Recommendation for Vertex CAD workstation hardware

Processors:
Intel Core i7 870 2.93GHz 4 / 8 3.60GHz 95W
Intel Core i7 860 2.80GHz 4 / 8 3.46GHz 95W
Intel Core i5 750 2.66GHz 4 / 4 3.20GHz 95W

At this moment optimum price/speed combination:
Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4G 8M
one core max.3.8 GHz  (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology) 

a little bit older technology:
Intel Core i7 870 2.93GHz
one core max.3.6 GHz  (Intel® Turbo Boost Technology)

Main memory:
8 Gt DDR3 (4x2)

Display adapter:
Nvidia Quadro FX -series select from Mid-Range or High-End kategory:
http://www.nvidia.com/page/quadrofx_family.html
At this moment optimum price/speed combination:
Display adapter Nvidia Quadro 2000

Hard disc:
500 Gt SATA disc or greater

Operating system:
Windows 7 64-bit UK/FIN

Example workstation:

1) Desktop

Osborne Power i7 CX (NC)
Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4G 8M
RAM 8 Gt DDR3 (4x2)
Display adapter Nvidia Quadro 2000
Hard disc 500 Gt
DVD+/-RW
Network interface controller 10/100/1000
Keyboard + optical mouse ( with a roll )
Windows 7 UK 64 bit
3 year on-site warranty

2) Laptop

HP 8560W I7-2630QM
Intel Core i7-2630QM
Main memory 8 Gt DDR3
Display adapter Quadro 2000M tai 1000M
Hard disk 500 Gt or SSD 256GB
Blu-Ray Reader or DL DVD+-RW
Windows 7 Professional FIN/UK 64 bit
3 v on-site warranty
 

Please contact Vertex sales for a quote or for other information.

Updated Aug 25th 2011