Computer Specs Help

[654work]

We are looking at two CADD workstations any input on the specs would be helpful.  Running C3D 2022, but will probably update to the latest version sometime next year, C3D 2024.

C3D 2022, 2022.2.1 update

WIN 10 Pro

Desktop

• Intel Core X Series i9-10900X Processor (10 Core, Up to 4.50Ghz, 19.25 MB Cache, 165W)
• Windows 11 Pro
• 512GB PCIe M.2 NVMe Gen 4 Class 40 Solid State Drive
• 32GB (2x16GB) Up to 3200MHz DDR4 UDIMM Non-ECC
• AMD Radeon Pro W5500 8GB (4DP)
• Dell Outlet Precision T5820
• Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8265 (802.11ac) 2x2 + Bluetooth

Laptop

• Intel Core 12th Generation i9-12900H Processor (14 Core, Up to 5.00GHz, 24MB Cache, 45W)
• Windows 11 Pro
• 1TB PCIe M.2 NVMe Gen 4 Class 40 Solid State Drive
• 64GB (2X32GB) Up to 4800MHz DDR5 SoDIMM Non-ECC
• 15.6 inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 60Hz 500-nits 100% sRGB ComfortView Plus Low Blue Light Non-Touch Display
• NVIDIA RTX A2000 8GB GDDR6
• Dell Outlet Precision 15 - 5570 Laptop
• HD RGB + IR Camera and Microphone
• 6-Cell, 86 WHr Lithium Ion Battery
• Intel Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz) AX211 2x2 + Bluetooth

[michal.holda.]

Hi @654work , 

Please see if those specifications comply with the following:

• https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/civil-3d/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Syste...
• https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/civil-3d/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Syste...

This might give you some idea what is needed.

[jroot]

Go to 64 GB RAM on the desktop.  For the price it's worth it for the noticeable difference in speed.

[AllenJessup]

See if the Desktop will support a second NVMe card. You may end up wanting one.

[654work]

@jroot @AllenJessup thank you for the responses.

[654work]

@michal.holda. thank you for the links.  I verified minimum specs for C3D 2023 and based the builds on these.  My concern is minimum specs don't always perform well and even more so with a newer release.