Here's a Sager custom built up-gradable for
$1350:
https://www.sagernotebook.com/Notebook-NP8961.htmlWhat I like is the number of ports this laptop has which many name brand seem LIMITED.
Notebook|NP8961
Processor
8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-8750H Processor ( 2.2GHz ), 9MB Smart Cache
Core Logic
Intel® HM370 Express Chipset
Memory
Supports Dual Channel DDR4
Two 260Pin SODIMM sockets, support for DDR4 2666MHz / 3000MHz (Real operation frequency depends on processor)
Expandable up to 64GB, depends on 8GB/16GB/32GB SODIMM module
Display
16.1” Full HD (1920x1080) 144Hz, Wide View Angle, 72% NTSC Display, Matte Finished
Graphics
Processor Switchable GPU by Microsoft Hybrid Graphics - NVIDIA® GeForce™ RTX 2060 GPU / Intel® UHD 630 Graphics
Support 4 active displays
Support NVIDIA® Surround View via via HDMI x1, mini DP x1 and DisplayPort over Type-C x1
NVIDIA® GeForce™ RTX 2060, 6GB GDDR6
- Real-Time Ray Tracing
- NVIDIA® CUDA™ Technology
- Microsoft® DirectX® 12 Compatible
- Battery Boost Technology
Intel® UHD 630 Graphics (Integrated in Intel Core i7-8750H processor)
- Microsoft® DirectX® 12 Compatible
- Dynamic frequency
- Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Storage
One changeable 2.5” 7.0mm(H) HDD/SSD, SATA interface
One M.2 2280 SSD, SATA / PCIe Gen3x4 interface or Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 interface (RAID 0/1)
Audio System
High Definition audio interface
S/PDIF Digital output
Built-in Array Microphone
2 Built-in Speakers
SoundBlasterX® Pro-Gaming 360°
Pointing Device
Built in Gamma Secure pad with Microsoft PTP multi-gesture and scrolling function
Keyboard
Full color RGB illuminated full size keyboard with numeric pad
Fully programmable macro capability - customize individual key as hot key / multiple keystrokes in one key
W/A/S/D gaming key
I/O Ports
1 HDMI output Port (with HDCP)
1 Mini DisplayPort 1.3 output Port
1 DisplayPort 1.3 over USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type C)
1 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port (Type C)
2 USB 3.0 Ports (1 x powered USB port, AC/DC)
1 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Microphone / S/PDIF Optical output)
1 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone / Microphone)
1 RJ-45 LAN (10/100/1000Mbps)
Slots
6-in-1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD/Mini-SD/SDHC/SDXC up to UHS-II)
Three M.2 Card Slots
- 1st for WLAN Combo M.2 2230 Card with PCIe and USB interface
- 2nd for SSD M.2 2280 Card with SATA / PCIe Gen3x4 interface
- 3rd for SSD M.2 2280 Card with PCIe Gen3x4 interface
Communication
Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC + Bluetooth, M.2 interface
Security
Kensington® Lock
Area Fingerprint Reader under Glass Surface
Intel® PTT (Platform Trust Technology)
Power System
Embedded 4 cells Polymer battery pack 62WH
Full Range AC-in 100~240V, 50~60Hz, 180W AC Adapter, DC output 19.5V, 9.23A
OS Support
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Certificate
Windows 10 (64-bit) Logo
HDMI™ Logo
Physical Characteristic
4.6 lbs. including bare bone and 62WH Battery Pack
14.96" (w) x 9.92" (d) x 0.78" (h)
Other Features
Al-alloy top, Palm rest and bottom case
Built-in 1.0M HD Video Camera
FlexiCharger
Virtual Reality ready
Support Windows 10 Cortana with Voice Technology
Intel® Optane™ Technology
Windows Mixed Reality compatible
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