June 20th, 2009 | 
Author: 
beaverman39 asked:
As an architect what computer hardware and software could i get away with? as i am on a budget so cheap as possible please, also would i definately need a top end graphics card too? can u post a list of hardware and software items for me to buy tomorrow, id be really grateful, thankyou.
Azalee Oursler
As an architect what computer hardware and software could i get away with? as i am on a budget so cheap as possible please, also would i definately need a top end graphics card too? can u post a list of hardware and software items for me to buy tomorrow, id be really grateful, thankyou.
Azalee Oursler
Posted in 
Tags:
heres a good website
Software-> ArchiCAD 12
Hardware-> u can bye cheap ATI cards ArchiCAD will work with it
Get google sketchup from
They have a paid-for version, but you can start with the free version, it’s very good, and great documentation.
Top end graphics card? Not really needed. A good graphics card is a good idea, but a very large monitor is better, like 20 or 22 inch, or bigger.
Go download google sketchup and give it a try.
There are some version of TurboCad that do most everything that can be done in the higher end CAD programs. Visit and read about what they offer.
But I’d start with Sketchup, if you are not familiar with computer software for architecture, this is a great way to learn, and it’s 3D which is an advanced feature, and the way they handle dimensions, labels, etc., is top notch.
cheapest go for ACER ASPIRE ONE ,because it is also portable for you in working condition