preferred processor?
preferred processor?
(OP)
Hi all,
I am currently researching motherboard and processor combinations for a new workstation. I am currently looking at an intel Xenon box by Asus (Asus AP1720-E2 ). I was wondering if AMD Opteron was a good alternative. This work station will be used for CAD (SW & SE) & Ms Office. The OS will be Win XP pro. I am sort of a newbie when it comes to CAD workstations and would glady welcome any input on your experience with both AMD and Intel Machines.
Thanks!!!
I am currently researching motherboard and processor combinations for a new workstation. I am currently looking at an intel Xenon box by Asus (Asus AP1720-E2 ). I was wondering if AMD Opteron was a good alternative. This work station will be used for CAD (SW & SE) & Ms Office. The OS will be Win XP pro. I am sort of a newbie when it comes to CAD workstations and would glady welcome any input on your experience with both AMD and Intel Machines.
Thanks!!!






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RE: preferred processor?
I highly recommend AMD these days, especially for workstations. Check out Xi Computer and what they offer in systems--you might want to consider buying a preconfigured Opteron unit from them.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reality is no respecter of good intentions.