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01-10-2013, 07:55 PM
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#26 | | Proud to be called a RS Regular!
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Originally Posted by Sushi604  If that's the case, and if BCIT will allow Remote Desktop access, I would rather setup a Remote Desktop server that is capable of performing rendering, and buy Shaw's best upload package and work remotely.
Buying a laptop and specifically using it for CAD for cheap just doesn't go together. It can be done, but at what cost? | I don't think BCIT allows Remote Desktop access, it's not JUST for CAD, it's for other programs too. Also don't I need a good laptop to access the Remote Desktop? I also don't think I can use the library's computer and go into remote
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01-10-2013, 08:14 PM
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#27 | | I don't get it
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Why would you need a good laptop to access it? Your accessing another computer. That has nothing to do with performance of the laptop. What matters is the how fast your computer will render and the upload performance of the connection.
What you will need is a laptop that has and awesome Ethernet card. Otherwise going wireless will depend on the quality of the connection and wireless card.
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01-10-2013, 08:17 PM
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#28 | | nuggets mod
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her bf isn't financing it.. he's buying it, and she's paying him back.
also, i wouldn't recommend at 17". you dont want to be carrying that around..
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01-10-2013, 08:42 PM
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#29 | | Got MOD?
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Using remote access is not a good idea. So instead of getting a decent laptop you're recommending her to buy a fast and powerful desktop, a laptop to remote in, AND upgrade her internet access?
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01-10-2013, 09:07 PM
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#30 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Originally Posted by kiwee I don't think BCIT allows Remote Desktop access, it's not JUST for CAD, it's for other programs too. Also don't I need a good laptop to access the Remote Desktop? I also don't think I can use the library's computer and go into remote | AutoCAD doesn't allow for remote access yet. So she can't do that either. I'm at BCIT as well, if you need rooms to work in with AutoCAD wander over to SW3, usually fairly empty at night. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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01-10-2013, 09:27 PM
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#31 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by !MiKrofT Using remote access is not a good idea. So instead of getting a decent laptop you're recommending her to buy a fast and powerful desktop, a laptop to remote in, AND upgrade her internet access? | I wouldn't say that. Being able to work remotely is probably the best thing you can do in this situation. If she's able to establish this much ground work (I assume she has a PC already capable of performing CAD work in the first place), she wouldn't need a decent laptop, any laptop will do, with a decent resolution anyways.
However as per roastpuff Quote:
Originally Posted by roastpuff AutoCAD doesn't allow for remote access yet. So she can't do that either. I'm at BCIT as well, if you need rooms to work in with AutoCAD wander over to SW3, usually fairly empty at night.
Posted via RS Mobile | Remote access isn't a viable option otherwise he/she would have done so as well.
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01-10-2013, 09:37 PM
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This is some complicated stuff..I just want a laptop to work at school while I have lab time. I can't really use my home computer either because I'm running an old processor *according to my friend* which lags like crazy and takes long to render an image
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01-10-2013, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Manic! | Some deal with imac/apple and some uses desktop. Ones that I've asked when I was first taking autocad, they just say find a good processors and a good graphics card. =/
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01-11-2013, 03:37 PM
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Check out the Y580 that i mentioned. great processor, great video card at a decent price.
The Sager NP6350 is also a great laptop at a great price: Reflexnotebook.ca is your Source for the Sager NP6350 (Clevo W350ETQ) in Canada
upgrade to i7 for $70, and it comes with a GTX660M video card, which should be fast enough for you
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01-11-2013, 04:13 PM
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First off, I have no idea what kind of specs are needed for your course.
Since I doubt you know about BCIT Library's loan services, allow me to suggest:
You can go to SE14 (Library), and burrow a laptop with your student card. The loan time is for 3 hours. No spec listed
Good luck and better hurry. Being handicapped at BCIT isn't much fun.
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01-11-2013, 07:04 PM
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#37 | | YOU CANT CUT BACK ON FUNDING! YOU WILL REGRET THIS
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also OP are you actually RENDERING files or animations or just pure ACAD design
if the answer is YES, Rendering sequences and stuff, you want as good as a CPU as you can get
if the answer is PURE ACAD DESIGN, you want as good as a GPU as you can get
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01-11-2013, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Amuro Ray also OP are you actually RENDERING files or animations or just pure ACAD design
if the answer is YES, Rendering sequences and stuff, you want as good as a CPU as you can get
if the answer is PURE ACAD DESIGN, you want as good as a GPU as you can get | I create floor plan/3d from scratch..I forgot to mention that I use revit and might use vector works in the future. These programs I have to select materials/finishes for the design..if that matters then I render it..so what u said for the second one?
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01-11-2013, 07:43 PM
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#39 | | reads most threads with his pants around his ankles, especially in the Forced Induction forum.
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Try and see if you can get aDelfl Vostro 3560 a deal. They seem pretty decent and since it is a business class laptop the build quality is much much better and also service is better as well.
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01-11-2013, 11:48 PM
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I wouldn't even think of buying computer today, laptop or desktop, that doesn't have an SSD in it.
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01-12-2013, 01:12 PM
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#42 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Originally Posted by Ronin I wouldn't even think of buying computer today, laptop or desktop, that doesn't have an SSD in it. | I*t depends on how much storage you need. 128GB or even 256GB won't be enough for some people.
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01-12-2013, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Manic! I*t depends on how much storage you need. 128GB or even 256GB won't be enough for some people. | Then get an external USB 3.0 drive. SSD is the biggest speed difference you can get right now. You should at least have one of those Momentus drives but not having an SSD is the stone age now.
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01-13-2013, 09:00 PM
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#45 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Originally Posted by Ronin Then get an external USB 3.0 drive. SSD is the biggest speed difference you can get right now. You should at least have one of those Momentus drives but not having an SSD is the stone age now. | SSD's will help with load times but I don't think it will help with render times.
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01-14-2013, 09:40 AM
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An SSD is not a requirement for someone on a budget that needs CPU/GPU power for school projects.
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01-14-2013, 10:22 AM
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At the OP's budget, it's pretty much whatever you can afford. No, you can't get a decent machine because your requirements are too high. But you could just live with a slight wait in rendering, right? Go make a coffee. Samsung NP530U4C-S02CA Intel Core i5 3317M 6GB 1TB 14in GT620M DVDRW WLAN Win7 HP Ultrabook
$799.99+tax. Core i5, 6GB of ram, 1TB hard drive, GT620M. It's an average machine that runs your software at an average speed.
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01-14-2013, 11:11 AM
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#48 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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My GF graduated from the interior design program @ BCIT a few years ago.
Here's how I would rank what you need:
1. Screen size & Resolution
2. CPU
3. GPU
If weight or size is not a concern for you get a 17.3" screen and the highest resolution you can find. Small and light is nice and portable but trying to use AutoCAD/sketchup/revit/vectorworks on a 13.3 or 14" screen? 
i5 processor (i7 will be out of your price range)
Something better than an integrated GPU.
Here's what I would take a look at:
Option 1: http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ.../10225906.aspx
Screen: 17.3" 1600x900
CPU: i5 3210
GPU: 7670m
$699.99 (exclusive of taxes, unfortunately)
Option 2: http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ.../10232361.aspx
Screen: 15.6" 1366x768
CPU: i5 3210
GPU: GT630
$599.99 (exclusive of taxes).
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01-14-2013, 01:25 PM
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#49 | | Got MOD?
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Originally Posted by rageguy | The Lenovo I posted is a better deal overall. For $50 more she'd be getting an i7, more ram, and a faster graphics card. Cost would be the extra weight of about a pound more.
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01-14-2013, 01:31 PM
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#50 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Originally Posted by !MiKrofT The Lenovo I posted is a better deal overall. For $50 more she'd be getting an i7, more ram, and a faster graphics card. Cost would be the extra weight of about a pound more. | Probable even cheaper on the EPP site.
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