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Re: Civil3D - CAD Performance Specs
« Reply #15 on: March 11, 2016, 10:04:16 AM »
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Re: Civil3D - CAD Performance Specs
« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2016, 10:05:37 AM »
So can you guys give some advice on SSDs with AutoCAD, is there anything special that needs to be setup or done?
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Re: Civil3D - CAD Performance Specs
« Reply #17 on: March 11, 2016, 10:07:09 AM »
Not at all. Just enjoy a faster machine and forget about defragging.
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Re: Civil3D - CAD Performance Specs
« Reply #18 on: March 11, 2016, 10:13:48 AM »
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so you still think everything is personal, and you must attack me?


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Re: Civil3D - CAD Performance Specs
« Reply #19 on: March 11, 2016, 10:14:47 AM »
So can you guys give some advice on SSDs with AutoCAD, is there anything special that needs to be setup or done?

IF you get a second hard drive for swap file space you need to set some system parameters for that, as I have done on my machine with SSD primary, and a spinning drive for the secondary.
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Re: Civil3D - CAD Performance Specs
« Reply #20 on: March 11, 2016, 10:16:46 AM »
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It's the constant unnecessary AutoDesk bashing that gets very annoying. BTW, don't put words into my mouth and don't tell me what to do. It makes you look even more foolish.
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Re: Civil3D - CAD Performance Specs
« Reply #21 on: March 11, 2016, 10:21:39 AM »
So can you guys give some advice on SSDs with AutoCAD, is there anything special that needs to be setup or done?

IF you get a second hard drive for swap file space you need to set some system parameters for that, as I have done on my machine with SSD primary, and a spinning drive for the secondary.

What type of parameters are you referring to? Sorry for playing dumb on this one...
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Re: Civil3D - CAD Performance Specs
« Reply #22 on: March 11, 2016, 10:23:54 AM »
The desktop processors are preferred for the given reasons, but context should be taken into account.  If you have to source and maintain a hundred computers you are likely going with Dell or HP workstations (which only come with Xeons) with an enterprise discount and service agreement which makes them cost-competitive.

RAM depends on what type of Civil3D work you are doing.  8 GB may be fine for basic work, but it must be very well organized and optimized.  Not to mention you'll probably be running other applications alongside.

SSD is good, although you need as large a drive as you can afford.  Many will skimp on size only to find they don't have room for the next release alongside their current one, plus this new program, oh and that looks cool I should try it and...  well, you get the picture.  Plan for the future.  If at all possible get a large SSD for the programs and a second fast TB-sized drive to store stuff on.
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Re: Civil3D - CAD Performance Specs
« Reply #23 on: March 11, 2016, 10:38:28 AM »
If you can afford it, I'd skip the spinny drives altogether.
Question: For the secondary drive & civil 3d .. how much space is required?

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Re: Civil3D - CAD Performance Specs
« Reply #24 on: March 11, 2016, 10:42:05 AM »
You are right about how much space would be required. Also, how strong of a video card would one need do you think?
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Re: Civil3D - CAD Performance Specs
« Reply #25 on: March 11, 2016, 10:48:15 AM »
Hint:
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so you still think everything is personal, and you must attack me?


Really, please get a hobby....



It's the constant unnecessary AutoDesk bashing that gets very annoying. BTW, don't put words into my mouth and don't tell me what to do. It makes you look even more foolish.
A statement of fact is NOT Autodesk Bashing.

You see and or read whatever you want to into things.

Stop being a jerk, or is that your nature?
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Re: Civil3D - CAD Performance Specs
« Reply #26 on: March 11, 2016, 10:52:24 AM »
The desktop processors are preferred for the given reasons, but context should be taken into account.  If you have to source and maintain a hundred computers you are likely going with Dell or HP workstations (which only come with Xeons) with an enterprise discount and service agreement which makes them cost-competitive.

RAM depends on what type of Civil3D work you are doing.  8 GB may be fine for basic work, but it must be very well organized and optimized.  Not to mention you'll probably be running other applications alongside.

SSD is good, although you need as large a drive as you can afford.  Many will skimp on size only to find they don't have room for the next release alongside their current one, plus this new program, oh and that looks cool I should try it and...  well, you get the picture.  Plan for the future.  If at all possible get a large SSD for the programs and a second fast TB-sized drive to store stuff on.
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Re: Civil3D - CAD Performance Specs
« Reply #27 on: March 11, 2016, 11:10:18 AM »
Call it what you want. No need for name calling.
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Re: Civil3D - CAD Performance Specs
« Reply #28 on: March 11, 2016, 11:12:06 AM »
Really guys?
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Re: Civil3D - CAD Performance Specs
« Reply #29 on: March 11, 2016, 11:14:45 AM »
Really guys?
Guys?

No, just that guy that thinks it is his personal duty to ALWAYS be an ass towards me.

And it is NOT just a perception on my part. 

I know that people have other things to do. However I think moderators need to put the brakes on his shit behavior.
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