2000i2 specs for NT
2000i2 specs for NT
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I switched to ver 2000i2 from 20. I am finding the upgrade is seriously taxing my CPU. My task manager is showing the graph for CPU reaching over 100 very often. Speed is slow for retrieving and regenerating and rotating barely works.
My NT specs are CPU (PII, 350MHz), Diamond Viper 16MG, RAM 384MG.
What upgrade, if any, would give me the biggest bang - CPU or Graphics Card or both?
I have a need - for speed!
My NT specs are CPU (PII, 350MHz), Diamond Viper 16MG, RAM 384MG.
What upgrade, if any, would give me the biggest bang - CPU or Graphics Card or both?
I have a need - for speed!





RE: 2000i2 specs for NT
RE: 2000i2 specs for NT
RE: 2000i2 specs for NT
I ask this only because running v.20 was fast and error free. Is v.2000i2 different enough to warrant beefier hardware?
Thank you for the advice. I will investigate these products.
RE: 2000i2 specs for NT
config.pro file was revised to:
GRAPHICS WIN32_GDI
And, it works! I've got speed.
Thanks.
RE: 2000i2 specs for NT
RE: 2000i2 specs for NT
I'm glad that the GRAPHICS config setting worked, but it underscores the fact that a faster video card is needed. With the GRAPHICS set to WIN32_GDI, you are running in 'software-compatibility mode', and not taking advantage of higher-level graphics capability. I would also venture to guess that if you are licensed for Photorender, you most likely will not be able to access it.
My Nvidia Quadro2 Pro card works flawlessly, and not a huge chunk of money. An eventual processor upgrade may benefit you as well, but ProE typically benefits from large amounts of fast RAM (I have 512Mb of 800MHz RAMBUS), and a good video card (see PTC's compatible hardware list).
Recneps