Whether you are an individual user upgrading to AutoCAD 2012 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 over the minimum requirements. In addition, when buying new hardware, consider certified hardware from Autodesk hardware partners. This is the hardware used in the development of the product.
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Topics:
Dell Business Workstation,
Workstations,
Autodesk,
RAM,
Hardware,
Hard Drive,
AutoCAD,
Processors,
Operating Systems,
SSD Drive,
Memory,
Video Cards,
Operating System,
Windows
Let’s play a simple mental game. I promise, it won’t take long at all.
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Topics:
Workstations,
Hardware,
Processors,
CAD
The first part of this series about upgrading CAD software and hardware talked about using the Information Technology Lifecycle to help define how computer software and hardware can support your company’s business goals. The first three steps help you define the needs and measure your current productivity levels. Next we’ll discuss how to recommend solutions.
Step 4
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Topics:
Workstations,
RAM,
Hardware,
Displays,
Graphics Card,
Hard Drive,
Processors,
Operating Systems,
GPU,
Memory,
Graphics Cards,
Mobile Workstations,
Connectivity,
Video Cards,
Laptops,
Display,
CAD
The first part of this series about upgrading CAD software and hardware 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
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Topics:
Workstations,
RAM,
Hardware,
Displays,
Graphics Card,
Hard Drive,
Processors,
Operating Systems,
GPU,
Memory,
Graphics Cards,
Mobile Workstations,
Connectivity,
Video Cards,
Operating System,
Laptops,
Windows,
Display,
CAD
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.
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Topics:
Workstations,
RAM,
Hardware,
Displays,
Graphics Card,
Hard Drive,
Processors,
Operating Systems,
GPU,
Memory,
Graphics Cards,
Mobile Workstations,
Connectivity,
Upgrade,
Video Cards,
Operating System,
Laptops,
Windows,
Display,
CAD
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 reflect the diverse aspects of this powerful tool.
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Topics:
Workstations,
Autodesk,
RAM,
Hardware,
Graphics Card,
Multi-Threading,
Hard Drive,
Processors,
GPU,
Memory,
Graphics Cards,
3ds Max Design,
Video Cards,
Operating System,
64-Bit,
CAD
In Part One of this series, I talked about how 17-inch mobile workstations aren’t really mobile, but rather desktop workstation replacements that you bring to a stable destination, plug in and go to town. In Part Two, I outlined the features I would look for when selecting my 17-inch mobile workstation.
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Topics:
RAM,
Hardware,
Processors,
GPU,
Memory,
Mobile Workstations,
Video Cards,
Laptops,
CAD
In part 1 of Hardware for the CAD Professional, we reviewed the basics of system requirements. In part 2, we defined some commonly used terms. Now let's look at processors in your hardware and how they can affect your workflow.
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Topics:
Workstations,
Hardware,
Multi-Threading,
Processors,
Operating Systems,
Operating System,
64-Bit,
Windows,
CAD
