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Kyntor 3/19/08 12:34:23 PM
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Hey guys, I am looking to purchase a new laptop that will not only play games, but will also run CAD and GIS software. Will gaming graphic cards (specifically 8800s) run the CAD programs just as well as the CAD graphic cards? I am hearing different things from different people. Thanks. |
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WootNation 3/19/08 12:35:45 PM
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Huzzaah?! |
Im pretty sure they will, the 8800 is a VERY powerful card. Go for it |
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WootNation 3/19/08 12:36:30 PM
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Huzzaah?! |
Also you might want to check out the specifications etc before making the decision. |
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CleffyII 3/19/08 3:24:47 PM
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No. But for a CAD program a Laptop is inappropriate unless you are using it to show a customer what changes to thier house would look like as an architect. Also I don't think they make Workstation cards for the laptop. |
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Kyntor 3/24/08 11:53:09 AM
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Originally posted by CleffyII I realize that using CAD on a laptop is not an ideal situation, but for our purposes it is a necessary evil. The laptop will be used for both CAD and ArcGIS. I was just hoping to squeeze some gaming out of it as well. P.S. - They do make workstation cards for laptops.
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CleffyII 3/24/08 1:29:45 PM
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Well I guess you are lucky that CAD isn't quite as intensive as other more sophisticated 3D apps. I highly suggest a Tablet PC, they run about the same or maybe 10% more but have way more functionality. The Toshiba Protege M400, and the IBM ToughBook are pretty good Tablet PC brands.
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Kyleran 3/24/08 1:45:41 PM
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It is all vaporware until I see it go live! |
Seems like you should have no problem if you buy one of the higher end gaming laptops by Gateway, Alienware or Dell. (and judging from below, even less expensive laptops can handle it.) This assumes you meant Autocad when you said CAD. Autocad System Specs: System RequirementsThe system requirements for 32-bit AutoCAD:
Available on CD (Worldwide) and DVD (select countries and languages) Additional System Requirements for 64-bit AutoCAD
AutoCAD 64-bit cannot be installed on a 32-bit Windows Operating System. The System requirements for Windows Vista or 3D modeling (32 and 64-bit AutoCAD)
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7fireeye7 3/27/08 6:08:48 AM
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By reading the last comment it is not the graphics card you need to wary about but the Ram it said something about Vista needing 2G or higher. On the bright side the requirements for graphics card did not look high at all. |
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