1. Home
  2. Solidworks CAD Design software
  3. HP nw8440 notebook with ATI Mobility FireGL V5200

HP nw8440 notebook with ATI Mobility FireGL V5200

I have just gotten approval to spend under $2000 for a notebook. I am
considering an HP nw8440. I'm sure the processor will be enough 2G
core 2 duo, I'll get 2 meg of ram. I work on smaller assemblies,
around 100 parts. THe concern I have is with the video card. IT is an
ATI Mobility FireGL V5200. THe ATI FireGL V5200 is an approved card,
but the SolidWorks web page does not mention the Mobility version of
the card. Do you think I will be ok with the Mobility FireGL V5200.
Thanks for your help
Monty
the computer:
formatting link

SW Approved Video Cards
formatting link

Reply to
Monty
Loading thread data ...
Always look under the notebook manufacturer for tested and certified notebooks for SolidWorks and recommended drivers.
The xw8440 is a certfied system. It's not speed demon, but it will work fine.
System Card OS Driver Date SolidWorks Notes nw8440 ATI Mobility Fire GL V5200 WinXP 8.223.4.1 06/12/2006 2007 View Notes
Reply to
jimsym
That's exactly the same one I'm using, sme RAM on SW2006, using small assemblies >100 parts.
No problems so far with SW.
Just a couple minor things about the laptop itself, like the NIC is internal USB based connection, and connects/disconects when I unplug the power cord. But it may be a driver/OS thing.
Also, mine came without a fax modem, just modem. Stupid huh?
Otherwise, it's fast, thin, and screen is great.
I'd still recommend it to anyone.
samurai.
Reply to
samurai
Very true, I also like the design, no problems with SW07 here
Reply to
Markku Lehtola

Further Reading

  • ATI FireGL V3100

  • Folks,Has anyone experienced an ATI FireGL V3100 PCIe driving SW2005? I am...

  • Realview with Ati FireGL 9000

  • Does anyone know if it's possible to get Realview working in my CompaqEvo...

  • Linux, ATI FireGL X1

  • Hello!Look this Problem: It concerns Suse8.1 with a ATI FireGL-X1.Driver version...

  • ProE on ATI Mobility X600

  • I've only had bad luck with ATI Mobility cards, though I cannot commenton...

  • Modification ATI x600 to FireGL v3200

  • "Bane" wroteThat's not possible because the FireGL V3200 is basically a...

  • ATI FireGL card driver

  • We have had 4 machines with ATI FireGL X2 video cards since Feb 2004. As video...

  • ATI FireGL V3100 + (2) SLI Ports

  • Maybe this is a silly question; I'm building a CAD System (it is abuget...

  • Quadro FX 1300 vs ATI FireGL V3100

  • Apologies in advance if this topic has been covered, I just can't seemto...

  • Urgent question about ATI Mobility Radeon X300

  • Hello,Does anyone knows if Pro-E Wildfire 2.0 works with this card."ATI Mobility...

  • HP XE3 notebook

  • hi!the background light of my HP XE3 notebook is not working any more.i can not...

  • can a sager 8790 with ati 9700 256meg mobility run solidworks...

  • well, i'm in the market for a laptop and i've found two that may fitmy...

  • IBM R50p laptop with ATI Mobility Fire Gl T2 video - why so slow?

  • 1.7GHz Pentium M, performs with solidWorks REALLY NICE!! I have HP nw8000Laptop,...

  • SW 2004 and ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 128Mt

  • Hello,Does anyone have any experience how SolidWorks 2004 and graphic cardATI...

  • Ati Mobility Radeon X600 on Laptop and Pro/Wild 20

  • I am going to get a new laptop Hp Pavilion 17" wide screen with agraphic Ati...

  • Re: WF2 and ATI Radeon Mobility GPU

  • : wrote: And my follow-up to him::: > I believe it's nVidia cards that you...

  • Scripting by Some Other Means? Please??

  • Some brave folks have attempted to forego VB for the sake of (you fill in:)...
  • « previous thread

  • Bug (?) - SW2006-sp5.1

  • Just did it in an assy:Change your standard view for front to - Display back...
  • next thread »

PolyTech Forum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.