X64 - Dual-Core 64Bit 3D Design, Modeling & Rendering Workstations

"Multi-Core Power in a Single Processor Workstation"

The CAD2 X64 Series Workstation is designed to easily tackle 2D/3D Design & Modeling Tasks; in particular those that are fast becoming more complex due to enhancements in 3D software releases. As professional applications become more and more feature rich, designers and VFX modelers constantly require a greater amounts of processing and graphics power to continually drive project productivity. Intel Core 2 Duo

Powered by the highly acclaimed Intel® Core 2 Duo and Intel® Core 2 Extreme processors the CAD2 X64 Series offers a significant breakthrough in technology and a considerable performance improvement over any previous generations of computer workstation. As leading professional software vendors continue to move in the direction of increased multi-threading functionality (to improve productivity), the X64's Dual-Core architecture is specially designed to benefit from future software updates.

			2D / 3D Design
			Graphics & DTP
			Web Design
			VFX Modeling
			Digital Audio

Featuring 'Next Generation' x16 PCI-Express Professional Workstation Graphics (ATI™ FireGL™ & NVIDIA Quadro® FX Options Available), Support for up to 8GB of High Performance 800MHz DDR-2 Memory, Gigabit Networking Port(s), Integrated High Definition 'HD' Digital Audio, and up to Four SATA 3GB/s Hard Disk Drives (Maximum 4TB of Storage). Select from a vast array of specification options, including: - Processors, Memory, Professional Graphics, Hard Disk Drive(s), Optical DVD/RW, Operating System, Acoustic Upgrades and many more.

" No matter what your budget, the CAD2 X64 Delivers! "

CAD / CAM / CAE
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 technology available throughout the X64's range.

Design: Engineers can work on large complex assemblies, incorporating a large number of intricate parts and/or sub-assemblies; all in real time. Models can be easily manipulated on screen without delay or hesitation. Routing operations and complex calculations can be processed in record time, whilst loading complex data sets or models can takes just seconds and not minutes. Photorealistic 'Real-View' graphics settings can also be used to enhance any design or engineering workflow

Rendering/Analysis: An increasingly popular tool for 3D designers using the latest software, Photorealistic images (using the likes of Solidworks' Photoworks or Animator package) can be rendered in a fraction of the time, using more complex 'ray tracing' style rendering techniques. Computer Aided Engineering, CFD & FEA calculations can also be processed quickly and efficiently (within standard project time frames).

VFX Leading 3D Modeling and VFX professionals that use Autodesk 3ds Max (3D Studio Max), Maya, Studio Tools, Studio Viz, Maxon Cinema4D, Softimage XSI, Newtek Lightwave 3D or Rhino 3D for example can considerably improve the speed at which they work, radically streamlining the production pipeline to reduce project time frames.

Modeling: Enhancements in graphics technologies allow real-time image rendering to take place directly in the viewport window, transforming life like creative projects in 'real-time' throughout the entire 3D modeling process. Complex shaders and light effects combined with different camera angles can be easily implemented without the time consuming drawbacks usually associated with inferior workstation platforms.

Rendering: Sample preview images can be rendered quickly and efficiently with the help of Intel's latest multi-core workstation processors. Combined with improved memory speeds and large capacity hard disk drives archived projects, rendered outputs and creative image libraries can be easily stored locally.

"Independently custom built to order to exact customer requirements our X64 Series offers a superb return of investment (ROI), especially for an entry to mid-range workstation market. Professional designers and VFX modelers on any budget can benefit from both the power & precision to drive productivity like never before"

To design your own X64 workstation or to speak with one of our Workstation System Specialists, call us on +44 (0) 800 180 4801, e-mail sales@cad2.com or configure below.

"The Latest Workstation Technologies, Imprisoned on Your Desktop "

The CAD2 X64 Series Workstation is developed using only the VERY latest computer workstation technologies. This includes Multi-Core Microprocessors, Professional Workstation Motherboard Chipset's, Certified Professional Graphics Cards (ATI FireGL or NVIDIA Quadro FX), High Performance Dual Channel DDR2 Memory, Enterprise Class Hard Disk Storage, Optical DVD/RW, Blue Ray Drives and much more....

CAD2 X64 Workstation Specification

Microprocessors: Dual Core 64Bit Microprocessors

Intel® Core 2 Duo - Dual-Core - 4MB Cache, 1333MHz Front Side Bus
Intel® Core 2 Duo - Dual-Core - 6MB Cache, 1333MHz Front Side Bus
2.33GHz up to 3.16GHz Available

Operating Systems:

Microsoft® Windows™ XP Professional
Microsoft® Windows™ XP Professional x64 Edition
Microsoft® Windows™ Vista™ Business
Microsoft® Windows™ Vista™ Business x64 Edition
Microsoft® Windows™ Vista™ Ultimate
Microsoft® Windows™ Vista™ Ultimate x64 Edition

Chipset:

Intel® DP35 & Intel® X38 Express
NVIDIA® nForce™ 680 SLI™ (for NVIDIA Quadro FX SLI Configurations)

Memory:

From 1GB to 8GB of PC2-6400 800MHz High Performance Dual Channel DDR-2 Memory
Four DIMM Slots Available

Workstation Graphics:

VISION SERIES
ATI™ FireGL™ V Series - V3600 256MB - Entry Level (2x DVI*, Dual-Link)
ATI™ FireGL™ V Series - V5600 512MB - Mid Level (2x DVI*, Dual-Link)
ATI™ FireGL™ V Series - V7600 512MB - High Level (2x DVI*, Dual-Link)
ATI™ FireGL™ V Series - V8600 1GB - Ultra High (2x DVI, Dual-Link)
ATI™ FireGL™ V Series - V8650 2GB - Ultra High (2x DVI, Dual-Link)
ATI™ FireGL™ Multi-Card Configurations Available

IMAGINE SERIES
NVIDIA Quadro® FX Series - FX370 256MB - Base Level (2x DVI*, Dual-Link)
NVIDIA Quadro® FX Series - FX570 256MB - Entry Level (2x DVI*, Dual-Link)
NVIDIA Quadro® FX Series - FX1700 512MB - Mid Level (2x DVI*, Dual-Link)
NVIDIA Quadro® FX Series - FX3700 512MB - High Level (2x DVI*, Dual-Link)
NVIDIA Quadro® FX Series - FX4600 768MB - Ultra High (2x DVI, Dual-Link)
NVIDIA Quadro® FX Series - FX5600 1.5GB - Ultra High (2x DVI, Dual-Link)
NVIDIA Quadro® SLI & GenLock/FrameLock Configurations Aailable

* Supplied with DVI to VGA Converters as Standard

Hard Disk Drive(s)/Local Storage:

Up to 6x SATA 3GB/s Data Hard Drive Ports
Support for Both 7,200rpm & 10,000rpm Hard Disk Drives
80GB to 1,000GB (1.0TB) 7,200rpm
73GB to 150GB 10,000rpm

Ports & Connectivity:

Front: 2x USB2.0 Ports, 1x IEEE1394 Port, 1x Mic In, 1x Audio Out
Rear: 6x USB2.0, 1x IEEE1394, Audio In, 1x Audio Out, 1x Mic In, RJ45 Gigabit LAN

Removable Devices/Media:

Dual Layer +/- DVD/RW Drive (Optional Lightscribe Technology)
Optional Blue Ray ReWritable Drive
Optional USB Floppy Disk Drive
Optional Multi-Format Digital Memory Card Reader

Peripheral Devices:

Display: Configurable with up to 2x Dual-Link DVI Displays (up to 3840 x 2400 resolution)
Keyboard: Standard Microsoft Multi-Media USB Keyboard (Wireless Options Available)
Mouse: Standard Microsoft Optical USB Scroll Mouse (Wireless Options Available)
Audio: High Definition Integrated Audio (Alternative Options Available)

Chassis:

High Quality Black/Silver ATX Workstation Chassis
Up to 4x 5.25" Expansion Bays
1x 3.25" Expansion Bays
Up to 6x 3.25" Expansion Bays (Internal)
From 400W to 1.4Kw Power Supply (Optional Modular Designs Available)

To design your own X64 workstation or to speak with one of our Workstation System Specialists, call us on +44 (0) 800 180 4801, e-mail sales@cad2.com or configure below.

CAD2 X64 Range

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

Alternative/Custom Chassis Designs Also Available. 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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