Computer aided design workstations are a necessity for many types of professionals. While there are several variations of AutoCAD services workstations, one in particular seems to be the favorite among the great majority of designers, engineers and more.
The new Lenovo 9700 Workstation is a great choice for those hoping to use something that isn’t necessarily the most cost effective, but a machine that will increase productivity and crank out quality, efficient work.
There are several versions of this particular machine, but today, we are going to take a look at the Xeon E5-264ov3 CPU.
According to engineering.com, “The Xeon E5-2640v3 CPU in the review unit is an 8-core (2x thread) processor and is ranked in the top six percent of the high performing processors (by Passmark). The P700 will handle NVIDIA Quadro graphics cards that can support up to four independent displays as well as connecting 16 independent monitors with 1.2 stream cloning mode.”
Specifications:
- CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2640v3 @2.6GHz
- Dimensions (WHD): 446 mm x 175 mm x 485 mm
- Dual link 2x DVI-I DL + 2x DP1.2
- Ethernet: Intel 82574L Gigabit CT2 Desktop Ethernet Adapter
- FLEX module support: (up to four devices)
- Graphics: NVIDIA Quadro K5200 8GB GDDR5 as tested (up to 2x Quadro K6000 w/SLI or 1x Quadro M6000 DL DVI 4xDP 12 GB GDDR5 available)
- Max Resolution: 4096 x 2160 (DP 1.2)
- Media Card Reader16x DVD +/- RW DL (Blu-ray available)
- OS: Windows 7 Professional 64 bit (Win 8.1 Pro 64)
- PCIe Storage available: (2×1.6TB Fusion IO PCIe SSD starting at $15,400)
- Price: Starting at $1,769
- RAM: 32GB DDR4-2133 RDIMM
- Storage: Intel Pro 2500 240GB SATA SSD +2x Samsung 256 GB M.2 SSD striped as tested, (12 devices, 7x SATA / 1x eSATA – 24TB Max, RAID 0/1/5/10 available)
- USB Ports: 16 (4-USB 3.0 Fore, 4-USB 3.0 & 4-USB 2.0 Aft)
- Wellsburg (Intel 612 chipset)
Engineering.com also states “The P700 in this configuration is a solid step into the arena of productive analyses. The Xeon processors do a fine job of multi-threaded mathematics calculations and allow other tasks to be performed in the foreground while analyses are being performed in the background.” In addition, “the NVIDIA Quadro K5200’s GPU is a great addition in instances where respective solving software will use it.”
We hope this review helps you with your decision if you choose to purchase something of this degree. If you’re more interested in outsourcing CAD design needs, consider contacting our company.
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