"Four & Eight Way, Quad-Core VFX Power in a Single Workstation"

The CAD2 VX64 Workstation Series harnesses the very latest in quad core processing power and has been designed to smooth the creative workflow of professional VFX artists that work on full resolution 2K projects with 10Bit Digital Intermediates (DI's). The VX64 can accommodate up to 8TB of local hard disk storage and can access up to a phenomenal 128GB of system RAM, whilst displaying massive depths of colour on four independent dual-link DVI LCD displays, each displaying resolutions of up to 3840 x 2400.

" Animation Frames and Sequences can be visualized in seconds (not minutes) with entire projects flowing through the rendering pipeline like never before "

The AMD™ Opteron™ Quad Core Processor with Direct Connect Architecture delivers outstanding performance across a range of multi-threaded workstation applications. Quad-Core AMD™ Opteron™ processors feature significant core & cache memory enhancements to deliver considerable VFX performance benefits. Featuring load execution and enhanced branch prediction plus a native quad-core CPU design to deliver unmatched levels of rendering & image composition performance. Unleash the power of any multithreaded 3D visual application (Autodesk 3ds max, Maya, Cinema4D, Lightwave, XSI, Rhino 3D and many more...) and take your intensive 3D projects to new levels of realism with awesome levels of processing & graphics power (with NVIDIA Quadro SLI Technology).

			Complex CAD/CAM Analysis
			Graphics & Compositing
			VFX Modeling / Rendering
			Oil / Gas/ GIS Simulation
			Scientific / Medical
			High Definition (HD) Video

Featuring DUAL 'Next Generation' x16 PCI-Express Professional Workstation Graphics capabilities (ATI™ FireGL™ & NVIDIA Quadro® FX Options Available), Support for ATI Multi Card & NVIDIA SLI Technology (Max 4GB Graphics Memory), Up to 128GB of Ultra High Performance, Dual Channel 667MHz DDR-2 Memory (through Sixteen DIMM slots), Triple Gigabit Networking Ports, 1.6KW Redundant Power Supply, Eight SATA 3GB/s Hard Disk Drives (with Hot Swappable Enclosures) & 8TB of Local Hard Disk Storage the VX64 offers a complete VFX Studio Solution, capable of handling intensive DI work, all within a single workstation.

" The CAD2 VX64 Offers a Level of Graphics Computing Previously Only Available on High-end Unix/RISC Based Computer Workstations "

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Standard users of leading 3D CAD Software such as Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, PTC Pro Engineer & UGS Solid Edge can dramatically improve their design productivity by embracing the latest workstation technology; however they may find the VX64 range a little over the top for daily design/analysis & rendering tasks. The VX64 workstation range is primarily designed for intensive VFX and Post Production work.

Design: Engineers can work on large complex assemblies, incorporating a large number of intricate parts and/or sub-assemblies; in real time. Each of the 16 or 32x CPU Cores can be assigned to each computer intensive package, allowing users to make maximum use of each software package in a multi-task working environment. Designers can work on multiple software packages at once without the draw backs associated with typical graphic updates an screen refreshes that are experienced on conventional workstation platforms.

Rendering/Analysis: An increasingly popular tool for interactive 3D design work, using the latest CAD software packages (like Solidworks' Photoworks or Animator packages) Photorealistic image can be rendered in the quickest possible time. Maximizing all 32x CPU cores can achieve record breaking results, allowing photorealistic images to be rendered like never before. Designers can also run extremely complex CFD & FEA calculations, whilst continuing with their workflow, maximizing both engineer design time and hardware return of investment.

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Leading 3D Modeling and VFX specialists that use Autodesk 3ds Max (3D Studio Max), Maya, Studio Tools, Studio Viz, Maxon Cinema4D, Softimage XSI, Newtek Lightwave 3D or Rhino 3D etc can dramatically increase creative workflow, especially when working on 2K resolution video and other high resolution digital projects.

Modeling: Model larger, in greater detail with full 2K resolution & 10Bit DI's (Digital Intermediates) with great efficiency, whilst having enough memory to work in real time. This is not a dream... it is true reality with the VX64 series of workstations. Choose from dual graphics card configurations to combine up to 4GB of graphics memory and quad dual-link displays into your workflow for never before seen image realism. The VX64 series offers a level of graphics computing previously only available on high-end Unix/RISC based workstations.

Rendering: Render larger, more complex frames and animations in shorter time frames. increase the resolution, add complex lighting/image effects without any disruption in the rendering pipeline. With up to 32x CPU cores at your disposal you can assign certain cores for rendering, enabling VFX artists to continue modeling without any disruption. The VX64 can even be rack mounted and configured with/without professional workstation graphics as a 5U, 32 Core Render Node.... The possibilities are endless.

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"Independently custom built to order to exact customer requirements our VX64 Series feature the worlds fastest, most powerful computer workstation technologies. Offering awesome levels of processing power and insane memory I/O speeds to drastically reduce project rendering times and improve creative workflow. Providing professional designers and VFX specialists with both the power and precision to drive productivity like never before"

To design your own VX64 workstation or to speak with one of our Workstation Specialists, please contact us on +44 (0) 800 180 4801, e-mail sales@cad2.com or enquire below.

" Max 32x CPU Cores, Awesome Processing BHP, ONE Single Workstation "

The CAD2 VX64 Series Workstation shatters all previous performance benchmarks and can utilize up to a staggering 32x CPU cores for the ultimate workstation powerhouse. Not only that but combined with Next Generation Workstation Chipset's, Certified Professional Graphics Cards (ATI FireGL or NVIDIA Quadro FX), High Performance Dual Channel DDR2 Memory, Enterprise Class SATA Hard Disk Storage, Optical DVD/RW, Blue Ray Drives and much more.... and you have easily the worlds most powerful professional workstation, ready tackle any task you wish to throw at it.

CAD2 VX64 Workstation Specification

Microprocessors: AMD™ Opteron™ Rev. F 8000 Series 64Bit Quad-Core

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To design your own VX64 workstation or to speak with one of our Workstation Specialists, please contact us on +44 (0) 800 180 4801, e-mail sales@cad2.com or enquire below.

* Images for Illustration Purposes Only - Subject to Change Without Notice

To design your own bespoke workstation or to speak with one of workstation system specialists, please call +44 (0) 800 180 4801 or e-mail sales@cad2.com

Excerpt From Digital Arts Review "The DQX-SE is built around two quad-core Xeon X5460 processors, which run at 3.16GHz. In our CPU based Cinebench R10 rendering test, the scores were the best we've seen" "Where the DQX-SE wins overall is with the inclusion of AMD's ATI FireGL V8600 Graphics Card" In our Adobe After Effects and Photoshop tests, again the performance was the best we've seen with performance in creative applications that everyone would love to have. In summary, if your 3D or VFX demands spending up to £4,000 on a workstation, then the CAD2 DQX-SE is an excellent choice

Excerpt From MCAD Workstation Review "COLOSSAL AND POWERFUL are probably the best adjectives to describe CAD2’s new VISION DQX workstation" "What this latest technology means CAD2’s VISION has eight of the fastest CPU cores currently available, making it an absolute dream machine for users of multithreaded applications. The VISION DQX ripped through our 3ds Max rendering tests and should offer similar benefits for CFD and FEA studies, particularly when analysing multiple design iterations concurrently. All of this cutting edge processing technology is backed up with one of the most powerful professional graphics cards currently on the market. ATI’s FireGL V8600 is an ultra high-end card featuring 1GB of on-board GDDR4 memory. In summary, the Vision DQX is a beast of a machine, both in terms of size and performance. The raw computational power on tap for multithreaded applications is astounding and the ultra high-end graphics card provides plenty of power with which to manipulate enormous data sets fluidly.

CAD2 has years of experience catering specifically to the creative industry, and clearly the company knows a thing or two about how to actually build machines for this market. Before we get to the specification, which is striking, or the performance, which is spectacular, it's worth considering the build quality on offer here. The cables have been routed sensibly through the tower case to make for a machine that is a joy to open.This is a whisper-quiet system using high-quality parts. The decision to opt for the highest-quality gear is also evident in the performance of the workstation in daily use."A powerful machine in every respect, but so quiet that you'd barely know it's on – and it won't even cost you the earth" The performance is impressive, but ultimately it's the added care and attention that elevates this machine onto the winner's podium. The quietness of the system in everyday use will make it a joy to be around, and the smart design means it won't be problematic to upgrade.

The IMAGINE X64 is a compact, quiet workstation with a clean and simple design. It’s surprisingly capacious for such a small case, with three optical drive bays and four hard drive bays This unit performed admirably in our Photoshop and After Effects CS3 tests, slightly faster than we’d expect considering the spec/price. It has a 20x DVD±RW drive and the included Logitech S510 keyboard/mouse combo is a great choice. Using a complex scene in Maya, the FX 1700 took just 77 seconds to fly a camera through it. This is a lot better than you’d expect from a mid-range system; when compared to a high-end model. The IMAGINE X64 is an Excellent Model!

The IMAGINE X64 is certainly an attractive proposition for those already working with multithreaded FEA, CFD or rendering applications and also provides an excellent platform on which to build concurrent engineering work flows. When Budgeting for a New Workstation, Processing Speed, Memory and Graphics, typically take precedence over Hard Drive Performance. But a New Workstation from CAD2, which features a much more Cost Effective and Fast Hard Drive Sub-System could make you think again.

Image rich applications like CAD require powerful graphics handling applications and this is provided in the ATI FireGL graphics sub-system that has offers lightning fast dedicated memory, which is ample for the most demanding CAD applications. "

CAD2's X64 Vision Pro is a bespoke Pentium 4 equipped workstation featuring excellent build quality and the latest high end Workstation Graphics Card. Created specifically for the 3D CAD and DDC markets, the C3 review team had a hard time letting go of one of the highest specification and best value workstations we've seen.

The QX64’s power is bolstered by a well thought-out system of hard drives This IMAGINE QX64 is an excellent workstation Inside the DQX is a top notch set of components, including two of the best quad core processors in the worlds, 4GB of RAM and an NVIDIA Quadro FX4600 Graphics Card.

Graphics cards are an important part of any computer system, and for 3D graphics they are even more so. The graphics card featured in this CAD2 Workstation is, without question, the fastest card we’ve come across.

The workstation provides an excellent platform for CAD users and this is reflected in the benchmark results where the machine delivered solid results across all applications With CAD2’s Imagine Q64, you’ll not only be buying a machine that can satisfy your requirements today, but well into the future as your needs grow This is a small price to pay for cutting edge performance which the Imagine QX64 has in abundance, making incredibly light work of scan line rendering in 3ds Max 9 and hardly raising an eyebrow when setting to work on concurrent cutting path calculations in Delcam’s PowerMill. As always, CAD2’s attention to detail is exemplary - the chosen Silverstone chassis is classic in design and solid in construction and the system is put together with evident love, without a stray cable in sight. CAD2 have produced yet another excellent workstation.

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