With the large number of computing options available today, it can be quite challenging to select a system that will deliver optimum performance and capacity at a reasonable price. Instead of recommending the "minimum" computing specifications to run Simulation CFD, we are listing the specifications of the computers used by the Application Engineers at Autodesk.
Recommended Desktop:
Model: HP Z620 with Intel Xeon E5-2680 @2.7Ghz (8cores)* RAM: +16GB Video: Nvidia Quadro 4000 Hard Drive: 15K RPM Hard Drive
*If more speed is needed add a 2nd E5-2680 for a total of 16cores
Recommended Laptop:
Model: HP EliteBook 8570w with Intel i7-3820m @ 2.7 GHz (4 Cores) RAM: 16GB Video: Nvidia Quadro K1000M Hard Drive: SSD
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