--- title: "CADspeed: Optimize Your Hardware for CAD Applications | SOLIDWORKS" description: SOLIDWORKS | 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) ## [Solving Design Challenges With Solidworks 2015](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2015/01/14/solving-design-challenges-with-solidworks-2015) Posted by [mediashower1](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/mediashower1) Jan 14, 2015, 5:00:37 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558745543-jpg/blog-files/475674239.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2015/01/14/solving-design-challenges-with-solidworks-2015) Solidworks 2015 has been out since September 2014, and the jury is in: developers managed to please users with a host of new features and improvements that make complicated tasks simple, fast, and more productive. The company was vocal about these "user driven" changes, and bloggers who have tried and reviewed the product are overwhelmingly positive about it. Here are the top changes for Solidworks 2015, but bear in mind, the changes and improvements are numerous and some are profound. Be sure to [browse through the product guide](http://www.solidworks.com/launch/documents/sw2015_launch_premium_eng.pdf) so you'll be able to take advantage of all those new bells and whistles. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2015/01/14/solving-design-challenges-with-solidworks-2015) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [SOLIDWORKS](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/solidworks), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [New Features of HSMWorks 2015](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2015/01/10/new-features-of-hsmworks-2015) Posted by [mediashower1](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/mediashower1) Jan 10, 2015, 3:28:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558745428-jpg/blog-files/463140017.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2015/01/10/new-features-of-hsmworks-2015) The big news for HSMWorks 2015 is its support for SolidWorks 2015, which was released in September of 2014. 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. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2015/01/10/new-features-of-hsmworks-2015) 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), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [3D](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/3d), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity) ## [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). [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/11/10/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-solidworks-cad-software) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [RAM](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ram), [SOLIDWORKS](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/solidworks), [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), [SSD Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ssd-drive), [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), [Backup System](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/backup-system), [Video Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/video-cards), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [TwitterChat Archive: SolidWorks Optimization with Josh Mings, SolidSmack](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/01/twitterchat-archive-solidworks-optimization-with-josh-mings-solidsmack) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 1, 2011, 4:15:59 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://twitter.com/favicon.ico)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/01/twitterchat-archive-solidworks-optimization-with-josh-mings-solidsmack) | # [SolidWorks Optimization with Josh Mings](http://storify.com/cadalyst_mag/with-josh-mings) ### by [cadalyst\_mag](http://storify.com/cadalyst_mag) Dell- and Cadalyst-Sponsored TwitterChat abput optimizing your system for SolidWorks. | | --- | | “ | RT @DellEnterprise: Live #CAD chat! Join Dell, @Cadalyst\_Mag, & @SolidSmack at #DellCAD, Thursday 4pm East. Info- [http://del.ly/6019Rzi5](http://del.ly/6019Rzi5) | | --- | --- | | Robinson11976 July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: Using #SolidWorks? Join our @SolidSmack TwitterChat today 3pm CST #dellcad [http://t.co/3juQzy1](http://t.co/3juQzy1) | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @SolidSmack: RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: Using #SolidWorks? Join our @SolidSmack TwitterChat today 3pm CST #dellcad [http://t.co/3juQzy1](http://t.co/3juQzy1) | | --- | --- | | bcbenton July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Do you use SolidWorks? Join our chat with @SolidSmack & @Cadalyst\_Mag that starts --in just 3 hours-- using #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6012RzUe](http://del.ly/6012RzUe) | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: Do you use SolidWorks? Join our chat with @SolidSmack & @Cadalyst\_Mag that starts --in just 3 hours-- using #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6012RzUe](http://del.ly/6012RzUe) | | --- | --- | | DanitaBlackwood July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: Join us, @SolidSmack and @Cadalyst\_Mag TODAY at 3pm Central for a TwitterChat on #SolidWorks. Hastag = #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6012Rzmu](http://del.ly/6012Rzmu) | | --- | --- | | LaurenatDell July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: Join us, @SolidSmack and @Cadalyst\_Mag TODAY at 3pm Central for a TwitterChat on #SolidWorks. Hastag = #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6012Rzmu](http://del.ly/6012Rzmu) | | --- | --- | | LPT July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT: Do you use SolidWorks? Join our chat with @SolidSmack & @Cadalyst\_Mag that starts --in just 3 hours-- using #DellCAD [http://t.co/vY2U7gd](http://t.co/vY2U7gd) | | --- | --- | | DellChannel July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: Join us, @SolidSmack and @Cadalyst\_Mag TODAY at 3pm Central for a TwitterChat on #SolidWorks. Hastag = #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6012Rzmu](http://del.ly/6012Rzmu) | | --- | --- | | DellSmbUS July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD TwitterChat in 1 hour with @SolidSmack: Performance optimization with #SolidWorks. [http://t.co/3juQzy1](http://t.co/3juQzy1) | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | 30 min until our tweetchat w/ @SolidSmack & @Cadalyst\_Mag to talk SolidWorks performance & workstations. #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6011RzSt](http://del.ly/6011RzSt) | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: 30 min until our tweetchat w/ @SolidSmack & @Cadalyst\_Mag to talk SolidWorks performance & workstations. #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6011RzSt](http://del.ly/6011RzSt) | | --- | --- | | digitalworldsam July 28, 2011 | | | “ | 20 minutes till @joshmings fills your tweet stream with sweet #SolidWorks Performance Q&A. Grab a ham and follow #DellCAD @Cadalyst\_Mag | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Live Twitter chat on CAD starting now! See #DellCAD to join in the conversation. | | --- | --- | | DellEnterprise July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD TweetChat in 5 min with @SolidSmack. Grab a cup of coffee and let's talk #SolidWorks. [http://t.co/3juQzy1](http://t.co/3juQzy1) | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Twitter chat with @solidsmack starting in 4 minutes. Shantanu Kedar from the SolidWorks Partner Team will be helping out on our end #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidWorks July 28, 2011 | | | “ | getting ready to hang with @joshmings to chat about SolidWorks performance and workstations - join #DellCAD (I'll be there as @DellSMBnews) | | --- | --- | | LPT July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT: @DellEnterprise Live Twitter chat on CAD starting now! See #DellCAD to join in the conversation. | | --- | --- | | DellChannel July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Welcome to the #DellCAD TwitterChat with @SolidSmack. We’re talking about #SolidWorks optimization right now. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | I’m Michelle with @Cadalyst\_Mag. Please use #DellCAD to follow along as we chat with Josh Mings of @SolidSmack about #SolidWorks. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | One of Cadalyst’s favorite bloggers, Josh Mings @SolidSmack is ready for your questions. Use #DellCAD to ask a ?. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | We're excited to be partnering with @CADalyst\_Mag and @SolidSmack today to talk workstations and SolidWorks performance at #DellCAD! | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Want to optimize the gravy bits out of #SolidWorks on your workstation? Tell us your story at #DellCAD right about... now. | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Please introduce yourself at any time in the conversation by using the #DellCAD hashtag. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD tweetchat starting now. Join the discussion about optimizing your workstation performance for #SolidWorks | | --- | --- | | LaurenatDell July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Remember to use #DellCAD in your tweets to join in the conversation about optimizing #SolidWorks. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | My favorite way to optimize SolidWorks? Smart modeling practice - minimize external ref, reduce relations, complex features last #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | checking out #DellCAD looking forward to what Josh has to say John | | --- | --- | | waldenweb July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: I’m Michelle with @Cadalyst\_Mag. Please use #DellCAD to follow along as we chat with Josh Mings of @SolidSmack about #SolidWorks. | | --- | --- | | bcbenton July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @LaurenatDell: #DellCAD tweetchat starting now. Join the discussion about optimizing your workstation performance for #SolidWorks | | --- | --- | | bcbenton July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @waldenweb nice to see ya John. How's the SolidWorks performance these days? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Jumping into TwitterChat now w/ @SolidSmack #DellCAD - I'm mostly a PDM/PLM guy, but Josh is 2 cool to miss and I've been a SWX fan for yrs | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #SolidWorks optimization on the hardware side? Maximize CPU speed. You'll be glad you did. #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @jonathanpscott: Jumping into TwitterChat now w/ @SolidSmack #DellCAD - I'm mostly a PDM/PLM guy, but Josh is 2 cool to miss and I've been a SWX fan for yrs | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @LaurenatDell: #DellCAD tweetchat starting now. Join the discussion about optimizing your workstation performance for #SolidWorks | | --- | --- | | CamilleATX July 28, 2011 | | | “ | How do you optimize file colaboration with Solidworks? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | bcbenton July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @SolidSmack: #SolidWorks optimization on the hardware side? Maximize CPU speed. You'll be glad you did. #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD: Josh, we've got a reader who needs to upgrade to run the latest #SolidWorks. What do you recommend? | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @LPT: getting ready to hang with @joshmings to chat about SolidWorks performance and workstations - join #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | JohnEvansDesign July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Running SW2010 on Windows 7 64bit with 8G Ram, working pretty well #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | waldenweb July 28, 2011 | | | “ | If upgrading to SolidWorks 2011, go Windows 7 64bit, 6GB RAM minimum (It's cheap!), 1GB graphics card is nice too. @Cadalyst\_Mag #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Ooh, question about #SolidWorks file collaboration optimization on #DellCAD - now you've got my full attention! | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: #DellCAD: Josh, we've got a reader who needs to upgrade to run the latest #SolidWorks. What do you recommend? | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @johnevansdesign: RT @LPT: getting ready to hang with @joshmings to chat about SolidWorks performance and workstations - join #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | bcbenton July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: One of Cadalyst’s favorite bloggers, Josh Mings @SolidSmack is ready for your questions. Use #DellCAD to ask a ?. | | --- | --- | | olegshilovitsky July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @waldenweb - 8GB of RAM -- worth it, you think? I believe the more RAM, the better. #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @bcbenton file collaboration: two ways - 1) work off network with established file name convention #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @SolidSmack: If upgrading to SolidWorks 2011, go Windows 7 64bit, 6GB RAM minimum (It's cheap!), 1GB graphics card is nice too. @Cadalyst\_Mag #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @bcbenton file collaboration (cont) 2) invest in PDM system. sad but true with that. pricey but worth it for med to large company. #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | On the @solidsmack tweet stream listening to @joshmings #SolidWorks performance Q&A #dellcad | | --- | --- | | olegshilovitsky July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @SolidSmack: If upgrading to SolidWorks 2011, go Windows 7 64bit, 6GB RAM minimum (It's cheap!), 1GB graphics card is nice too. @Cadalyst\_Mag #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | Lanett78 July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @Cadalyst\_Mag - your reader that is upgrading might find our workstation advisor tool helpful, too: [http://del.ly/6011RztB](http://del.ly/6011RztB) #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @JohnEvansDesign: RT @LPT: getting ready to hang with @joshmings to chat about SolidWorks performance and workstations - join #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | vzinkus July 28, 2011 | | | “ | I like answer #2 to @bcbenton question on SWX file collaboration - use PDM if you can afford it. You get collab AND other benefits #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Did you know Dell Precision workstations are specifically designed for professionals like those of you who use #SolidWorks? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @Cadalyst\_Mag @waldenweb running one rig with 2 Processors and 24GB of RAM.... wooooow, worth it. #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | lightweight components and large assembly mode will help with the optimization. #Dellcad | | --- | --- | | lazytrax July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @jonathanpscott what are your thoughts on how PDM helps optimize SolidWorks and Workstation? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | I just drooled a little: @SolidSmack @waldenweb running one rig with 2 Processors and 24GB of RAM.... wooooow, worth it. #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Questions about CAD hardware configurations? Ask a #Dell expert - @DellRonnie - on #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | LaurenatDell July 28, 2011 | | | “ | true, and SpeedPacks! @lazytrax: lazytrax: lightweight components and large assembly mode will help with SolidWorks optimization. #Dellcad | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD @SolidSmack One big way is thru view/search ability - non-PDM SWX users sometimes load everything into session just to find 1 part | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @SolidSmack @bcbenton 1/file share or 2/PDM is pretty much all what available today mainstream for collaboration. #dellcad | | --- | --- | | olegshilovitsky July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD: We've got another reader who is new to #SolidWorks RealView. Any tips on hardware or software optimization? | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD @SolidSmack Another PDM plus is managing the 3D->2D link. SWX is OK on the 2D->3D direction. But can cost time to find drws from 3D | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @dellsmbnews: @Cadalyst\_Mag your reader that's upgrading might find our workstation advisor tool helpful [http://del.ly/6011RztB](http://del.ly/6011RztB) #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | bcbenton July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @LaurenatDell: Questions about CAD hardware configurations? Ask a #Dell expert - @DellRonnie - on #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Is anyone using/not using #SolidWorks RealView? Why or why not? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: One of Cadalyst’s favorite bloggers, Josh Mings @SolidSmack is ready for your questions. Use #DellCAD to ask a ?. | | --- | --- | | tonyisme July 28, 2011 | | | “ | If there are any specific #Dell questions about CAD workstation configurations, let me know! #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellRonnie July 28, 2011 | | | “ | unreal RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: I just drooled a little: @SolidSmack @waldenweb running one rig with 2 Processors and 24GB of RAM.. #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | JohnEvansDesign July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @Cadalyst\_Mag One way to ensure a good RealView experience is to have a professional level graphics card. #DellCAD [http://bit.ly/brRb6X](http://bit.ly/brRb6X) | | --- | --- | | SolidWorks July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD @bcbenton One more collab tip for SWX is using "multi-user env" options - bad news is it doesn't always play nice with PDM systems. | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | A SolidWorks certified GPU will help with RealView. Can view here... some req' additional file [http://bit.ly/oyunZT](http://bit.ly/oyunZT) @Cadalyst\_Mag #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @Cadalyst\_Mag - speaking of drooling... here's a fun workstation-related video for motorcycle fans joining #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6013Rzt3](http://del.ly/6013Rzt3) | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Introduce yourself at any time in the conversation by using the #DellCAD hashtag. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #Dellcad RealView feels distracting/unnecessary, not real. Zebra stripes w/surfaces and preview w/PW pretty much removes the need also | | --- | --- | | tonyisme July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #Dellcad that should be: preview with PhotoView, PV, not PW | | --- | --- | | tonyisme July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @bcbenton: RT @dellsmbnews: @Cadalyst\_Mag your reader that's upgrading might find our workstation advisor tool helpful [http://del.ly/6011RztB](http://del.ly/6011RztB) #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | Kylee\_Dell July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: @Cadalyst\_Mag - speaking of drooling... here's a fun workstation-related video for motorcycle fans joining #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6013Rzt3](http://del.ly/6013Rzt3) | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @SolidWorks: Graphics cards! Such a hot topic on #CADspeed. Great link: [http://t.co/jy0baxR](http://t.co/jy0baxR) #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | def for heavy surface modeling! @tonyisme: Zebra stripes w/surfaces and preview w/PW pretty much removes the need for RealView #Dellcad | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: Did you know Dell Precision workstations are specifically designed for professionals like those of you who use #SolidWorks? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | cadesigntek July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @LaurenatDell: Questions about CAD hardware configurations? Ask a #Dell expert - @DellRonnie - on #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | cadesigntek July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Questions about CAD hardware configurations? Ask a #Dell expert - @DellRonnie - on #DellCAD #dellcad | | --- | --- | | Kylee\_Dell July 28, 2011 | | | “ | and not to leave F1 fans in #DellCAD out, we've also got video of Dell workstations helping Cosworth build engines: [http://del.ly/6016Rztu](http://del.ly/6016Rztu) | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD Anybody using Solid State Drives to help their #SolidWorks performance? Made a huge difference on my laptop! | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD If you missed Josh's blog on #CADspeed: Optimize #SolidWorks & be a happier user - [http://t.co/BJ1A8MC](http://t.co/BJ1A8MC) | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @SolidSmack: Is anyone using/not using #SolidWorks RealView? Why or why not? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Do you have a dedicated computer just for #SolidWorks? or do you run everything on one? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Another hot topic - opinions? @jonathanpscott: #DellCAD Anybody using Solid State Drives to help their #SolidWorks performance? | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Dell Precision certified Workstations are optimized for #Solidworks. Check out our latest workstations: [http://t.co/YylUTNW](http://t.co/YylUTNW) #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellRonnie July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @solidsmack I run SWX alongside all my other apps - but then again, I am a PDM guy... #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: #DellCAD If you missed Josh's blog on #CADspeed: Optimize #SolidWorks & be a happier user - [http://t.co/BJ1A8MC](http://t.co/BJ1A8MC) | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Have you checked out the CADspeed blog yet [http://cadspeed.wordpress.com](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com) #dellcad | | --- | --- | | Kylee\_Dell July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @jonathanpscott #Dellcad ssd impr. file loading a lot. Not much to gain on modeling or sim performance though. The CPU still needs to chew | | --- | --- | | tonyisme July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @jonathanpscott: #DellCAD Anybody using Solid State Drives to help their #SolidWorks performance? Made a huge difference on my laptop! | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @jonathanpscott exactly! you are running SolidWorks (btw me too), but actually not using it (lol) @solidsmack #dellcad | | --- | --- | | olegshilovitsky July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @olegshilovitsky #DellCAD Oleg - you are right about that! LOL I rarely model much more than a plate. :) | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @Cadalyst\_Mag @jonathanpscott @solidsmack I'm using SSD. Not only for Solidworks. It helps a lot for performance. #dellcad | | --- | --- | | olegshilovitsky July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @cadcompany : Questions about CAD hardware configurations? Ask a #Dell expert - @DellRonnie - on #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | PattyGroenland July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Follow a workstation guru > RT @DellRonnie: Dell Precision certified Workstations are optimized for #Solidworks. dell.com/precision #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @olegshilovitsky: @Cadalyst\_Mag @jonathanpscott @solidsmack I'm using SSD. Not only for Solidworks. It helps a lot for performance. #dellcad | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | SSD and SATA combination environment is a good way to optimize speed and storage. SSD's getting cheaper. @tonyisme @jonathanpscott #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @DellRonnie: Any advice on switching to SSD? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @SolidSmack: SSD and SATA combination environment is a good way to optimize speed and storage. SSD's getting cheaper. @tonyisme @jonathanpscott #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Kylee\_Dell: Have you checked out the CADspeed blog yet [http://cadspeed.wordpress.com](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com) #dellcad | | --- | --- | | LaurenatDell July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD Not all SSDs are created equally - remember to check the specs. Its like the difference between 4200 RPM drives and 10k RPM drives. | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @SolidSmack @jonathanpscott #Dellcad SSD for system disk & SATA for storage/simulation dumping ground <- would be my ideal combo | | --- | --- | | tonyisme July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @tonyisme Sounds like a good combo. #DellCAD @DellRonnie - are there Precisions that have multiple HDD config options? | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @jonathanpscott: #DellCAD Not all SSDs are created equally - check the specs. Its like the diff between 4200 RPM and 10k RPM drives. | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @jonathanpscott: #DellCAD Anybody using Solid State Drives to help their #SolidWorks performance? Made a huge difference on my laptop! | | --- | --- | | Lanett78 July 28, 2011 | | | “ | In case any #DellCAD tweeters need a new workstation quick, 17’’ Precision M6600 w/LCD touch screen now Ships Fast [http://del.ly/6014Rztk](http://del.ly/6014Rztk) | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @jonathanpscott @tonyisme Yes! All of our Precision workstations support multiple HDD configs with RAID options #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellRonnie July 28, 2011 | | | “ | This #DellCAD TwitterChat is sponsored by #Dell. Thanks to @DellSMBNews for their support! | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @SolidSmack: Is anyone using #SolidWorks RealView? Not often - hurts my eyes when doing detail work #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | cambridgedesign July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Thanks also to @AMD\_Unprocessed for its support for #DellCAD TwitterChat and the #CADspeed blog. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Special thanks to one of our favorite bloggers, Josh Mings @SolidSmack for a great #DellCAD TwitterChat. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD: @solidworks Thanks to the #SolidWorks team for their support! | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @DellSMBnews you need to remove the insanely annoying floating "wanna chat" box. Seriously #Dellcad #offtopic | | --- | --- | | tonyisme July 28, 2011 | | | “ | A full transcript will be available after the TwitterChat. Watch for #DellCAD or follow @Cadalyst\_Mag for the link. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @Cadalyst\_Mag - you're very welcome. And thanks to you, @SolidSmack and everyone else who joined us for #DellCAD today! | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | The #DellCAD TwitterChat is officially closed. Please feel free to keep chatting amongst yourselves. Thanks to all for participating! | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: A full transcript will be available after the TwitterChat. Watch for #DellCAD or follow @Cadalyst\_Mag for the link. | | --- | --- | | olegshilovitsky July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD Thanks, Josh (@SolidSmack). Good TwitterChat. | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @Cadalyst\_Mag great initiative! #Dellcad | | --- | --- | | tonyisme July 28, 2011 | | | “ | learned about tweet chat made by #dellcad and @solidsmack. maybe we need to have one about #PLM? | | --- | --- | | olegshilovitsky July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Also, check out the #SolidWorks performance article here on the CADSpeed blog [http://bit.ly/papOs0](http://bit.ly/papOs0) #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Thanks @solidsmack @cadalyst\_mag @DellSMBNews for a nice TwitterChat today #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | razorleaf July 28, 2011 | | | “ | While today's #DellCAD tweetchat has officially ended the conversation doesn't have to stop! Continue to use the hashtag, follow @DellRonnie | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @SolidSmack: Also, check out the #SolidWorks performance article here on the CADSpeed blog [http://bit.ly/papOs0](http://bit.ly/papOs0) #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | JohnEvansDesign July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Also > RT @SolidSmack: \[...\] wondering about SolidWorks/Workstation performance email josh@solidsmack.com or stop by solidsmack.com #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | And > RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: A full transcript will be available after the TwitterChat. Watch for #DellCAD or follow @Cadalyst\_Mag for the link. | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @razorleaf - you're very welcome! thank you for joining #DellCAD ~LPT | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: In case any #DellCAD tweeters need a new workstation quick, 17’’ Precision M6600 w/LCD touch screen now Ships Fast [http://del.ly/6014Rztk](http://del.ly/6014Rztk) | | --- | --- | | DellChannel July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: In case any #DellCAD tweeters need a new workstation quick, 17’’ Precision M6600 w/LCD touch screen now Ships Fast [http://del.ly/6014Rztk](http://del.ly/6014Rztk) | | --- | --- | | adaptivecorp July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellEnterprise: Live Twitter chat on CAD starting now! 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