I just graduated high school and I am about to start college where I will be studying to be an engineer. I was looking to buy an new pc that would be able to handle the programs I would need (CADD, Revit, Inventor) and something I could also game on. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated
Looking for a PC for college
- Thread starter kcarson19
- Start date
-
Hi there and welcome to PC Help Forum (PCHF), a more effective way to get the Tech Support you need!
We have Experts in all areas of Tech, including Malware Removal, Crash Fixing and BSOD's , Microsoft Windows, Computer DIY and PC Hardware, Networking, Gaming, Tablets and iPads, General and Specific Software Support and so much more.
Why not Click Here To Sign Up and start enjoying great FREE Tech Support.
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.
- Status
Hello
For starters it does look like you will need a beefy pc. Since you will be using CADD...etc, IMHO you will need at least 16 gbs of ram.
Hopefully more of our members will chime in soon.
@phillpower2 @Bruce @Evan Omo @DOUGIE
For starters it does look like you will need a beefy pc. Since you will be using CADD...etc, IMHO you will need at least 16 gbs of ram.
Hopefully more of our members will chime in soon.
@phillpower2 @Bruce @Evan Omo @DOUGIE
Last edited:
Hi. Not knowing what your budget is, here is a good read, and recommendations for Laptops to run CAD, and approx prices.
I am an MSI fan, myself.
http://picknotebook.com/blog/the-best-laptop-for-autocad/
I am an MSI fan, myself.
http://picknotebook.com/blog/the-best-laptop-for-autocad/
all I can add is you will need to forget about a budget.
you know what you want to run, you know all the software you mentioned run better with more resources so don't buy to a budget and then find your software runs badly - you'll never be happy.
I got a laptop for a client about 18months ago with your sort of demands; AutoCAD, Revit and games. and he wanted a SSD. Ended up with a Dell Alienware laptop, cost about $AUD3,500 - so prepare yourself.
(PS: I'm sure you know, but Revit is an absolute beast on memory and graphics, so go high or go home!)
you know what you want to run, you know all the software you mentioned run better with more resources so don't buy to a budget and then find your software runs badly - you'll never be happy.
I got a laptop for a client about 18months ago with your sort of demands; AutoCAD, Revit and games. and he wanted a SSD. Ended up with a Dell Alienware laptop, cost about $AUD3,500 - so prepare yourself.
(PS: I'm sure you know, but Revit is an absolute beast on memory and graphics, so go high or go home!)
Last edited:
My Brother in law runs Autocad for his engineering business, and his Laptop cost around $3500.
Certainly not cheap.
Certainly not cheap.
Hi kcarson19. Are you looking for a laptop or a desktop computer and what is the maximum you are willing to spend?
- Status