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Do I really need OpenGL card for a CAD workstation?

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hi - i've been getting overwhelmed looking at various graphics card, CPU and motherboard combinations and I desperately need some expert input!

I want to build a dedicated CAD workstation to run Autodesk Inventor, nothing else. I'm having difficulty with is the graphics. Do I really need a £700+ OpenGL card or can I get away with a lower price card?

My initial search led me to Intel Xeon 5080 with an Intel or Tyan motherboard running Intel's 5000X chipset.

Now I'm confussed - is Intel's Core2 a better CPU for this app?

Also, is there an equivalent AMD CPU/motherboard combo which is as good or better than Intels?

Remember this workstation is dedicated to a single app - CAD!!!

I would really welcome your ideas on ideal specs for such a system so I can go away and research some more with better knowledge.

Thanks guys

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AutoDesk has a site and it has a support section with advice and opinions on equipment etc. It's here:

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servl [...] id=6397712

They also have a UK site.

http://www.autodesk.co.uk/adsk/ser [...] &id=779580


I hope this helps.

I've got friends in Stockport, near Manchester.

Where are you located.

Cheers,

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Thanks for those links - good to see that others have had the same questions as me! I'll wade through all those post tomorrow.

I'm near Liverpool - about 30 miles from Stockport :)

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