Review: Nvidia RTX A2000 (12 GB) workstation GPU
Feb 1, 2023 · With impressive performance and hardware ray tracing built in, this low profile pro graphics card can transform workflows for lovers of small desktop workstations, writes Greg Corke Small Form Factor (SFF) workstations like the Dell Precision 3460 SFF have become extremely popu lar with designers and engineers- – because they take up significantly less space
Nvidia RTX A4000 / RTX A5000 review - AEC Magazine
Jun 5, 2021 · Nvidia RTX A4000 (16 GB) With 16 GB of GDDR6 ECC memory, the Nvidia RTX A4000 offers a big step up from the 8 GB Quadro RTX 4000. 8 GB is fine for mainstream viz workflows but for more complex projects it can be limiting, so delivering 16 GB in a sub $1,000 pro GPU is a big step forward.Previously, 16 GB was only …
Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen for CAD, BIM & beyond - AEC Magazine
Jul 23, 2021 · One of the questions we get asked most often at AEC Magazine is ‘which processor is best for CAD or BIM?’ Normally, we wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Intel Core or low core count Intel Xeon processors (after all, Intel has demonstrated a clear lead in single threaded performance for the last fifteen years) but with AMD’s recent resurgence in the CPU market, things are no longer so ...
Review: Nvidia RTX 6000 Ada Generation - AEC Magazine
Apr 19, 2023 · New GPU architectures are delivered from the top down. And the new Nvidia RTX 6000 Ada Generation is very much at the top of the stack. With a price tag of £7,150 (Ex VAT), this 48 GB professional GPU is reserved for those that take design visualisation, simulation or AI extremely seriously.
Swapp: the algorithmic assistant - AEC Magazine
Nov 30, 2022 · In AEC Magazine’s AI Special Edition we began our journey to better understand how artificial intelligence will impact design and construction. In Swapp, Martyn Day finds a contender for the most audacious AI tool yet for automating …
Hypar: text-to-BIM and beyond - AEC Magazine
Mar 21, 2023 · Imagine a computer aided design system that can model a building from a written definition. The user simply types their request into a chat box: ‘A two-storey retail building, and 14 storeys of residential, arranged in an L shape.’
IFC: what is it and why is it needed? - AEC Magazine
Jul 11, 2022 · IFC’s benefits. Free, off-the-shelf and ready to be used for almost any purpose, IFC brings big benefits. These include its ability to: Provide the data framework for information management activities • Enable repeatable processes and software configurations during delivery
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Exclusive review: Intel Arc Pro A40 / A50 - AEC Magazine
Dec 22, 2022 · Intel’s choice of 6 GB of memory appears to be spot on for its intended market. Most true entry-level pro graphics cards, such as the AMD Radeon Pro W6400 (read our review) and Nvidia T600, come with 4 GB.And while most CAD and BIM models should fit comfortably within that, they might struggle with larger models, especially in CAD applications with more modern graphics APIs such as Solidworks.
Review: Nvidia RTX 4000 Ada Generation - AEC Magazine
Feb 1, 2024 · Over the years, Nvidia’s 4000 class pro GPUs have formed a very important part of the company’s workstation GPU portfolio. With a total board power of around 150W the single slot graphics cards have found their way into an extremely broad range of workstations, from the entry-level to the high-end.