Need help with laptop spec please - Heavy photoshop use & gaming

[MNK_35]

Hi everyone, this forum was really useful last time when I needed to buy my desktop a few years ago, and I thought it would be a good idea to ask help with a laptop too. Thanks in advance everyone!

I live in the UK but I would need this laptop in order to visit family abroad from time to time and still be able to work while I'm there.

I've never had a laptop so I am a bit (totally) lost here. I work on photography post-production (heavy Photoshop use) and often work with huge files, 16 bits, that are over 2GB. It's not always such big files, but I need the machine to be able to stand that. Most images are usually 200MB-1,5GB.

I do need the "Matte" IPS Panel option too. I guess maxed out on RAM. And also not sure what to do regarding GPS, GPU, Hard drives (SSD x 2?)..

Although not ideal, since I will need to travel with it, I believe 15.6" and not super heavy like a brick would help too. Would prefer 17" but I don't think that would be very comfortable to travel with? not sure honestly.
Budget wise, I would like to get a good mobile reliable workstation that will last, so I am aware that won't be cheap..

It will also be used for heavy gaming (MMORPG) by my partner while I'm in the UK and using my desktop.

Any help with my build will be really appreciated! I know I'm asking a lot here. Sorry guys!

Thanks

 

[keynes]

Without indicating a maximum budget it is difficult to suggest a system

 

[MNK_35]

Let's say around £2000 but if it's possible to get a powerful laptop for what I need cheaper than that would be welcome too.

 

[keynes]

Chassis & Display
Octane Series: 15.6" Matte 3K IPS LED Widescreen (2880x1620) (£59)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-4790 (3.6GHz) 8MB Cache
Memory (RAM)
16GB KINGSTON SODIMM DDR3 1600MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M - 8.0GB DDR5 Video RAM - DirectX® 11
Memory - Hard Disk
250GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (upto 540MB/sR | 520MB/sW)
2nd Hard Disk
750GB WD SCORPIO BLACK WD7500BPKX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 16MB CACHE (7200 rpm)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated 6 in 1 Card Reader (SD /Mini SD/ SDHC / SDXC / MMC / RSMMC)
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND (£9)
Sound Card
Intel 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Bluetooth & Wireless
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® AC-7265 M.2 (867Mbps, 802.11AC) + BLUETOOTH
USB Options
4 x USB 3.0 PORTS (1 x POWERED) + 1 e-SATA/USB 3.0 PORT COMBINED
Battery
Octane Series 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (82WH)
Power Lead & Adaptor
1 x UK Power Lead & 230W AC Adaptor
Keyboard Language
OCTANE SERIES BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD WITH NUMBER PAD
Operating System
Genuine Windows 8.1 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence (£79)
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft® Office® 365
Anti-Virus
BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIAL
Notebook Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 2.0 MP FULL HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)
Insurance
1 Month Free Laptop Insurance inc. Accidental Damage & Theft
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Quantity
1

Price: £1,783.00 including VAT and delivery.

Unique URL to re-configure: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/octane-15/oCQFM7Erco/

 

[MNK_35]

Thanks so much! I will take a look

The Hyper-X RAM would be better or it's mainly for those who want to overclock? (not sure if I just said a silly thing)

 

[keynes]

Either ram will be fine, you won't be able to overclock with a laptop due to cooling constraints

 

[MNK_35]

I wouldn't know how to anyway, was just asking to know if it would be overkill maybe the Hyper X RAM. Thanks for your help!