Laptop for CAD and some low-demanding video games

Hey there.
I've been looking for a laptop / mobile workstation for a while now.
I was on the verge of buying a Dell Precision 7510, but I heard some complaints about it on other forums.
So I decided to make one of these threads to get some recommendations.
Here's the form:

General Questions

1) What is your budget?
€2000

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen

3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
Belgium.

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
b. Dislike: No particular brands, but keep in mind I'm trying to avoid laptops that have the whole gaming-flair going on.

5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
No.

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
CAD, low-demanding games, some coding and browsing YouTube all day.

7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
I'll take it to school about every other day.

8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Yes. Games like League of Legends and World of Warcraft. The main reason I need dedicated graphics is CAD though.

9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
About 3-4 hours would be the bare minimum.

10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
Buying online is fine.

11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (Windows 7 / 8), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows.

Screen Specifics

12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer?
1920x1080 is fine. I do dislike 4K screens because it's more of a hassle than an asset. Sure, it's beautiful, but it seems to take a toll on battery life. Besides that, Windows doesn't handle scaling very well.

13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
No preference.

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Yes. Like I stated earlier, I want to avoid gaming-style laptops. Not because they're ugly, but because I'm supposed to use my next laptop in a working environment.

15) When are you buying this laptop?
I need it before the end of September, so I still have some time.

16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
4 years would be perfect.

Notebook Components

17) How much hard drive space do you need? Do you want a SSD drive?
256GB at the least. An SSD is a must.

18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD Burner, Blu-ray Reader or Blu-Ray Burner?
No.

Alright, that's the template.
Thanks for taking the time to read (and possibly give me some recommendations).

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Laptop for CAD and some low-demanding video games