Anyone know know anything about "high end" (i.e rip off) workstation laptops?
Looking to run Strucad "Evolution" and Solidworks 2010 (+2011; it's got photoview built in, so 3D rendering a factor)
Tons of machines out there but mostly aimed towards gamers; however the "CAD" dedicated ones are mega bucks (i.e rip off) due to graphics cards being "certified" and running Open GL instead of the usual MS DirectX.
What I have noticed is, some cards are starting to incorporate both GL and "X". ATI Radeon 5750 being one of them for Laptops. Surely this should be more than good enough to run these program?
Nvidia Quadro based machines have always proved reliable and quick, but ££££! However as this will be a laptop puerly for overtime/homework duties and the main PC Worstation will be fine for the next couple of years - I may gamble and get a "gamers" card.
Any help valuable!
Looking to run Strucad "Evolution" and Solidworks 2010 (+2011; it's got photoview built in, so 3D rendering a factor)
Tons of machines out there but mostly aimed towards gamers; however the "CAD" dedicated ones are mega bucks (i.e rip off) due to graphics cards being "certified" and running Open GL instead of the usual MS DirectX.
What I have noticed is, some cards are starting to incorporate both GL and "X". ATI Radeon 5750 being one of them for Laptops. Surely this should be more than good enough to run these program?
Nvidia Quadro based machines have always proved reliable and quick, but ££££! However as this will be a laptop puerly for overtime/homework duties and the main PC Worstation will be fine for the next couple of years - I may gamble and get a "gamers" card.
Any help valuable!