I was thinking about building a semi-mobile work station using a micro ATX mini-tower but decided it would be best to just get another laptop instead because it would be much less hassle and around the same price.
Im looking for one that has changeable DIMMs and multiple 2.5" drives (like replace the disc drive for another 2.5" drive, not sure if thats a thing lol). An i7 processor is a must, dedicated graphics isn't all that necessary, Intel HD 4000 or better should be enough for light CAD work.
1080p would be great but honestly 1366x768 looks good enough to me on a 15" display, so that could be one area where I can save some money. It would also have to be something that lasts so I was thinking mechanical keys although I know thats going to make it even more expensive, but my current laptop has a few keys that are going out already and its only been 2 years (probably the last Dell product I ever buy....)
Any suggestions in the $1500 and below price range? Are they any "Build your own" type of websites for laptops?
Im looking for one that has changeable DIMMs and multiple 2.5" drives (like replace the disc drive for another 2.5" drive, not sure if thats a thing lol). An i7 processor is a must, dedicated graphics isn't all that necessary, Intel HD 4000 or better should be enough for light CAD work.
1080p would be great but honestly 1366x768 looks good enough to me on a 15" display, so that could be one area where I can save some money. It would also have to be something that lasts so I was thinking mechanical keys although I know thats going to make it even more expensive, but my current laptop has a few keys that are going out already and its only been 2 years (probably the last Dell product I ever buy....)
Any suggestions in the $1500 and below price range? Are they any "Build your own" type of websites for laptops?