What specs do I need for a notebook to run Pro/E efficiently?

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To run Pro/Engineer 5.0 efficiently on a laptop, a powerful graphics card, preferably a workstation GPU like Quadro, is essential, despite potential impacts on battery life. A dual-core processor with a minimum speed of 2.4 GHz is recommended, along with at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM for optimal performance. Users suggest considering laptops like the Dell M6500 or M4500, although Lenovo is also recommended for reliability. The discussion emphasizes the importance of a dedicated graphics card due to Pro/E's demands. Overall, selecting the right specifications is crucial for effective operation of Pro/Engineer on a notebook.
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I plan on buying a laptop this weekend and need some advice on what to get. The only heavy program that I will be running is Pro/Engineer 5.0 Schools Edition. What specs are required for my laptop to run this program efficiently(RAM, processor, etc.)? Does anyone have any experience with running this program on a notebook? Thanks for any help.
 
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I have only used the full blown versions. In this case the graphics card and accelerator is the weak link.
 
What kind of computer did you have?
 
Why do you want a laptop if your goal is to run Pro/E? The problem is that now you are constrained to needing an actual graphics card, which is going to destroy your battery life. The best GPU to have is a workstation graphics card like a Quadro. I don't know if they make those for laptops though.
 
We have been using SW through an external license. We had a special graphics cards, and 6 or 8 GB (the more the better) RAM installed. Get at least a duo core processor 2.4 GHz or better.

See requirements here:

http://www.ptc.com/WCMS/files/77552/en/proewf5.pdf
 
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Get a dell M6500 (17" display) or M4500 (15.6" display).
 
Boo to Dell. If you MUST get a notebook, get Lenovo.
 

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