Graphics Card Upgrade

[konetarchitecture]

I am seriously considering upgrading my graphics card.  Currently, I have NVIDIA Quatro 2000.  What would be an adequate upgrade?

Also, should I add more RAM while I am in the process of upgrading my graphics card?

I've attached my computer details.  I am not an IT person by any means, but I feel that I need to improve the speed of my REVIT software.  It seems sluggish when I am drawing/modeling.

[Basam.Yousif · Accepted solution]

I think your computer hardware is good overall. The only things I see that you could improve are the RAM and total disk space. You DO need more ram, and an increase to 32gb or more should give you a great boost. Also, I believe 100gb free disk space is a minimum requirement for optimum Revit performance, and you seem to have plenty, but your total disk size is still only 500gb, which might fill up before you know it. These two items (and the processor) are the main performance players, I would focus on improving them first. As for the video card, your card is very good and has plenty of memory and features. 

Final thought: increase your ram, enable hardware acceleration, and your Revit should run much better. However, are you sure your Revit is running sluggish due to hardware? or is it your model? Here are some tips:

• avoid enabling shared coordinates when you dont really need to
• avoid origin points that are more than a mile away
• avoid families heavy with cad, or parameters, or voids
• clear out warnings
• purge unwanted families
• remove unnecessary links
• avoid too many groups and especially nested groups

I hope this helps!

[ToanDN]

I would add more RAM and a fast SSD first.

[-FDC-]

I see you have 466gb for your primary disk.

Is this a Solid State?

If not, start by upgrading your slow HDD to a much much faster SSD.

You can use your slow HDD for your data but windows and Revit must be on the SSD (512gb is ideal)

Minimal RAM ammount should be 16 (32 is better, especially for large files).

The Quadro 2000 is very old and obsolete, a P2000 is the logical upgrade.

In short:

512gb Solid State

16Gb Ram

Quadro P2000

[konetarchitecture]

Thank you to all for the information.  Much appreciated.

My PC has the following disk(s):

- ATA SAMSUNG MZ7PC128 SCSI Disk Device

- Samsung SSD 840 Series ATA Device

I am almost certain that I am just running the first disk (?)

[shantnusingh180]

Hi,

upgrading your graphics card can make a big difference, especially when using software like REVIT, which benefits from a stronger GPU. Moving from an NVIDIA Quadro 2000, a more recent card will provide a noticeable boost in performance and efficiency. Here are a couple of options to consider:

NVIDIA Quadro P2200 – This card is a solid upgrade that offers a good balance of performance for 3D modelling and CAD applications like REVIT without being overly high-end.

NVIDIA RTX A2000 or A4000 – If your budget allows, the RTX A2000 or A4000 provides even better performance for professional workloads, thanks to improved processing power and VRAM. These cards are also optimised for rendering and complex modelling tasks.

Adding more RAM could also help, especially if you’re working with larger models. REVIT generally performs better with 16GB or more, so if you’re currently below that, upgrading your RAM could improve overall system responsiveness and help eliminate any lag.

It sounds like your main focus is improving speed and workflow efficiency, so the combination of a graphics card and RAM upgrade should provide you with the power you need. Let us know if you need help choosing between specific models or if you have any questions about compatibility.