Sep 13, 2011 1:20:22 PM
What is the single most important hardware decision for any CAD user? Their choice of display. This is especially true given the short half-life of today’s workstations. You may have to live with your display through two, or even three, different workstation purchases.
Topics: Workstations, Hardware, Displays, Display, CAD
Sep 8, 2011 1:07:10 PM
So far, we've covered the advantages of upgrading a 64-bit operating system for Civil 3D and other CAD applications as well as the benefits in non-CAD tasks also.
Topics: Workstations, RAM, Hardware, Processors, Operating Systems, Memory, Upgrade, Operating System, Windows, CAD
Sep 6, 2011 11:14:49 PM
We’ve been discussing Civil 3D and other CAD applications up to this point. But the average CAD workstation has to do so much more than CAD. Well if you are running a 64-bit operating system you are going to see benefits in these non-CAD tasks also.
Topics: Workstations, RAM, Hardware, Processors, Operating Systems, Memory, Upgrade, Operating System, Windows, CAD
Sep 6, 2011 7:16:02 AM
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Sep 1, 2011 2:33:13 PM
I am going to make this THE shortest and easiest tech blog post you’ve ever read: Go install Windows 7 64-bit on your Civil 3D workstation. Now!
Topics: Workstations, RAM, Hardware, Processors, Operating Systems, Memory, Upgrade, Operating System, Windows, CAD
Aug 30, 2011 4:10:44 PM
Previously, we discussed the meaning behind the various index scores reported by the Cadalyst Systems Benchmark. Next, we talked about operating the benchmark. In this, part 3 of our blog, we finish discussing the operation of the Cadalyst Systems Benchmark.
Topics: Workstations, Autodesk, RAM, Hardware, Graphics Card, Hard Drive, AutoCAD, Processors, GPU, Graphics Cards, RAID, Benchmark, CAD
Aug 25, 2011 5:50:57 PM
Previously, we discussed the meaning behind the various index scores reported by the Cadalyst Systems Benchmark. Here, we will talk about operating the benchmark. For our discussion, we will use the latest version of the Cadalyst Systems Benchmark, C2012 v5.4, which was recently released.
Topics: Workstations, Autodesk, RAM, Hardware, Graphics Card, Hard Drive, AutoCAD, Processors, GPU, Graphics Cards, RAID, Benchmark, CAD
Aug 23, 2011 4:52:40 PM
One of the most common questions our tech staff gets from customers is “What is the best hardware config for ArchiCAD?” It’s easy to go overboard and buy the most expensive of everything, but many times less expensive components are almost just as good. The “optimal” configuration is almost as fast as the “best” configuration, with a more attractive price tag.
Topics: Workstations, RAM, ArchiCAD, Hardware, Displays, Graphics Card, Multi-Threading, Hard Drive, Processors, Operating Systems, SSD Drive, GPU, Memory, Graphics Cards, Video Cards, Operating System, 64-Bit, Display, CAD
Aug 18, 2011 6:19:47 AM
SPEC’s Application Performance Characterization (SPECapc) group has released the long-awaited new benchmark test for evaluating the performance of systems running Autodesk 3ds Max 2011. Launched last month, the updated test is available in professional ($495) and personal ($20) versions.
Topics: Workstations, Autodesk, RAM, Hard Drive, Processors, GPU, Graphics Cards, Mobile Workstations, 3ds Max Design, Video Cards
Aug 16, 2011 6:00:04 AM
Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary lists one definition for benchmark as: a standardized problem or test that serves as a basis for evaluation or comparison.
Topics: Workstations, Autodesk, RAM, Hardware, Graphics Card, Hard Drive, AutoCAD, Processors, GPU, Graphics Cards, RAID, Benchmark, CAD
