another graphics card question

[bf]

When deciding on graphics cards, what is considered graphic intensive?  I build surfaces and do pipe networks.  I'm not thinking that's intensive.

[bf]

I had emailed the video card manufacturer and they responded saying there is a difference in the type of card needed for 3d design and 3d in a gaming environment.  Both will work but the Quadro is better suited for cad work.  I haven't had any problems with the graphics card not handling the program.  The Xi guys said a new 2GB Quadro 2000 was coming out and should be available now.  Wouldn't hurt to contact the video card makers.  They'll be glad to give you some direction.

[autoMick]

I notice you're considering 128Gb for your system SSD - have a good look at this and see if it is enough. My 256Gb system SSD currently has 80Gb free - and that is just a modest selection of programs. All data, downloads, desktop file, etc. are all on the HDD.

Regarding graphics card: 

• apparently quadro = accuracy, but gtx will be quicker. What is most important to you?
• I'm not sure what you mean about handling viewports? editing within a viewport?
• There's no appreciable difference between the GTX670 and 680. I have both (on 2 computers of almost identical spec). Out of the two I'd go for the 670 - it has lower power consumption and is cheaper.
• If you buy a GTX670 and it doesn't do what you want, it would be easy to resell.

Cheers

- Mick

[neilyj666]

I'd agree with this - the IDSP 2014 is a 45GB download

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your answer

128Gb ssd it's enough for me. Now I have a 120Gb and around 50Gb free space. I will buy in couple of month  another 128Gb for data and maybe some programs that will not fit on the first ssd; all other data will be on a hdd.

My problem with my actual system is that I have a lot of layouts and in every layout I have 10-12 viewports.

Regen or switching from model to viewport or from one viewport to another it’s a nigthmare. I know this is also a workflow problem and I’m triyng to learn as much as I can to improve my workflow but I also want to improve my computer performance.

GTX=speed – probably this is the best for me

QUADRO=accuracy – to be honest I do not understand what "accuracy" means and if will help me or not

Thanks again for your answers and for your time