best video card?
best video card?
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what is the best video cards for solidworks? please list top 3 in order. we are getting new systems and want to make sure we get a great card in them.
thanks
thanks
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RE: best video card?
1) Elsa- Gloria III
2) 3Dlabs- GVX1
3) Intense 3D- Wildcat 4110
"Happy the Hare at morning for she is ignorant to the Hunter's waking thoughts."
RE: best video card?
I use the 3D Labs Oxygen card which works but has some annoying characteristics. See my recent e-drawings posting and MadMango's reply.
RE: best video card?
I always recommend the Oxygen GVX-1 card, and not the VX-1. I used a Nvidia Viper 770 for years and I fought with that card. As soon as I switched to the Oxygen GVX-1 my problems went away.
The Geforce cards have came a long way since that Nvidia card I used. I have the Geforce Ultra 2 at home and it does alright, but put that card next to my Oxygen and the contest over. The Oxygen out performs my Geforce (in my opinion) by far. When I rotate my assembly (in SW01 and not +) I get jumps with my Geforce, but with my Oxygen I get a smooth rotation.
The Question you asked was what is the best card for SW and I would say the Oxygen GVX-1. As for tstanley's problem with edrawings it could be anything not necessarily his Video card. Before I bought a new system I would ask some questions to the manufacturer, if such a card will work with your basis system you plan to buy. Nothing is more irritating then getting a new PC and something in the heap is not compatible.
What do you manufacture there?
That can make a difference to how powerful of a card you will need.
Other cards to look at:
Elsa Golria's
Geforce
Wildcat's
Hope that helps,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
George Koch Sons,LLC
Evansville, IN 47714
sjb@kochllc.com
RE: best video card?
Little offtopic:
1. Can dual display (output on 2 monitors) be useful in application like SW ?
2. Is it better to have lot of RAM on graphic card if I don't use any textures ? How much is enough for res. 1280x1024 in 32bit color ?
RE: best video card?
The more RAM you have on the graphic card, the less your machine will use your system RAM, which is always a good thing. As far as resolution, that depends on the user and your monitor. If you can see your controls at 1600x1200 and 32-bit True Color, and your monitor can handle it, go for it!
I work on a 19" ViewSonic at 1280x1024 and 32-bit True Color, and I like this combo a lot.
"Happy the Hare at morning for she is ignorant to the Hunter's waking thoughts."
RE: best video card?
The rule is not to use a card that connotes violence like Rage, Fury, Voodoo. If you are doing serious CAD, get a card designed for CAD. Get something like the Oxygen or Elsa cards.
Clip->1. Can dual display (output on 2 monitors) be useful in application like SW?
That depends on what it is your building. Like Airplanes - probably so. Huge structures and then you having 2 monitors so you can see it could be useful. But most of the people I know using SW on one monitor will suffice. I build huge buildings and structures and one monitor suits me fine.
So to answer your question....it depends on what you plan to use it for.
Clip->2. Is it better to have lot of RAM on graphic card if I don't use any textures? How much is enough for res. 1280x1024 in 32bit color?
MadMango answer this one well enough but I'll add this to it.
At home I have a 22" monitor
At Work I use an Oxygen GVX-1 Pro and I can only use a 1280x1024
Cheers,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
George Koch Sons,LLC
Evansville, IN 47714
sjb@kochllc.com