--- title: "CADspeed: Optimize Your Hardware for CAD Applications | Operating System (3)" description: Operating System | 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) ## [Select the Right System Configuration for AutoCAD 2012](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/05/10/select-the-right-system-configuration-for-autocad-2012) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) May 10, 2011, 1:52:35 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Whether you are an individual user upgrading to [AutoCAD 2012](http://usa.autodesk.com/autocad/) design and documentation software or a CAD manager/IT professional upgrading the entire company, selecting the right system configuration is essential. The wrong decisions can cause years of frustration for the user. To build a system with greater longevity and better performance, use the recommended [system requirements](http://usa.autodesk.com/autocad/system-requirements/) over the minimum requirements. In addition, when buying new hardware, consider [certified hardware from Autodesk hardware partners](http://www.autodesk.com/graphics-hardware). This is the hardware used in the development of the product. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/05/10/select-the-right-system-configuration-for-autocad-2012) Topics: [Dell Business Workstation](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/dell-business-workstation), [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), [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), [SSD Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ssd-drive), [Memory](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/memory), [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) ## [Plan a CAD Software and Hardware Upgrade, Part 2: Define Needs, Measure Productivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/27/plan-a-cad-software-and-hardware-upgrade-part-2-define-needs-measure-productivity) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Apr 27, 2011, 5:06:09 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2572885290-jpg/blog-files/istock_000009193923xsmall.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/27/plan-a-cad-software-and-hardware-upgrade-part-2-define-needs-measure-productivity) The [first part of this series about upgrading CAD software and hardware](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/04/26/plan-a-cad-software-and-hardware-upgrade-part-1-working-with-your-it-department/) talked about using the Information Technology Lifecycle to help define how computer software and hardware can support your company's business goals. These first three steps help you define the needs and measure your current productivity levels. ### Step 1 [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/27/plan-a-cad-software-and-hardware-upgrade-part-2-define-needs-measure-productivity) 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), [Displays](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/displays), [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), [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), [Mobile Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/mobile-workstations), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [Video Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/video-cards), [Operating System](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-system), [Laptops](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/laptops), [Windows](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/windows), [Display](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/display), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Plan a CAD Software and Hardware Upgrade, Part 1: Working with Your IT Department](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/26/plan-a-cad-software-and-hardware-upgrade-part-1-working-with-your-it-department) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Apr 26, 2011, 5:00:28 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2572885210-jpg/blog-files/istock_000015527840xsmall.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/26/plan-a-cad-software-and-hardware-upgrade-part-1-working-with-your-it-department) Spring has sprung, and with it comes the buzz that surrounds all the announcements of new CAD software, workstations, and other hardware that burst onto the scene this time of year. As a CAD user or manager, you might be eyeing these new products and considering the benefits of upgrading. However, as is often the case, your IT department has different ideas about how your computer system should work. Here are some tips from the perspective of a systems integrator about how to speak the language of the IT professional and improve your chances of getting the hardware and software updates you need. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/26/plan-a-cad-software-and-hardware-upgrade-part-1-working-with-your-it-department) 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), [Displays](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/displays), [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), [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), [Mobile Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/mobile-workstations), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [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), [Laptops](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/laptops), [Windows](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/windows), [Display](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/display), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Optimize Your Hardware for Autodesk 3ds Max Design](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/22/optimize-your-hardware-for-autodesk-3ds-max-design) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Apr 22, 2011, 5:03:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk 3ds Max Design software are applications for the creations of special effects for TV and movies, video games and design visualization assets. With such broad capabilities, the software's [systems requirements](http://usa.autodesk.com/3ds-max/system-requirements/) reflect the diverse aspects of this powerful tool. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/22/optimize-your-hardware-for-autodesk-3ds-max-design) 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), [Multi-Threading](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/multi-threading), [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), [Memory](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/memory), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [3ds Max Design](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/3ds-max-design), [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), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Hardware for the CAD Professional, Part 3: Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/13/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-3) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Apr 13, 2011, 4:06:07 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2572884415-jpg/blog-files/snap1.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/13/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-3) In [part 1 of Hardware for the CAD Professional](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/04/12/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-1/), we reviewed the basics of system requirements. In [part 2, we defined some commonly used terms](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/04/12/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-2/). Now let's look at processors in your hardware and how they can affect your workflow. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/13/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-3) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Multi-Threading](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/multi-threading), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [Operating Systems](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-systems), [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), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Hardware for the CAD Professional, Part 2: Commonly Used Terms](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/12/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-2) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Apr 12, 2011, 1:35:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In [part 1 of Hardware for the CAD Professional](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/04/12/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-1/), we reviewed the basics of system requirements. Now let’s look at some commonly used terms. We often hear entry level, mid-range, and high-end applied to workstations, without any clear definitions of what these mean and where the borderline between each of these categories lies. It helps to look at what each workstation is going to be best suited to do. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/12/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-2) 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), [Operating Systems](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-systems), [Memory](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/memory), [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) ## [Hardware for the CAD Professional, Part 1: Requirements](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/12/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-1) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Apr 11, 2011, 9:57:35 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At *[Cadalyst](https://www.cadalyst.com)* we often hear questions regarding the hardware end of the equation, particularly about the system requirements to do useful work with the AutoCAD family of products. As a result, I’m starting this series of blog posts on hardware for the CAD professional, with each segment focusing on a specific area such as graphic cards, memory and hard disks. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/12/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-1) 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), [32-Bit](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/32-bit), [Operating Systems](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-systems), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [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), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Memory Makes A Difference: Performance of ArchiCAD on 64-bit Versus 32-bit Operating Systems](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/03/15/memory-makes-a-difference-performance-of-archicad-on-64-bit-versus-32-bit-operating-systems) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Mar 14, 2011, 10:21:46 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) When [Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD 14](http://www.graphisoft.com/products/archicad/) was released last year, a client called us about upgrading. The upgrade was a significant one, as this company was still using ArchiCAD 10. At this point, the company’s drafters were essentially working around problems with their system, which included “Memory Full” errors when updating elevation sheets and other system timeouts. 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