convergent trimech webcast presentation 2.27.14
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Maximize Design and Engineering Productivity: How to tune your workstation for optimal SolidWorks performance and what to consider before you buy your next workstation for SolidWorks Is your computer impeding your SolidWorks productivity? We have teamed with Convergent Technologies Group, an HP reseller, to provide you with resources to help make smarter hardware choices for SolidWorks users. In this webinar, we will discuss: •What SolidWorks and other application use scenarios stress specific workstation architecture components •Tips, tricks and best practices to optimize your SolidWorks applications performance •How to find the right balance of system components to maximize your SolidWorks productivity and your performance per dollar After this webinar, you will have a better understanding of possible ways to improve your current workstation application performance and important considerationsTRANSCRIPT
Maximize Your SolidWorks Productivity:
Convergent Technologies Group (CTG)
TriMech Solutions
How to tune your workstation for optimal SolidWorks performance andnew considerations to be aware of before you buy your next workstation for SolidWorks
Agenda• HP and SolidWorks
– teaming for customer success
• Workstation technology update– new options and how to define a balanced solution for your specific needs
• What stresses a workstation– SolidWorks user scenarios
• Tips and tricks- tuning your workstation for optimal SolidWorks performance
HP and SolidWorks
SolidWorks
Convergent Technologies
Group + TriMech Solutions
HP
TriMech Solutions and Convergent Technologies Group teaming up to help SolidWorks users achieve optimal productivity
• HP is the workstation market leader for SolidWorks and SolidWorks develops and tests on HP workstations
• HP and SolidWorks work together to create and certify solutions that are optimized for different SolidWorks user workflows
• TriMech Solutions and Convergent Technologies work together to understand your specific needs and define the best mix of workstation architecture components
Team approach allows our customers to maximize productivity while optimizing price performance for specific needs
Workstation Technology
What’s the difference between a Workstation and a PC?
• Users• Cost• System/Solution Performance• Durability• Expandability
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/workstations/workstation-xeon-e3-workstation-or-pc-comparison-brief.html
Workstation Technology
Architecture Components:• Memory (RAM)
• What’s the right amount?• ECC or standard memory?
• Processor (CPU)• Core vs. Xeon?• Clock speed?
• Storage (Hard Drives)• SSD?• HDD?
• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Building A Balanced Workstation and Improving Your Experience
If Your System Is
Slow So Are Your
Engineers &
Analysts Processors
Memory
Graphics
Storage
Intel Workstation Configurator• Build a Productive Workstation
• One size does not fit all• Configure a custom system that will help make you
the most productive without over investinghttp://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/workstations/workstation-configurator-tool.html
SolidWorks User ScenariosWhat Stresses a Workstation Architecture and how to optimize
your investment/performance
• Part Modeling• CPU must start at the top• Single core processor frequency is important• Turbo boost – helps overclock a single core to a higher frequency in single
threaded loads
• Assemblies• PC must have enough RAM• HDDs vs. SDDs
Preconfigured HP Smart Buy Solutions
3D Design UsersWorkstation performance and reliability at compelling prices. This configuration is ideal for SolidWorks users who are working on simple 3D assemblies and want to tap into the capabilities of RealView visualization.
HP Z230 Tower WorkstationOperating System: Windows 7 Professional (available through
downgrade rights from Windows 8 Pro)Processor: Intel® Xeon® E3-1270v3 processorMemory: 16GB DDR3-1600 ECC (4x4GB) Unbuffered
RAM Graphics Card: NVIDIA K2000Storage: 256GB SATA SSD + 1TB 10k rpm SATA
Preconfigured HP Smart Buy Solutions
Mobile Design UsersHP’s most versatile mobile workstation offers high-end professional graphics, robust processing power, a 15.6-inch diagonal display and a chiseled design that radiates performance.
Designed for SolidWorks professionals needing powerful processing performance on the go, SolidWorks certification and with a choice of high-end professional graphics solutions.
HP ZBook 15 Mobile WorkstationOperating System: Windows 7 Professional (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8 Pro)Processor: Intel® Core® i7-4800MQ processorMemory: 16GB DDR3 SDRAM, 1,600 MHzGraphics Card: NVIDIA K2100MStorage: 750GB HDD + 32GB SATA SSD SRT Display: 15.6-inch diagonal LED FHD WVA anti-glare
(1920x1080) with camera
Preconfigured HP Smart Buy Solutions
Mobile Design UsersHP’s most powerful mobile workstation offers the highest-performing professional graphics, extreme processing power, a 17.3” diagonal display and a chiseled design that radiates performance.
Designed for SolidWorks professionals that need mobile design, visualization of large datasets and laser scanning capabilities.
HP ZBook 17 Mobile WorkstationOperating System: Windows 7 Professional (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8 Pro)Processor: Intel® Core® i7-4800MQ processorMemory: 32GB DDR3 SDRAM, 1,600 MHz Graphics: NVIDIA K4100MStorage: 512GB SATA SSD + 750GB HDDDisplay: 17.3 inch diagonal LED FHD WVA anti-glare (1920x1080) with camera
SolidWorks User ScenariosWhat Stresses a Workstation Architecture and how to optimize
your investment/performance
• 2D Drawings• Quad core CPU handles drawing loads easily • Dual core with Hyper-Threading
Preconfigured HP Smart Buy Solutions
2D Design UsersWorkstation performance and reliability at starting prices that rival desktop PCs. This configuration is ideal for SolidWorks users who are primarily working in 2D, and starting to explore 3D.
HP Z230 Tower WorkstationOperating System: Windows 7 Professional (available through
downgrade rights from Windows 8 Pro)Processor: Intel® Xeon® E3-1245v3 processorMemory: 16GB ECC, DDR3 1,600 MHzGraphics: P4600Storage: 128GB SATA SSD + 1TB 7200 rpm SATA
SolidWorks User ScenariosWhat Stresses a Workstation Architecture and how to optimize
your investment/performance
• Simulation/Photview360• Using either of these features occasionally – you need multiple cores in your
CPU• Quad core CPU is 2x as fast as an equal dual core CPU
Preconfigured HP Smart Buy Solutions
Advanced Design and Simulation UsersHigh levels of performance and expandability in an accessible tool-free mini-tower form factor. This configuration is ideal for advanced SolidWorks users who require a powerful workstation for complex 3D assemblies, robust simulation and analysis, and stunning visualization.
HP Z420 WorkstationOperating System: Windows 7 Professional (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8 Pro)Processor: Intel® Xeon® E5-1650 processorMemory: 32GB DDR3-1600 ECC (4x8GB) Unbuffered RAGraphics: NVIDIA K4000Storage: 512GB SATA SSD
Preconfigured HP Smart Buy Solutions
Expert Visualization and Simulation UsersBuilt for high-end computing and visualization. The dual-processor HP Z820 Workstation delivers outstanding performance, award-winning industrial design, and tool-free serviceability in the industry’s most expandable chassis. With next-generation Intel® Xeon® processors, support for up to 16 processing cores, and the latest professional graphics, you’ll tackle even the most demanding projects like never before.
HP Z820 WorkstationOperating System: Windows 7 Professional (available through
downgrade rights from Windows 8 Pro) Processor: 2x Intel® Xeon® E5-2637v2 4Core processorMemory: 32GB DDR3 SDRAM, 1,600 MHz Graphics: NVIDIA K5000Storage: 512GB SATA SSD
Tips and Tricks for tuning SolidWorks Performance
Best performance on day one
One-Click bios setting optimization for your key applications
One-Click HP certified drivers for your key applications
View entire system configuration
Consolidated report of all hardware, software and drivers
One-Click System Config report to expedite support and reduce down time
Identify system bottlenecks Quick & easy
performance analysis
Extensive library of white papers at your fingertips
HP Performance Advisor
Tips and Tricks for tuning SolidWorks Performance
TriMech Solutions Best Practices
1. Make sure you get the graphics card driver from SolidWorks.com, not from NVidia or ATI. (http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/videocardtesting.html)
2. Make sure you disable anti-virus on install or updates, otherwise it may not be installed correctly
3. CAD Admin dashboard through your customer portal would be good to keep track of your hardware at your company
4. There are settings inside of the software that affect performance as well
5. Feature Statistics
Resources and Q&A
Convergent Technologies: www.ctgva.com Account Manager: Sean Kennedy [email protected]
TriMech Solutions: http://trimechsolutions.com/products/hp.aspxElite Applications Engineer: Ryan Zeck [email protected]
Intel Configurator Tool: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/workstations/workstation-configurator-tool.html