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Choosing a computer and graphic card.

Question asked by Katherine Hernández on Nov 21, 2019
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I've been to the Hardware & System Requirements page many times, but it just doesn't give me the information I want. It makes you pick a model and some other things to tell you if a graphic card is good or not, but what I want is a list of semi affordable computers that will work great with Solidworks 2019 and on. Isn't there a place that will list several good graphic cards, ram and processor combinations that would work for Solidworks?

Also, does Window 10 hate Solidworks or what? I have AMD Radeon R7 graphics card, 12GB of ram and 3.50GHz processor. I was running Solidworks 2017 just fine, until some Windows 10 update and now it runs horrible. The lagging is ridiculous and the glitches I encounter grow daily. I'm looking to upgrade both Solidworks and the computer, but I don't want a future Windows update to kill the whole thing. I'm also hoping to get a computer that lasts more than a year running solidworks.

If anyone has a useful answer to my venting, it is most welcome.

Tom Gagnon Nov 23, 2019 5:24 PM

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You're seeking a list. I don't know of any. Here's a resource which may be of assistance, or may be overkill for your needs. You will not find systems within your budget there.

Go to BOXX and SolidBox manufacturer sites, and view their lowest tier offerings for SWx. Those should have hardware chosen for its compatibility, and perhaps even with generational considerations to achieve the full three years of supported drivers.

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Frederick Law Nov 21, 2019 5:30 PM

No useful answers.

Most will tell you newer version run slower.

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Christian Chu Nov 21, 2019 5:50 PM

I don't think anyone here has time to config a system to fit your needs

you need to tell what's your budget, what kind of work you want do with SW such as how big assembly ? any rendering or FEA then others might have some suggestions for you

and one more thing - no1 cares about your venting ...

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Katherine Hernández Nov 22, 2019 7:26 AM

Interesting. I don't need someone to configure a system for me, the question was: is there a list somewhere that has models or combinations that have worked for others?

I make small assemblies. My biggest assembly surely doesn't have more than 40 parts (not complex parts either), just metal. No rendering of any sort.

Budget is around $1,500, but because I wasn't asking for a specific thing, I figured budget was not necessary. I just want to know what has worked for others and I can figure out how much that cost by myself. Unfortunately, I'm the pseudo-tech person where I work, so I have to figure stuff out myself and thought to ask the community. I do know that what I have right now doesn't work. My venting is for myself, no one needs to care about that part.

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Christian Chu @ Katherine Hernández on Nov 23, 2019 1:34 PM

Katherine Hernández wrote:

Interesting. I don't need someone to configure a system for me, the question was: is there a list somewhere that has models or combinations that have worked for others?

I make small assemblies. My biggest assembly surely doesn't have more than 40 parts (not complex parts either), just metal. No rendering of any sort.

Budget is around $1,500, but because I wasn't asking for a specific thing, I figured budget was not necessary. I just want to know what has worked for others and I can figure out how much that cost by myself. Unfortunately, I'm the pseudo-tech person where I work, so I have to figure stuff out myself and thought to ask the community. I do know that what I have right now doesn't work. My venting is for myself, no one needs to care about that part.

for what you're doing and with a budget of $1500, you can start with a low end Dell precision system. Any money left should be used to upgrade CPU and hard drive (SSD) if it's affordable to you while a low end certified video card is fine

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Tom Gagnon Nov 23, 2019 5:24 PM

You're seeking a list. I don't know of any. Here's a resource which may be of assistance, or may be overkill for your needs. You will not find systems within your budget there.

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Katherine Hernández @ Tom Gagnon on Nov 25, 2019 7:52 AM

This is what I was looking for pretty much. The Solidbox website has the answers. Thanks.

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Frederick Law Nov 21, 2019 5:30 PM
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No useful answers.
Most will tell you newer version run slower.
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Christian Chu Nov 21, 2019 5:50 PM
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I don't think anyone here has time to config a system to fit your needs
you need to tell what's your budget, what kind of work you want do with SW such as how big assembly ? any rendering or FEA then others might have some suggestions for you
and one more thing - no1 cares about your venting ...
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Katherine Hernández Nov 22, 2019 7:26 AM
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Interesting. I don't need someone to configure a system for me, the question was: is there a list somewhere that has models or combinations that have worked for others?

I make small assemblies. My biggest assembly surely doesn't have more than 40 parts (not complex parts either), just metal. No rendering of any sort.

Budget is around $1,500, but because I wasn't asking for a specific thing, I figured budget was not necessary. I just want to know what has worked for others and I can figure out how much that cost by myself. Unfortunately, I'm the pseudo-tech person where I work, so I have to figure stuff out myself and thought to ask the community. I do know that what I have right now doesn't work. My venting is for myself, no one needs to care about that part.
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- Christian Chu @ Katherine Hernández on Nov 23, 2019 1:34 PM
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  Katherine Hernández wrote:
  
  Interesting. I don't need someone to configure a system for me, the question was: is there a list somewhere that has models or combinations that have worked for others?
  
  I make small assemblies. My biggest assembly surely doesn't have more than 40 parts (not complex parts either), just metal. No rendering of any sort.
  
  Budget is around $1,500, but because I wasn't asking for a specific thing, I figured budget was not necessary. I just want to know what has worked for others and I can figure out how much that cost by myself. Unfortunately, I'm the pseudo-tech person where I work, so I have to figure stuff out myself and thought to ask the community. I do know that what I have right now doesn't work. My venting is for myself, no one needs to care about that part.
  for what you're doing and with a budget of $1500, you can start with a low end Dell precision system. Any money left should be used to upgrade CPU and hard drive (SSD) if it's affordable to you while a low end certified video card is fine
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Tom Gagnon Nov 23, 2019 5:24 PM
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You're seeking a list. I don't know of any. Here's a resource which may be of assistance, or may be overkill for your needs. You will not find systems within your budget there.

Go to BOXX and SolidBox manufacturer sites, and view their lowest tier offerings for SWx. Those should have hardware chosen for its compatibility, and perhaps even with generational considerations to achieve the full three years of supported drivers.
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- Katherine Hernández @ Tom Gagnon on Nov 25, 2019 7:52 AM
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  This is what I was looking for pretty much. The Solidbox website has the answers. Thanks.
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