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Update on Home SW computer, $1000

Update on Home SW computer, $1000

Update on Home SW computer, $1000

(OP)
In my last messgae it seemed like everyone preferred the AMD over Pentium.  What are your thoughts on the Xeon Processor?  This system listed below is $1000 (refurbished from dell).  An extra 1-gig of RAM would be an additional $150.  Thanks in advance again for your time with this.

Description:
Dell Precision Workstation 670: Intel 3.00GHz, 2MB L2 Cache

Memory: 1GB, 2x40GB SATA Hard Drives

Processor: Intel Xeon Processor 3.00GHz, 2MB L2 Cache

The motherboard supports two processors alowing an easy upgrade in the future.

Memory: 1GB DDR2 400MHz (2x512MB)
Ask us about additional memory options.
 
Hard Drives: 2x40GB SATA 7200RPM Hard Drives
 
CDROM: 48X CD-ROM

Warranty:
3yr. Dell BRONZE Support (Next Business Day Onsite Parts and Labor, until December 2008)
This is a fully transferable Dell Warranty. This server is 'Certified Refurbished' by Dell. For further details, please visit Dell site.
 
Operating System:
Windows® XP Professional

Graphics: 128MB PCIe x16 nVidia Quadro FX 1400, Dual DVI or Dual VGA or DVI + VGA

Additional Info:
1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
USB Keyboard, USB 2-button Mouse
Operating System CD

Why do they put Braille dots on the keypad of the drive-up ATM?

RE: Update on Home SW computer, $1000

I don't know much about the Xeons, but that looks like a great deal--if you're staying near your target price.

Just getting my new system up and rolling now--cost 3X as much!  But it's my primary workstation.

Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all.  And awe trumps reason.

RE: Update on Home SW computer, $1000

(OP)
Thanks for your input, it is appreciated.

I think I'll do it.

Bloodclot

Why do they put Braille dots on the keypad of the drive-up ATM?

RE: Update on Home SW computer, $1000

Contact your VAR or SolidWorks about running Xeon. I do not know of anyone using it for SW.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716

RE: Update on Home SW computer, $1000

I'm using Xeon at work and at home and it runs great.

That's a really good deal you're getting from Dell.  You should have no problems with it.

RE: Update on Home SW computer, $1000

(OP)
I will start with my VAR.

Thanks and I will update you guys with what I find out.

Bloodclot

Why do they put Braille dots on the keypad of the drive-up ATM?

RE: Update on Home SW computer, $1000

We've been using Precision 650's for some time and just started getting some 670's.  You will easily be able to run SWX on it. If you happen to use any COSMOS products you'll be even more surprised as it will crunch those calcs like a kid eating candy.

No worries you'll be good to go.

Kevin Carpenter
CAD Systems Specialist
Invacare Corp.

RE: Update on Home SW computer, $1000

(OP)
Great News!  Thanks to everyone who has responded.  My VAR also said that the Xeon will work perfectly.

This forum KICKS BUTT!

Why do they put Braille dots on the keypad of the drive-up ATM?

RE: Update on Home SW computer, $1000

(OP)
OK, I finally made the purchase ($1100) total with shipping.  This should be overkill for home use but that's OK with me.  What does it mean when your home workstation is about 3 times better than the one at work?

Description:
Dell Precision Workstation 670: Intel 3.00GHz, 2MB L2 Cache

Memory: 1GB, 2x40GB SATA Hard Drives

Processor: Intel Xeon Processor 3.00GHz, 2MB L2 Cache

The motherboard supports two processors alowing an easy upgrade in the future.

Memory: 1GB DDR2 400MHz (2x512MB)
 
Hard Drives: 160 GB SATA 7200RPM Hard Drive
 
DVD-RW DRIVE

Warranty:
3yr. Dell BRONZE Support (Next Business Day Onsite Parts and Labor, until December 2008)
 
Operating System:
Windows® XP Professional

Graphics: 128MB PCIe x16 nVidia Quadro FX 1400, Dual DVI or Dual VGA or DVI + VGA

Additional Info:
1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
USB Keyboard, USB 2-button Mouse
Operating System CD

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RE: Update on Home SW computer, $1000

Bloodclot writes:

"What does it mean when your home workstation is about 3 times better than the one at work?"

It means your boss/company is wasting money. Payroll is one of the largest expenses in running a company. Time wasted on a slow computer is money wasted, not to mention possible lost data issues. A CAD workstation more that 2 years old is wasting money. Convince them to upgrade your workstation and let your old computer become a really good desktop for somebody who does not do CAD. Tell'em I said so!

Scott in San Diego

RE: Update on Home SW computer, $1000

If you are making large assemblies, I suggest updating to 2gb RAM.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716

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