![]() ![]() The Dell XPS 17 also proves a large-screen laptop doesn't have to be big and bulky. The Dell XPS 17 is a laptop worth considering, then, as it packs a fantastic 17-inch UHD+ screen with HDR, which is bright, vibrant and comfortable to work on. Having a gorgeous, large screen with a high resolution can be a great help for using CAD applications, giving you more room to work, and to show off your projects to co-workers and clients. See our LG Gram 17 (2021) for more information. This is a fantastic laptop that disproves the notion that large-screen laptops have to be big and bulky. When reviewing the LG gram 17, we were particularly impressed with how light it was. So whether you’re running AutoCAD or any other 3D modelling software, you can be sure of a smooth, responsive and speedy experience. It’s a strong performer overall, too, with the 11th Generation Intel Core processor, working with well the 8-16GB RAM and Intel’s integrated Iris Xe graphics. Plus with a resolution of 2,560 x 1600, you get the high level of detail you need when working with sophisticated 3D models. This WQXGA IPS display is both big and beautiful, with vivid and nuanced colours and deep, rich blacks. But maybe you want to see your CAD designs on a bigger display, allowing you to focus better on all the small details? In which case, let us point you towards the LG Gram 17, with its 17-inch screen. ![]() I currently have to use a Quadro K2000 and it's very quiet and low power consumption but performance is very lack luster.The laptops we’ve featured so far have all had mid-sized screens. A good performing Quadro is a crazy price unfortunatetly for what you get. However, some IT departments believe the Nvidia propoganda so they won't go with anything else so you're stuck. If it does fail, you can replace it about 6 times for the price of 1 Quadro. ![]() Look at the number of cores, and memory bandwidth of each card to compare. Look for something a bit more conservative and it'll still vastly outperform a Quadro of similar price. Some gaming card do run very hot and or loud so look for something that doesn't. Gaming cards have a very wide range of quality of manufacturing and power consumption/cooling. Inventor doesn't as yet use either OpenGL or CUDA as far as I know. The only reason for them is that gaming cards are artificially hobbled in their OpenGL and CUDA performance so Nvidia can overcharge for "Pro" cards. Quadro cards are far too expensive for NO performance gain. I've had better luck with Nvidia drivers than ATI/AMD. I used to work at a VFX shop and we used a LOT of different cards. I see core temperatures and fan speeds on my card go higher with even older games - Portal, Half Life 2, Empire: Total War, that sort of thing - than I do with Inventor. Running Inventor for 8 or 10 hours at a time shouldn't push you very hard. Think about it: these things are made for nerds in their mom's basement to have marathon sessions pushing demanding games. ![]() If you're burning up a graphics card using Inventor, then you've got some sort of hardware issue other than simply having a gaming card. The gaming cards will give you better performance at a far lower price-point with Direct3D applicati. Here's a great list of workstation cards and specs: ĭepends entirely on what you're doing with them. I couldn't justify the extra dollars for the Quattro with the same specs for triple the price. I've been really happy with the AMD Firepro V5900 (can be found for around $400). I don't recommend the gaming cards, we went that way first and burned a few out, and the workstation cards hugely outperform them in CAD as far as I could tell. ![]()
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