Legion 5 Pro Gen 6 AMD (16”) with RTX 3070

An architecture firm purchased these notebooks with Mendoza Studio's recommendation for use with such programs as Revit and AutoCAD and requested to be set up with all their applications and peripherals. The firm saved 500$ per notebook with Mendoza Studio’s help.

From installing applications, the positives:

  • Fast CPU AMD Ryzen 5800H

  • RTX 3070 8Gb great for GPU rendering

  • 32GB DDR4 memory - plenty for multi-use applications

  • 1TB NVME storage - plenty for local storage and install apps quickly

  • Display 16” WQXGA 2560X1600 to see more content + matte screen to minimize reflection

  • Camera switch to disable for privacy

Workstation Recommended for Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Graphisoft ArchiCAD

Parts list with Amazon Associate links.

Computer Case - ASUS TUF Gaming GT501 Mid-Tower Computer Case : https://amzn.to/3MsF5Sz

CPU - AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor : https://amzn.to/36Y2BGR

Motherboard - ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming WiFi II AMD : https://amzn.to/3MipncG

Memory - Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL 32GB : https://amzn.to/3HDmdwN

Power Supply - EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G5, 80 Plus Gold 1000W : https://amzn.to/34g6NRj

*For possible future upgrade

NVME SSD - SAMSUNG 980 SSD 1TB M.2 : https://amzn.to/34rMEbd

2nd Hard Drive - Intel 660p Series M.2 2280 2TB PCIe NVMe : https://amzn.to/35Qsk3F

GPU - AMD Radeon Pro W6600 : https://amzn.to/3Mu2z9S

Other GPUs to consider Nvidia A400, and AMD Radeon Pro W6800

Heatsink - Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black : https://amzn.to/3MpEQb2

Surge Protector APC UPS Battery Backup: https://amzn.to/3tGLW3s

Surge Protector CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD: https://amzn.to/3uDtNmG

Notebook Workstation Brief Review

Recently Mendoza Studio set up the Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD - 17.3" for a client to be used for Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, rendering program, and various other programs.

Product link: https://amzn.to/37wqTog

Pros:

  • Powerful CPU, Intel i7 11800H

  • Large capacity 1,000 gigabytes SSD drive with space to add extra storage.

  • Very powerful GPU, RTX 3070 with 8 gigabytes of video memory to handle demanding 3d software

  • Beautiful 4k 17.3” display with thin bezels

  • Large assortment of ports to connect peripherals and external monitors

  • Large capacity battery for work on the go.

  • Aluminum body, very compact and does not feel heavy for 5.5 lbs

  • Privacy webcam shutter

Cons:

  • Aluminum body attracts fingerprints

  • Webcam placement at the base of the screen

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD - 17.3"

Recommended Notebooks for AutoCAD / REVIT / ARCHICAD / LUMION / TWINMOTION

Listed notebooks are of various screen sizes. For programs such as Revit /AutoCAD / ArchiCAD it is highly recommended to use a notebook with a numpad. Each tier level of notebook has a more powerful graphics card which will reduce rendering times for Lumion and Twinmotion. It is highly recommended to purchase a protection plan along with your notebook for any accidents or hardware failures beyond the manufacturer’s warranty. Amazon sells Asurion protection plans which are the least expensive in comparison to competitors.

Entry Level Notebooks

GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED KD - 15.6" UHD 4k AMOLED: https://amzn.to/3lF9WR5

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (2021) Gaming Laptop: https://amzn.to/3AgF0KM

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14: https://amzn.to/3s8BUpC

HP OMEN 15-en1013dx-plus Gaming & Entertainment Laptop: https://amzn.to/3jz4Gf5

GIGABYTE AORUS 15P KD: https://amzn.to/3jtykCq

2021 ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition Gaming Laptop: https://amzn.to/3Akz8QX

MSI GS76 Stealth Gaming Laptop: https://amzn.to/3sSoMXC

Medium Level Notebooks

GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR XD: https://amzn.to/37wqTog

GIGABYTE AORUS 17G XD- 17.3”: https://amzn.to/2VzPHJu

MSI GL66 Gaming Laptop: https://amzn.to/3rYIE9e

MSI GP66 Leopard Gaming Laptop: https://amzn.to/3lDxm9r

High-End Notebooks:

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021) Gaming Laptop: https://amzn.to/2W6S6Mq

ASUS ROG Zephyrus 15.6" QHD Gaming Laptop: https://amzn.to/37XKA8M

CUK AORUS 15G by Gigabyte 15 Inch Gamer Notebook: https://amzn.to/37WIPsE

GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED YD - 15.6" UHD 4k AMOLED IPS: https://amzn.to/3ATuiu3

GIGABYTE AERO 17 HDR YD: https://amzn.to/3ggwQKT

Gaming Mouse for Revit / AutoCad / ArchiCAD / Apps

Do you want to increase your productivity in Revit / AutoCAD or other applications?

Start using the Razer Naga Trinity Gaming Mouse.

  • Multiple faceplates with 2, 7, and 12 programmable buttons.

  • Wonderfully comfortable.

  • Easily record keystrokes with the Razer software and assign them to a programmable button.

  • Create and save profiles for specific applications.

  • After some time, using the mouse becomes muscle memory / intuitive.

  • Save time by pressing fewer buttons.

Razer Naga Trinity Gaming Mouse https://amzn.to/3uSErF1

Razer Naga X Wired MMO Gaming Mouse https://amzn.to/2SPVtVT

Recommended Entry Level Notebooks for Revit / ArchiCAD / Lumion / AutoCAD / Twinmotion

Below I am recommending entry-level laptops for students / professionals. Normally Mendoza Studio would charge to spec a notebook. Please use the Amazon affiliate links to support Mendoza Studio. Thank you for your time.

GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED KC : https://amzn.to/3acdML0

GIGABYTE AERO 17 KC - 17.3" : https://amzn.to/2Rxq7D0

MSI GF65 Thin 3060 Gaming Laptop : https://amzn.to/3wUgMVV

MSI GF75 Thin Laptop : https://amzn.to/3sna1ss

MSI GF75 Thin 10UEK-029 17.3" : https://amzn.to/3dgDmQJ

2021 TUF by_ASUS Dash F15 : https://amzn.to/3mKcZG0

Dell Gaming G15 5510 : https://amzn.to/3wVuhEY

Workstation Parts Min Recommended for Revit / ArchiCAD / Lumion

Parts list with Amazon Associate links.

Computer Case - Phanteks PH-ES518XTG_DBK01 : https://amzn.to/32bMOhZ

CPU - Intel Core i9-10850K : https://amzn.to/3wVMHVS

Motherboard - ASUS Prime Z490-A LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) : https://amzn.to/3mJNiFy

Memory - Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32GB : https://amzn.to/3dcZs6P

Power Supply - EVGA 210-GQ-0750-V1 750 GQ : https://amzn.to/3shobLi

*For higher end GPU recommend 850 watts and above

EVGA SuperNOVA 220-G3-0850-X1, 850 : https://amzn.to/3a9fk8e

NVME SSD - SAMSUNG (MZ-V7E1T0BW) 970 EVO SSD 1TB : https://amzn.to/3g90SkD

2nd Hard Drive - Seagate BarraCuda 4TB Internal Hard Drive HDD : https://amzn.to/3aaPP6F

GPU - Asus Rtx 3060 12gb : https://amzn.to/3uPnBX6

Heatsink - Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black : https://amzn.to/3ga9ojk

3rd Hardrive for quick access Samsung 870 evo: https://amzn.to/35238TW