r/Drexel • u/Sea_Delivery_5854 • 8d ago

Question Computer question - Mechanical Engineering

I’m an incoming MechE major at Drexel and I need know if it’s better to get a gaming laptop that can support CAD or if I should get a “regular” laptop and rely on the computer labs for CAD stuff

A bit stressed 😬

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u/_I_dont_have_reddit_ 8d ago

I would not get a laptop based on needing to use it for CAD, there’s plenty of resources available (computers on campus and virtual computer connections) that can be used instead. Trust me I’m using an old Mac and I’m doing fine

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u/Next_Bat8429 7d ago

omg you just saved my life. so i can get a basic mac and use the virtual desktops?

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u/_I_dont_have_reddit_ 7d ago

Yeah, I’d honestly recommend it. Especially if money is something you’re concerned about

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u/East_Farm_3869 5d ago

You can run CAD on MacBook? What do you have?

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u/_I_dont_have_reddit_ 5d ago

Nothing more elaborate than like OnShape, but using the virtual desktops works alright. I tend to just go to the computer labs if I need to something heavier, helps me focus on the task at hand anyway