I’m currently comparing laptops for engineering and came across a site that lists several powerful machines tailored for tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit, and Ansys. While the article had good benchmarks and specs, I want feedback from actual users who’ve pushed these systems under real workloads. I’m prioritizing a strong CPU (i7/i9 or Ryzen 9), RTX GPU, 32GB RAM minimum, and a terabyte of SSD storage.

I’m okay with a heavier build if it means better thermal control and sustained performance. That said, I’m curious about the long-term stability of gaming laptops in an academic or professional environment. Do they hold up over time, or do thermals eventually throttle performance? How noisy do they get during simulations? Also, are workstation-class laptops like the Lenovo ThinkPad P series really worth the premium if I’m not doing enterprise-level simulations daily? Would undervolting a CPU still give noticeable gains or is that outdated with modern chips?