AutoCAD 2010/2011/2012 DWG Format

[#1]

Dear Discussion Group,

I am looking to specified a super computer for CADD to a local high school via grant funding. Can someone please specified what would be considered a super computer for CADD design/rendering... etc. in today's market place? Please advise.

Scotty Boudreau

[#2]

The minimum and suggested specs are available on the Autodesk website for each software package.  Pick the system that meets the suggested specs for the most taxing program.

[#3]

Hi Jon,

Thanks for taking a minute to discuss my "super-computer" post, sorry for the repeated typo on the work specify. I am aware of the minimum specifications, however I am looking for the recommendations/specifications for a monster computer, not the minimum requirements.

Scotty Boudreau

<original post>

Dear Discussion Group,

I am looking to specify a super computer for CADD to a local high school via grant funding. Can someone please specify what would be considered a super computer for CADD design/rendering... etc. in today's market place? Please advise.

Scotty Boudreau

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[#4]

Hi Jon,

Thanks for taking a minute to discuss my "super-computer" post, sorry for the repeated typo on the work specify. I am aware of the minimum specifications, however I am looking for the recommendations/specifications for a monster computer, not the minimum requirements.

Scotty Boudreau

<original post>

Dear Discussion Group,

I am looking to specify a super computer for CADD to a local high school via grant funding. Can someone please specify what would be considered a super computer for CADD design/rendering... etc. in today's market place? Please advise.

Scotty Boudreau

<end original post>

[#5]

Nobody can tell you that, except maybe the sales guy (who's on commision). Look at the recomendations for the products you want to use, and notice the common theme

- fast processor - get the fastest (read reviews and look for problems - if it has bad reviews go for the next one down - and never buy one thats new to the market)

- Large resolution screen (prefferably two - and both the same)

- Graphic card with own memory supported by Autodesk

- As much memory as you can fit in the computer case (And the case itself, it just just has to be pink - but thats personal taste)

[#6]

Scott,

Here's the link to find the recommended hardware for Autodesk products:

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/syscert?id=18844534&siteID=123112

[#7]

Check the hardware discussion forum, there's plenty of users discussing what they have and how well it works.  Just remember, past a certain point you are just throwing money at it while getting little if any noticeable improvement.  For most purposes, roughly $2K will get you an excellent box.