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cadalystlabsreview All New editions of For the MAXBench4 benchmark running under Autodesk 3ds Max 2008, the averaged high/low scores with the native OpenGL drivers was 99.20, and the averaged high/low scores with the Direct3D drivers was 243.05. The final benchmark test was the complete SPECviewVelocity Micro’s ProMagix W160 High Performance Workstation PC perf 10 benchis housed in a heavy-gauge aluminum, compact 17.72” x 8.27” x mark, and the 19.29” case that features swing-away drive bay doors and a glowing blue panel. scores for the ProMagix W160 were 52.84 for 3dsmax-04, 66.49 for Graphics for the W160 were capacatia-02, 57.12 for ensight-03, 248.68 bly handled by an NVIDIA Quadro for maya-02, 64.12 for proe-04, FX 3700 graphics card with 512 MB 122.26 for sw-01, 33.63 for tcvis-01, of integrated onboard GDDR3 memand 36.57 for ugnx-01. The scores ory. Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 was preinstalled on the sys- for the SPECviewperf 10 benchmark suite were the highest of any system tem, as were NVIDIA graphics drivers v.6.14.11.6961 dated January 15, 2008. in this roundup. The Velocity Micro ProMagix W160 The system was housed in a configured as Cadalyst received it is compact 17.72” x 8.27” x 9.29” priced at $2,795, making it the least (H x W x D) case made of a fairly expensive system and earning it an A+ heavy-gauge aluminum and featuring swing-away drive bay doors. It had in the pricing category. The warranty plan included at this price is a little on a total of six USB 2.x connectors, four the weak side, with 12-month coverat the rear of the system and two in front, and one FireWire connector. Fan age for parts and labor, 12-month regnoise was moderate but unobtrusive. It ular business hours support, and depot had seven drive bays, with three 5.25” repair service. However, options for as many as three years parts and labor and one 3.5” bays that were externally accessible and an additional three warranty with on-site service are 3.5” bays inside the box. Also included available. Even with additional warwas a Velocity Micro–branded Creative ranty coverage, the price is still low. Velocity Micro’s return policy is Labs glossy piano black keyboard and 30 days with a 15% restocking fee. an 800 dpi laser mouse. With its good performance and I put the ProMagix W160 through moderate price, the Velocity Micro its paces with the benchmark tests. ProMagix W160 reaps some of the With AutoCAD 2008 running the benefits of its acquisition of Overdrive Cadalyst C2008 benchmark, the sysPC. Highly Recommended. tem generated a C2008 total index score of 290 with the native OpenGL drivers and 391 with the native Ron LaFon, a contributing editor for Cadalyst, Direct3D drivers. The combined is a writer, editor, and a computer graphics C2008 scores for the concurrent sesand electronic publishing specialist from sions with the Direct3D drivers was Atlanta, Georgia. He is a principal at 3Bear 796, which completed in a total of Productions in Atlanta. 61 minutes. May 2008 cadalyst www.cadalyst.com Pro Dozens of new & improved features You’ll see the difference! Platinum Architectural Mechanical “TurboCAD is undoubtedly the most powerful CAD program available in its price range.” – PlanRoom Central www.turbocad.com 19 http://www.turbocad.com http://www.turbocad.com http://www.turbocad.com http://www.cadalyst.com

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Cadalyst - May 2008 Contents Editor's Window Cad Central A Solid Job in AutoCAD Today’s Power — Quad-Core Workstations Performance — Tomorrow’s Possibilities Reverse Engineering an Antique Italian Treasure Trends in Reverse Engineering NextEngine 3D Scanner — Reverse-Engineering Tool Setting CAD Standards Fight for Your Hardware Rights The Jack and Jill of Ergonomics Technology for Civil Infrastructure Cad Cartoon Issue Indexes Shortcuts and Solutions

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