Graphic Cards

[Anonymous]

I am buying a new computer and want to be able to run two non-clone monitors from it. Dell tells me I need to have a certain graphics card(s) to do this. The machine comes with a NVIDIA NCS315, which will not do what I want. Does anyone know what card or cards I need to achieve this?

Thanks, Mark

[Emmsleys]

Hi @Anonymous, 

I would fist make sure that you look the Certified Hardware list before purchasing a card. All cards on that list have been tested in a Windows environment with the specific application release. 

I know other community member's will be responding shortly with their own recommendations. I would just suggest you make sure you purchase a card that can handle the type of file sizes you work in and has been tested and certified according to the list above. I

[Emmsleys · Accepted solution]

Below are a few resources that could help aide in your search: 

• Graphics card debate 
• Best video Card 
• Best Graphics Card List 

[pendean · Accepted solution]

>>>...Dell tells me I need to have a certain graphics card(s) to do this...<<<
if this is a Dell PC ask the Dell support or Sales rep to recommend one that works on their PC and AutoCAD, they seem capable in helping out usually.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, Emmsleys-

So you are saying that any of the cards on the list will give me what I am looking for?

Mark

[Anonymous]

Thanks, Dean.

Dell told me contact Autodesk to make a compatible recommendation...?

So now, I'm confused.

Mark

[Emmsleys]

Hi Mark, 

You can choose from the list of certified graphics cards that have been tested and certified from this tool. Its a safe bet to choose from the tool becuase you know that the cards have been tested. You can also select a possible card and look at the specs and notes made. 

The system requiements for AutoCAD 2017 can be found here. And it states

AutoCAD 2017 needs: 1600x1050 or greater True Color video display adapter; 128 MB VRAM or greater; Pixel Shader 3.0 or greater; Direct3D®-capable workstation class graphics card.

Since you are trying to run a specific set up the best recommendation I can give is that you make sure the card or cards you choose meet the requiements at least. 

I provided additonal links for you to look at for others who found themseleves in similar situations. 

[pendean]

Sadly, no one around here is going to make that selection for you: you'll have to match up the software requirements with the video card capabilities and hope you get it right, if the list of video cards on the website that @Emmsleys are not options for your new Dell computer.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, everybody for your input. I looked at the list of recommended cards and called NVIDIA and spoke to someone there about a suggestion from Dell and got it taken care of.

Thanks again!

Mark

[Emmsleys]

Hi @Anonymous, 

Great to hear that you were able to get what you needed!

Would you mind sharing what graphics card you purchased with your Dell system? 

Thanks for posting back and have a great weekend! 

[Anonymous]

Thanks, Emmsleys.

The card I requested is the NVIDIA Quadro K620, which the tech at NVIDIA said could run (4) non-clone displays.

Mark