Computer Build Advice for Simulation Software

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Euler

Discussion Starter · May 4, 2009 (Edited)

Hi, I am new to building computers and am looking for advice for optimal components to run Ansoft HFSS (http://www.ansoft.com/products/hf/hfss/) which is a 3D E&M field simulator or MATLAB. Ideally I want to keep it around $1600 but would go as high as $2000. I have no preference to Intel or AMD but would like to get the most bang (performance) for my buck while maintaining a high level of quality and reliability (if that is possible). Any input/ideas would be most appreciated, thanks.

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Wrench97

· #2 · May 5, 2009

I see your limited to Windows XP or RedHat V4.> http://www.ansoft.com/products/supported-operating-systems.cfm?product=hfss

But that is all I found for required Specs I would suggest you contact Ansoft to inquire about recommended hardware often design/cad programs have a list of recommended/preferred/required hardware such as video cards, ram and CPU's.

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woz2

· #3 · Dec 10, 2009 (Edited)

Some EM packages can now be accelerated with massively parallel NVIDIA GPU chips used in general purpose mode. See my blog postings GPU-Enabled Computers Speed Up Signal Integrity Simulations and NVIDIA GPU Chips Branch Out Into FDTD

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