Solidworks 2008 hardware
Solidworks 2008 hardware
(OP)
Hi,
We are upgrading to SW2008.
Therefore we are getting a hardware upgrade;
Core 2 6750
250GB SATA2
2GB 800Mhz RAM
Intel MOBO
ATI V3350 PCI-E
WINXP SP2
Still looking for a TFT Monitor, we have been using 21"CRTs,
need a 21" or 22" TFT (NOT WIDESCREEN) for under £200
Any suggestions on the monitor and hardware?
Thanks!
We are upgrading to SW2008.
Therefore we are getting a hardware upgrade;
Core 2 6750
250GB SATA2
2GB 800Mhz RAM
Intel MOBO
ATI V3350 PCI-E
WINXP SP2
Still looking for a TFT Monitor, we have been using 21"CRTs,
need a 21" or 22" TFT (NOT WIDESCREEN) for under £200
Any suggestions on the monitor and hardware?
Thanks!






RE: Solidworks 2008 hardware
But I use a 20" wide at work and a 24" wide at home. I prefer the 24" wide myself... but if you want to keep cost down stay with a CRT.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP![[pc2] pc2](https://www.tipmaster.com/images/pc2.gif)
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RE: Solidworks 2008 hardware
Like Scott, I prefer the wide-screen monitor versus the square. Why don't you want wide-screen?
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog
RE: Solidworks 2008 hardware
Whatever monitor you go with, go with the fastest refresher rate (maybe 8) and the best video card you can afford (that's compatible with SolidWorks).
Chris
SolidWorks 07 4.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 04-21-07)
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Measure your 21" crt and I think you will find that the viewing area is between 19 and 20". With this in mind unless you are looking for more viewing area you could get about the same area with the 19' to 20' LCD screen.
Viewing area for a crt is measured diffrent than an lcd screen
RE: Solidworks 2008 hardware
I've seen users here with widescreens and stretched displays. I set it for them and they are like "Whoa, that's much better." Guess they never thought to complain.
Jason
SolidWorks 2007 SP4.0 on WinXP SP2
SolidWorks 2008 SP0.0 on WinXP SP2
RE: Solidworks 2008 hardware
Eric
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Combinations of video cards and monitors vary. You may need to adjust the resolution until it fits properly.
IT Managers normally don't know anything about CAD and will guess about how it works.
Chris
SolidWorks 07 4.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 04-21-07)
RE: Solidworks 2008 hardware
Jason
SolidWorks 2007 SP4.0 on WinXP SP2
SolidWorks 2008 SP0.0 on WinXP SP2