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Optiplex vs Precision

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Anonymous
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Optiplex vs Precision

I'm used by buying precision stations but at my new company, the standard is
optiplex.
Whats the differences between the 2 lines. Should I try to get a switch to
precision stations?
So far I see that the optiplex line is lacking in video card choices for
cad.
Will a ATI X600 work well in revit? Which vid cards should I spec in an
optiplex?

--
Dave
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Anonymous
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Oh man! Get them to switch if you can. One of the reasons I left my last
job was because they bought Optiplex pc's for ACAD and LDD with onboard
video only and only 1 gig of RAM. Needless to say the machine was soooo
slow and crashed and the fan was running so hard it sounded like an airplane
taking off. They wouldn't buy me a workstation so I decided to leave. Now
I have a Precision 470 and it's much better.
"David Allen" wrote in message
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I'm used by buying precision stations but at my new company, the standard is
optiplex.
Whats the differences between the 2 lines. Should I try to get a switch to
precision stations?
So far I see that the optiplex line is lacking in video card choices for
cad.
Will a ATI X600 work well in revit? Which vid cards should I spec in an
optiplex?

--
Dave
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Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

On Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:45:04 +0000, David Allen wrote:

>I'm used by buying precision stations but at my new company, the standard is
>optiplex.

Egads.

>Whats the differences between the 2 lines. Should I try to get a switch to
>precision stations?

Most everything is different between the two lines.

The Optiplex are usually for those wanting "managed" PCs - usually for IT
departments outfitting hundeds of PCs, that don't require a lot of horsepower,
may have many users per machine, etc. Usually reserved for the call center
crowd. They all come with additional software to remotely manage the PC.
Otherwise, pretty boring boxes. Very limited options. A horrible choice for
hosting graphic intensve apps. I wouldn't ever suggest one for CAD use.

Dimension line is more run of the mill, with models that offer better video
cards and more RAM.

Precisions support dual CPU mobos and chipsets, have professional quality
graphics (Quadro), SCSI options, etc.

>Will a ATI X600 work well in revit?

Possibly, I'm not sure what Revit's technical specs are for graphics (does it
support/use OpenGL 2.0, DirectX 9, etc).

Matt
mstachoni@comcast.net
mstachoni@bhhtait.com
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Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Also, I believe Optiplex have a slower revision cycle. You can get the same
machine for years. Great for a consitent corporate environment - not so
good for fun CAD stuff.

Even Dell says Precision are the "workstations" for CAD. the Dimension line
might be an OK choice in between, but we have seen the Precision machines be
close in price to the Dimensions.

- Sarah Gardescu

"David Allen" wrote in message
news:4967989@discussion.autodesk.com...
I'm used by buying precision stations but at my new company, the standard is
optiplex.
Whats the differences between the 2 lines. Should I try to get a switch to
precision stations?
So far I see that the optiplex line is lacking in video card choices for
cad.
Will a ATI X600 work well in revit? Which vid cards should I spec in an
optiplex?

--
Dave
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Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

"David Allen" wrote in message
news:4967989@discussion.autodesk.com...
I'm used by buying precision stations but at my new company, the standard is
optiplex.
Whats the differences between the 2 lines. Should I try to get a switch to
precision stations?
So far I see that the optiplex line is lacking in video card choices for
cad.
Will a ATI X600 work well in revit? Which vid cards should I spec in an
optiplex?

--
Dave

Precisions:
SCSI support (optional)
Better video card options
Dual processor support (higher-end models)

If you dont need dual processors, or a high-end card, or SCSI support -
stick with Optiplexes, they'll do you just fine, at a significant price
difference.

MD

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