Good hardware for Architectural work

[kritisharma]

I'm about to start with my career in the architectural field. I'm not sure what configurations should the laptop have for the above-mentioned purpose. Is Intel Core i5 processor with 4GB RAM enough for running architectural software. Also, do I require a dedicated graphics card for it? I have shortlisted a few laptops, please give your reviews about them also if have some better suggestions do mention.

• Dell Inspiron 7567
  
  
• Acer Aspire T8TJG

Thank you

 

[addysmith97]

The laptop options you have given are okay for architectural work. Try buying a laptop with greater RAM capacity (not less than 8GB). And also, you do not require dedicated graphics for this. You can also refer here for good options
Best Laptop For Architecture 2018 (Top 10 Expert Picked)
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-5000-Theoretical-i5379-5893GRY-PUS/dp/B0764LNTCZ/
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Intel-128GB/dp/B072L7KKYQ/
Take a look at the options and let me know if you find then useful

 

[kritisharma]

One more thing is it necessary to have SSD storage.

 

[addysmith97]

kritisharma it is good if you go with SSD storage, as it is faster than HDD and also it has no moving parts. SSD provides better performance and reliability over an HDD.

 

[kritisharma]

addysmith97 thanks for nice suggestion

 

[Defens]

If you're just starting out, I'm sure your budget is tight. However, if you're planning to do much drafting/CAD etc on a laptop, either buy one with the biggest screen you have, or invest on a nice secondary monitor.

I'm a geologist, working from home, with a 15" laptop, and by itself it's just not enough screen space. i run another 17" monitor, and that's almost a necessity for me.