I am hoping I can get some advice on upgrading my computer.
I currently have a:
HP Envy 17T-k000
Intel i7 Intel HD 4600 Graphics ( which if i understand correctly, thats built in to the motherboard) 16gb of ram 1tb of memory
It runs most of my programs decently enough but hoping to get a boost, especially when rendering. Which from what i understand is mainly the processor.
I am hoping upgrading my graphics card( even though I read, I dont really have one... ) and bu doing so, see some improvement in my overall computer operations.
Wondering if there is any advice out there for my problem. Is there a external graphics card? All i see is external graphics amplifiers, I dont think that is the same thing... I dont know though.
I hear having 4gb for just graphics is pretty good, do I have that opportunity with my current laptop ?
You are not going to be able to upgrade a laptop's processor or graphics card. The most you can hope for is upgrading your hard drive to an SSD if it isn't one already.
Your processor is fine - though you did not state the speed, most any i7 is likely fast enough for your purpose. You need a dedicated video card to render quick. 1GB is the minimum industry standard currently. And no you cannot externally attach it. Build a new PC tower if you want to upgrade as you go.
Interesting. Didn't know they made such a thing. . NVIDIA has dedicated support for OpenGL used in rhino and tends to be the preferred option if that's what you're using. Though Radion isn't bad either. Assuming you have a thunderbolt port perhaps this is your best bet. Still more bang for buck over time to build a tower but the external will work. I sure wouldn't want to lug that thing around.
Absolutely, I think I have convinced myself to just build a tower. Rhino is my preferred program and I know things will go more smoothly with a fresh start.
Thanks again!
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I am hoping I can get some advice on upgrading my computer.
I currently have a:
HP Envy 17T-k000
Intel i7
Intel HD 4600 Graphics ( which if i understand correctly, thats built in to the motherboard)
16gb of ram
1tb of memory
It runs most of my programs decently enough but hoping to get a boost, especially when rendering. Which from what i understand is mainly the processor.
I am hoping upgrading my graphics card( even though I read, I dont really have one... ) and bu doing so, see some improvement in my overall computer operations.
Wondering if there is any advice out there for my problem. Is there a external graphics card? All i see is external graphics amplifiers, I dont think that is the same thing... I dont know though.
I hear having 4gb for just graphics is pretty good, do I have that opportunity with my current laptop ?
You are not going to be able to upgrade a laptop's processor or graphics card. The most you can hope for is upgrading your hard drive to an SSD if it isn't one already.
Opps, Thanks for catching the typo regarding the 1tb of storage.
Thanks for the help. I was hoping on something like the devil box.http://www.powercolor.com/us/p...
Absolutely, I think I have convinced myself to just build a tower. Rhino is my preferred program and I know things will go more smoothly with a fresh start.
Thanks again!
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