cad desktop or cad laptop

[Khizar_1]

I frequently need to give some software demo to my clients at their office so i need a good cad machine my boss is suggesting a laptop but the thing i want to ask is that can i build a small form factor cad machine which i can carry with me and if yes please suggest me something and if no please suggest me a laptop.

 

[profoundnoah]

You should be able to build a small form factor PC that will be more effective. I can even get a shopping list set up if you can tell me your budget.

 

[Khizar_1]

You should be able to build a small form factor PC that will be more effective. I can even get a shopping list set up if you can tell me your budget.

i am looking at 1500$ for this build.

 

[profoundnoah]

Alright, and you will be doing stuff like Autodesk Inventor, etc? Ill get to work on a parts list.

 

[profoundnoah]

This is what I've come up with. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9nY86h I've personally used Inventor on a build like this and it will run just fine, and you should be able to do some major gaming to boot. My only inquiry is if that case is the right dimension for you, if not, I can reorganize it.

 

[Khizar_1]

Alright, and you will be doing stuff like Autodesk Inventor, etc? Ill get to work on a parts list.

I'll be using Msc apex and nastran on it..