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Tempus · 09-03-2003, 12:36 PM

The CAD work in question is 3D pipe detailing. That is, running mechanical systems (pipes, fittings, duct work, electrical, etc.) in a building, in a 3D coordinate system. Lots of math on the regenerations and conflict checks.

I built the last generation on a dual P3 platform w/ GF2 GTS Pros. But that was 3 yrs ago.

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The Opteron vs. Prescott debate is really what I'm looking at right now. Memory bandwidth is definately a primary consideration, as is northbridge/southbridge link and northbridge bandwidth.

As I said, I'm not leaning on a W/S class videocard because this isn't really "rendering" work. Its straight building design stuff. The card has to be able to hand large renders but the system needs enough memory bandwidth to fit a 30+ floor building and all its components.

I was pondering scsi, but I'll probably go SATA. Most likely raptors. I like mine =)

this is a Q4 project so I need to have some basic number ready in the next 6 weeks or so. Prelim meeting is in 2 weeks.

And while I agree that a 9800 is basically overkill right now, I have to expect that I won't be able to do any upgrades for 3 years. I tried that last time --- using the buy 1-2 steps down and do 12-18month upgrades. Everyone said it was okay and had thge budget allocated but then changed their minds at "go time."

So, this time I'm not trusting anyone. I'm getting the most badass rigs I can. I also get one of the 6 as my "development" box so I can pre-test apps and platforms. *cough* backup gaming and folding *cough*

I might even use one or two rigs as watercooled or vapochilled (or even a prometia if I can swing the price) as a "proof of concept" piece.

09-03-2003, 12:36 PM	#7
Tempus Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 456	The CAD work in question is 3D pipe detailing. That is, running mechanical systems (pipes, fittings, duct work, electrical, etc.) in a building, in a 3D coordinate system. Lots of math on the regenerations and conflict checks. I built the last generation on a dual P3 platform w/ GF2 GTS Pros. But that was 3 yrs ago. ----------------- The Opteron vs. Prescott debate is really what I'm looking at right now. Memory bandwidth is definately a primary consideration, as is northbridge/southbridge link and northbridge bandwidth. As I said, I'm not leaning on a W/S class videocard because this isn't really "rendering" work. Its straight building design stuff. The card has to be able to hand large renders but the system needs enough memory bandwidth to fit a 30+ floor building and all its components. I was pondering scsi, but I'll probably go SATA. Most likely raptors. I like mine =) this is a Q4 project so I need to have some basic number ready in the next 6 weeks or so. Prelim meeting is in 2 weeks. And while I agree that a 9800 is basically overkill right now, I have to expect that I won't be able to do any upgrades for 3 years. I tried that last time --- using the buy 1-2 steps down and do 12-18month upgrades. Everyone said it was okay and had thge budget allocated but then changed their minds at "go time." So, this time I'm not trusting anyone. I'm getting the most badass rigs I can. I also get one of the 6 as my "development" box so I can pre-test apps and platforms. cough backup gaming and folding cough I might even use one or two rigs as watercooled or vapochilled (or even a prometia if I can swing the price) as a "proof of concept" piece. __________________ Thou art God.