https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/computer-shopping-help/m-p/10656403#M70038 <P><U>Autocad 2021 system requirements:</U></P><P><A href="https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-AutoCAD-2021-including-Specialized-Toolsets.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-AutoCAD-2021-including-Specialized-Toolsets.html</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><U>Autodesk certified graphic cards:</U></P><P><A href="https://knowledge.autodesk.com/certified-graphics-hardware" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://knowledge.autodesk.com/certified-graphics-hardware</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><U>Minimum cad workstation specs article by Cadalyst:</U></P><P><A href="https://www.cadalyst.com/design-related-technologies/workstations/minimum-cad-workstation-specs-2021-78269" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.cadalyst.com/design-related-technologies/workstations/minimum-cad-workstation-specs-2021-78269</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><U>Best Autocad workstation article by CG-Director:</U></P><P><A href="https://www.cgdirector.com/best-pc-for-cad-autocad-solidworks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.cgdirector.com/best-pc-for-cad-autocad-solidworks/</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:33:08 GMT fatal.error 2021-09-29T22:33:08Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/computer-shopping-help/m-p/10653867#M70033 <P>Hello!</P><P>I am looking to get a new computer to work with AutoCAD. I am just learning and won't be using it at work yet, but will possibly in the future. For now, it is just to learn and become more knowledgable with. I am struggling to follow my training videos with my Mac, so this is a Windows alternative. If you saw these specs, is there anything you would say is problematic for my purposes?</P><UL><LI>Windows 10 Home</LI><LI>AMD Ryzen 5 3450U Mobile Processor with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics (2.1GHz, up to 3.50GHz)</LI><LI>15.6” LCD IPS Display, (1920 x 1080)</LI><LI>Tunes by THX Audio</LI><LI>Fingerprint Scanner</LI><LI>256 GB Solid State Drive</LI><LI>16 GB Onboard RAM</LI><LI>1.0 MP Front-Facing Camera</LI><LI>Up to 10 hours of battery life</LI><LI>HDMI x 1</LI><LI>USB Type-C (Data transfer) x 1</LI><LI>USB 3.0 x 2</LI><LI>Micro SD Slot x 1</LI><LI>Kensington Lock x 1</LI><LI>Built-in Stereo Speakers x 2</LI><LI>Bluetooth 4.2</LI><LI>Built-in Microphone</LI><LI>Product Dimensions: 14.8” x 9.6” x 0.78”</LI><LI>Weight: &nbsp;4.0 lbs.</LI><LI>Free Upgrade to Windows 11 when available</LI></UL> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:51:43 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/computer-shopping-help/m-p/10653867#M70033 Anonymous 2021-09-29T00:51:43Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/computer-shopping-help/m-p/10653890#M70034 <P>you can also check the <A href="https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/system-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener">system requirements</A> to run autodesk products? thanks</P> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 01:17:25 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/computer-shopping-help/m-p/10653890#M70034 ennujozlagam 2021-09-29T01:17:25Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/computer-shopping-help/m-p/10655662#M70035 "...256 GB Solid State Drive..."<BR />Never enough unless this is for extremely casual use and you never plan on storing files on there. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:35:37 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/computer-shopping-help/m-p/10655662#M70035 pendean 2021-09-29T16:35:37Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/computer-shopping-help/m-p/10656350#M70036 <P class="lia-align-left"><FONT size="4">If I upgrade to 512GB, the graphics change to&nbsp;</FONT><FONT size="4">Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7, Quad Core, Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics. Is that ok?</FONT></P> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 21:58:52 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/computer-shopping-help/m-p/10656350#M70036 Anonymous 2021-09-29T21:58:52Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/computer-shopping-help/m-p/10656384#M70037 Read this <A href="https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/AutoCAD-crashing-with-Intel-Iris-Xe-graphics.html" target="_blank">https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/AutoCAD-crashing-with-Intel-Iris-Xe-graphics.html</A><BR /><BR /> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:21:01 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/computer-shopping-help/m-p/10656384#M70037 pendean 2021-09-29T22:21:01Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/computer-shopping-help/m-p/10656403#M70038 <P><U>Autocad 2021 system requirements:</U></P><P><A href="https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-AutoCAD-2021-including-Specialized-Toolsets.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-AutoCAD-2021-including-Specialized-Toolsets.html</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><U>Autodesk certified graphic cards:</U></P><P><A href="https://knowledge.autodesk.com/certified-graphics-hardware" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://knowledge.autodesk.com/certified-graphics-hardware</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><U>Minimum cad workstation specs article by Cadalyst:</U></P><P><A href="https://www.cadalyst.com/design-related-technologies/workstations/minimum-cad-workstation-specs-2021-78269" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.cadalyst.com/design-related-technologies/workstations/minimum-cad-workstation-specs-2021-78269</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><U>Best Autocad workstation article by CG-Director:</U></P><P><A href="https://www.cgdirector.com/best-pc-for-cad-autocad-solidworks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.cgdirector.com/best-pc-for-cad-autocad-solidworks/</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:33:08 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/computer-shopping-help/m-p/10656403#M70038 fatal.error 2021-09-29T22:33:08Z