Can't agree more. Anyway i don't like beafy laptop as they have cooling problem's and your temps for cpu will go near 100C mark if you have a very big project or play games.

 

Don't complain about an 8 Core 16 Thread CPU not running at 3 gHz base clock, please! The i9 10889HK mentioned earlier runs in 2,4 gHz base clock which is sufficient… it's 8 cores… running at the same time. And on top of that: the max turbo boost frequency is 5.3 gHz for the fastest core(s). This is more juice than most currently used desktops pcs have. Laptop CPUs don't run at 3 gHz in base clock for 2 reasons: energy consumption and thermals.

You can modify the base clock the CPU runs in in WIndows by changing the energy plan which adjusts the idle and base clock frequency. So if you change it to the "ultimate" plan which can be enable via command line, the cpu runs at max all the time. Should be enough for programming trap beats in FL Studio.

If you want a pro laptop with great customer support that's servicable and you can get replacement parts for get one of the top tier Lenovo Thinkpads. Some of them can run macos, too.

 

The examples there are all desktop cpus

Asus Rog Zephyrus G14
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14
Best laptop atm if you don't mind the 14". The 8 core Ryzen9 4900HS outperforms any Intel offering and comes with a decent RTX 2060.

 

Hello. Hi - I bought a laptop off of eBay which is showing no BIOS menu only a Blancco screen post the hard drive erasure.
It also gives a PXE 61 error
initializing and establishing link
PXE e61
PXE m01
error establishing link

I flashed a USB drive with Ubuntu and then boot and load Ubuntu on the PC. But the USB drive is not booted from.
Unable to access BIOS and boot order

 

Do you have a manual for the laptop? If not get one off the internet. It should tell you what keys to press to enter the bios. It could be F2, delete, or even F9, F10. If the timer is set very low it might not be shown on screen. Sometimes you can even turn it off to show it on screen. You should be able to enter the bios if you hit the key quick enough though.

A lot of the time you have a boot-menu that you can enter with one of the F-keys. If you can enter it, you should be able to choose the USB drive for booting even if it is turned off in the bios.

You might want to try different USB ports on the laptop as sometimes only certain ones are checked for booting.

Other than that, try connecting an Ethernet cable. The PXE e61 error is connected to network booting.

A last resort would be to reset the bios, but I am not sure how to do that on your laptop. You might have to open it and remove the CMOS battery for some time.

 

Last edited: Jul 20, 2024

Hi, I'm currently in the market for a new laptop specifically for engineering tasks. My primary needs are robust performance for CAD software, simulation tools, and multitasking capabilities. I’m looking for a machine with a powerful CPU, dedicated GPU, and ample RAM. Battery life is also a consideration since I'll be working on the go frequently. Can anyone recommend models or brands that offer a good balance of performance and reliability for engineering applications? Additionally, are there any features or specs I should prioritize? Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

 

Last edited: Aug 1, 2024

prioritize GPU, specifically VRAM and CUDA performance (newer generation preferred),
"cheapest" laptop with RTX 4090, and if that's beyond your budget, then RTX 4080, if still too expensive then RTX 4070 - and wouldn't go lower than that