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    • soloS Offline
      solo
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      @unknownuser said:

      Solo, this is the laptop card, it's a dedicated one: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX560M 1.5Gb GDDR5, PhysX™ + CUDA™ ready

      Ah, okay I thought it was integrated chip like this:

      http://techgage.com/images/news/nvidia_geforce_gtx560m_053011.jpg

      http://www.solos-art.com

      If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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      • utilerU Offline
        utiler
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        SO what model NVIDIA card are you running, Pete?

        Actually, what is the make up of your main components? Processor / RAM / GC?

        IMO, I don't see the point in a large monitor like a few of you guys are sugggesting. Unless the monitor is sitting across the room from you!!! I work at a 1.0m deep workstation and have a 24 inch Samsung SyncMaster which is just right for viewing.... The other thing to note on larger screens is how fast your mouse needs to operate as well as having to lift and roll the damn thing just to get across the screen!!!!!

        purpose/expression/purpose/....

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        • brodieB Offline
          brodie
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          I've got 2 ViewSonic VP2365wb's ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824116421 ) and really like them. One of the least expensive monitors out there with an IPS display and 23" is a good size for me with dual monitors. Much bigger and you'd be turning your neck a lot. Also the stands are wonderful - very sturdy and crazy adjustable.

          -Brodie

          steelblue http://www.steelbluellc.com

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          • soloS Offline
            solo
            last edited by

            @utiler said:

            SO what model NVIDIA card are you running, Pete?

            Actually, what is the make up of your main components? Processor / RAM / GC?

            IMO, I don't see the point in a large monitor like a few of you guys are sugggesting. Unless the monitor is sitting across the room from you!!! I work at a 1.0m deep workstation and have a 24 inch Samsung SyncMaster which is just right for viewing.... The other thing to note on larger screens is how fast your mouse needs to operate as well as having to lift and roll the damn thing just to get across the screen!!!!!

            I have a few desktops (networked) that all run Geforce 260's and a Viao laptop with a geforce gt 410.

            http://www.solos-art.com

            If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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            • Rich O BrienR Offline
              Rich O Brien Moderator
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              We should start a 'show us yer workspace' thread. It'd be fun and very revealing.

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              • utilerU Offline
                utiler
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                mmmmm....Just out getting a smoothie.


                OfficeChairBeach.jpg

                purpose/expression/purpose/....

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                • GaieusG Offline
                  Gaieus
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                  Ah, it's getting Summer down under, Andrew, right?

                  Gai...

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                  • Rich O BrienR Offline
                    Rich O Brien Moderator
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                    Here's mine.........and no one sees what i do

                    http://scienceroll.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/computer-privacy.jpg

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                    • utilerU Offline
                      utiler
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                      @gaieus said:

                      Ah, it's getting Summer down under, Andrew, right?

                      You bet, Csaba... preparing for hot summer night, cold beer, prawn skewers and boardshort.... 😍

                      purpose/expression/purpose/....

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                      • KrisidiousK Offline
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                        I have to disagree with the 42" not being good for rendering or computer usage, I use one and it's about 2 foot from my face. renderings look fantastic on it and I get better frame rates that my 3 Digital monitors, whats-more when working on 24x36 inch standard architectural drawings it's a wonderful thing to have it up to that scale. as for retinal burn... I spend many hours a day staring at all these screens. I haven't had any issues that I know of, I have astigmatism and have for many many years.

                        By: Kristoff Rand
                        Home DesignerUnique House Plans

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                        • brodieB Offline
                          brodie
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                          @krisidious said:

                          I have to disagree with the 42" not being good for rendering or computer usage, I use one and it's about 2 foot from my face. renderings look fantastic on it and I get better frame rates that my 3 Digital monitors, whats-more when working on 24x36 inch standard architectural drawings it's a wonderful thing to have it up to that scale. as for retinal burn... I spend many hours a day staring at all these screens. I haven't had any issues that I know of, I have astigmatism and have for many many years.

                          Hehe, nevertheless, reminds me a lot of this story I found a long time ago.

                          http://tosh.comedycentral.com/blog/tag/employee-of-the-month/

                          -Brodie

                          steelblue http://www.steelbluellc.com

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                          • soloS Offline
                            solo
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                            I run on a 42" Vizio Edge Lit Razor LED™ LCD HDTV, and the color and image is superb, I sit 4 feet away from screen, I have a Samsung Syncmaster 24" also that is closer (L shaped work area)

                            I have now used TV's as main monitors for almost 5 years without any eye issues.

                            http://www.solos-art.com

                            If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                            • jeff hammondJ Offline
                              jeff hammond
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                              @solo said:

                              I have a Samsung Syncmaster 24" also

                              so that's three people in this thread that own a 24" syncmaster (i have one too).

                              mine is a little over 5 years old and it recently quit working.. (still powered up-- just a blank black screen though) i had it fixed for $70..

                              so, when you guys' samsung takes a dive, consider taking it in for a repair instead of trashing/rebuying (or, if you know how to solder, fix it yourself for $5 worth of capacitors)

                              dotdotdot

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                              • soloS Offline
                                solo
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                                @unknownuser said:

                                @solo said:

                                I have a Samsung Syncmaster 24" also

                                so that's three people in this thread that own a 24" syncmaster (i have one too).

                                mine is a little over 5 years old and it recently quit working.. (still powered up-- just a blank black screen though) i had it fixed for $70..

                                so, when you guys' samsung takes a dive, consider taking it in for a repair instead of trashing/rebuying (or, if you know how to solder, fix it yourself for $5 worth of capacitors)

                                Mine is also about 5 years old, so far the screen is fine, the hinge on the arm gave out after a year but that's no problem as I McGyvered it.

                                http://www.solos-art.com

                                If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                                • GaieusG Offline
                                  Gaieus
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                                  Mine is only 22" and just about 2.5 years old so I think I still have some time. 😄

                                  Gai...

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                                  • utilerU Offline
                                    utiler
                                    last edited by

                                    Just not for me guys, I think I'll stick to my 24' and be done with it. Interesting though that TV's work well as monitors....

                                    purpose/expression/purpose/....

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                                    • KrisidiousK Offline
                                      Krisidious
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                                      @utiler said:

                                      Just not for me guys, I think I'll stick to my 24' and be done with it. Interesting though that TV's work well as monitors....

                                      24' damn that's huge... I gotta see it... 😎

                                      By: Kristoff Rand
                                      Home DesignerUnique House Plans

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                                      • utilerU Offline
                                        utiler
                                        last edited by

                                        You know what i mean, Kris...... Bloody imperial!!!!

                                        purpose/expression/purpose/....

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                                        • KrisidiousK Offline
                                          Krisidious
                                          last edited by

                                          🤣

                                          By: Kristoff Rand
                                          Home DesignerUnique House Plans

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                                          • onzkiO Offline
                                            onzki
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                                            Hi, sorry to butt in again 😄 But thanks for all the advice in this thread, even the conversation on graphic card & monitors are cool:) Wow, seems like all you have a nice workstation setup. I can't wait to have mine in the future.
                                            Just for update, I haven't finalize my choice yet even up to this moment and my boss is still bugging me daily to get the Alienware lol 😄. Now my choice gets harder when our admin manager opened an option for a Mac pro (8-core version). But like what Solo & other guys mentioned above, Mac only offers ATI cards and after looking at different negative comments on web, It's difficult to take the risk.

                                            Image below is my current short list, and here's my remarks, open for comments/suggestions:

                                            1. Alienware ALX 51 - my office might get this, being tied to Dell since day one. I like the i7 980x benchmark but I don't need those cool light effects & vents. Does SLI boosts SKU performance? I also fear the common overheating issues discussed on web.
                                            2. Dell Precision T7500 - this is a possible upgrade to my T3500, which is not performing well. Xeon x5675 is close in rank with i7980x benchmark. Quadro 4000 seems good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKP-bLcS2X4
                                            3. Boxx 3970xTreme- I'm tempted with CPU @4.5ghz memory at 2133 and SSD. Does SSD boosts SKU performance? I'm worried for future maintenance parts/repairs. They only have reseller here in Hong Kong. I fear the very noisy fan as shown in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA_ys2kOsLs , my colleagues are seated just 2 feet away 😄 I hope being overclocked doesn't mean prone to overheat. I plan to use this about 14hrs, Mon-Fri.
                                            4. Mac Pro - two processor is also tempting, though Xeon model wasn't specified. My worries on availability/price/compatibility with AutoCAD software and ATI's performance with SKU.
                                              Shortlist:

                                            http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/4170/pcspecs.jpg


                                            [/hr]Dell Alienware Area-51. SKU 2021 Pro. AutoCAD 2023. Landscape design firm

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