New laptop for Revit

[aonal]

Hi all I'm looking to buy a new laptop in the next day or so. I've been looking around and there isn't much in my price range of about $1500 AUD. I need it for rendering, CAD and photoshop. I don't play games and I'm not too fussed about the quality of movies I watch. etc. I'd like a 17" as 15" can be a little fiddly. I've been told to stay away from GeForce. Is this true? Otherwise I've found an ASUS with some awesome specs!
Specs:

Processor: Intel Core i7 4700HQ Processor
Processor Speed: 2.4GHz
Max Turbo Frequency: 3.4GHz
64-bit Computing
Chipset: Intel HM86 Express Chipset
Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM, 2 x DIMM socket for expansion
Display: 17.3" HD+
LCD Backlight Technology: LED backlit
Widescreen
Display Resolution: 1600x900
Aspect Ratio: 16:09:00
Graphic: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600, NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M with 2GB DDR3 VRAM
Storage Capacity: 2 x 1TB HDD
Optical Drive: Super-Multi DVD
Card Reader: 2 -in-1 card reader (SD)
Camera: HD Web Camera
Networking: Integrated 802.11 b/g/n, Built-in Bluetooth V4.0
Interface
1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
2 x USB 3.0 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1 x HDMI
Built-in Speakers And Microphone
SonicMaster Lite Technology
Battery: 4Cells 3000 mAh 44 Whrs Internal Battery
Lithium ion battery - comes with Australian power cord
Dimensions (cm): 41.5 x 27 x 3.12 (W x D x H)

Any ideas would be appreciated!

Thank you

[BIMologist_]

I would go for the 1080p resolution this is not as uptodate

[aonal]

I'm not that fussed with the resolution. I've also had troubles with ACER. I just want a graphics card that is going to render. Can't afford the FirePro/quadro laptops here that start at about $4000 for an i7.

[alex60]

I have an ASUS G73 with i7 second generation and 8 GB of memory and working very well, no problems with rendering. Don't worry its a wonderful machine.

I hope it will help you to purchase that machine.

Thanks, Alex

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