i5 if you are concerned about cost. Else, I would go with i7, but more RAM.
On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 11:07 AM, Stefan Jafs <[email protected]> wrote: > I need to upgrade a few PC's running AutoDesk Inventor to Workstations, > question is how much horsepower is economically / practically needed? > > > > How do I compare i5, i7 or Xenon processors in CAD situations? > > RAM is pretty simple, Windows 7 64 bit probably 8 Gb should be ok. > > A video card with 1 Gb of DDR3 ram should be ok I Think. > > > > Any recommendations? > > -- > SJ > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
