I'm between jobs and am working on learning Solidworks. We're looking at upgrading our computer and I'm trying to get one that can handle Solidworks and stay within our budget. I've got a student edition of Solidworks 2008-2009. Will this student version run on a Windows 7 Pro system running the XP Mode option? Per the Solidworks web site it looks like only Solidworks 2010 and 2011 can run on Win 7.
We're looking at laptops, processors under consideration are the Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 cpu's. I'm focusing on Nvidia GT300 series graphics cards. RAM ranges from 4-6Gb. CPU speeds range from 1.7-2.4GHz, the i7 at 1.7GHz is supposed to sort of overclock itself to a higher functional speed according to the sales techs.
I guess I'm asking for input on a computer too. I might also run a comp'd copy of AutoCAD Inventor under their Displaced Worker program just to refresh my AutoCAD skillset from 15+ years ago. I should maybe add I've been using I-DEAS since SDRC released the Master Series since this is my first post to the site here.
Thanks in advance for any input. The sales folks at the local computer sales place don't know much about CAD requirements.
Mike
We're looking at laptops, processors under consideration are the Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 cpu's. I'm focusing on Nvidia GT300 series graphics cards. RAM ranges from 4-6Gb. CPU speeds range from 1.7-2.4GHz, the i7 at 1.7GHz is supposed to sort of overclock itself to a higher functional speed according to the sales techs.
I guess I'm asking for input on a computer too. I might also run a comp'd copy of AutoCAD Inventor under their Displaced Worker program just to refresh my AutoCAD skillset from 15+ years ago. I should maybe add I've been using I-DEAS since SDRC released the Master Series since this is my first post to the site here.
Thanks in advance for any input. The sales folks at the local computer sales place don't know much about CAD requirements.
Mike