Computer Specification Compatibility for AUTOCAD 2014 and construction software

Hi All,

I have chosen to custom build my laptop to meet my job requirements. I work as Trainee Construction engineer and surveyor (Using Office 2013, AUTOCAD 2D/3D tc). I am on a budget so please be kind. All of the following may be altered

Are these specs compatible to run such softwares, AUTOCAD 2014 2D/3D?

These are the specs i have selected:

Customizations:CPU:2223 - NEW! Intel Core i5 4210M Operating System:11022 - Windows 8.1 (64-bit) RAM:5076 - 8GB DDR3 1600mhz Sodimm (1x8GB) Hard Drive:6062 - Seagate 500GB (Hybrid 8GB SSD) 2.5" Optical Drive:7009 - 8x DVD±RW S-ATA Slimline Battery:16027 - Lithium Ion 6 Cell Laptop Battery Power Adapter:16035 - 65W AC Power Adapter UK Screen:16033g - 14.0" Glossy HD LED (1366x768) Webcam:16034 - 2.0 Megapixel Built-in Webcam Card Reader:16039 - 9 in 1 Card Reader Wifi:13015 - Intel Centrino 2230 Wifi 300Mbps + Bluetooth Mini PCI-E Warranty:sc-1 - 3 Year SureCare Warranty £503.00

Many Thanks.

Patrick

If you haven't seen it, Autodesk have system requirements for their products (http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-AutoCAD-2014.html)

I would look especially at the Additional Requirements at the bottom.

I would upgrade to a dedicated graphics card and a 9-cell battery (if you'll be using it in the field a lot).

2nd Remarks comment I could not pick out the graphics card in all the blurb, you want say a NVIDIA, in built INTEL chip graphics can be a problem as we found out the hard way 2015 does not run and we have 8 of them.