+1 We have an electronic procedural record keeping system for endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures that is used for documenting the entire patient visit from the time the appointment is scheduled to the time the procedure note is signed off by the physician. Included in that system is high resolution image capture. The image capture card cost significantly more than the workstation. The specs for the image capture card were *TIGHT*, however the rest of the specs for the workstation were, winXP, x amount of CPU, and x amount of RAM. Nothing really mattered except for the imaging component, relatively speaking. Focus on those needs, and what the critical app calls for, and I think everything else will fall into place.
Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians & Associates, PA [email protected]<BLOCKED::mailto:%[email protected]> www.eaglemds.com<BLOCKED::http://www.eaglemds.com/> ________________________________ From: N Parr [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 11:56 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: CAD Workstation Spec I would go off the software requirements and compatibility list. Usually the only thing that really makes a big difference is GPU type and driver versions. There are big differences between video cards and RAM isn't necessarily the deciding factor. You could spend $100 or $4000 on a 1 GB Video card if you wanted. After you figure out the specs required then upgrade the CPU and RAM beyond requirements if you have budget left over. ________________________________ From: Stefan Jafs [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 10:08 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: CAD Workstation Spec 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]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[email protected]> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ________________________________ Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. ~ 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
