64bit winxp computer systems ?

Hi all,

I'm working on spec'ing 2 new systems for running solidworks here. I
want to explore the 64 bit options now available. It's my
understanding that this will remove the memory limitations (<2gb) for
applications. Does anyone have a recent component list or a suggestion
of vendor for this type of system? Or any comments on the whole 64bit
thing?

Thanks,

Zander

 

www.cyberpowerinc.com has both the Intel and the AMD 64 bit chips. They
also have PCI express motherboards, and some of them take the 533 MHz RAM.
I like them because they are cheaper than DELL, and they don't come with the
bloatware.

 

For ready made:

Boxx


For roll your own:

Buy one at first then add another later:
Processor: Dual-Core AMD Opteron™ Processor
Model Number: 275
Frequency (GHz): 2.2
L2 Cache Size: 2 MB
Socket: 940
Stepping: E6
Manufacturing Tech (CMOS): .09 micron SOI
Wattage (W): 95.0
Integrated Memory
Controller (GHz): 2.2

MOBO
http://www.tyan.com/products/html/thunderk8we.html without SCSI

Memory
I like Corsair. you can have up to 64Gb

HDD
WD Raptor 72Gb x2 in RAID with a small (20Gb) HD for the OS.

Video
PCIe Quadro

 

You will find a nice review of a dream CAD/CAM machine here:
http://www.3dprofessor.com/review.asp?id=114
Detailed description of dual opteron motherboard (Supermicro H8DCE) in test
system2:
http://www.supermicro.com/Aplus/motherboard/Opteron/nForce/H8DCE.cfm

List of components for a dual CPU machine I would choose:
- motherboard:
- Supermicro H8DCE or
- Thunder K8WE (S2895)
http://www.tyan.com/products/html/thunderk8we.html
- 2 x AMD 275 Opteron 2.2GHz Dual Core (2MB Cache)
- 2 x Western Digital 74GB SATA Drives (RAID 1)
- 1 x Seagate Baracuda 400GB SATA Drive
- 8 x 1GB PC3200 Registered ECC from crucial
http://www.crucial.com/store/partspecs.Asp?IMODULE=CT12872Y40B#info
or 4 x 2GB PC3200 Registered ECC from crucial
http://www.crucial.com/store/partspecs.Asp?IMODULE=CT25672Y40B
- Coolermaster ctacker chassis
http://www.coolermaster.com/index.p...erial=STC-T01&other_title=+STC-T01+CM Stacker
- 2 x 400W Noiseless PSU like
http://www.silenxusa.com/productcart/pc/configureprd_z.asp?idcategory=2&idproduct=2
(I'm not sure, if this PSU is EPS12V/SSI compatible)
- 2 x CPU cooler Zalman CNPS7700-Cu http://www.zalman.co.kr/
- 1 x nVidia Quadro 4500 - http://www.nvidia.com/page/qfx_uhe.html
- 2 x Dell 2405FPW 24" LCD
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...y_id=6198&first=true&page=productlisting.aspx

List of components for single CPU machine I would choose:
- 1 x Asus A8N-SLI Premium
http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=3&l2=15&l3=0&model=539&modelmenu=1
- 1 x AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800 Dual Core
- 2 x Western Digital 74GB SATA Drives (RAID 1)
- 2 x Seagate Baracuda 400GB SATA Drive
- 2 x Crucial Ballistix 2GB Kit (4x1GB) -
http://www.crucial.com/store/partspecs.Asp?IMODULE=BL2KIT12864Z503
- Antec Advanced Super Mid Tower P180
http://www.antec.com/ec/productDetails.php?ProdID=09180
- 1 x 460W Noiseless PSU
http://www.silenxusa.com/productcart/pc/configureprd_z.asp?idcategory=2&idproduct=3
- 1 x CPU cooler Zalman CNPS7700-Cu http://www.zalman.co.kr/
- 1 x nVidia Quadro 4500 - http://www.nvidia.com/page/qfx_uhe.html (I'm not
sure if this card will fit in P180 chassis).
- 1 x Dell 2405FPW 24" LCD
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...y_id=6198&first=true&page=productlisting.aspx

IgI

 

I am going for the AMD dual core X2 4800 processor
4Gb Corsair memory
2x WD Sata 74Gb in raid 0 for the XP64 operating system
1x 200gb Seagate barracuda Sata for local data
Nvidia Fx3400 PCIe
Dual layer DVD-ROM Drive
Asus N8 deluxe motherboard
Oh! and I have just got the MX1000 Logitech laser mouse, wow, what a super
mouse, I have now doubled my score in Unreal tournament 2004 online!

The system is built and running, but using a AMD FX55, as the dual core is
not available in the UK until the 15 August! :-(
I have not installed Solidworks onto it yet, as Sw2006 was released on
Tuesday in the UK and I am waiting for the CD's to do a clean install.
I have all of the benchmarks downloaded and ready to run, I will forward the
results as soon as possible.
The dual core X2 4800 is 30% faster than the FX55, (not my data), and the
FX55 fly's!
No more Intel for me!!
Mind you I might have shot myself in the foot as my boss says, "that as I
will be able to do more work in less time, I need less hours so need less
pay!!!"
Dam cheek!, I am worth every penny that he pays me and more!, lol
I hope he was kidding, gulp!
I am currently using a Compaq 310 with 2Gb ram and an Nvidia Quadro 980, 3
years old and it is total pants for Solidworks 2005 sp4.1
With major white screens and long check-in times.
Remember to get an upgrade "piggy bank", because your new pc, will be old
next week!!!

 

Pete,

I take it "pants" is bad ???

Mark
USA (colonial)

 

Yes, it's a London thing! Sorry, lol

 

English = Amerenglish
pants = underwear worn below the waist and above the knees
trousers = pants

 

In UK English
pants or knickers = underwear worn under trousers, (skirts or dresses if you
are that way inclined), ie Y fronts, boxers shorts, Gstrings etc...
trousers = trousers
You even spell colour wrong! (color) ????
lol