X61 or X200 for virtual machines in Vmware Workstation
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:09 pm
I want to run Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit) along with two virtual machines (one in Windows XP Pro, one in Linux) under
Vmware Workstation. I would like to run some CAD programs such as Matlab, Solidworks, etc.
I have narrowed down my choices to X200 or X61 for the 12.1".
Would an X61 (T7200, 2GHz, 3GB RAM, 500GB 7200 RPM) run these features smoothly? Or should I get an X200
(P8600, 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM, 500GB 7200RPM)? I just want to try this but don't want to spent excessively.
Would I see a huge performance gap between the two? For those you who have run Wmware workstation under
Windows 7 environment (or Vista), your opinion would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Vmware Workstation. I would like to run some CAD programs such as Matlab, Solidworks, etc.
I have narrowed down my choices to X200 or X61 for the 12.1".
Would an X61 (T7200, 2GHz, 3GB RAM, 500GB 7200 RPM) run these features smoothly? Or should I get an X200
(P8600, 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM, 500GB 7200RPM)? I just want to try this but don't want to spent excessively.
Would I see a huge performance gap between the two? For those you who have run Wmware workstation under
Windows 7 environment (or Vista), your opinion would be much appreciated. Thank you.