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System instability with Solidworks

System instability with Solidworks

System instability with Solidworks

(OP)
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could help me out here. I have been having alot of trouble with the stability of the Solidworks 2005 software on my machine. The computer is an HP Pavilion a-450-n. P4 3 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 1 Gig RAM, ATI Fire gl X2 Video card. Win XP Pro for an OS. Solid works seems to run choppy when there is a complex feature (like a swept profile along a helix). It also crashes out while I'm using the design library Toolbox (intermittently). I have the latest service pack and windows xp is completely up to date. Is there any conflicting software out there that interferes with Solidworks? Improper Windows system configuration? If someone has some advice i would really appreciate it!

Thanks!

Marc

RE: System instability with Solidworks

I would take Scott's advice.  Also, open your computer case and check how much dust is inside.  I recently had a clients machine running Pro/E on a Dell that ran choppy.  I opened up the box and the video card was covered with dust which caused it to over heat.  Clean out the system and problem was solved.

Best Regards,

Heckler

"Never underestimate the power of very stupid people in large groups" John Kenneth Galbraith

RE: System instability with Solidworks

While you are inside the case, make sure that you have a good coating of "Heat Sink" grease under the CPU. An overheated CPU can also create instability.

& all the best.

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