HP nw8440 notebook with ATI Mobility FireGL V5200

Discussion in 'SolidWorks' started by Monty, Jun 14, 2007.

  1. Monty

    Monty Guest

    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:
    http://tinyurl.com/39qbkd

    SW Approved Video Cards
    http://tinyurl.com/pfykl
     
    Monty, Jun 14, 2007
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  2. Monty

    jimsym Guest

    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
     
    jimsym, Jun 14, 2007
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  3. Monty

    samurai Guest

    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.
     
    samurai, Jun 14, 2007
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  4. Very true, I also like the design, no problems with SW07 here
     
    Markku Lehtola, Jun 15, 2007
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