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3D modelling notebook
Hi all
I hope you can help. I need to buy a laptop that can run a complicated 3D modelling program (ProEngineer Wildfire).
I am currently looking at the acer aspire 5633 (1.66GHz, 1024 MB RAM, 100GB HD, NVidia Geforce Go 7300 card).
Would anyone know if this would suffice for my needs?
This seems to fit the system requirements needed to run this program, however Ive heard that larger projects require a high-end laptop(?) (which I cant afford!). I am not greatly computer savvy so woudnt know what components are more important than others.
Thanks
philB
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Or if there are any similarly priced notebooks which you would recommend over this one, it would be much appreciated.
philB
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Welcome to NBR,
3d modelling means that you have to get a different videocard. I would recommend the Dell with the Quadro NVS 120M. It is based on the 7400 and is great for 3d modelling. Configure it with a Core 2 Duo and plenty of RAM. It may cost a lot but I think thats it worth the money.
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consider Filling out a FAQ so we can help you more. the go7300 is really a weak GPU as GPUs go, pun intended. consider a desktop for porformance on a budget. not sure how much the acer is going for but you could check out delloutlet.com for a precision notebook, they really are some of the best out there for CAD modeling
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I don't think the Quadro is required. I think a lot of the emphasis is on drivers and certification.
I use Cinema 4d, Maya and Studio Max and... a good game card works well.
I don't do HUGE models though, pretty large, but not HUGE. If you are going to design an airliner or a skyscraper part for part, then you may need a workstation class laptop, but otherwise, a midrange or better game card should be ok.
Look for an X1600 or something as a base. I even just ordered an X1400 and expect it to alt least equal the FireGL V3200 in my desktop.
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I'd actually suggest an NVIDIA based machine, with a 7600 or something similar. ATI's OpenGL support has historically been abysmal, and most modeling programs use OpenGL and not DirectX.
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Welcome to NBR,
3d modelling means that you have to get a different videocard. I would recommend the Dell with the Quadro NVS 120M. It is based on the 7400 and is great for 3d modelling. Configure it with a Core 2 Duo and plenty of RAM. It may cost a lot but I think thats it worth the money.
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Quadro NVS 120M is great for 3d modelling... really? Have you tried it.
I suggest filling the FAQ
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If you want 3D modeling and rendering, you'll want a Quadro or FireGL videocard within the notebook.
I use Maya on my notebook (7800 GTX), and i feel that its still lacking performance sometimes.
Check out the Professional Media/Design notebooks:
The one that comes to mind the quickest is the one that I own, Clevo D900K (A.K.A. Sager 9750, Alienware Aurora m7700).
It is the definitely not for everyone, it was designed to be a Desktop Replacement (DTR). It uses AMD Athlon 64, X2 (dual core), FX-55, FX-57, FX-60 (dual core) or even the Opterons (single-core and dual-core). Holds dual SATA Hard Drives (with RAID 0,1) and dual Optical drives at the same time and internally. Most importantly, it has interchangeable high-end MXM videocards (ATI & nVidia). For the creative professional, it has the nVidia Quadro FX 2500M (512mb DDR3).
Check out the Alienware MJ-12 m7700a (Clevo D900K) or the
Sager 9750 (Clevo D900K) at PowerNotebooks
Reviews for it:
http://www.alienware.com/review_page...media_0406.asp
http://www.computer-notebook.com/default.asp?newsID=2841
http://www.computer-notebook.com/default.asp?newsID=2790
:D Specifications for Professional DTR: :D
Display: 17" WUXGA (1920x1200) "Super Clear Glossy" TFT Active Matrix screen
Modular Video Card: nVidia Quadro FX 2500M (512mb DDR3)
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 -or- AMD Opteron 185
System Memory: 2 gig DDR Dual Channel
Hard Drive (first): 100 GB 7200 rpm SATA
Hard Drive (second) 100 GB 7200 rpm SATA
CD/DVD Read/Writer: Dual Layer DVD +/-R/RW 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R/RW Drive w/Softwares
CD/DVD Read/Writer: Optional
TV Tuner: Optional
Wireless Networking: Built-in MSI/Gigabyte 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth: Optional
Battery: 12-Cell Smart Li-ion Battery
Operating System: Windows XP Pro (w/ SP2)
AC Adapter: Full Range Auto Switching AC Adapter
Carrying Case: Standard Carrying Case
...And the extras:
- External USB 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive (included)
- Built-in 4.1 speakers (includes subwoofer) - SRS WOW
- Built-in Digital 1.3Megapixel Video Camera
- Built-in 7-in-1 memory card reader
Note: You can save yourself another $100 (with the same configuration of the Sagers) if you get it through Hypersonic PC
This is definitely for those that are Creative Professionals and wants power within a portable setup so that it can be mobile when needed. There is no other high-end and professional setup like this through regular (non-boutique) OEMs.
:cool: Mobile Workstation Ownage!!! :cool:
-Gophn
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oooooo, thats a nice computer, no doubt about it, but I think it is a little out of the acers price range. pro engineer and wildfire are fairly demanding programs, nivida cards would probably work but not nearly as well as quadro's will.
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nivida cards would probably work but not nearly as well as quadro's will.
its nVidia Quadro... they are not 2 different things.
I think you meant that a consumer-level nVidia Geforce will not work as well as a professional-level nVidia Quadro for heavy 3D rendering and creation.