Looking for an inexpensive laptop which is still capable of running UE4 editor

Hey guys!

I am going to travel in a few months. After considering the option of taking my entire desktop PC on an airplane I came to a conclusion that a much more reliable option would be just buying an inexpensive laptop to use during the travel.

What I need is:

  • Inexpensive (within $1000)
  • Price-efficient - I want the maximum cpu/gpu power out of the limited budget
  • Capable of running UE4 editor at an acceptable frame rate (not necessarily at the highest possible quality)
  • Bigger screen is a big plus
  • Ability to connect an external monitor is a huge plus. In this case it might have a small screen.

What I won’t need:

  • I don’t care much about ssd/hdd speeds. I can stand greater loading times for a while.
  • I won’t be using this laptop for light baking.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

Robert.

PS. If anyone of you guys is selling a used machine I would definitely consider that!

If you are selling please PM me the following information:

  • Manufacturer/model name
  • The specs
  • The machine’s age
  • Your price
  • Your location

In the $1000 range these could be a good option:

https://www.newegg.com/gold-asus-vivobook-pro-n580gd-gaming-entertainment/p/1TS-001A-00GN0?Item=9SIAEYA93Z5539

https://www.newegg.com/gold-asus-vivobook-pro-n580gd-gaming-entertainment/p/1TS-001A-00GJ1?Item=9SIAA0S93Z5333

https://www.newegg.com/gold-asus-vivobook-pro-n580gd-gaming-entertainment/p/1TS-001A-00GN4?Item=9SIAEYA93Z5543

https://www.newegg.com/gold-asus-vivobook-pro-n580gd-gaming-entertainment/p/1TS-001A-00GM7?Item=9SIAEYA93Z5534

https://www.newegg.com/p/1TS-0016-007V8?Item=9SIAEYA8WG2415

https://www.newegg.com/gold-asus-vivobook-pro-n580gd-gaming-entertainment/p/1TS-001A-00GN1?Item=9SIAEYA93Z5540

https://www.newegg.com/gold-asus-vivobook-pro-n580gd-gaming-entertainment/p/1TS-001A-00GJ5?Item=9SIAA0S93Z5339

https://www.newegg.com/p/1TS-0016-007K2?Item=9SIAA0S8TZ4817

https://www.newegg.com/gold-asus-vivobook-pro-n580gd-gaming-entertainment/p/1TS-001A-00GJ0?Item=9SIAA0S93Z5332

https://www.newegg.com/gold-asus-vivobook-pro-n580gd-gaming-entertainment/p/1TS-001A-00GM9?Item=9SIAEYA93Z5537

I have been using Asus laptops and having friends buying Asus laptops for many years with no issues at all. Never found a defective unit.
I would avoid Dell instead which features so crippled BIOS/UEFI firmwares that is even way worse than HP.

I would suggest you look into Predators. https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Predator-Overclockable-Aeroblade-PH315-51-78NP/dp/B07CTHLX8C/ref=asc_df_B07CTHLX8C/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309773039951&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=926265944587348148&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016285&hvtargid=pla-546056658662&psc=1

I wouldn’t necessarily go brand by brand, its very common to have brands that have good series and bad series of laptops out at the same time. And that can change year by year.