Best Computer Configuration for Running SW 2003
Best Computer Configuration for Running SW 2003
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I have the opportunity to upgrade my machine that runs Solidworks. I have heard that the Athlon processor is superior for Solidworks. I have also heard that a Pentium 4 is superior for running Solidworks. I know that the more Ramm you have, the better and that a graphics card can make or break the machine. Can you experts out there give me your opinion as to the ideal machine that will run Solidworks at its best?
Thanks
KV
Thanks
KV






RE: Best Computer Configuration for Running SW 2003
having used solidworks on Pentium and Athlon machines I have found that it really doesn't matter which. In my experience processor speeds are just a part of the picture provided:
A) You are working on a nice stable machine Win2K or XP
B) A graphics card like a Quadro (nVidia)
C) At least 512kB Ram (Faster Ram the better)
D) Processor ~2gig mark
IMHO a good graphics card is a must and money is well spent in this department!!
RE: Best Computer Configuration for Running SW 2003
The machine had 3/4 g memory. The task manager seldom showed more than 1/2 g used. Is there a top limit to usefull memory? I was running a very large assembly.
RE: Best Computer Configuration for Running SW 2003
The second processor comes into play when you are rotating parts and assemblies, opening drawings for the first time, opening assemblies for the first time, things of this nature. It also kicks in when you are working on helix-based features in models.
I have seen the second processor contribute to processing power when modeling simple parts, but this is a really small amount... maybe 10%.
It does not add to processing power when doing Physical Dynamics or Simulations, or running COSMOSxpress.
"The attempt and not the deed confounds us."
RE: Best Computer Configuration for Running SW 2003
Also, you will notice faster "switch times" from window application to window application. I swtich between SW, Outlook, PowerPoint, Viso, ect (and others) through out the day, and the set-up handles it all with no degration of preformance.
"The attempt and not the deed confounds us."