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Siemens PLM Velocity series Solid Edge supports DirectX and Advanced setting (OpenGL)The advanced setting is available on all platforms

AMD Workstation Graphics

Why VistaWindows XP has a single application limit of 2 to 3 GB ie Solid Edge can only address this much memoryWindows x64 has less support by Microsoft but can address more memoryVista 64 bit has good driver support and can access large amounts of memoryBut is still very new!Maps graphics memory twice so needs lots of memory


How to get the maximum out of SolidEdgeLarge amounts of MemoryCertified cardFast drive system=Gives real large model editing performance


SolidEdge setup In OptionsDirect X for game cardsAdvanced OpenGL professional cards (FireGL)Software (Limited graphics support (embedded cards Basic (slow OpenGL


DirectXDirectX has less performance than a professional card and gives a different image on the screen


Full Speed OpenGL cardWith professional card (FireGL) full speed and quality image


With full speed card you can enable highest sharpnessHighest sharpness setting does not affect rotation performance on this model


Whats required for successful 64bit implementation on VistaDual Core processorSecond core helps with memory allocationWindows Update (ouch)SP1+ to improve performance, expect a waitBranded systemBetter driver supportLots of Memory4GB to 6GB or 8GB


Producing drawings requires more memoryProducing 2D drawings needs more memory as each file is read of the hard drive even if its in memory. If you run out of memory it will swap and take a long timeMore Memory and fast drives help with this


AMD Workstation Graphics *March 26, 2008ATI Consumer vs. Workstation GraphicsCONSUMERATI RadeonWORKSTATIONATI FireGLPROFESSIONAL ATI FireMVProducts* Please see AMD.com for current warranty and support details


If you are constrained by XPRun MSCONFIG to clean out startup programs that sap resourcesClose unnecessary applicationsOffice ~ OutlookMultiple web pagesPhotoshop

Blue is Outlook!


AMD Workstation Graphics *March 26, 2008ATI FireGL Family TodayNew Card

Entry LevelMid RangeHigh EndUltra High EndATI FireGL ModelV3600V5600V7600V7700V8600V8650MSRP1492994995499491,399Memory Configuration256MB512MB512MB512MB1GB2GBMemory Interface128-bit128-bit256-bit256-bit512-bit512-bitMemory Bandwidth16GB/sec35.2GB/sec51.2GB/sec72GB/sec110.6GB/sec110.6GB/secUnified Shader Units120120320320320320Dual Link DVI Outputs222122DisplayPort Outputs110-bit ColorHD Component OutputStereo 3D OutputPCIe 2.0CompatibleCompatible


AMD Workstation Graphics *March 26, 2008Robust Content ProtectionHigh PerformanceNew User Features2560x160010-bit colorwith audioVGADisplayPortLVDSSingle cable video conferencing and daisy chained displays are examples of features possible in version 2.0 of DisplayPort standard Micro-packet architecture enables superior user features compared to DVI raster scanDirect drive architecture reduces cost of LCD displays...not currently allowed with DVIPCIe electrical layer & four forward lanes withembedded clocking deliver up to 2x the performance of DVI over smaller connectorTwo schemes are enabled by standard: HDCP or newly-developed DisplayPort Content Protection System (DPCP)SecureLow CostLCD PanelLCD PanelDisplay-PortDisplayPort: Applications & Benefits


Case StudyNova Design and VAIVery large models40 design seatsReliability paramount


Reviews resultsATIs FireGL V7600 gets our editors choice award


First review V7700Highest Spec results seen anywhere!

Finally, that every so precious diamond studded golden crown in the professional graphic card arena that was powerfully in the clutch of NVIDIAs iron fist has been utterly ripped away. How much more punishment can NVIDIA take from AMD in the professional graphics front? The AMD FireGL Team firmly maintain their status of being the Dominate Force in all arenas.www.3dprofessor.org award for the AMDs FireGL V7700 High End Entry Level Professional Workstation Card EDITORS RECOMMENDATION


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