in general. Just look with a cpu power of 2.4ghz or higher. (The more the merrier.) My non professional suggestion,--- wait wait wait. And 8gb ram or higher. (Video editting depending on how high demanding it is might use more. 16gb But 8gb minimum. Should be a requirement. Ram means how many things your cpu can do at once.) Keeping everything in mind, with your price point. My suggestion, taking into your account your price point (Kinda close, still top notch): An Inspiron i7559 - http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Since you want to play Fallout 4, you should probably get at least a 960M graphics card.

What about the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK?

Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5 8 GB DDR3L SDRAM 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen Windows 10 Operating System; Matte Black featuring Red Chassis

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

It does have a 960M graphics card. Here is typical gaming performance you can expect from that:

http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-960M.138006.0.html

(scroll down to Game Benchmarks)

What about the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK?

15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

ok the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is ideal great gaming experience

Ever heard of the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop. It comes with anIntel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB which GDDR5,8 GB DDR3L SDRAM which is upgradable. 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage and has no Optical Drive.15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen in addition it is 4.6pounds

What about the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop?

6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

Alternatively, the XPS 15?

http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-15-9550-laptop/pd

Easily I recommend this laptop to you. It is 15.6 inches but certainly provides power that no 17.3 inches laptop within your budget can match. This laptop has a wonderful processor, graphics card, memory as well as storage. It should run those games you mentioned and even far more demanding games easily on high settings.

Oh , did I mentioned that this laptop has an extremely wonderful battery life of over 10 hours- making it the perfect laptop for gaming especially when you are on the go.

Check out this for under $1000 http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1461521144&sr=8-15&keywords=gaming+laptop

It has an i7 and a 960m so it should be able to do medium setting @60fps. There are also different options you can choose aswell so have a look at the link.

For around 1000-1500 i picked out the dell XPS 15. It has a 960m as well so you probably wont get any more gaming performance out of it but you will have a nicer laptop though, the body will be thinner and made out of a nice material and also the screen on these laptops are beautiful, it is 4k aswell but expect games to only run a 1080p though. http://www.amazon.com/XPS-15-Skylake-i7-6700HQ-Bluetooth/dp/B019PB6X78/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1461521386&sr=1-1&keywords=dell+xps+15

For just under 2000 you can get the razer blade, the ultimate choice for a lightweight gaming ultrabook. it has a touch screen aswell and it has a 970m so it will be able to play games at 1080p @60 fps on high settings

If you where not wanting an ultra book i would of recommend you an ASUS ROG laptop, but they dont have the form factor you seek.

I was looking at the omen too but I found this... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2JJCSKZL2AP2E&coliid=I6ZPZBVF2Z6GK&psc=1 lighter, better gpu, better cpu, and it's also cheaper

I know its very late, but it might help someone who comes across this thread.

$920 for 950M is pretty high imo. You might wanna look into Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK. It is cheaper ~$830 and has a better GPU (960m) with rest of the specs being same.

If you are into gaming, I would recommend getting a laptop with atleast GTX970M. They start from ~$1200. MSI and SAGER comes to mind.

Dell 7559 Amazon link : http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PYZ0J6/

Under this search category on amazon

I found some laptops you might find interesting > A Dell

> Another Dell

> An Acer

> And a Lenovo

I have been looking at this price range myself, and these are the ones that I have almost zeroed in on.

Wouldnt this be a better option since it's actually within the OP's budget?

Also, whats's the major difference between this and the one in the description? The description says it's almost half the first one's weigh at 4.6 pounds.

This Laptop beats the HP Pavilion 15-ak020nr Gaming Laptop in gaming easily and is less expensive. Thanks to its better graphics card (gtx 960).

If you are looking for real power, then get the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK, it's a little bigger than you would like (15.6 inches), but very light weighted... It has an excellent processor and graphics card.

So I just noticed the PSA in the sidebar, so much for doing my homework. It seems that the UHD I was considering in the above is not actually a UHD (I think?) This means we also need to compare the 5012GRY FHD i7 to the other options I listed in the main post. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=twister_B016VLEM5K?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This is $160 less than the UHD version and the main loss (besides the supposed UHD) is the touch screen.

I was gonna make a post, but then you basically hit the nail on my requirements. The only thing different would be that my budget would be at around 1000$. I was looking at this right here if you want to check it out: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=psdc_565108_t3_B015PYYDMQ

Best deal for your needs, wouldn't trust a seller called "OEMGENUINE" if my life depended on it
Marked up by... oh about $800. Terrible for your needs.
Not a bad deal overall, but terrible for your needs.

I wouldn't buy any of them. If you want something for video editing you want the full-power HQ/MQ version of the i7, not the underpowered U version. The U series are great for battery life, but will choke if you try and run that many resource-intensive programs and will take forever to process video.

This is a much better option than any of those:

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

It's a good pick as well, especially if you are going for this one that has the small SSD. If you are trying to go for the cheapest, get that one-- if you want the best quality build along with performance, then the ASUS all the way.

for 36.5k php you could get a Dell inspiron i7559 (Amazon Link) for its price you get a very solid NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M. LinusTechTips makes a good argument for and against it, but for its price it is very reasonable. Link for review. Sidenote: you will not be able to order this from amazon to deliver to the Philippines. (PM me and maybe i can help you find other laptops here in ph ~ i live here too)

I seems to be, I did a bit of looking and couldn't find anything better. But if it's not too much more money for you you might be better off buying this model of that laptop. It's exactly the same, but it has a 1 terabyte hard drive as well as the 256gb solid state drive. There's also this, which is cheaper, but doesn't have the SSD or the core i7. Same graphics card though.

Funny enough, before I read to the end of your post I actually thought of the Asus ROG laptop you included at the bottom. The only problem is that you will get probably 2 hours max battery life running editing software (I own the 17" version). Performance wise that's probably your best option though. I would also look at this laptop.

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1454555673&sr=1-2&keywords=dell+inspiron+i7559-763blk

Honestly http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

Granted the laptops you linked all have a 960m, at least this one is the 4GB variant.

Don't expect desktop gaming performance on a 960m either, don't want your expectations to high, but the laptop I listed is perfectly durable and long lasting, it includes a panel on the bottom to add an additional HDD/SSD as well as the ram being upgradable to 16gb

The suckish aspect to laptops is there isn't a decent way currently to have a portable gaming laptop that doesn't reek of that "gaming attire" or sound like a jet engine.

So if you are content with playing Fallout 4 at say medium settings then don't waste the extra money.

PS. Dell laptops are top tier when it comes to durability. Not Asus.

Have this, love it. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=psdc_565108_t2_B015PYYDMQ

I also added this: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-850-EVO-250-MZ-N5E250BW/dp/B00TGIVZTW/ and this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KQCOV5C

Edit: Wrong link.

If you can afford it, I recommend upgrading to the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK. I bought one during Cyber Monday and I can play most new releases just fine.

thank you! For laptop 4A - would you suggest the i5 or i7 processor? If I downgrade it to the i5 it knocks almost $200 off.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PYZ0J6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B015PYZ0J6&linkCode=as2&tag=gadg06a-20&linkId=CLLSKDXBUL2K62HF

In terms of longevity, is there anything about 4A that would make it last substantially longer than Laptop A you listed? I do want to buy a machine that will last me for a long time, so I'm willing to shell out a few extra hundred if that's the case

Last question (hopefully). Would this Inspiron be a comparable buy at around $850 to the Nitro at $950?

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

I found the same laptop you recommended. The difference is that is has more memory and it's i7 instead of i5. what do you think? http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1448568792&sr=1-1&keywords=dell+inspiron+i7559+2512blk

I picked up this Dell Inspiron i7559 laptop when it was an $800 deal.

Still waiting on a shipping estimate though.

i7-6700HQ (2.6 Ghz, max turbo of 3.5 Ghz, 4 cores, 8 threads).
Nvidia GTX 960M with 4 GB of DDR5 (Reportedly performs a hair faster than a desktop 750 Ti).
8 GB DDR3L RAM (Supports up to 64 GB of DDR4/2133).
1 TB HDD and 8 GB m.2 SSD cache (Up to 2 TB and 512 GB available aftermarket).
15.6" 1080p screen
Windows 10

I have the exact, perfect laptop for you. https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6

It had all of your specs, and it's Dell which is a top rated brand.

The worst part about this is Dell themselves do a more sensibly priced computer in the Inspiron line.

It should run pretty well on that laptop, but it looks like it doesn't have a dedicated GPU. I recommend getting this one; I have the i7 1080p model (non-touch). I max out the graphics on ESO and it runs perfectly and runs all my other games on Steam very well. You can also easily upgrade the RAM to 16gb, though I haven't done that yet. It runs all of my CAD modelling software well and the battery is pretty good for the performance.

I don't recommend the UHD screen; I assume that high of resolution would hinder the graphics capability even though it has 4gb GPU.

For gaming and based on the other criteria you have laid out inclusive of size ,OS, build quality etc, this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be an excellent choice for you... It has a nice build quality and an excellent battery life as well as it is definitely a good performer- thanks to it's awesome i7 quad core 6th gen processor, 8 GB RAM which can be upgraded in the future but at the moment is fine, a nice storage capacity and of course, a solid gtx 960 dedicated graphics card for gaming...This laptop will run Guild War 2 flawlessly... Ii also has a nice cooling system , okay keyboard etc..

So based on the tasks you will be doing as well as I have taken gaming into consideration since at some point in time you may want to run some games while out of your dorm.I have also taken into consideration your other requirements as well as your ideal budget. With all of those,I think this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK would be an extremely great pick for you. It is very powerful- thanks to a quad core i7 processor, nice 8 GB RAM , a great storage and of course it has the gtx 960 dedicated graphics card for gaming... This laptop is also pretty light weighted, has a decent build quality and an excellent battery life.

I think you would be very pleased to know that to run those games on high settings you really dont have to spend that much money at all. this decent dell inspiron offers a solid performance with blazing speeds and a great display of razor Sharpe graphics due to amazing 1080p screen quality. this powerful PC packs an awesome intel quad core i7 cpu, an 8gb ram, a dedicated 960m gpu, and a nice 1tb hdd plus a very convenient and energy efficient 8gb ssd. this laptop will be just perfect for those games while saving you a few hundred bucks. but if you insist on spending that much you could get this one with a larger ssd storage and and ram.

i recommend getting a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed for college with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

you should definitely take a look at this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK as well

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and programming laptops on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

how about this very nice dell inspiron it has a very nice quad core i7 cpu, a 8gb ram a dedicated gtx 960m gpu for gaming and a hydrid storage space whci will be great for booting speed as well as program launches.

it would be best to get a laptop with a dedicated gpu and a fast cpu for those games but you would have to compromise where the size is concerned. this Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is pretty light weight , has a dedicated gpu, a decent 8gb ram and a good ssd plus hdd storage.

or check these two Two of the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

a laptop with an i7 processor for that extra boost in processing speed with a dedicated graphics card is what you need , the is the 960m and is ideal for gaming which can give you 40-60fps and at least 8gb of ram , the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop is a 15.6 Inch of beauty display Laptop, with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM which is perfect for you but also upgradable, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or the light weight ASUS K501UW-AB78 which is also a 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

exactly it is the best one i see so far in your price range i see other ones like the dell inspiron i7559 which comes with a 960m graphics card 1tb with 8gb ssd, 8gb ram would be the other option i would recommend to you

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and school laptops on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

Two of the best in the 2016 gaming and programming laptops on the market is the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK laptop15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD plus 8 GB SSD which helps to boost the launch speed of softwares and programmes, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea for gaming or the ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7, GTX 960M which is ideal for gaming, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD which brings speed to boot up your programmes, software’s and apps very quickly

You can take a look at this list to see what options you have within your budget to compare.

If you're looking to edit photos and play WoW, you're going to want an IPS display for the photos, and an i7-6700HQ for WoW due to it being primarily CPU intensive.

With that said, the best option in your price range is going to be this Dell Inspiron i7559.

It has an i7-6700HQ, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Nvidia GTX 960M graphics, and a 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS display. It will do everything you're looking for except the SSD. You would be better off upgrading to an SSD later yourself when finances allow, rather than sacrifice base specs for it now.

the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is another laptop to look at, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea and the MSI GL62 6QF-893 gaming laptop which will do a fantastic job for you running those games and even more demanding ones. This laptop has a powerful quad core i7 sky lake processor, 12 GB RAM which is awesome, a decent GTX 960 dedicated graphics card and of course, a great storage with a 1 TB HDD and a 128 GB SSD which is awesome and will give you some much needed speed. Lenovo Y700 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce 960M Graphics, Windows 10) also for 965m and 970m graphics take a look at the DELL Alienware AW15R2-1546SLV-Intel Core i5-6300HQ 2.3 GHz, 15.6", 1920 x 1080, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 965M

the dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK is another laptop to look at, 15.6 Inch FHD display Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M is idea and the MSI GL62 6QF-893 gaming laptop which will do a fantastic job for you running those games and even more demanding ones. This laptop has a powerful quad core i7 sky lake processor, 12 GB RAM which is awesome, a decent GTX 960 dedicated graphics card and of course, a great storage with a 1 TB HDD and a 128 GB SSD which is awesome and will give you some much needed speed also Lenovo Y700 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce 960M Graphics, Windows 10)

This laptop is for you.Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5.8 GB DDR3L SDRAM.1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included,15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen

ok the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop is for you check out the reviews and the specs of the laptop

You should consider the Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK 15.6 Inch FHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960MIntel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5.8 GB DDR3L SDRAM.1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen Windows 10 Operating System; Matte Black featuring Red Chassis

Dell Inspiron is great for you then.Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5,8 GB DDR3L SDRAM,1 TB HDD + 8 GB SSD Hybrid Drive Storage; Optical Drive Not included,5.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen.

I would pick the HP Envy because of Windows but if you are willing to have a 15.6-inch laptop with a much better GPU (gtx 960m) then I would seriously consider the Dell Inspiron 7559: http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i7559-2512BLK-Generation-GeForce/dp/B015PYZ0J6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1461414914&sr=1-1&keywords=dell+inspiron+7559 The RAM is upgradable from 8GB to 16GB and It costs $834 but you could find it cheaper on eBay probably.

I recently sold a Dell that could deal with basic 4k editing and rendering. It wasn't a beast or anything and the battery life when editing took a pretty hearty dump to about 1 hour of use, but I sold it with some upgrades for less than your budget. In general though even most modern powerhouse laptops are going to run previews better with proxy files than full playback, rendering is where you'd notice more processor / videocard headroom I think.

I have a really heavily spec'd MSI laptop now that can render and playback 4k GH5 footage easily, but its battery life is a good laugh at about 30-45 minutes, and it cost me about $2200 to put together. A macbook with the same hardware would cost $4000+. I would say building or buying a desktop for rendering would almost always be a better value.

Here's the original laptop:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015PYZ0J6/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I added another 8gb of RAM and a 480gb m.2 primary drive. It could playback and edit GH5 footage at low playback resolution without proxies and could render basic things without much issue.

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