Optiplex 960
Quad Core (Q series - Q9400, Q9550, Q9650)
4G of Ram
Nvidia Graphics (512MB) - NVS 420
In comparison with Dells workstation setups that use Xenon chip, are Dell Precisions overkill with the 5400 and 5500 series processor? The chip is designed for servers and workstations but some think that it should be used for servers only. Some feel that we will never see the benefit of using the Xenon chips. Any thoughts?
Can it run multiple applications such as:
C3D 2010 / Arcview 9.3, Map 3D 2010 / Arcview 9.3, Architecture 2010 / Electrical 2010, or Revit MEP.
Current OS - Windows XP 2002 service Pack 2
(may move to Windows 7 after the first SP1)
- Does anyone care to share their thoughts on this topic?
- Anyone purchase the Dell Optiplex 960 machine? If so, what are your thoughts on its performance?
(Rendering, importing/exporting .shp files, working with large .dwg files like surveys)
- Any pros and cons of implimenting the Optiplex as a company wide generic workstation?
I'd like to thank everyone for their input and participation. It is very much appreciated.
Edited by: dmagnus on Aug 18, 2009 7:55 AM