AMD Athlon 64 vs Intel P-4
AMD Athlon 64 vs Intel P-4
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AMD Athlon 64 vs Intel P-4:
Any input on which is a better platform for ACAD 2005, Inventor, etc?
Also, any thoughts on current compatibility issues with ATI Video cards?
Tks-
C. Fee
Any input on which is a better platform for ACAD 2005, Inventor, etc?
Also, any thoughts on current compatibility issues with ATI Video cards?
Tks-
C. Fee





RE: AMD Athlon 64 vs Intel P-4
The only issues I am aware of is with the DELETE key while in Autocad ~ I never use the ERASE command, I select objects then hit the DELETE key ~ that wasn't working but then I found that a utility with the ATI card (Hydravision) caused the problem so I simply changed a setting and it was fine again..
http://www.resourcecad.com ~ for your CAD solutions
RE: AMD Athlon 64 vs Intel P-4
Tks-
C.Fee
RE: AMD Athlon 64 vs Intel P-4
P4 don't seem to be that much better in the CAD part of it, unless your running CAD, burning CDs or working with Excell or all at the same time while rendering.
For the video card, go with one from 3DLabs. They are designed for CAD realated apps.
Thats my 2 cents.
Matt
RE: AMD Athlon 64 vs Intel P-4
Yep- That's EXACTLY how I'll be running. I'm expecting that the x-2 CPU's will be a performance booster, but I'm trying to get a little insight now, for any possible difference 64-bit multi-tasking might make, using a 32-bit O-S (64-bit X-2's anyone?). I'm NOT an "early adopter". I'm going to let others go on the "bug-hunt" for the first 6-months or so. Then when O-S's and APPs start coming out (another 6-months later) with _their_ waiting periods, I'm looking at conservatively 6-9 months "wait". That's unreasonable (there are always those who say "jump-now - don't wait..."), so while I'm not necessarily wanting to push the upper-envelope, a good choice now will certainly be the right thing to do. Suggestions are still welcome.
Tks-
C. F.
RE: AMD Athlon 64 vs Intel P-4
"Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects." — Will Rogers
RE: AMD Athlon 64 vs Intel P-4
While performance is important, I prefer a system that just keeps running all the time.
Regards,
-Mike
RE: AMD Athlon 64 vs Intel P-4
This is the latest info on graphics cards and Inventor. If interested take a look at the link below.
Certified Graphics Cards and Drivers for Autodesk Inventor.. Last Updated 5/26/2005
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ATI only supports FireGL (workstation) cards for Inventor. Other ATI cards may work with limitations, but you are on your own if there are problems. The nvidia QuadroFX are also workstation cards.
-Mike
RE: AMD Athlon 64 vs Intel P-4
I heard pentiums are better designed for cad or high end graphics, true or not i dont know, but by experience I would have to say so. I think the 6 series P4s are 64 bit, and will run on the anticipated 64 bit OS Microsoft is coming out with.
This of course is about a months old info, so who knows now.
Alex