Recommend a GFX card for CAD applications?

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It's not about the RAM it's how the chipset is optimised for use with the application. Obviously the RAM does play a part but a card that is optimised and certified for use with CAD packages will perform better than a card that is "standard" which usually means optimised for gaming. CAD requirments are different to gaming requirments, that's why you go for the specialist card.

Similarly, I wouldn't use one of the PNY cards (from the Professional Series) in a gaming machine - I may well be disappointed with the performance.

If in any doubt, just contact the PNY people. They really do know their stuff when it comes to CAD and the like.

 

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To quote from one of the pages I provided a link to :

"Not only does Autodesk certify and recommend Quadro for use with AutoCAD software, but many of AutoCAD software's advanced features won't run optimally without a professional-class GPU like Quadro."

 

Good enough for me, UKDarkstar

 

The thing is - you have to really try so hard to better Ken's advice !

All jesting aside, I spent a good couple of weeks researching for my fussy customer. Never had one performance complaint and they were only using stuff just above entry level, not mega bucks stuff.