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    Need help finding the perfect laptop before Black Friday

    Hello. First off let me say Happy Thanksgiving! Anyhow.. here's my issue: I need a laptop for some AutoCAD-to-go. I cannot find anything that will suite my needs which include: -i7 quad/dual core -skylake -under 3 pounds -13" screen or less Easy right? Well here's a catch -- money is an...
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    Razer Blade Stealth vs Thinkpad X260

    Hello I need a laptop for high school and hopefully college if it lasts that long. I do a lot of engineering work. Of the two which laptop is better? I like the razer blade stealth because it is light but has a poor upgrade path. It is right on my budget ($1000), a decent battery life, and...
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    Is push pull even worth it?

    Hello! I am building a water cooled mini itx system in a new case coming out. It will have an overclocked 6600k and a gtx 1070. Those will both be on a loop - I have one 240mm radiator at 60mm in thickness. I wanted to know if it is worth doing a push pull config with notcua fans. Thanks...
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    Can I run ethernet outside?

    Hi gang, My internet in my house is crap, my router is on the other side of the house, and my main workstation is, as said, an entire's ranch sized house away. I am going to solve this problem by running an Ethernet cable outside to a router in my office. But here's my issue, a good 3rd of the...
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    Integrated vs. Discrete/Dedicated

    Hello fellow techies, I am looking to buy a laptop for school. I do a lot of 3D modeling, particularly Creo from PTC. I am always moving and will need it everyday--therefore it needs to be small and light. After 3 days of intense searching, I've come across one question that I cannot answer...
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    Need help finding a laptop

    Hello. I am an engineering student and waited to buy a laptop in hopes of getting some good deals. Didn't go as planned and now I am in a pickle. Here's my situations: I use a crap ton of Creo for personal CAD work, school work, and some for my internship. What laptop specifications am I...