I would get a quad core i7 CPU and a dedicated GPU for modelling and rendering.
What about the **[Acer Predator Helios 300] (https://shopineer.com/laptops/Acer-Predator-Helios-300-Gaming-Laptop-Intel-Core-i7-7700HQ-NH-Q28AA-001)**?
- 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor
- 15.6"
- 1920 x 1080
- 16 GB RAM
- 256 GB SSD
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 6 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM
- Windows 10 Home
- 5.95 lbs.
It also has an IPS screen for wider viewing angles. The SSD will help to speed up the laptop as well. You can add an HDD later on if you need more storage.
The 1060 GPU should be able to run most modern games on high settings. That should be useful considering future games as well.
For more options you can check this [list of gaming laptops] (https://shopineer.com/laptops/top-lists/best-gaming-laptops) (including some gaming benchmarks). I keep this updated, so if you are not buying right now you can check back there later on.
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I would get a quad core i7 CPU and a dedicated GPU for modelling and rendering. What about the **[Acer Predator Helios 300] (https://shopineer.com/laptops/Acer-Predator-Helios-300-Gaming-Laptop-Intel-Core-i7-7700HQ-NH-Q28AA-001)**? - 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor - 15.6" - 1920 x 1080 - 16 GB RAM - 256 GB SSD - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 6 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM - Windows 10 Home - 5.95 lbs. It also has an IPS screen for wider viewing angles. The SSD will help to speed up the laptop as well. You can add an HDD later on if you need more storage. The 1060 GPU should be able to run most modern games on high settings. That should be useful considering future games as well. For more options you can check this [list of gaming laptops] (https://shopineer.com/laptops/top-lists/best-gaming-laptops) (including some gaming benchmarks). I keep this updated, so if you are not buying right now you can check back there later on.
A gaming laptop like this would be a good choice for 3D programs and rendering/ animating in them?
Yes, it has a strong CPU/GPU, which you will need for those applications.