A:Answer Hi, Iconicwarrior64. With processing speed and memory, this Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition checks the right boxes for your use, but due to the graphic demands of AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS, we recommend considering a device that it designed and optimized for performance in mind. With that being said, based off regular item price, we would recommend two options. Option A is designed for gaming with unbridled performance capabilities. This would be great to grow with you as your engineering needs may change throughout your college career. Meet the Legion 7i 16:(https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-legion-7i-16-gaming-laptop-wqxga-intel-14th-gen-core-i9-with-32gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4070-8gb-1tb-ssd-glacier-white/6575387.p?skuId=6575387). Option B is a bit thinner and lighter than the Legion 7 16, and while it may not have as powerful of a processor or as much graphics memory as the RTX 4070 in the Leigon 7, may users in the same field as you have found success with it -- the Yoga Pro 9i (https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-yoga-pro-9i-16-3-2k-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-9-185h-with-32gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4050-1tb-ssd-luna-grey/6571367.p?skuId=6571367). Also to help you understand what you may need in a computer that will fit your needs, we recommend reviewing the system requirements shared by AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS on their websites, then comparing it with the specifications of any computer you’re interested in to help ensure you find the right fit for you. Feel free to share any other questions and hopefully this helps!
