--- title: "CADspeed: Optimize Your Hardware for CAD Applications | Hardware" description: Hardware | Read the latest tips about optimizing hardware for CAD applications with experts from CADspeed. --- [![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) ## [Webinar: SOLIDWORKS 2016, Realistic 3D Without Compromise](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/webinar-solidworks-2016-realistic-3d-without-compromise) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Jan 12, 2016, 12:53:50 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) | Optimize your CAD workstation for SolidWorks 2016 — see the difference and experience the power! Thursday, January 21 • 2 p.m. ET WATCH THE RECORDED WEBINAR   SOLIDWORKS 2016 brings a new user interface, new tools and new design workflow enhancements — features you can take to the next level with the right workstation hardware! | | --- | [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/webinar-solidworks-2016-realistic-3d-without-compromise) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [SOLIDWORKS](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/solidworks), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [3D](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/3d), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards) ## [Server-Hosted Workstations for CAD, Part 4: Economic Analysis](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/server-hosted-workstations-for-cad-part-4-economic-analysis) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Sep 28, 2015, 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hubfs/CADspeed/istockphoto-johavel.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/server-hosted-workstations-for-cad-part-4-economic-analysis) [www.intel.com](http://www.intel.com) Sponsored by Intel **Do GVT-hosted workstations make financial sense for your company?** *By Robert Green* In the first three installments of ***[Server-Hosted Workstations for CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/integrated-graphics)***we talked about the technical aspects of running CAD applications on server-hosted workstations built on Intel Graphics Virtualization Technology (GVT). If you’ve decided that server-hosted workstations are a good technical fit for your company, then it is time to perform an economic analysis to see if you can achieve a positive return on investment (ROI). In this final installment of our series on GVT solutions we provide guidelines for you to perform your calculations. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/server-hosted-workstations-for-cad-part-4-economic-analysis) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Intel](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/intel), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad), [Integrated Graphics](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/integrated-graphics) ## [Server-Hosted Workstations for CAD, Part 3: CAD Application Certification and Network Specifics](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/server-hosted-workstations-for-cad-part-3-cad-application-certification-and-network-specifics) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Sep 21, 2015, 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hubfs/CADspeed/INTEL-GVT-icon-200x200px-v2.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/server-hosted-workstations-for-cad-part-3-cad-application-certification-and-network-specifics) [www.intel.com](http://www.intel.com) Sponsored by Intel **How do you know your CAD tools will work on GVT-hosted workstations?** *By Robert Green* In the first two installments of ***[Server-Hosted Workstations for CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/integrated-graphics)*** we introduced the concept of using Intel Graphics Virtualization Technology (GVT) to move workstations to a data center-hosted environment and how users would perceive using a hosted workstation in your company’s network topology. To continue examining how GVT would work in your company's environment, you need to know what CAD applications are certified to operate on Intel GVT workstations, plus let IT staff know how to prepare your network. Given these final metrics, everyone in your IT/CAD team should have a solid idea of what hosted workstations could mean for your business. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/server-hosted-workstations-for-cad-part-3-cad-application-certification-and-network-specifics) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Intel](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/intel), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad), [Integrated Graphics](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/integrated-graphics) ## [Server-Hosted Workstations for CAD, Part 2: User Reaction and IT Planning](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/server-hosted-workstations-for-cad-part-2-user-reaction-it-planning) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Sep 14, 2015, 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hubfs/CADspeed/iStock_000009588593_Small.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/server-hosted-workstations-for-cad-part-2-user-reaction-it-planning) [www.intel.com](http://www.intel.com) Sponsored by Intel **What is Intel GVT, and how can it help speed up the design process?** *By Robert Green* In the first installment of ***[Server-Hosted Workstations for CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/integrated-graphics)*** we introduced the concept of using Intel Graphics Virtualization Technology (GVT) combined with Citrix XenDesktop and HDX 3D Pro software to virtualize CAD applications to remote users from servers in your data center. To explore GVT solutions for your company, you must complete several phases of investigation and discovery — with user experience and perception of the remote workstation as a high priority. User perception is key to making any changes in your computing environment, so in this part of our series we’ll focus on the core issues surrounding user interaction with and response to workstation virtualization. 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If you’re a CAD manager or IT administrator you’ve likely wrestled with most of these issues at some point. Server-hosted workstations — built on Intel Graphics Virtualization Technology (GVT) and accessed from virtually any device using Citrix XenDesktop and HDX 3D Pro software — offer an integrated solution to these common CAD headaches. In a four-part series sponsored by Intel, I’ll examine server-hosted workstation solutions from the perspective of a CAD manager to help you determine if this option is right for your office. In this installment, Part 1, I’ll explain the basics of the technology and discuss its general benefits and feasibility for CAD applications. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/server-hosted-workstations-for-cad-part-1-introduction) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Intel](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/intel), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad), [Integrated Graphics](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/integrated-graphics) ## [Expert Interview with Zaia Abraham on Buying CAD Software and Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2015/01/31/expert-interview-with-zaia-abraham-on-buying-cad-software-and-hardware) Posted by [mediashower1](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/mediashower1) Jan 31, 2015, 1:49:08 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558746283-jpg/blog-files/zaia_image_small.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2015/01/31/expert-interview-with-zaia-abraham-on-buying-cad-software-and-hardware) If you need an example for how CAD has revolutionized industrial production, look under your hood, says Zaia Abraham, president of [PROCAD](http://www.procad.com). 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Since the Service Packs released frequently by HSMWorks are notably beefy, adding new features and improved functionality in between annual version releases, support for SolidWorks 2015 is the most notable update. However, version 2015 also has some other features and benefits to consider if it's time to upgrade your software. 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Hard drives, and [SA-SCSI drives especially](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2012/10/03/hard-drives-for-cad-workstations-sata-and-sa-scsi-standards/), face growing competition from a new breed of storage device: the solid-state drive (SSD). 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From the article: "Corrupted data can impact every aspect of your business, and worse yet you may not even realize your data has become corrupted. Error-correcting code (ECC) memory detects and corrects the more common kinds of internal data corruption." 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