Try to build a workstation for Solid Works
Try to build a workstation for Solid Works
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Hi,
I whant to build a station with a P4-2.8-800fsb, 512RAM, PNY FX500card, P4C800-EDX mobo, Antec 1040BII case, for CAD applications(Solid Works). I have already the PNY Quadro FX500 video card(I have only this item) and I would like to buy the P4C800-EDX Asus Motherboard but,I do not know if those 2 hardware are compatible.
ThePNY Quadro FX500 videocard have this specification:
"PERFORMANCE FEATURES": AGP 8X with Fast Write
and
"MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
One available AGP 2.0 compliant slot or better"
(There is no specification about the voltage)
The motherboard , have this specification:
1 x AGP Pro/ 8X/ 4X (0.8V, 1.5V only)
Can you tell me please, if my video card will work on the P4C800-EDX ?If not, what would be your suggestion for another motherboard or for an other configuration?
thanks
I whant to build a station with a P4-2.8-800fsb, 512RAM, PNY FX500card, P4C800-EDX mobo, Antec 1040BII case, for CAD applications(Solid Works). I have already the PNY Quadro FX500 video card(I have only this item) and I would like to buy the P4C800-EDX Asus Motherboard but,I do not know if those 2 hardware are compatible.
ThePNY Quadro FX500 videocard have this specification:
"PERFORMANCE FEATURES": AGP 8X with Fast Write
and
"MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
One available AGP 2.0 compliant slot or better"
(There is no specification about the voltage)
The motherboard , have this specification:
1 x AGP Pro/ 8X/ 4X (0.8V, 1.5V only)
Can you tell me please, if my video card will work on the P4C800-EDX ?If not, what would be your suggestion for another motherboard or for an other configuration?
thanks






RE: Try to build a workstation for Solid Works
According to the system supplier the FX500 is supposed to work OK, but the card is on backorder & will not arrive for another week or so. If you can wait till then I will let you know. Better still, contact Asus &/or nVidia/PNY & ask them!
FAQ559-863
RE: Try to build a workstation for Solid Works
I would go with at least 1 gig of ram. Once you start using it you will see that 512 just won't cut it. Other than that make sure your power supply is sufficient, and you have enough room in your tower for cooling...wether it be with fans, or convection. Heat can be a killer to the electronics. Good luck on getting the workhorse.
Alan M. Etzkorn

Product Engineer
Nixon Tool Co.
www.nixontool.com
RE: Try to build a workstation for Solid Works
The albatron board is made for overclocking - its completely flexible so you can run it as fast as your fans can cool. I'm getting one of the Thermaltake cases so it will come with 8 fans and all the air will be filtered...
I'm hoping this will get rid of most of the lag my 1.6 Ghz Athlon XP experiences...
RE: Try to build a workstation for Solid Works
Nice system!
Jeff Mowry
Industrial Designhaus, LLC
http://www.industrialdesignhaus.com
RE: Try to build a workstation for Solid Works
RE: Try to build a workstation for Solid Works
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