logix1390 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Hello, I am looking to get some sort of tablet, notebook or laptop for Houdini. The key is to have something as small in size as possible that can run Houdini . I am not doing any real production work on it. The goal for this would be to basically have this at my desk at work so that I have reference to setup files or R&D stuff that I have done at home, since we don't have access to internet or USB at work for security reasons. I was looking at the system requirements for installing Houdini here: https://www.sidefx.com/Support/system-requirements/ and it is pretty easy to find something with the processing power and ram. However I am not to sure on the graphics . Most tablets and notebooks that I am looking at have integrated graphics on it and I am not sure if Houdini 16 will handle it. Again, it is not to do any sims or anything. Although that would be a bonus... I really just need reference to Houdini files and be able to see whats in the viewport. I am not a hardware guy, especially when it comes to graphics cards. If there is anyone with experience with this, and can point me in the right direction , that would be amazing. My budget is around $1200. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logix1390 Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 anyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StepbyStepVFX Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Hey, look at what MSI is doing on laptop workstations, with nvidia cards. I have one since 2015 and it is working like a charm. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebkaine Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 (edited) Razer are very compact and powerfull but noise + heat are invevitable if you want a 13-14 inch gaming laptop https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops MSI Phantom / Asus ROG / Gygabyte Aero are good series for compact laptop with good perf. I personnally love asus ROG serie because their cooling system design is great , ( few noise / few heat ) Edited June 18, 2018 by sebkaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yon Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 if it is not sims or anything but to reference setups and be small in size as possible you do not need a $1,200 notebook. I have a $250 asus E200 that I travel with and keep on my desk on studio floor. I can open setups and do whatever you would assume. its .98kg (2.1 pounds) and 11'. I wouldn't worry about not being able to see the view port because of a GPU the vast majority of integrated graphics will support and as for a tablet well that's a completely different architecture.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logix1390 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 awesome thank you guys. I will look into all of your suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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