Need Advice: Laptop for Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and Other Such Programs

[Ultralight]

My son needs a new laptop for software programs such as Photoshop/Indesign, 3D Modeling, Video Editing, Blender and such plus the occasional League of Legends game (the only game he plays outside of consoles). I did do research but I find little agreement on what recommended hardware is essential for such programs in 2021. If it was a gaming laptop I could easily configure one on my own but I don't deal with this type of software so I am in the dark. I would appreciate your advice including vendors. His current laptop was made by Xotic PC and it has been a workhorse but old now.

If it helps the budget is $1,500 - %2000 give or take $200. Thanks.

 

[fralexandr]

Some suggestions:

If he uses an external monitor thats calibrated, maybe this ryzen 5800h +3070 ~$1560

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If he uses the laptop display for modeling/photoshop maybe a 100% srgb display and a colorspider. i7 10870h + 2070 ~$1299 +~$200. note: the display is 60hz.

Tracer IV 15 Studio 400

Tracer IV 15 Studio 400 <br/>Intel® Core™ Processor i7-10870H <br/>16GB DDR4/2666MHz RAM <br/>Intel HM470 Chipset <br/> <br/>Windows 10 Home

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makes it easy to go with 1x16gb and add another 16 gb yourself as well as upgrade to win 10 pro if he prefers that over home.

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