

- #How much hard drive space for autocad 2016 mac upgrade#
- #How much hard drive space for autocad 2016 mac windows 7#
(Scroll down to see screen resolution information.) She'll probably prefer a larger screen with high resolution.ġ3) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? (Scroll down to see explanations.) Doesn't matter - whatever will provide the best viewing platform for hours of AutoCADġ4) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? No.ġ5) When are you buying this laptop? In the next month or so. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. Windows.ġ2) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level.
#How much hard drive space for autocad 2016 mac windows 7#
I'm assuming she'll most likely have access to an outlet wherever she's working.ġ0) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? I'm fine buying without seeing first.ġ1) What OS do you prefer? Windows ( Windows 7 / 8), Mac OS, Linux, etc. She'll probably have a desk/work area to get set up at wherever she does her work.Ĩ) Will you be playing games on your notebook? No.ĩ) How many hours of battery life do you need? Doesn't matter. I've never personally worked with AutoCAD so I don't know what else there is to do - drafting?ħ) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Mobile workstation. My friend said she will not be doing very much rendering. I know this doesn't leave much wiggle room, but refurbished laptops and dated hardware are both options.Ģ) What size notebook would you prefer? Larger the better (for the screen).ģ) Where will you buying this notebook? Purchasing FROM USA, don't really care where the laptop originates from.Ĥ) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? Doesn't matter.ĥ) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? Yes definitely.Ħ) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? AutoCAD.
#How much hard drive space for autocad 2016 mac upgrade#
At this point I suggested that it's probably cheaper to upgrade with an entirely new rig.ġ) What is your budget? Under $500 ideally. After looking at upgrade options, the INTEGRATED GPU would have been the next immediate major bottleneck. Her current setup was bottlenecked by RAM (2.5GB where AutoCAD recommends at least 4GB). Her current laptop is very dated and when AutoCAD was installed, the program ran painfully laggy (it was determined to be "unuseable" by reasonable standards).

She's basically looking for a mobile workstation laptop with a strict budget. My knowledge of laptop hardware is somewhat limited, and workstation hardware even more so. I'm actually posting this for a friend who came to me for advice.

I'm seeking more up to date advice - I'm guessing many of the rigs that were posted in the previous threads are half the price they were at the time. Before I start, I realize that there are many similar threads but most are dated over 5 years ago and we all know how much hardware changes in just 1 year's time.
