CPU/Mobo CPU requirements for solid works 2k7?

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i have an am2+ setup ?
On using Solid works (especially when it comes to assemblies ) system gets stressed out cpu usage goes for a real toss almost 95% :ashamed: (everytjings gets sluggish then)!

can u guys suggest a decent solution for the right cpu upgrade ?
i have a budget of about 5k right now and maybe i could save up 10k for the same.
current config:
x2 3600+ oce'd to 2.2ghz
2*1gb ddr 667
AMD 780G chipset (HD 3200 graphics solution)
will upgrading my gpu rather than cpu help :S (i mean HD 3870/4850 )?

PS: i am never going to purchase those workstation solutions so please dont even mention them . ! (have gaming needs:bleh: )
 
Am really not sure about Solid Works requirements. I can say something about getting a better AM2+ CPU though.
Now in the range of 5k i really do not see a very good cpu on top of what you have. You can atmost get a X2 5000 Black available ~4.8K in India (Amarbir), i think it's stock clock is 2.5Ghz and you can easily OC it to 3.0Ghz.
But frankly i think an AM2 cpu would be an understatment for you rig since it supports AM2+. No AM2+ would come in under 5k as far a i know, even the tricore tolimans would cost around 6k at least. So I would recommend you save up a bit more and go for phenom 9850 Black retailing ~$200 now. It has a 2.5Ghz stock and you can OC it easily to higher clocks with some good cooling.
 
Solid works demand a quad core; Get a Q6600; :)

No OC'ing reqd; works flawlessly outta the box;

Load SW and see all the cores utilizing it; :D
 
Get a phenom x3 or x4 it will run great .:) . the onboard graphics will be fine :cool2:
gannu said:
Solid works demand a quad core; Get a Q6600; :)

No OC'ing reqd; works flawlessly outta the box;

Load SW and see all the cores utilizing it; :D
Click to expand...

he has amd mobo , how will he use Q6600 :bleh:
 
Oh damn; :ashamed:

Apologies; went by the title of the thread; :ashamed:

I'm afraid if any X2 would do justice then; try sourcing the tri-core phenom if possible; :)
 
While GPU helps...Solidworks is very CPU dependent and more so CPU speed dependent. Only few UI interface elements and redraws in solidworks use multiple cores...its not truly multithreaded.

So if you want fast calculations go for higher freq dual cores rather than lower freq quads unless ofcourse you intend to run 2 instances or maybe intend to run other applications simultaneously.
 
AMD Athlon64 X2 5600+ @ 2.9Ghz will be fine. It costs around 5K in market.. U can easily OC it to over 3Ghz to get more juice for Solid works..
Don't go with X2 6400/6000+, they both have high TDP & you may blew 780G..
 
thanks guys for replying !
i might be able to push my budget to 10k!
so a quad core is possible
can anyone suggest a B3 stepping proccy !
wont be ocing ,

can also buy from australia if its cheaper (~220$ AUD)

so which ones a better vfm model?
 
also i have gigabyte -GA-MA78GM-S2H mobo
so i dunno if it would support a 140wtt cpu !
it supports 125wtts outa the box
 
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