--- title: "CADspeed: Optimize Your Hardware for CAD Applications | AutoCAD (4)" description: AutoCAD | Read the latest tips about optimizing hardware for CAD applications with experts from CADspeed. (4) --- [![Cadalyst](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/cadalyst_logo.gif?width=198&height=70&name=cadalyst_logo.gif "Cadalyst")](https://www.cadalyst.com) ![Cadalyst_logo-trans.png](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hub/251891/file-25772071.png?width=270&name=file-25772071.png "Cadalyst_logo-trans.png") - [About Us](https://www.cadalyst.com) - [Contact Us](https://www.cadalyst.com) [![CADspeed -- Optimizing Hardware for CAD Software](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CADspeed_header_red.jpg?width=936&name=CADspeed_header_red.jpg "CADspeed -- Optimizing Hardware for CAD Software")](https://cadalyst-2.hs-sites.com/cadspeed) ## [The Best Hardware Configuration for AutoCAD 2013, Part 3: Review Recommended Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/10/24/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-3-review-recommended-hardware) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Oct 24, 2012, 4:42:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558707343-png/blog-files/autocad_2013_boxshot_ppt-e1349898949883.png)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/10/24/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-3-review-recommended-hardware) AutoCAD 2013 [As I mentioned before, you will be better served if you treat the recommended specifications as the minimum requirements](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-1-can-your-current-workstation-handle-the-upgrade/). [So let’s say you have determined that you need new hardware to run AutoCAD 2013](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2012/10/18/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-2-current-and-future-needs/). How do you pick the proper hardware? [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/10/24/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-3-review-recommended-hardware) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Operating Systems](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-systems), [Upgrade](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/upgrade), [Operating System](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-system), [Windows](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/windows), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [The Best Hardware Configuration for AutoCAD 2013, Part 2: Current and Future Needs](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/10/18/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-2-current-and-future-needs) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Oct 18, 2012, 2:10:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558707343-png/blog-files/autocad_2013_boxshot_ppt-e1349898949883.png)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/10/18/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-2-current-and-future-needs) AutoCAD 2013 [We started this series by looking at our current hardware and if it’s up for the job](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-1-can-your-current-workstation-handle-the-upgrade/). Next, let’s examine if your hardware will still work with your future needs, which may include going from 2D to 3D or adding cloud computing and mobile devices to the mix. ### 2D vs. 3D [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/10/18/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-2-current-and-future-needs) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Operating Systems](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-systems), [Upgrade](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/upgrade), [Operating System](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-system), [Windows](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/windows), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [The Best Hardware Configuration for AutoCAD 2013, Part 1: Can Your Current Workstation Handle The Upgrade?](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/10/10/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-1-can-your-current-workstation-handle-the-upgrade) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Oct 10, 2012, 3:53:46 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558707343-png/blog-files/autocad_2013_boxshot_ppt-e1349898949883.png)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/10/10/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-1-can-your-current-workstation-handle-the-upgrade) AutoCAD 2013 Autodesk releases a new version of its flagship design software AutoCAD every year, as it has since AutoCAD 2004 came out in 2003. This yearly cycle poses a dilemma for CAD and IT managers because new software may require new hardware. Before you install AutoCAD 2013, you need to know if your current hardware can handle it. Budgets are tight (when aren't they?), and production cannot stop. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/10/10/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-1-can-your-current-workstation-handle-the-upgrade) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Operating Systems](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-systems), [Upgrade](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/upgrade), [Operating System](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-system), [Windows](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/windows), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Autodesk 360, Part 4: Synchronization With Autodesk 360](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/09/27/autodesk-360-part-4-synchronization-with-autodesk-360) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Sep 26, 2012, 8:19:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558647498-jpg/blog-files/fig1.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/09/27/autodesk-360-part-4-synchronization-with-autodesk-360) In [Part 3 of this series](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2012/08/01/autocad-360-part-3-collaboration-between-fixed-and-mobile-locations/), I showed you some of the collaboration functionality of Autodesk 360. We are now going to look at how we can synchronize our documents and drawings using Autodesk 360, using a **fixed location** (PC on a network) and a **mobile location** (iPad on a remote site with Wi-Fi), like in Part 3. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/09/27/autodesk-360-part-4-synchronization-with-autodesk-360) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Facilities Management](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/facilities-management), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Mobile Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/mobile-workstations), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [Laptops](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/laptops), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Recommended Hardware for CAD, Part 1: AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit and Other Autodesk Applications](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/09/19/recommended-hardware-for-cad-part-1-autocad-inventor-revit-and-other-autodesk-applications) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Sep 19, 2012, 2:36:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558706668-png/blog-files/capture.png)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/09/19/recommended-hardware-for-cad-part-1-autocad-inventor-revit-and-other-autodesk-applications) Here at CAD*speed*, we get a lot of questions about buying new hardware for CAD applications. While the answer to, "What CAD hardware should I buy?" varies widely based on the person asking the question, it always starts in the same place: with the [requirements of the CAD software you plan to use](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2012/08/30/buying-a-new-cad-workstation-know-your-software-system-requirements/). [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/09/19/recommended-hardware-for-cad-part-1-autocad-inventor-revit-and-other-autodesk-applications) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [RAM](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ram), [Hard Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hard-drive), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [Revit](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/revit), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Inventor](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/inventor), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [Benchmark](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/benchmark), [Mobile Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/mobile-workstations), [Video Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/video-cards) ## [Autodesk 360, Part 3: Collaboration Between Fixed and Mobile Locations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/08/01/autocad-360-part-3-collaboration-between-fixed-and-mobile-locations) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 1, 2012, 4:57:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558647498-jpg/blog-files/fig1.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/08/01/autocad-360-part-3-collaboration-between-fixed-and-mobile-locations) In [Part 2](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2012/06/20/autocad-360-part-2-what-can-you-do-with-it/) of this series, I showed you some of the functionality of Autodesk 360. We are now going to look at how we collaborate using Autodesk 360, using a **fixed location** (PC on a network) and a **mobile location** (iPad on a remote site with Wi-Fi). [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/08/01/autocad-360-part-3-collaboration-between-fixed-and-mobile-locations) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Facilities Management](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/facilities-management), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Mobile Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/mobile-workstations), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [Laptops](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/laptops), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Q&A with CADspeed: Hardware Upgrade for 3D Modeling](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/06/25/qa-with-cadspeed-hardware-upgrade-for-3d-modeling) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Jun 25, 2012, 2:58:47 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) *Editor's Note:* Q&A with CAD*speed answers CAD hardware questions from our readers.* [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/06/25/qa-with-cadspeed-hardware-upgrade-for-3d-modeling) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [3D](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/3d), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Autodesk 360, Part 2: What Can You Do With It?](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/06/20/autocad-360-part-2-what-can-you-do-with-it) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Jun 20, 2012, 2:56:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558647498-jpg/blog-files/fig1.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/06/20/autocad-360-part-2-what-can-you-do-with-it) In [Part 1](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2012/05/23/autocad-360-part-1-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work/) of this series, I introduced you to the new cloud-based collaboration tool from Autodesk, called Autodesk 360. In Part 2, I am going to show some of the functionality of Autodesk 360. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/06/20/autocad-360-part-2-what-can-you-do-with-it) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Facilities Management](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/facilities-management), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Mobile Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/mobile-workstations), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [Laptops](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/laptops), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Dell Releases Four New CAD Workstation Models](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/05/30/dell-releases-four-new-cad-workstation-models) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) May 30, 2012, 1:20:56 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Spring has arrived, and the annual release of new CAD hardware is as dazzling as the blossoms on the trees outside. This season marks new beginnings, and the sense of renewal makes the CAD*speed* editors feel like digging into the latest releases and watching our hard work grow into something new and spectacular. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/05/30/dell-releases-four-new-cad-workstation-models) Topics: [Dell Business Workstation](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/dell-business-workstation), [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [RAM](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ram), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Hard Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hard-drive), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Memory](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/memory), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [AMD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/amd), [Video Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/video-cards), [Operating System](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-system), [Dell Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/dell-workstations), [Windows](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/windows), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Autodesk 360, Part 1: What Is It and How Does It Work?](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/05/23/autocad-360-part-1-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) May 23, 2012, 1:31:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558647498-jpg/blog-files/fig1.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/05/23/autocad-360-part-1-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work) I was fortunate to attend the Autodesk Media Summit in March this year and discover the company's new cloud initiative, Autodesk 360. 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