Autodesk Inventor

[#1]

I am building a computer and trying to decide which graphics card to go with. I was considering the Nvidia GeForce GTX 480. The Quadro FX cards are so darn expensive! Has anyone used this card with Inventor?

I am also looking at an i7 980x processor, Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD7 m/b (usb 3.0 & SATA rev 3), 8gb ddr3 2200 mhz ram.

Thanks for any input!

[#2]

Make sure you check the autodesk web sight and make sure that the card you buy is tested and compatable with inventor and the OS you plan on using. I have some students that have had problems with graphics cards and had to go buy a new computer half way through a semester because it couldn't handle it. another thing to look at is if you plan to use solid works or pro/e in the future make sure it is compatable with the OS and tested by the software manufacturer before making a final desicion. I just baught a $1,400 computer 3 months ago and probably have to get a new one because the computer place thought a gaming graphics card would handle what I needed. I should have done the research myself but didn't and now its going to cost me. Dig deep before making a desicion of your graphics hard I've seen alot of problems.

[#3]

Why buy a new computer when you can just swap out graphics cards?

[#4]

I know the card is not "supported," but I also know that the main difference between gaming cards and "CAD" cards is the driver. I have had a gaming card in the past that worked great in Inventor. I was hoping someone else had tried this card and had success. I am trying to avoid the Quadro FX cards because they are so darn expensive.

[#5]

I can't just swap out a graphics card, and the card is only one small piece of the system I am trying to build. I am currently working on a laptop, but want to build a new computer, basically using some of the best pieces available.

[#6]

So did you ever get the 480?

[#7]

Not a direct answer to your question but it might help.  I have the GTX 285 and works perfectly fine with Inventor.

[#8]

" I have the GTX 285 and works perfectly fine with Inventor."

Does it work with ray-tracing too, please?

David

[#9]

If you mean what is found in 2012 and later, I cannot answer directly as I am still on 2011.  I would assume so though. 

I should be moving to 2013 after SP1 is released.

Rob

[#10]

From what I have seen, it seems that the GeForce cards are a better option for Inventor these days. I have been directing customers towards them over Quadro and FireGL cards.

I almost always use the driver from the card manufacturers site over the drivers that Autodesk lists on their website as well.