From: "Geo" 

what are you doing in autocad that isn't instant on a P4 3ghz machine?

Geo.

"Richard B."  wrote in message
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> So any  of you guys keep close tabs on the processor wars between
> Intel and AMD?
>
> I've always been an Intel shop, largely based on past experiences with
> AutoCAD.  AFAIK AMD is widely used in CAD machines these days with
> great results.
>
> It is pretty difficult to decide which way to go, at least it's not
> clear to me yet.  My tech, who comes from, what else, a gaming
> background really likes the AMDs.  I just want to get the best
> performance and reliability with a nod to 'bang for the buck.'
>
> Thoughts?
>
> - RIchard

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