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We have just purchased HP XW8000 (dual processor Xeon 3.06 GHz, 256MB graphics card, 2GB RAM etc.) and it works fine. An assembly of 400 MB was difficult to work on on my previous system is now working fine with this system.
So a dual processor system and a better graphics card (256 Mb) would work fine.
2X 10K RPM Western Digital Raptorhard drives runningin Raid 0.
This setup was relatively inexpensive compared to a full blown commercially mfg'ddual processor workstation.And itsimply plays with 250 MEG assemblies (I must admit I haven't experience 400 meg assemblies yet). I can run with the highest graphics settings without a hitch. Realtime rendering is a bit much though, however I haven't found a good reason to use RTR for the work I do... All in all I have been pleased withthis setup.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Dual processors are a waste of money if you are just running Pro/E because it is not multi-threaded. However, if you run a lot of apps and switch back & forth frequently then dual processors can be useful to improve switching speed. If you run analysis code in the background while running Pro/E then dual processors are great.
What about alternative operating systems? Are there more powerful options than Windows? If so, are they still compatible within a Windows network andable to share FlexLM licenses from an XP based machine?
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