new laptop [ Edited ]

[puzzlezaddict]

@macietayl0r  Alright, I found a few models that would fit your needs.  I left out the options with an Nvidia 1060, which is the minimum necessary to run TS4 on ultra going forward; these laptops have cards that are a significant step up.

This first one is for reference, so you know how much you could save if you wanted.  It has an Nvidia 1660 ti and a combination 256 GB SSD and 1 TB HDD.  Its drawback is that its processor isn't all that strong, although it's more than enough for TS4 and some web browsing or other light multitasking.  Still, the other processors are significantly better.  This model is $1100.

https://www.newegg.com/gold-steel-asus-tuf-gaming-tuf505du-eb74-gaming-entertainment/p/N82E168342351...

Other than the above, the best choices all have an Nvidia 2060 or 1070, both stronger than the 1660 ti.  (The 2060 is a bit stronger than the 1070, but they're very close.)  These two MSI laptops both have the same Intel i7-8750H processor and 2060.  The first one has a single 512 GB solid state drive, whereas the second one has a 256 GB SSD and a 1 TB HDD.  The second one has a higher quality screen, although the first one's screen should also be very good.  If you include the rebates, their net prices are $1350 and $1300, respectively.

https://www.newegg.com/black-msi-gl-series-gl63-8sek-684-gaming-entertainment/p/N82E16834155187?Item...

https://www.newegg.com/rgb-a-cover-aluminum-black-msi-ge-series-ge63-raider-rgb-053-gaming-entertain...

If you don't want to deal with rebates, or would prefer to buy from Amazon (or just don't like the look of the MSIs), this is Asus's version of the above computer, with the same 8750H, 2060, and 512 GB SSD, for $1380.

https://www.amazon.com/Zephyrus-i7-8750H-GeForce-Military-Grade-Chassis/dp/B07G5Z9H8R

There is a newer version of the 8750H (the 9750H, unsurprisingly), although it's only a little bit better than its predecessor.  Most laptops that have it haven't come down in price yet.  I don't think it's necessarily worth the extra money for the small improvement.  Still, if you're curious, the best deal for a laptop with a 9750H and a 2060 is at CyberpowerPC, where you could get the slim 15" version with a 512 GB SSD for $1500, or 1 TB SSD for $1540.

https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Tracer-III-15Z-Slim-VR-300

https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Tracer-III-15Z-Slim-VR-400

If you have any other questions, or these aren't quite what you're looking for, feel free to ask.

[macietayl0r]

@puzzlezaddict This is what i was looking for graphic and spec wise, do you mind giving me options that have a better look and a good build quality?

[puzzlezaddict]

@macietayl0r  That depends on what you want the computer to look like.  I listed the cheapest version of each configuration I thought you'd want to see; there are some other options with equivalent specs.  But I don't know if what you're looking for is out there.  Cyberpower laptops all look the same, as do Asus gaming laptops; the silver models are generally glorified tablets that don't have the hardware or the cooling to run games properly.  MSI might have a white or silver edition, if I'm remembering correctly, but I'd have to check.

If you can tell me specifically what you'd like, I can try to find it.  And in terms of build quality, I don't recommend a computer unless the company that makes it has a good reputation.  Asus, MSI, and Cyberpower all make great gaming laptops, but certain other well known companies produce computers that tend to break, overheat, or otherwise not perform up to the standards that their hardware would suggest.