Graphic card
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Hi, sorry for my english.
I Would like to know which card is the best for use with Sketchup. I don't use it for gpu render or games, i use it only for Sketchup.
I am considering for my choice quadro k600, quadro k2000 or geforce gtx780.
Is there a considerable difference during rotation of complex models?
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CPU is your first and primary need for sketchup, then GPU. Personally I like the gaming cards because more and more renders are moving to take advantage of that architecture. I would say with the 780 you'll be screaming along in SU just fine. Although it might even be too big for just sketchup. The 770 would be a better investment on return IMHO.
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with the same cpu (i7-4770k) do you think that the 770 and the k2000 or better k600 has the same performance? or 770 is better?
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SU is notoriously hard to predict when it comes to graphics card performance. It's not rare for an objectively better card to underperform a much cheaper card. Also, as was hinted at before the CPU (or rather a single core of your CPU) is doing most of the work in terms of geometry. As I recall the GPU is handling things like shadows, textures, and (I believe) styles like extended lines.
My advice, if you're only buying a card with SU in mind, is to get a decent nVidia gaming card. I'm a bit out of date on my video card knowledge so I'm afraid I can't offer any specific advice with regards to the models you mentioned.
-Brodie
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The argument between Quadro and GTX is long and varied. I'm not experienced enough to pick one over another. Personally I go for the cheaper and more versatile GTX.
there are lots of threads around where people voice their opinion on the matter.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/386333-33-quadro-geforce-autocad-solidworks-sketchup
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/sketchup/T1VKh_ocT-Yhere's a comparison, it's a few years old, but I would think it's still relevant.
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I always have this question in my head: If I have a very good video card, will the GPU calculate the geometry instead the CPU?
I currently have a note with a i7 3632QM, and a intel HD4000, no dedicated video card. When dealing with very large models the GPU are using very little power while the CPU is full. I understand that the CPU is dealing with all the geometry and the GPU with texture etc. In this case i no longer need a better GPU. But if the GPU deals with geometry in very good cards its great news.
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