Is a gaming laptop good enough for 3D modeling?

Yes — gaming laptops share the same NVIDIA GPUs as workstation laptops. The main differences are display color accuracy (workstation displays are calibrated) and certified drivers (ISV certifications for Maya, SolidWorks, etc.). For Blender and personal projects, a gaming laptop works perfectly.

How much RAM do I need for 3D modeling?

32GB is adequate for most modeling and animation work. Sculpting with millions of polygons in ZBrush or running large simulations in Houdini benefits from 64GB or more. System RAM and VRAM serve different purposes — you need sufficient amounts of both.

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