RAM

[Brian Myers]

I know what Autodesk says is the minimum amount of RAM for AutoCAD 2006 (512) and more is always better.

My question is what is the "real" minimum amount it takes to simply run the program? I'm not talking heavy production work, just running a few commands (moving things around, drawing a few lines, etc) and getting out.

I have a computer at home that has 384MB of RAM I'd like to put AutoCAD on it and just play with different set-ups, menu's, etc. Obviously I could just upgrade the RAM, but I plan on getting rid of this machine within the year so I'd rather not add to the expense.

Anyone done any "real world" tests or read anything? I assume I won't be the first. :)

[BrenBren]

I know what Autodesk says is the minimum amount of RAM for AutoCAD 2006 (512) and more is always better.

My question is what is the "real" minimum amount it takes to simply run the program? I'm not talking heavy production work, just running a few commands (moving things around, drawing a few lines, etc) and getting out.

I have a computer at home that has 384MB of RAM I'd like to put AutoCAD on it and just play with different set-ups, menu's, etc. Obviously I could just upgrade the RAM, but I plan on getting rid of this machine within the year so I'd rather not add to the expense.

Anyone done any "real world" tests or read anything? I assume I won't be the first. :)
~shrug~ Don't know for sure, but I would just install it and see how slow it is. If you're not doing serious drawing, it should work, but who knows.

[Brian Myers]

~shrug~ Don't know for sure, but I would just install it and see how slow it is. If you're not doing serious drawing, it should work, but who knows.

That's what I figured I'd do tonight... I was curious to know if it would load or start-up correctly before taking the time to actually install it if someone had had a bad (or good) experience with less RAM they would like to share before I began...

[jaberwok]

I know what Autodesk says is the minimum amount of RAM for AutoCAD 2006 (512) and more is always better.

My question is what is the "real" minimum amount it takes to simply run the program? I'm not talking heavy production work, just running a few commands (moving things around, drawing a few lines, etc) and getting out.

I have a computer at home that has 384MB of RAM I'd like to put AutoCAD on it and just play with different set-ups, menu's, etc. Obviously I could just upgrade the RAM, but I plan on getting rid of this machine within the year so I'd rather not add to the expense.

Anyone done any "real world" tests or read anything? I assume I won't be the first. :)

A2006 will "work" in 256Meg, maybe less on W2kPro or XPPro.

[robert.1.hall72202]

I agree that AutoCad will run on 256 mb of ram...........just be careful with the size of file you open. I have one pc in my office running with 256 mb and multi tasking with drawings is not a real good idea. Sometimes the user has to close outlook in order to free up some resources when the computer is slow.

[Brian Myers]

Thanks everyone!

I have it going with my 384MB and she's running strong. I imagine a big drawing (or multiple programs) would really slow it down, but in general she's really moving quick so far... way faster than I expected and more than fast enough for my needs. (W/ Windows XP Pro and 1.3 GHz Celeron ... which accounts for the OK speed, the RAMs purpose is to keep her from slowing/bogging down...)