We called our local AutoDesk rep and this is the priority they claim is where you want to spend your money.
1. Processor 2. Memory 3. Hard Drive 4. Video So, depending on your budget I would go for the Xeon or i7 with 8GB memory (We actually are spec'ing 16GB on our systems since we are heavy on 3D) and the new Seagate Barracuda XT drive if you can get it. We haven't had a chance to get our paws on one yet. On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 8:07 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 > -- Mike Sullivan [email protected] ~ 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
