mechatronic engineer monster for $3k or less

[Dr.Ramen]

hey guys im lookinf forwrd to build a new moster project straight from some barebone but im not sure what to choose for the project considering the budget and all of the hardware components such a build might need im not sure as to how i should purchase and what the list for what i need goes as follows and thanks for any help in advance:
What is your budget?
$3,225 usd.

What country will you be buying this in?
mexico

What size notebook do you prefer?
Desktop Replacement (17-inch + screen)

Would you consider a refurbished laptop?
Maybe

What are the primary tasks you need this notebook for?
Office and Productivity Software, Computer Programming, Video Chat and Conference, Output Video to TV or Large Monitor, 3D CAD Design, Graphic Intense 3D Gaming

CAD, siemens NX7, extreme moding, automotive and aeronautical designs, mechatronic engineering

What games will you be playing?
MMORPGs and FPS mostly

Where will you be using this laptop?
Will be used different places and Will stay on desk

How many hours of battery life do you need?
2

Will you be buying online or in store?
online or in store

Which OS do you prefer?
Windows 7

List the screen resolutions that interest you:
High Resolution (1600 x 900)
Max Resolution (1920 x 1080)

Do you prefer a glossy or matte screen?
Glossy or Matte is fine

Is the laptops design important to you?
No

Approximately what date will you be buying this laptop?
Around 08/12/2012

How long do you want this laptop to last?
3 or more years

How much storage capacity do you need?
500 GB

Are you interested in SSD for storage?
Yes

Do you want a built-in optical drive, what type?
Blu-Ray

[ZaZ]

The HP Elitebook 8760w/8770w or the Dell Precision M6600/M6700 seem worth a look.

[kanuk]

The HP Elitebook 8760w/8770w or the Dell Precision M6600/M6700 seem worth a look.

Pretty much this if you really need a 17". Only other one I can think of would be a Clevo 170 with a 7970M.