Apr 30, 2012 6:52:01 PM
Here at CADspeed, we've touted the need for CAD hardware that will get the job done. We are equally intrigued by the growing use of building information modeling (BIM) in our industry, which requires even more hardware capacity and usage power than standard CAD programs. But could new technology expand the power of BIM to those of us with hardware budgets?
Topics: Workstations, Hardware, Revit, Building Information Modeling, Connectivity, CAD
Apr 24, 2012 3:07:04 PM
Autodesk has released the platform and system requirements for AutoCAD 2013, which was launched on March 27, 2012. You can review the system requirements on the Autodesk website.
Topics: Workstations, Autodesk, RAM, Hardware, Graphics Card, Hard Drive, 32-Bit, AutoCAD, Processors, Operating Systems, GPU, Memory, Graphics Cards, Upgrade, Video Cards, Operating System, 64-Bit, Windows
Mar 20, 2012 12:51:20 PM
Memory size and speed, or RAM, can significantly impact performance, and depending on the application, could influence throughput more than anything else in your CAD workstation. Usually there's a sweet spot. To find it, start with the minimum recommendation for your primary software, then get a feel for how much more memory you'll get with incremental spending.
Topics: Workstations, RAM, Hardware, Memory, CAD
Feb 13, 2012 4:12:58 PM
Nothing gets us more excited at CADspeed than the idea of free hardware, so check out AMD's Experience FirePro! Sweepstakes from February 13-27, 2012. AMD wants to hear unbiased reality from end users — from the single designer using PhotoShop CS5 to the multi-person CAD shop using a range of DCC and CAD/CAE apps.
Topics: Workstations, Processors, GPU, Graphics Cards, AMD
Jan 31, 2012 2:31:41 PM
Welcome to the fourth part of the series of AutoCAD WS for Facilities Management (FM).
Topics: Workstations, Autodesk, Hardware, Facilities Management, AutoCAD, Mobile Workstations, Connectivity, Laptops, CAD
Jan 26, 2012 12:18:19 PM
Welcome back to our series on WiFi networks. First, we explained the difference between the two major types of WiFi. Then we explained how to get your wireless network... uh... wired up and helped you decide the right WiFi format for you. Now let's talk about security.
Topics: Workstations, Hardware, WiFi, Mobile Workstations, Connectivity, Network, Laptops, CAD
Jan 24, 2012 12:05:39 PM
Welcome back to our series on WiFi networks. First, we explained the difference between the two major types of WiFi. Then we explained how to get your wireless network... uh... wired up. Now we'll help you decide the right WiFi format for you.
Topics: Workstations, Hardware, WiFi, Mobile Workstations, Connectivity, Network, Laptops, CAD
Jan 19, 2012 1:49:38 PM
Welcome back to our series on WiFi networks. First, we explained the difference between the two major types of WiFi. Now we'll explain how to get your wireless network... uh... wired up.
Topics: Workstations, Hardware, WiFi, Mobile Workstations, Connectivity, Network, Laptops, CAD
Jan 17, 2012 1:33:43 PM
So the whole world has gone mobile. Where we once had been tethered to our desks, chained for productivity’s sake, we are now free to roam the corporate wilderness. People are grabbing their tablets and laptops and running out the door to continue working at the job site, in coffee shops, and from home. And thanks to the wonders of wireless networking, you can keep right on working just about anywhere you go.
Topics: Workstations, Hardware, WiFi, Mobile Workstations, Connectivity, Network, Laptops, CAD
Jan 12, 2012 3:48:33 PM
Editor's Note: Q&A with CADspeed answers CAD hardware questions from our readers. This question was a response to Tony DeYoung's recent blog series about remote graphics.
Topics: Workstations, RAM, Hardware, Graphics Card, Remote Graphics, AutoCAD, Graphics Cards, Connectivity, CAD
