I am in the market for a new computer that will work well with Chief Architect.

[anni77class]

Thank you, Jonathan! I have a similar PDF file listing requirements with some additional info (1 GB high-performance video card or 256MB dedicated video card, multi-core CPU, etc). I want to buy a system that exceeds the minimum requirements so that it will be current longer. I'm trying to decide between a laptop and a desktop. To start with, I will only have 1 monitor, but might want another one at some point. It's nice to have one for email, Office docs, and browsing and one for space hogs like Chief Arch.

Do you have a particular brand of computer you like? I have not had good luck with Dell.

[lbuttery]

Anne-Marie:

I and others can give you stories about each and every major vendor that
would cause great concern about buying their products

I have been buying computers since 1978

given that - pick a system that meets your needs and hope for the best

check the ratings on sites like Amazon and chose one with at least 100 reviews and a 4-5 star rating and ignore the "horror stories"
otherwise, you won't be able to buy anything

My last two desktops have been HP's and I have been happy with their tech support etc

see this thread for my newest PC

http://www.chieftalk.com/showthread....580-My-Win7-PC

the Nvidia 630 card is "outdated" and you would probably want a better card

but I am retired have limited need for renders at this time

my old Nvidia 8600GT with 512 MB was working fine for my needs
so the 630 should be even better, especially with the 2 GB of ram

my I7 cpu is fine for me but there are probably faster ones out there
again my needs are more limited

cores, cores and more cores according to CA


some will recommend Win8 but it just wasn't my "cup of tea"

I would recommend a new HP over a refurb
but again my needs are not as heavy at this time

you will find that a laptop with "chief" specs will be more expensive
than a desktop, probably at least $500 more

Lew