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cadlabsreview the native Direct3D drivers, and 77.57 with the accelerated MAXimum driver for 3ds Max. The final benchmark was the full SPECViewperf 10 test. This benchmark consists of eight primary tests that are designed to mimic the operation of specific major design applications. The tests and their results were: 8.74 for 3dsmax-04, 17.74 for catia-02, 10.35 for ensight-03, 21.21 for maya-02, 12.8 for proe-04, 17.85 for sw-01, 2.59 for tcvis-01, and 6.36 for ugnx-01. They’re not the fastest scores I’ve seen, but as an entry-level graphics card, the ATI FireGL V3350 gets the job done. Quadro FX 4600 NVIDIA Cadalyst previously published 408.486.2000 a standalone review of the www.nvidia.com NVIDIA Quadro FX 4600 Price: $1,200 graphics card (www.cadalyst. com/7907NVIDIA), but I elected to include it in this roundup review because it seems to be among the most popular choices for new mid-to-high-end workstations. The Quadro FX 4600 is a three-quarter length, double-width PCIe 16x graphics card that requires a supplemental power connector plug to operate because it draws 135 W of power in operation. The FX 4600 is based on the G80GL graphics accelerator, affording the graphic card support for DirectX 10 in Windows Vista operating environments. Unified drivers are available for the Quadro line of cards, with support for both 32- and 64-bit versions of both Windows XP and Vista, as well as drivers for Linux, Solaris, and FreeBSD. Like all Quadro graphics cards from NVIDIA, the FX 4600 is certified for a broad range of professional applications. Also available are a couple of accelerated drivers for specific applications: PowerDraft for AutoCAD and MAXtreme for Autodesk 3ds Max. The latest version of the MAXtreme driver is an accelerated Direct3D driver that provides significant performance enhancements for its parent application. The NVIDIA Quadro FX 4600 has 768 MB of onboard DDR3 memory and includes two dual-link DVI-I connectors and a VESA stereoscopic output connector. The FX 4600 ADVERTISEMENT Leading the Wave of Civil 3D Partnering with Autodesk, RGS Associates rises to the forefront of civil engineering By RGS Associates, Inc. At RSG Associates, we strive to be on the cutting edge of technology. Like many of today’s civil engineering ﬁrms, we are constantly looking for ways to improve and accelerate the expertise that supports our design projects. So, when AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software was released on 2005, RGS evaluated its capabilities and made a strategic decision to integrate it into the ﬁrms software repertoire. Previously, we were using Autodesk® Land Desktop software for drafting and design, but the Civil 3D dynamic modeling and 3-D capabilities lured us to invest in our future. Today, just two years later, our entire ﬁrm works in Civil 3D for all new projects. Learn more about RGS Associates’ successful transition to AutoCAD Civil 3D by visiting the AutoCAD Civil 3D Success Center at: www.autodesk.com/civil3d_success. TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION SERIES Visit the AutoCAD Civil 3D Success Center at www.autodesk.com/civil3d_success. 22 October 2007 | cadalyst | www.cadalyst.com http://www.nvidia.com http://www.cadalyst.com/7907NVIDIA http://www.cadalyst.com/7907NVIDIA http://www.autodesk.com/civil3d_success http://www.autodesk.com/civil3d_success http://www.autodesk.com/civil3d_success http://www.cadalyst.com

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Contents Editor's Window Cad Central Tech Trends: First-Hand Architecture in Second Life Rev It Up — Graphics Cards Pack Power for Today’s Hottest Designs TurboCAD Pro 14 — 3D Modeling Software SimEnterprise R2 — Design Simulation Software CADopia 6.2 SP3 Professional Edition — 2D and 3D Modeling Software Cad Manager: Programming Resources for CAD Managers MCAD Modeling: Customer Service Horror Stories PLM Strategies: Manufacturing Across Time Zones AEC in Focus: Digital-Asset Management in AEC/O Cad Cartoon Issue Indexes Cadfidential

Cadalyst - October 2007

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