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AutoCAD: is my computer up to the task?

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Topic: AutoCAD: is my computer up to the task?
Posted By: A-skal
Subject: AutoCAD: is my computer up to the task?
Date Posted: 25.Jan.2021 at 19:21
Getting AutoCAD and MagiCAD license from my education. Want to be sure I will be able to use them on my computer.

My computers hardware:
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4720HQ CPU @ 2.60GHz
RAM: 16 GB
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M, 2GB

Aspire VN7 - 791, is the one I'm using.
More info: Acer Aspire V17 Nitro (VN7-791G)
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Acer-Aspire-V17-Nitro-VN7-791G-759Q-Notebook-Review.126701.0.html

Reading at: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-AutoCAD-2021-including-Specialized-Toolsets.html

My thought is that I can use this computer with AudoCAD. Is it also compatible with MagiCAD? Just want the software to be running quite smoothly during my education which last a year or so.

Designing pipes in buildings. I would guess it's mainly drawing floors which pipes will go to radiators and air systems.

Am asking here to be sure. Will only get one license which I will be able to install on one computer. And my course is beginning in 2 weeks. Have no expert on AutoCAD nor MagiCAD to ask at the moment.


Replies:
Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 28.Jan.2021 at 15:01
Your computer will run AutoCAD just fine which means it should be able to handle MagiCAD as well.  You do realize that MagiCAD is a BIM solution for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing therefore you will be working in 3D not 2D.


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"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance."

<<AutoCAD 2015>>

Posted By: A-skal
Date Posted: 01.Feb.2021 at 15:38
Yet to read upon the software. What I read now MagiCAD is for 3D-building. Guess I will be doing the groundwork during my courses, and then some more computer demanding power during my work practice that is two months or so.

Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 15.Feb.2021 at 22:30
Your computer has enough physical RAM.  If you ran into any problems it would be as a result of your graphics card.  2GB of vidRAM is at the low end (entry level) of the spectrum.

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"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance."

<<AutoCAD 2015>>


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