What is a good choice to run solidworks?

[Conor Walsh]

Im looking for a cheap laptop(desktop not an option) to run it as i can get it free (student) . Some light gaming would be nice too.
Was considering this but it has only integrated graphics...is dedicated graphics essential?also would 4gb ram be enough? thanks

http://www.amazon.co.uk/15-6-Inch-Notebook-i3-5005U-Integrated-Graphics/dp/B00Y0LWQAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441993094&sr=8-1&keywords=i3+5005u

 

[tambeshakunt]

Solid Works is a fairly light program for the basic CAD features but as soon as you start rendering and simulation it taxes the system a lot.

I would recommend :

- An intel core i5 cpu
- A GT630 or higher equivalent gpu. Integrated fourth gen i5 graphics will do fine
- 6GB RAM . If you are doing heavy simulation and fluid modelling then 8GB ram
- SSD ( optional) but will load the software much quicker.

I understand you want a budget option. To save costs, you can ignore the SSD and the GPU. But get a good cpu.

 

[sora]

Integrated graphics would definitely handle SolidWorks just fine in my opinion!