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Laptops suitable for solidworks

  • 06-11-2012 12:39PM
    #1
    ggmu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi,
    I'm currently a student teacher studying metalwork and tech. graphics. I've managed to get by by not having to install solidworks on my laptop as it would probably be its COD! however, I now need to install it so a new laptop may be in order. Can anyone give me some advice? I'll need something that than can run it quite comfortably, without breaking the bank (budget of 600).
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  • #2
    NullZer0
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,629 ✭✭✭NullZer0


    Based on the system requirements here -
    http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/SystemRequirements.html

    Pretty much any "modern" machine would run it.
    http://komplett.ie have some good deals at the moment.


  • #3
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    ggmu wrote: »
    I'll need something that than can run it quite comfortably

    Quad Core i7 processor and sh*tloads of memory. ;)
    ggmu wrote: »
    without breaking the bank (budget of 600).

    While a laptop with the above specs will be hard enough to acquire with your budget, getting Solidworks-certified hardware is impossible. Pricing for laptops with business-grade graphics adapter starts north of 1,000 yoyos.


  • #4
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    At LD, the cheapest quad Core i7 (3610M) laptop with more than 4 GB RAM is this ASUS for €775.

    At PCS, you can configure the Genesis IV with a Core i7 3630M and 8 GB RAM for £549/€686. Since you want to use it for design, you might be interested in a 1920x1080 display (adds £35).


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