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Re: 3D Modeling/CAD Computer Components
For Solidworks, I love my Lenovo in every way. Specs:
Model: Y510p
8 GB RAM
1 TB 7200 RPM hard drive
Quad Core i5 2.4 ghz (i think, my memory fails me at the moment on the exact speed)
Dual Nvidia GT 750M graphics cards (2 GB memory each)
Obviously you could get by with a bit less but you can never have enough power, and if you want a laptop you will be hard pressed to find one with a professional graphics card instead of a gaming card. For every FRC application I've needed, including full robot modeling and rendering, gaming cards do just fine, even the mobile ones I have.
If you can, definitely go with a laptop, it'll be easier to move around the shop and take to competition if you wanted to show a judge or another team.
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Junior at the University of Notre Dame, Mechanical Engineering
Got questions (about Notre Dame, robots, college, etc), don't hesitate to ask.
**Bang Boom Pop!** "Was that the robot?" "I don't know, do it again"
**BANG BOOM POP** "Oh, now it's on fire."
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