Is this laptop good for Solidworks? (what limitations)
Is this laptop good for Solidworks? (what limitations)
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Hey guys, I'm new here so any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm thinking about buying the laptop below:
http://w ww.bestbuy .com/site/ Toshiba+-+ Satellite+ Laptop+wit h+Intel%26 %23174%3B+ Core%26%23 153%3B+i7+ Processor+ -+Quantum+ Black/9705 203.p?id=1 2181543778 01&sku Id=9705203
specs:
Intel Core I7 Processor
1.8GHz (with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz )
RAM: 4GB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 310M
Video Mem: 512MB GDDR3 (discrete); up to 1755MB (dynamically allocated shared graphics memory using NVIDIA TurboCache technology); 2267MB total
I was wondering if it would work good with solidworks (i know about the Windows 7 issue) and what the limitations would be?
I'm thinking about buying the laptop below:
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specs:
Intel Core I7 Processor
1.8GHz (with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz )
RAM: 4GB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 310M
Video Mem: 512MB GDDR3 (discrete); up to 1755MB (dynamically allocated shared graphics memory using NVIDIA TurboCache technology); 2267MB total
I was wondering if it would work good with solidworks (i know about the Windows 7 issue) and what the limitations would be?






RE: Is this laptop good for Solidworks? (what limitations)
RE: Is this laptop good for Solidworks? (what limitations)
RE: Is this laptop good for Solidworks? (what limitations)
Will you be running FEA or creating photo-realistic rendering?
Small or large assys?
Simple prismatic parts or parts with lots of complex 'swoopy' features or patterns?
If you have a limited budget you may have to live with lower performance.
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RE: Is this laptop good for Solidworks? (what limitations)
thanks for all your help by the way. I'm about to graduate in a couple months and want to pursue Mechanical Design as a career and want to make sure I get the right computer.
RE: Is this laptop good for Solidworks? (what limitations)
Even the lowest range of workstation GPUs will do the job much better than a consumer GPU at the same price. I think nVidia has a shortish video comparing workstation vs consumer GPUs in the US$150 range.
With a consumer GPU, forget Real View Graphics and rendering, most likely animation, etc. The comparison shows increase in time savings and performance between five and twelve times at the same invested amount of money.
The only real disadvantage over a laptop is that's it's quite a problem if you need to take it with you wherever you go...
There is one more thing, though, workstation GPUs like to be fed properly, so a very good PSU is a must. I would also consider replacing the stock cooler on the CPU if you plan to stress and OC the CPU.