Choosing a video card?
Choosing a video card?
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Whats the scoop on graphics cards? I have heard that NX6 utilizes the graphics card for more tasks than NX5, so what level of hardware is apropriate? I lean toward the nVidia FX 580 (512mb) for cad systems, but with NX I wonder if a higher spec card would be advisable.
NX 5.0.3.2 / 6.0.1.5 MoldWizard





RE: Choosing a video card?
I prefer a strategy of keeping the machines for less time but buying with a bang for your buck just behind the leading edge specification. That means don't buy the very latest and best just to take pride of place for a very short time before it is out of date, you'll pay a premium for the ability to stretch your hardware life that extra few months.
You could check out what is certified according to the PLMS website, but for price and performance, you're probably not far off the mark.
Check out the link below as well these guys have always had the good mail on bang for you buck gear.
http://www
The ATI FirePro V5700 also looks like bang for your buck if you can afford the extra $160.
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RE: Choosing a video card?
FX 580 512mb (lowest card I would consider)
FX 1800 768mb +$250 Sweet spot?
FX 3800 1gb +$630
FX 5500 1gb +$2300 (Way too much)
ATI Firepro V5700
I cannot tell how the different levels of performance play into a balanced system. We have been blindly buying $5-7,000 dell systems, its time to spend a little more effort building a properly specified system for $2500-$3500. The biggest cost upgrades are the video card, and I'm sure we can cut thousands of dollars in that area without any loss in performance.
Thanks for the link and info.
NX 5.0.3.2 / 6.0.1.5 MoldWizard
RE: Choosing a video card?
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