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Find the highest performing ThinkPad in your price range. Dell xps' are also not bad. My t430 I got used for $400 runs solidworks comfortably. Look for one with an ssd and a good cpu. Solidworks has Cuda acceleration also so look for a nvidia gpu. Though I don't think it's going to make too much of a difference with a lower end mgpu. I get the better performance on my 8350(780) desktop then my 6300(Quadro k4000) desktop although neither then have any issues at all.
Ram matters also make sure to not cut corners. 8gb plus although I'd recommend installing 16gb.
I would try to find a used ThinkPad for under 800 and install an ssd and more ram into it. Probably your best bet. This kind of stuff is a hobby of mine so if you need any help pm me.
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I'm absolutely certain there are simpler ways of accomplish the same things. I'm simply not the best that FIRST has to offer in this regard and part of what drives me to keep going is the desire to get better at achieving an elegant solution with as few superfluous processes as possible. - Madison [more] 
31-12-2015, 13:51
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