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Building for SolidWorks
I like the equipment list posted by glc on the New Build $1000-$1200 build thread.
What is missing is the video card since karapet already has one. Solidworks is a 3D modeling package and good graphics are a must, but I don't think it has to be game level. Solidworks approves ATI, Intel and Nvidia cards and shows a big list. I supose most cards with the nvidia chips would work. I want to use NT-Pro64. Other software installed will be Quickbooks and MS Word & Excel (2007). I will be connecting to CNC machines for program transfer and drip feed. I would like to go wireless. glc has already answered my question regarding the SSD and the spin drive. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Regards, Ray |
You mean Windows 7 Pro 64?
You need a workstation grade video card, not a gaming card. That would be a Nvidia Quadro or an ATI (AMD) Fire. How about posting a budget for everything - the case, all its contents, and operating system. I'd suggest in the 1500 to 2000 range and I'll tweak the list for you. Can you actually do a transfer to a CNC machine via wireless? If so, is it standard 802.11 series wifi through a router? Do you have a Microcenter anywhere near you? |
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GLC,
Closest Microcenter is in Atlanta, 7 hours each way. I am about half way between Pensicola and Tallahassee. I would really prefer NT64 for the OS. I can spend $2k on this, but $1400 is better!(grin) Regards, Ray |
You mean Windows NT 4.0, 64 bit server version for Itanium? Not compatible with today's hardware or today's Solidworks, and has not been supported by Microsoft for about 10 years now. Windows 7 traces its lineage back to NT, it's a solid OS.
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Regards, Ray |
Windows 7 is not at all made for touchscreens, windows 8 is another story. In my experience Windows 7 has been very very stable and easy to use, I actually prefer it to xp which was my favorite windows OS.
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OK, I'll give 7 a try. - Ray
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If you don't like the Windows 7 interface, you can install Classic Shell. It allows you to run the XP or even the Windows classic (95/98/NT4/2000) start menu. The fact remains that Solidworks 2014 is only compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8.
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glc,
I will be running SW2012 Preimum which I can get for $200. Just like AutoCad, SW has gone beyond the 80/20 ratio of what it has vs what you use. Right now I have SW 2010 and there is too much there for my engineering needs. I trained AutoCad Designer, ProE, ProJr and was in on SolidWorks when it was still beta. Must have sold a couple hundred seats when a demo jock in Georgia. Regards, Ray PS: I have my build in my in basket at newegg and with keyboard, mouse and monitor it comes in at $1,482.88 Thank you for leading the way. BTW, will I be needing any cables, heat sink grease or anything else that will halt the assembly? |
SW 2012 is compatible with XP, Vista, and 7 ONLY. Of those 3, 7 is your best bet by FAR. This is coming from someone who really prefers XP, but I can deal with 7 with Classic Shell fine.
I can't think of anything else you will need - the motherboard comes with 2 SATA data cables, the SSD comes with one. Power supply comes with a power cord and all the internal power cables you will need. Heatsink compound is preapplied to the bottom of the heatsink. The case comes with all required screws. |
glc,
Thank you so much. I have it all in my cart and will pull the trigger, probably today. I am starting another thread asking about some basic software. Regards, Ray |
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