Jul 27, 2011 1:58:37 PM
What goes into improving SolidWorks performance? Way too much. Really, programs, CAD software should be more simple. Hardware should be more simple, but for the very reason that software and hardware are not developed together, we're faced with attempting to optimize both and you... are faced with this article.
Topics: Workstations, RAM, SolidWorks, Hardware, Graphics Card, Hard Drive, Processors, Operating Systems, GPU, Memory, Graphics Cards, Video Cards, Operating System, Windows, CAD
Jul 25, 2011 2:11:55 PM
Many AutoCAD Civil 3D users are aware that upgrading to a 64-bit operating system, preferably Windows 7 and Windows Vista (in that order), will give the biggest return on investment when looking at improving performance. Other opportunities to improve performance also exist.
Topics: Workstations, Hardware, Multi-Threading, Hard Drive, Processors, Operating Systems, Operating System, 64-Bit, Windows, Civil 3D, CAD
Jun 21, 2011 5:38:09 PM
The first post in this series discussed upgrade procedures under various organizational structures. Now, we dive into prioritizing upgrades. One thing is certain: as long as CAD software increases in power there will always be a need for upgrading and replacing CAD workstations.
Topics: Dell Business Workstation, Workstations, RAM, Hardware, Graphics Card, Hard Drive, Processors, Memory, Upgrade, Video Cards, Operating System, Windows, CAD
Jun 16, 2011 1:14:56 AM
Previously on CADspeed, we've talked about upgrading CAD hardware from the IT perspective. Now let's talk about the same subject, but from the perspective of the CAD manager's desk.
Topics: Dell Business Workstation, Workstations, RAM, Hardware, Graphics Card, Hard Drive, Processors, Memory, Upgrade, Video Cards, Operating System, Windows, CAD
Jun 14, 2011 8:32:48 AM
Since high performance, high scalability workstations can cost a bit more than traditional desktops or laptops, people should do some comparison shopping first. An entry-level desktop workstation can be both price competitive and still offer many features of traditionally higher priced workstations. So what should you look for when you are comparing hardware features?
Topics: Dell Business Workstation, Workstations, Solid Edge, RAM, Hardware, Graphics Card, Hard Drive, Processors, Operating Systems, GPU, Memory, Graphics Cards, Mobile Workstations, Video Cards, Operating System, Laptops, Dell Workstations, Windows, CAD
Jun 2, 2011 2:37:04 PM
So far in this series, we've talked about why you want OpenCL, how it works, and how it will affect your CAD workflow. The question remains: what should you do about OpenCL right now?
Topics: Workstations, Graphics Card, Multi-Threading, Processors, GPU, Graphics Cards, CAD
May 31, 2011 6:15:55 PM
The first post in this series discussed why you want OpenCL. The second post described how it works. This post discusses how OpenCL will affect your workflow.
Topics: Workstations, Graphics Card, Multi-Threading, Processors, GPU, Graphics Cards, Mobile Workstations, Connectivity, Video Cards, CAD
May 26, 2011 4:07:49 PM
In my last post, I theorized how advances in mobility technology will affect the CAD workplace. Now, what are these wandering CAD minstrels going to work on? Oh, that is the beauty of it all.
Topics: Workstations, RAM, Accessories, Hardware, Multi-Threading, Hard Drive, Processors, Operating Systems, GPU, Graphics Cards, Mobile Workstations, Connectivity, Backup System, Video Cards, Dell Workstations, Windows, Display, CAD
May 20, 2011 12:25:25 PM
The first post in this series discussed why you want OpenCL. This post will describe how it works.
Topics: Workstations, Graphics Card, Multi-Threading, Processors, GPU, Graphics Cards, CAD
May 18, 2011 2:00:42 PM
Most CAD users don't have any reason to be familiar with how graphics languages like OpenGL 4 and DirectX 11 actually work. All that 99% of us care about is that our CAD applications and video cards support the latest versions so we can benefit from high-performance 2D/3D rendering and visualization.
Topics: Workstations, Graphics Card, Multi-Threading, Processors, GPU, Graphics Cards, OpenCL, CAD
