New Computer For X5

[3DMASTER]

Hello All!

 

My boss has finally agreed to up-date our very old computers and I got a fresh maintenance up grade of X5 to install.

 

My questions are.

 

1. - Can anyone suggest the best computer configuration for the best performance of X5 and Solidworks without breaking the bank?

 

2. - How do I migrate my files to the brand new computer e.g. Machine configuration, post processor, tool bar states etc.

 

Thank you and have a nice day!

 

 

[shazam/TPP]

pick one from here

[3DMASTER]

Great site it offers a good benchmark to get started.

Thank you shazam

[gcode]

We've got 2 SolidBox Carbide machines here.

They were not cheap, but they are rock solid, run Mastercam X5 with no issues and are very fast..

When I'm spending my money I buy Dell refurb worekstations.

[3DMASTER]

We've got 2 SolidBox Carbide machines here.

They were not cheap, but they are rock solid, run Mastercam X5 with issues and are very fast..

When I'm spending my money I buy Dell refurb worekstations.

 

 

SolidBox Carbide Machine at over 6 grand is a little too much for us but the high speed series looks more around our range...So you are saying to start fresh from scrach on the installation to avoid problems?

[neurosis]

run Mastercam X5 with issues

 

Was that a Freudian slip?

 

I would buy one of these if I could afford it. Instead I build my own. I can build a comparable pc for about 2/3 the price. One caveat however. No support.

[gcode]

Was that a Freudian slip?

 

I would buy one of these if I could afford it. Instead I build my own. I can build a comparable pc for about 2/3 the price. One caveat however. No support.

 

whooops :D

 

no not a Freudian slip... this machine runs X5 with NO issues at all

 

yeah.. the Dell refurb in my siggy is a little faster than my $5600 SolidBox and cost $2100.

I'm thinking about upgrading the FX3000 to a Quadro 4000 next time I do a nice side job..

[RandyN]

whooops :D

 

no not a Freudian slip... this machine runs X5 with NO issues at all

 

yeah.. the Dell refurb in my siggy is a little faster than my $5600 SolidBox and cost $2100.

I'm thinking about upgrading the FX3000 to a Quadro 4000 next time I do a nice side job..

 

I have the same setup as you gcode, but with the 4000, and it rocks, as im sure you know..

I have a dell u3011 monitor to go along with it, im in computer heaven here