Would this desktop work with Autocad?
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It would, but I would suggest getting something with a good video card instead or at least be able to add one.. THis is a 4th Generation Intel processor, so that is a help. The 5th Generation which are now entering the market are better. The i3 version in this unit is not all that fast either. I happen to like Lenovo brand and have had little to no issues, but then I am a techie part-time. If you render larger drawings this may not be the best bet. If you are a hobbyist, and have the time to wait, probably ok.
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It would depend just how serious you plan to get into Autocad. Probably would if your just want to play with drawing programs. My problem with Lenovo is getting help from the factory when something goes wrong. I'll never buy another lenovo product.
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I am running OpenBSD, so I can't say if windows runs on it. This device does not have blinding speed, so that might effect AutoCAD presuming that windows runs.
1876507
I use it for graphic programs like photoshop and inDesign. I don't see why it wouldn't work with Architectural programs. It's like a mouse. I love this little tablet. But I don't need anything fancy!
1660209
what about small architecture / interior design business that run 2d and 3d cad modeling software? Will this server able to handle it?
1632603
We only have small form factor machines, so i cant speak for the Desktop form factor. Bit it works with the standard power supply in the Optiplex GX series.
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I would assume you can being that I do heavy Photoshop n Lightroom programs .. I haven't run my Cabnetware cad on it but this is a really great monster of a notebook being 64 and Win7 instead of 8 ..
1663399
Difficult question to answer due to the fact that there are so many combinations of boards and processors. I am currently using a workstation that I put together using an Intel motherboard with 20 gig of ram, and ( 2 ) Xeon quad core processors. I am using 2 AMD radeon 6800 series cards with this system and it works flawlessly... Good luck with your project, it should work great.
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Yes. I use it along with a G13 for AutoCAD at work. Having enter, esc, del, bksp, undo, redo, & other commands always available is a great addition. Honestly, I game at home, but I make better use of the G buttons with productivity software than I ever have in the games (not that I don't use them for those too). For repetitive, command intensive software, programmable keys are the way to go.
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Check the dimensions of the tower and your components to figure out if they're compatible. An easy way to figure out is on pcpartpicker.com
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Yes, but you need extra parts that might cost more than buy a desktop.PCIe passive adapter, ExpressCard adapter, Cables, Power Supply for the Card.
800097
In my opinion; I think it would struggle to run an AutoCAD program. If you read the specs about the software that you have (or are interested in purchasing); it probably tells you the minimum computer hardware requirements.
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Probably not. It works great as desktop work for up to four screens, but processing calculations and heavy rendering it lacks
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you will probably want to install another 4Gb DIMM and SSD drive - so you will be looking at extra $100 if you do it yourself. otherwise it might be too slow for photoshop
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I used it to draw a deck for the back yard, and used the dimension application to calculated lengths and widths, etc. and the deck ended up pretty great. Since I was a CAD CAM Programmer at work, and using different software, the TurboCAD software I had at home fitted in smoothly to what I wanted to do with the deck. Mastering TurboCAD isn't going to hold back anything you're planning to fabricate, and plan material usage. It's surely worth the effort for Your own projects You want to engage in..
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I have not tried it with autocad, but I am using it with maya and zbrush (one version back from current on both) and I am very pleased with the results. I have an older machine right now and this was the best it could do. The results have been great. I am also using windows 8 as well.
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No this is not. If that is what you need look into something like a Brix Pro, but even that may not meet your needs. If you going to do heavy computing this that you will need a regular desktop with a beefy processor, max ram (32-64GB) and a very good video card. There are specialized video cards just for cad-cam which will greatly improve your performance. You should expect to spend at a minimum $2,000, but a more realistic budget would be 3-4k if you go with a very high end system and specialized video card for Cad/Cam.
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hi, yes, from what I am told you do need a software program. The machine is only capable of doing a 5 by 7 design. You would have to rehoop the design. I'm a newbie too. So much to learn!