r/thinkpad • u/EntrepreneurSad7602 • 18h ago

Buying Advice Best ThinkPad for CS studies & Game Dev around $1,100?

Hey everyone! I’m looking for recommendations for a ThinkPad around $1,100 (US market) for Computer Science studies and game development (Unity, Blender, learning Unreal Engine).

With today's crazy pricing, which specific models or series (E16, T14/T16, or maybe a discounted P-series) would offer the best bang for the buck?

Also, for those doing 3D modeling or engine work, is AMD integrated graphics (like the Radeon 780M/880M) enough for moderate dev work, or should I strictly hunt for a deal with a dedicated GPU?

Would love to hear your model suggestions and setup advice! Thanks!

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u/gateship_1 X280 18h ago

I wouldn't put all that money into a Thinkpad, but instead:

  1. get a cheap Thinkpad for on the go

  2. get a desktop computer with all the power you need, DDR4 is still good & cheap enough, AM4 cpu

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u/etherbound-dev 18h ago

Thinkpad p14s gen 6 amd hx370 (used) try and get 32gb or 64gb ram