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Looking for the best graphic card to run autocad

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August 19, 2013 9:45:01 AM

Hi buddies, I'm in a dilema.
I can and need to buy one of these graphic cards, but do not know which
would run autocad 2013 the best.
1. gigabyte gtx 550ti 1gb ddr5
2. zotac gt640 2gb ddr3
3. zotac gt640 2gb ddr5
This is my PC characteristics:
Core 2duo e4500
2gb ram
pcchips p47g
hard disk 500gb hitachi

Please I need a reply as soon as posssible
Thanks a lot.

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August 19, 2013 10:08:50 AM

You should probably go with a Nvidia Quadro or an AMD FirePro card.
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August 19, 2013 10:17:33 AM

AMD cards actually run creative software better due to their wonderful OpenCL support, CUDA is kind of falling off, and nvidia hasn't caught up with the open standards yet. If you can't afford a Quadro or FirePro, go with an AMD 7700 or 7800 series.
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August 19, 2013 1:59:53 PM

Jaxem said:
AMD cards actually run creative software better due to their wonderful OpenCL support, CUDA is kind of falling off, and nvidia hasn't caught up with the open standards yet. If you can't afford a Quadro or FirePro, go with an AMD 7700 or 7800 series.

Thanks for your reply Jaxem, I think it will be useful. However, I'd like you to tell me which of the graphic cards I wrote in my question you would suggest me for running autocad, please. Thanks.

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August 19, 2013 2:05:23 PM

Of those 3, the 550 ti is the most powerful by quite a bit, which would make it best for pretty much anything (besides saving a few watts).
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September 6, 2013 5:32:18 AM

Sorry for the delay
Thank you very much for your answer
i bought a 550 ti and it worked well

But I'm very interested in what you said about OpenCL
Could you explain more please?
thanks

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September 9, 2013 6:40:35 AM

And, what do you think about choosing one of these three?
1. gigabyte 650 ti boost 2gb
2. gigabyte hd 7850 1gb
3. asus hd 7790 1gb
Which one of these 3 would be the best for running autocad 2013?
A million thanks
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September 9, 2013 6:48:56 AM

concerning the last question, my pc's characteristics are
fx-8350
gigabyte 990fx ud5
8gb ram
ssd kingston ssdnow v300
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September 9, 2013 8:18:38 AM

None of the above. Did you read the articles I linked? Why are you limiting yourself to those three cards? Why not get a Quadro or FirePro?
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September 16, 2013 8:10:39 AM

the problem is that in my country(Peru) it is really hard and expensive to get one of those graphic cards you are suggesting me. that's why I'm seeking the solution in one of the three graphic cards I listed above. I would be really thankful if you could keep on helping me with your replies.
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