--- title: "CADspeed: Optimize Your Hardware for CAD Applications | Autodesk (3)" description: Autodesk | Read the latest tips about optimizing hardware for CAD applications with experts from CADspeed. (3) --- [![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) ## [Technology Makeover Supplies CAD Hardware/Software to Deserving Small Business](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/27/technology-makeover-supplies-cad-hardwaresoftware-to-deserving-small-business) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Dec 27, 2011, 2:37:35 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558647988-png/blog-files/autodesk_building_design_suite_2012.png)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/27/technology-makeover-supplies-cad-hardwaresoftware-to-deserving-small-business) Autodesk and Lenovo have recently teamed up to help create Technology Makeover, a program that supplies hardware and software to a deserving small business. For the first ever award of this program, Autodesk reseller Ideate was asked to recommend a customer. That customer turned out to be Alan Mascord Designs. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/27/technology-makeover-supplies-cad-hardwaresoftware-to-deserving-small-business) 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), [Technology Makeover](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/technology-makeover), [Windows](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/windows), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [AutoCAD WS for Facilities Management – Part 2: Managing Your Space from the Cloud](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/22/autocad-ws-for-facilities-management-part-2-managing-your-space-from-the-cloud) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Dec 22, 2011, 12:08:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558647828-jpg/blog-files/fig11.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/22/autocad-ws-for-facilities-management-part-2-managing-your-space-from-the-cloud) Welcome to the second part of the series of AutoCAD WS for Facilities Management (or FM as we call it). [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/22/autocad-ws-for-facilities-management-part-2-managing-your-space-from-the-cloud) 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) ## [AutoCAD WS for Facilities Management – Part 1: Collaboration in the Cloud](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/13/autocad-ws-for-facilities-management-part-1-collaboration-in-the-cloud) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Dec 13, 2011, 2:38:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558647498-jpg/blog-files/fig1.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/13/autocad-ws-for-facilities-management-part-1-collaboration-in-the-cloud) I was one of those CAD geeks who did the loop around my small office when AutoCAD WS was released. It is a sophisticated mobility tool that Autodesk was savvy enough to release for free. Now available on the App Store for Apple devices and native Macs as well as the Android Market for Android devices, it gives a massive scope to CAD users and facilities managers alike. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/12/13/autocad-ws-for-facilities-management-part-1-collaboration-in-the-cloud) 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) ## [Going Mobile with CAD: AutoCAD WS Technical Requirements](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/08/going-mobile-with-cad-autocad-ws-technical-requirements) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Nov 8, 2011, 1:14:53 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558646713-jpg/blog-files/marketing_andoridsceneimages_droidx.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/08/going-mobile-with-cad-autocad-ws-technical-requirements) AutoCAD WS is a versatile app for [viewing, editing and sharing CAD designs](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/07/12/autocad-ws-go-mobile-and-collaborate-in-real-time/) whether you’re in the office, at a construction site or anywhere in between. The barriers to entry for this Autodesk product are minimal as it is available for free as a browser-based web app and as a mobile app for iOS and Android. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/08/going-mobile-with-cad-autocad-ws-technical-requirements) Topics: [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [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), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Installing Autodesk 2012 Software? Prep Your System First!](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/01/installing-autodesk-2012-software-prep-your-system-first) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Nov 1, 2011, 1:59:49 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/images/KBSolutionPrepareSystemforInstalltion_Image1Large.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/01/installing-autodesk-2012-software-prep-your-system-first) Autodesk has released it's juicy new [2012 software upgrades](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/05/10/select-the-right-system-configuration-for-autocad-2012/), and you finally have that software license in your hand. [Here's a few tips from the Autodesk folks on preparing your system before installing Autodesk software](http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=17955581&linkID=9242258&CMP=OTC-RSSSUP01). [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/01/installing-autodesk-2012-software-prep-your-system-first) 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), [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), [Operating Systems](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-systems), [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), [Upgrade](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/upgrade), [Video Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/video-cards), [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) ## [Cadalyst Systems Benchmark, Part 3: The Compare Option](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/30/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-3-the-compare-option) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 30, 2011, 4:10:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558645148-jpg/blog-files/fig_3-1_main-dialog_compare-option.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/30/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-3-the-compare-option) Previously, [we discussed the meaning behind the various index scores reported by the Cadalyst Systems Benchmark](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-1-evaluate-and-compare-workstations-running-autocad/). Next, [we talked about operating the benchmark](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/08/25/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-2-download-install-and-operation/). In this, part 3 of our blog, we finish discussing the operation of the Cadalyst Systems Benchmark. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/30/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-3-the-compare-option) 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), [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), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [RAID](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/raid), [Benchmark](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/benchmark), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Cadalyst Systems Benchmark, Part 2: Download, Installation and Operation](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/25/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-2-download-install-and-operation) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 25, 2011, 5:50:57 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2566394564-jpg/blog-files/fig_2-1_main-dialog_record-current-system-configuration.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/25/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-2-download-install-and-operation) [Previously, we discussed the meaning behind the various index scores reported by the Cadalyst Systems Benchmark](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-1-evaluate-and-compare-workstations-running-autocad/). 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](http://cadalyst.com/benchmark-test), which was recently released. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/25/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-2-download-install-and-operation) 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), [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), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [RAID](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/raid), [Benchmark](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/benchmark), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [New Benchmark Test Available for Systems Running Autodesk 3ds Max 2011](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/18/new-benchmark-test-available-for-systems-running-autodesk-3ds-max-2011) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 18, 2011, 6:19:47 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2566393474-jpg/blog-files/3dsmax2011_spider.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/18/new-benchmark-test-available-for-systems-running-autodesk-3ds-max-2011) 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. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/18/new-benchmark-test-available-for-systems-running-autodesk-3ds-max-2011) 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), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [Mobile Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/mobile-workstations), [3ds Max Design](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/3ds-max-design), [Video Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/video-cards) ## [Cadalyst Systems Benchmark, Part 1: Evaluate and Compare Workstations Running AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/16/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-1-evaluate-and-compare-workstations-running-autocad) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 16, 2011, 6:00:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2566394419-jpg/blog-files/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-results-page.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/16/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-1-evaluate-and-compare-workstations-running-autocad) 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*. 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Thanks to Cloud technology, you can now upload your drawings to AutoCAD WS — and access them from any iOS (iPod touch, iPAD, iPhone) or Google Android device. 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