Configuration

Operating Systems

Most reasonable PC office systems specified today will support AutoCAD.

There is also an Apple version, but this has some limitations compared to the PC systems. Link to a Windows/Mac OS comparison. I do not have any experience with Apple personal computer systems, so this website focuses on Windows-based systems.

Linux systems are not currently supported by AutoCAD.

Workstations

Recommended system:

  • I7 CPU or equivalent.
  • 32Gb RAM minimum
  • Nvidia/AMD games or professions level GPU.
  • A dual-screen is helpful.
  • SSD storage drive – at least 1 Tb for the C: drive
  • We recommend a second physical disk drives for CAD systems, usually allocated as d:\
  • Note that many cloud-based services, such as the AutoDesk Construction Cloud, synchronise files to a local workstation drive and, at present, work best if synchronised to a C: drive.