Recommendations for a computer to run SolidWorks
Recommendations for a computer to run SolidWorks
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Would like to run Solidworks on a 64 bit OS. We don't work with large assemblies. We don't do any rendering. The computer will also need to run the CAM program we use to program our cnc machines. We would prefer to order the computer from Dell as they currently supply most of our computers. What processor, video card, RAM, monitor, hard drive, etc. should we get that will get the job done, not be overkill, but allow us room to grow?






RE: Recommendations for a computer to run SolidWorks
RE: Recommendations for a computer to run SolidWorks
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
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RE: Recommendations for a computer to run SolidWorks
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Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
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M9 Defense
My Blog
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Hardie "Crashj" Johnson
SW 2010 SP 4.0
HP Pavillion Elite HPE
W7 Pro, Nvidia Quaddro FX580
RE: Recommendations for a computer to run SolidWorks
RE: Recommendations for a computer to run SolidWorks
RE: Recommendations for a computer to run SolidWorks
I agree about the video card, but I would make the processor a bigger priority than the RAM. RAM can easily be upgraded/added at a later date if you need more.
Joe
SW Office 2008 SP5.0
P4 3.0Ghz 3GB
ATI FireGL X1
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Anna Wood
Core i7 EE965, Nvidia Quadro 5000, 12 Gb RAM, OCZ Vertex 120 Gb SSD, Dell 3008WFP 30" Monitor
SW2011 SP0, Windows 7 x64
http://www.solidmuse.com
http://www.phxswug.com
RE: Recommendations for a computer to run SolidWorks
RE: Recommendations for a computer to run SolidWorks
I would stick with an approved card, probably a Quadro 600 or 2000 from the current crop. We have used both Quadro FX 550s and 1400s and I have not noticed a difference between the two or suspected that I was being limited by the graphics card. I recommend against wasting time with a non approved / gaming card.
If you get a modest amount of RAM (less than 6 or 8 GB) make sure it is in a configuration that leaves you with empty slots to put more RAM in if you want it later.
If you get Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate you will have XP mode available. It is a 32-bit version of Windows XP which you could use to run older programs that do not work in Windows 7.
Eric
RE: Recommendations for a computer to run SolidWorks
My first choiche was to go for a Dell T3500, with a One Intel® Xeon® W3530 , 6gigs of ram, FX1800..
But our reseller advised me a T1500, with a One Intel® Core™ I7-880, 8 gigs and a Quadro 600, because of the rendering/FEA work we do, these processes will use the I7 to the max.
The upgraded T1500 was a few 100 Euro's cheaper also!
RE: Recommendations for a computer to run SolidWorks
We're now looking to upgrade as well: I'm doing lots of modelling (circa 1000 part assemblies) with quite a bit of detail, very occasional renderings, and of equal importance is being able to run Inventor and AutoCAD as well (we're a bureau, so we're client driven).
Budget seems reasonably open: I dropped a £1200 quote for the spec below on my boss' desk yesterday, and although he wasn't jumping for joy, he understands the need for this to be done right as it's what makes us money. Any input is appreciated as a large portion of the spec below could be written in a foreign language as far as I know... I just want a good machine that meets my requirements!
The boss has expressed a concern re. going with these guys for fault finding reasons - example: we're having issues right now and because he had custom machines built previously then subsequently changed IT support company, we're struggling to diagnose the root of the problem. Our current IT guy says a Dell/HP type setup would come with a diagnostics program to make this lots easier. My concern is that SW (and Inventor/AutoCAD?) are not going to make use of the multiple processors offerered by the big co's.
What would you guys go for?
RE: Recommendations for a computer to run SolidWorks
RE: Recommendations for a computer to run SolidWorks
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Hardie "Crashj" Johnson
SW 2010 SP 4.0
HP Pavillion Elite HPE
W7 Pro, Nvidia Quaddro FX580
RE: Recommendations for a computer to run SolidWorks