Need help to build laptop ideal for gaming/photo editing

Woolflock

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Hi guys,

I'm looking to buy a gaming laptop - my top price would be €1600.

Gaming wise, I mainly play the Sims 4, and would like to be able to play rpgs too. Not worried about having ultra graphics, but do like them high. I also want a machine that will be good for photo editing - I do photography with a DSLR and use RAW files and would be ecstatic to have a machine that wouldn't lag when working on every single photo. I also want a minimum of 2TB storage.

I was looking at the Proteus VII but noticed that it only had an integrated Micro-SD memory card reader, and that other models around that price range were similar. Since I transfer my photos on the normal SD card, I'd need something to fit that.

I'd really appreciate any advice on the spec I'd need, or model suggestions.

Thank you in advance for any help!
 

SpyderTracks

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I'll preface this by saying I am not a laptop person as most of my knowledge is desktops so will definitely need an opinion from someone else. Also, are you specifically looking at 15" screens? Need to know as I am just about to post a 17" screen spec. However, I would imagine something like this may be appropriate:


Chassis & Display
Optimus Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD 144Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen™ 7 Eight Core Processor 4800H (2.9GHz, 4.2GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair 2666MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 - 6.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated 3 in 1 Card Reader (Full Size SD / SDHC / SDXC)
AC Adaptor
1 x 180W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Battery
Optimus Series Integrated 46WH Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Wireless/Wired Networking
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x USB 3.1 PORT (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.1 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language
OPTIMUS SERIES RGB BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Keyboard & Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Chassis
TongFang GK7NR0R (6GB RTX-2060, R7-4800H, 144Hz, Blank KB)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 7 to 9 working days
Price: €1,562.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/optimusXI-pro-17/fsRJSC5u8t/

@SpyderTracks Could you offer an opinion here please as I'm not sure if the Optimus Pro is the best platform to build on.
For the budget and to fit the criteria, @Nursemorph build is great. i Don’t think you’d be able to squeeze in a more premium chassis at this budget.
 
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