Yoko83
20.02.2010, 21:25
Hi All,
I've just registered as I'm looking for some advice about 2008/10 Autocad and system requirements.
I work for a large company and we have an design department consisting of about 12 Autocad users. At present they use Autocad 2008 on a mix of Dell Optiplex 620's and 745's. Both Optiplex models have have roughly the same specs.
CPU: Intel Pentium D 2.8Ghz
RAM: 2Gb DDR2 (533/600Mhz)
HDD: 80Gb Sata 7200 rpm
GFX: Intel onboard
OS: Windows XP Pro (32bit)
Monitor: 20" HP (running at 1600 x 1200)
I've been asked to look into upgrading our guys to Autocad 2010 and to consider if this will require better hardware as the users often comment on poor performance and want a dual screen setup each.
I'm limited on available hardware as I have to use a set vendor/hardware list. The only real option to me in terms of new PC's is the Dell Optiplex 780 (SFF or MidiTower) (specs below).
CPU: Intel duo core 2 - E8400
RAM: 2/3Gb DDR3 800Mhz (i think)
HDD: 160Gb Sata 10000 rpm
GFX: Intel Onboard
OS: Windows XP Pro (32bit)
Monitor: 2 x 20" Dell Widescreen (16:9)
As I'm not an Autocad user myself I am quite ignorant about it's operation and I guess what I am looking for help with is to determine if the new PC's with better CPU, RAM and HDD will offer any benefit to our Autocad users? I've checked the minimum system specs for Autocad 2008/10 and they are quite low although I am aware a lot of software vendors will quote low system specs to increase their potential market when in reality users do need more power for acceptable performance.
I've also been thinking about the option of buying additional graphics cards for our users. I've done a bit of reading and other users on the internet seem to be suggesting that normal GFX cards by Nvidia and ATi (typically aimed at normal users/gamers) will not offer any benefit to Autocad users. It was suggested that ATi FireMV and Nvidia Quardo chipsets however are better.
I have several ATi FireMV 2200 128Mb cards available at work but wasn't sure if I should get trying to get something better?
If there are any Autocad users or people involved in support Autocad users who can share some knowledge please help!?
Thanks.
I've just registered as I'm looking for some advice about 2008/10 Autocad and system requirements.
I work for a large company and we have an design department consisting of about 12 Autocad users. At present they use Autocad 2008 on a mix of Dell Optiplex 620's and 745's. Both Optiplex models have have roughly the same specs.
CPU: Intel Pentium D 2.8Ghz
RAM: 2Gb DDR2 (533/600Mhz)
HDD: 80Gb Sata 7200 rpm
GFX: Intel onboard
OS: Windows XP Pro (32bit)
Monitor: 20" HP (running at 1600 x 1200)
I've been asked to look into upgrading our guys to Autocad 2010 and to consider if this will require better hardware as the users often comment on poor performance and want a dual screen setup each.
I'm limited on available hardware as I have to use a set vendor/hardware list. The only real option to me in terms of new PC's is the Dell Optiplex 780 (SFF or MidiTower) (specs below).
CPU: Intel duo core 2 - E8400
RAM: 2/3Gb DDR3 800Mhz (i think)
HDD: 160Gb Sata 10000 rpm
GFX: Intel Onboard
OS: Windows XP Pro (32bit)
Monitor: 2 x 20" Dell Widescreen (16:9)
As I'm not an Autocad user myself I am quite ignorant about it's operation and I guess what I am looking for help with is to determine if the new PC's with better CPU, RAM and HDD will offer any benefit to our Autocad users? I've checked the minimum system specs for Autocad 2008/10 and they are quite low although I am aware a lot of software vendors will quote low system specs to increase their potential market when in reality users do need more power for acceptable performance.
I've also been thinking about the option of buying additional graphics cards for our users. I've done a bit of reading and other users on the internet seem to be suggesting that normal GFX cards by Nvidia and ATi (typically aimed at normal users/gamers) will not offer any benefit to Autocad users. It was suggested that ATi FireMV and Nvidia Quardo chipsets however are better.
I have several ATi FireMV 2200 128Mb cards available at work but wasn't sure if I should get trying to get something better?
If there are any Autocad users or people involved in support Autocad users who can share some knowledge please help!?
Thanks.