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CAD Workstation Resource Guide
Is it time for a new CAD workstation? Search this list of online resources to find information and advice about configuring a professional workstation to meet your CAD needs and make the best purchasing decision. We've brought together information from Cadalyst, Dell, and Intel to make it easy for you to find what you need to know.
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- Recommended Hardware for CAD, Part 1: AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit and Other Autodesk Applications
- Hardware Requirements Released for AutoCAD 2013
- Select the Right System Configuration for AutoCAD 2012
- Dell-Sponsored TwitterChat with Lynn Allen on AutoCAD WS Web Service Did you miss our Dell-Sponsored TwitterChat with Lynn Allen? We archived the conversation here so you can check out the conversation.
- Go Beyond Benchmarks to Gauge Workstation ROI: When evaluating a CAD system, test results are only one of several criteria you should consider.
- Cadalyst Systems Benchmark, Part 1: Evaluate and Compare Workstations Running AutoCAD
- Cadalyst Systems Benchmark, Part 2: Download, Installation and Operation
- Cadalyst Systems Benchmark, Part 3: The Compare Option
- New Benchmark Test Available for Systems Running Autodesk 3ds Max 2011
- WiFi for the CAD Workstation, Part 1: WiFi-G and WiFi-N
- WiFi for the CAD Workstation, Part 2: Setting Up a WiFi Network
- WiFi for the CAD Workstation, Part 3: Choosing a WiFi Format
- WiFi for the CAD Workstation, Part 4: Secure Your WiFi Network
- Hardware for the CAD Professional, Part 6: Connectivity
- Connectivity Options and the CAD Workstation, Part 1: Networking and USB Ports
- Connectivity Options and the CAD Workstation, Part 2: PCI, FireWire and eSATA
- Mobile CAD, The Cloud, and Management Mayhem: CAD Manager's Newsletter
- Build a Network System for CAD Operations, Part 2: RAID
- Set Up an Online Backup System for Your CAD Data, Part 1 – It's time to back up
- Set Up an Online Backup System for Your CAD Data, Part 2 – The Freelancer and the Small Business Owner
- Set Up an Online Backup System for Your CAD Data, Part 3 – The Enterprise Solution
- Multiple Display Support for CAD Workstations
- Choose the Best Display for Your CAD Work, Part 1: Where to Start
- Choose the Best Display for Your CAD Work, Part 2: Getting the Most for Your Money
- AMD Introduces New Workstation Graphics Cards for CAD
- How Much Should You Spend on a New CAD Workstation? Part 2: Mid-Range and High-End Systems
- The Difference Between a Workstation and Consumer-Grade PC for CAD
- CAD Workstation Storage, Part 1: The Evolving Tradeoffs Between HDD and SSD
- CAD Workstation Storage, Part 2: Guidelines for Choosing HDD or SSD
Large-Format Printers/Plotting
- Tips on Buying Wide-Format Printers for CAD, Part 1: Determine Your Needs
- Tips on Buying Wide-Format Printers for CAD, Part 2: Choosing the Right one
- Tips on Buying Wide-Format Printers for CAD, Part 3: Setting It Up
- How Much RAM Should You Buy for a CAD Workstation?
- Hardware for the CAD Professional, Part 4: RAM
- Calculate How Much RAM Memory You Need for Autodesk Revit 2011
- Mobile CAD: Discover Three Cool New Features of AutoCAD WS v1.4
- Mobile Vs. Deskside: CAD Workstations Don't Follow Conventional Rules
- Mobile CAD, The Cloud, and Management Mayhem: CAD Manager's Newsletter
- A Mobile CAD Reality Check, Part 1: CAD Manager's Newsletter
- A Mobile CAD Reality Check, Part 2: CAD Manager's Newsletter
- Dell Precision M6600 Mobile Workstation, Cadalyst First Look Review
- Mobile Vs. Deskside: CAD Workstations Don't Follow Conventional Rules
- Mobile Workstations for CAD Users
- Tips for Going Mobile with CAD, Part 1: What Laptop Should I Get?
- Tips for Going Mobile with CAD, Part 2: Recommended Features
- Tips for Going Mobile with CAD, Part 3: 15" Laptops
- Build a Network System for CAD Operations, Part 1: Prevent Catastrophic Failure
- Build a Network System for CAD Operations, Part 2: RAID
- Build a Network System for CAD Operations, Part 3: Data Vaulting
- Choose the Right GPU for Your CAD Workstation
- Processors for CAD Hardware: Find the Balance Between Multiple Cores and Increased Single-Thread Performance
- Intel’s Ivy Bridge Processors Hit the CAD Workstation Marketplace
- Hardware for the CAD Professional, Part 3: Processors: A look at processors in your hardware and how they affect your workflow.
- Xeon: Intel's Workhorse for Workstations: Xeon is geared more for professional, mission-critical applications.
- Q&A with CADspeed: Remote Graphics versus Virtual Desktop
- Remote Graphics and the Professional CAD Workstation, Part 1: Will It Work for You?
- Remote Graphics and the Professional CAD Workstation, Part 2: Reduced Hardware Costs
- Remote Graphics and the Professional CAD Workstation, Part 3: Security and Service
- Remote Graphics and the Professional CAD Workstation, Part 4: Sustainability
- Optimizing Your Revit Workstation for Point Clouds
- Troubleshoot Video Card and Driver Warnings in Revit
- Calculate How Much RAM Memory You Need for Autodesk Revit 2011
- Hardware Configurations for Solid Edge and Other CAD Applications
- The Advantages of Solid-State Drives for Solid Edge and Other CAD Applications
- The Best Hardware Configuration for SolidWorks CAD Software
- TwitterChat Archive: SolidWorks Optimization with Josh Mings, SolidSmack
- Q&A with CADspeed: Hardware Upgrade for 3D Modeling
- When It's Time to Upgrade Software and Hardware, Get IT on Board: Present your CAD department's needs in terms of their business benefits to improve the chances that they will gain acceptance.
- Vectorworks Cloud Services: Reduce CPU Computing Times, Improve Collaboration in 3D Workflows
- Hardware Considerations for Maximizing the Performance of Vectorworks 2012 Software
- Avoid Common Mistakes When You Set Up Vectorworks
- Buying a New CAD Workstation? Know Your Software System Requirements
- Shopping for a New Workstation? Speeds and feeds matter, but Dll offers a lot more.
- Dell Announces Four New Tower Workstations
- Choose the Right CAD Workstation Components, CAD Manager's Newsletter
- Mobile Vs. Deskside: CAD Workstations Don't Follow Conventional Rules
- The Difference Between a Workstation and Consumer-Grade PC for CAD:Hardware for the CAD Professional, Part 1: Requirements: System base requirements.
- Entry-Level Workstations Get Boost from New Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 Products: Chipset offers integrated graphics plus a list of features previously found only in high-end systems.
- Get Smart about Workstation Upgrades: As your applications become increasingly compute intensive, you'll do a big service to your productivity and ROI if you move away from consumer products and toward systems designed to support CAD.
- The Right Tool for the Job: Workstation-grade PCs promise more speed, greater power, and enhanced productivity. Do CAD managers agree?
- Select Your Next Workstation: Overwhelmed? Use this guide to discover the workstation that best fits your needs.
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