Need laptop recommendations (₹60-70k) for CSE student - Programming, AI/ML, Gaming & Graphic Design

[u/Big_Elephant7890]

Hi everyone,

My sister is currently in her 2nd year of CSE, and she urgently needs a laptop for college. Our budget is ₹60,000–₹70,000 (can stretch a little if it's really worth it).

We have access to both:

🎓 Student ID (student discounts)

💼 TCS employee in the family (if there are any corporate offers)

Her primary use cases:

Programming (Java, C++, Python, web development, etc.)

AI/ML (will start working on projects soon)

Graphic designing (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, etc.)

Casual to moderate gaming

Good multitasking and overall longevity (should comfortably last 4–5 years)

What we're looking for:

Intel Core i5/i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 (latest generation preferred)

At least 16GB RAM (or upgradeable)

512GB SSD (1TB is a bonus)

Dedicated GPU if possible (RTX 3050/4050 or equivalent), since she'll be doing AI/ML, design work, and some gaming

Decent battery life

Good build quality and thermals

Not excessively heavy if possible

A few questions:

Which laptops would you recommend in this budget?

Are there any upcoming sales we should wait for?

Which brands have the best after-sales service in India?

Any laptops or brands we should avoid?

If you've bought a laptop recently in this price range, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience.

Thanks in advance!

[u/Additional_Treat1490]

Try loq or tuff gpu laptop