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    6000 and AUTOCAD

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Rodallg, Dec 9, 2005.

  1. Rodallg

    Rodallg Notebook Enthusiast

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    IF I configure the 6000 with

    M Processor 740 (1.73GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
    WSXGA+
    1GB Shared DDR2 SDRAM
    128MB DDR ATI's MOBILITY™ RADEON X300
    Hard Drive 100GB 5400rpmHard Drive
    Will I still be good running AUTOCAD?

    I have purchased other computors in the past and I find that this laptop decision is the hardest Ive ever made. This forum is the most informing ever and I value the info that I receive from all the knoledgable people here.

    Thank you
     
    Rodallg, Dec 9, 2005
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  2. USAFdude02

    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I believe that might run AUTOCAD...I am not too familiar with that program, but I know it is kinda high end...with those specs I dont see why not though.
     
    USAFdude02, Dec 9, 2005
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  3. Device

    Device Notebook Consultant

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    You shouldn't have any problems running AutoCAD with that setup - but it does depend to some extent on the size and nature of your drawings.

    - 3D or 2D?
    - on average what is the filesize of your .dwg files?
    - do you incorporate a lot of xrefs? blocks?
     
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  4. kingjimmi

    kingjimmi Notebook Consultant

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    I have no problems running AutoCad at all with a 1.4GHz P-M. It's a high end application only in the sense that it costs an arm and a leg. Otherwise don't worry bout your computer's speed. Just make sure to get as much RAM as you can afford.
     
    kingjimmi, Dec 9, 2005
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  5. USAFdude02

    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I agree kingjimmi...you can have the fastest processor in the world and be slow because you don't have enough RAM in your machine.
     
    USAFdude02, Dec 9, 2005
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  6. Rodallg

    Rodallg Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for all the help.
    Man I love this forum!

    Thanks again
     
    Rodallg, Dec 10, 2005
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  7. xbandaidx

    xbandaidx Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, just be sure to come back!
     
    xbandaidx, Dec 10, 2005
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