--- title: "CADspeed: Optimize Your Hardware for CAD Applications | Graphics Card (2)" description: Graphics Card | Read the latest tips about optimizing hardware for CAD applications with experts from CADspeed. 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Rendering semi-transparent objects has always been a problem because the blending operation is order dependent: when a semi-transparent fragment is rendered, the underlying color (i.e. the background) is crucial for the final color to be correct. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/06/27/order-independent-transparency-for-3d-cad-with-creo-parametric-2-0-and-amd-firepro) 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), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [AMD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/amd), [Creo Parametric](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/creo-parametric), [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) ## [Intel's Ivy Bridge Processors Hit the CAD Workstation Marketplace](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/06/13/intels-ivy-bridge-processors-hit-the-cad-workstation-marketplace) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Jun 13, 2012, 4:58:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The incessant pace of progress and innovation for workstation technology never slows. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/06/13/intels-ivy-bridge-processors-hit-the-cad-workstation-marketplace) Topics: [Dell Business Workstation](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/dell-business-workstation), [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), [Multi-Threading](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/multi-threading), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [Sustainability](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/sustainability), [Intel](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/intel), [Dell Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/dell-workstations), [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) ## [Hardware Requirements Released for AutoCAD 2013](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/04/24/hardware-requirements-released-for-autocad-2013) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Apr 24, 2012, 3:07:04 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Autodesk has released the platform and system requirements for AutoCAD 2013, which was launched on March 27, 2012. You can review the system requirements on the [Autodesk website](http://usa.autodesk.com/autocad/system-requirements/). [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/04/24/hardware-requirements-released-for-autocad-2013) 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), [32-Bit](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/32-bit), [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), [64-Bit](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/64-bit), [Windows](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/windows) ## [Optimize ArchiCAD 3D BIM Models to View on Mobile Devices](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/02/29/optimize-archicad-3d-bim-models-to-view-on-mobile-devices) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Feb 29, 2012, 2:27:49 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558648978-jpg/blog-files/archicad_bimx_optimization_01.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/02/29/optimize-archicad-3d-bim-models-to-view-on-mobile-devices) BIMx is GRAPHISOFT’s solution to explore, present, communicate and share design. BIMx enables architects and their clients to walk through professionally rendered 3D models with an easy-to-use navigation interface. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/02/29/optimize-archicad-3d-bim-models-to-view-on-mobile-devices) Topics: [ArchiCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/archicad), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Building Information Modeling](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/building-information-modeling), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [Mobile Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/mobile-workstations), [Video Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/video-cards) ## [Q&A with CADspeed: Remote Graphics versus Virtual Desktop](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/01/12/qa-with-cadspeed-remote-graphics-versus-virtual-desktop) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Jan 12, 2012, 3:48:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558645928-jpg/blog-files/amd_ati-firepro-rg220-thumb-450x300.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/01/12/qa-with-cadspeed-remote-graphics-versus-virtual-desktop) *Editor's Note:* Q&A with CAD*speed answers CAD hardware questions from our readers. This question was a response to [Tony DeYoung's recent blog series about remote graphics](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/remote-graphics-and-the-professional-cad-workstation-part-1-will-it-work-for-you/).* [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/01/12/qa-with-cadspeed-remote-graphics-versus-virtual-desktop) Topics: [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), [Remote Graphics](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/remote-graphics), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [How Much Should You Spend on a New CAD Workstation? Part 2: Mid-Range and High-End Systems](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/22/how-much-should-you-spend-on-a-new-cad-workstation-part-2-mid-range-and-high-end-systems) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Nov 22, 2011, 2:41:49 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558646983-jpg/blog-files/price-ranges-for-cad-workstations.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/22/how-much-should-you-spend-on-a-new-cad-workstation-part-2-mid-range-and-high-end-systems) This series focuses on helping our readers understand what CAD workstations cost and how much they are going to have to spend to find a machine that meets their CAD production needs. [The first part focused on entry-level systems](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/11/17/how-much-should-you-spend-on-a-new-cad-workstation-part-1-entry-level-systems/). This post will discuss mid-range ($2,500 to $7,000) and high-end (more than $7,000) systems. ### Mid-Range and High-End [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/22/how-much-should-you-spend-on-a-new-cad-workstation-part-2-mid-range-and-high-end-systems) Topics: [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), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [Memory](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/memory), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [Video Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/video-cards), [Display](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/display), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [The Difference Between a Workstation and Consumer-Grade PC for CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/15/the-difference-between-a-workstation-and-consumer-grade-pc-for-cad) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Nov 15, 2011, 4:08:31 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558646878-jpg/blog-files/dell_t5500.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/15/the-difference-between-a-workstation-and-consumer-grade-pc-for-cad) What's the difference between a workstation or consumer-grade PC, and why should you care? Well, ten to fifteen years ago, no one had trouble distinguishing between one and the other. Workstations were very expensive, high-performance, proprietary, 3D-equipped RISC or UNIX boxes. PCs were lower-cost, lower-quality toys that couldn't handle 3D. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/15/the-difference-between-a-workstation-and-consumer-grade-pc-for-cad) 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), [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), [Sustainability](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/sustainability), [Video Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/video-cards), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [The Best Hardware Configuration for SolidWorks CAD Software](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/10/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-solidworks-cad-software) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Nov 10, 2011, 3:55:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2566393544-png/blog-files/solidworks.png)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/10/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-solidworks-cad-software) Optimizing hardware for SolidWorks is essential for getting the most out of this heavy-hitting CAD application, as [we've discussed on CAD*speed* previously](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/07/27/four-practical-approaches-to-improving-solidworks-performance/). So we were thrilled when the SolidWorks forum addressed this very issue recently on their [forums](https://forum.solidworks.com/community/administration/blog/2011/10/04/whats-important-for-a-solidworks-workstation). 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