Will this PC be able to handle heavy-duty modelling and rendering?
Will this PC be able to handle heavy-duty modelling and rendering?
(OP)
Hi, I just bought a shiny Core 2 Duo E6700 CPU (2.66Ghz x 2) and an Asus P5B Deluxe Wi-Fi, which I think sets me up well for Solidworks modelling and rendering.
I also just purchased a 500gb 7200RPM SATA2 HDD
Now I'm left to consider upgrading the rest...
It currently has:
- ATI X300SE (don't think I'd even be able to model a cube with that :P)
- 1GB PC2-5400 RAM
- Case with unknown 460W PSU
My first thought is the graphics card obviously
I'm kinda stuck though - Should I upgrade to something mid-range like a 7600GT, or wait a few months until a good/cheaper DX10 gfx card comes out, along with Solidworks 2008/Vista Edition?
And does SLI/Crossfire make a big difference to performace?
Thanks a lot
I also just purchased a 500gb 7200RPM SATA2 HDD
Now I'm left to consider upgrading the rest...
It currently has:
- ATI X300SE (don't think I'd even be able to model a cube with that :P)
- 1GB PC2-5400 RAM
- Case with unknown 460W PSU
My first thought is the graphics card obviously
I'm kinda stuck though - Should I upgrade to something mid-range like a 7600GT, or wait a few months until a good/cheaper DX10 gfx card comes out, along with Solidworks 2008/Vista Edition?
And does SLI/Crossfire make a big difference to performace?
Thanks a lot






RE: Will this PC be able to handle heavy-duty modelling and rendering?
You're also going to want at least another gig of RAM.
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
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RE: Will this PC be able to handle heavy-duty modelling and rendering?
RE: Will this PC be able to handle heavy-duty modelling and rendering?
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
CAD Administrator
SW '07 SP2.0, Dell M90, Intel 2 Duo Core, 2GB RAM, nVidia 2500M
http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog
RE: Will this PC be able to handle heavy-duty modelling and rendering?
Rob Rodriguez CSWP
www.axiscadsolutions.com
www.robrodriguez.com
http://designsmarter.typepad.com/rob_rodriguez/
Eastern Region SWUGN Representative www.swugn.org www.nvtswug.com
SW 2007 SP 2.0
RE: Will this PC be able to handle heavy-duty modelling and rendering?
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RE: Will this PC be able to handle heavy-duty modelling and rendering?
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
CAD Administrator
SW '07 SP2.0, Dell M90, Intel 2 Duo Core, 2GB RAM, nVidia 2500M
http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog
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RE: Will this PC be able to handle heavy-duty modelling and rendering?
I really like the nVidia Quatro cards and have an FX-500 in one machine and an FX-1400 in my current machine.
Jeff Mowry
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Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: Will this PC be able to handle heavy-duty modelling and rendering?
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RE: Will this PC be able to handle heavy-duty modelling and rendering?
Nice. Maybe wait three or four years until Microsoft gets tired of the beating they deserve. Maybe a nice Linux version will have a fool-friendly interface that will also run SolidWorks by whatever means within that time.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: Will this PC be able to handle heavy-duty modelling and rendering?
My GOD does having a Core 2 Duo make HD-video run smoothly, and it looks awesome! Even with a crappy gfx card and only 1gb RAM, 720p is sweet (having a 26" Samsung helps :P)
And why are Wacom tablets so much? An A4 tablet costs about £300 (prob about $500), can't believe how ridiculously expensive they are.
RE: Will this PC be able to handle heavy-duty modelling and rendering?
It even works with Windows XP!
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: Will this PC be able to handle heavy-duty modelling and rendering?
RE: Will this PC be able to handle heavy-duty modelling and rendering?
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.