Nvidia RTX A4000 / RTX A5000 review - AEC Magazine
WEBJun 5, 2021 · Nvidia RTX A4000 (16 GB) With 16 GB of GDDR6 ECC memory, the Nvidia RTX A4000 offers a big step up from the 8 GB Quadro RTX 4000. 8 GB is fine for mainstream viz workflows but for more complex projects it can be limiting, so delivering 16 GB in a sub $1,000 pro GPU is a big step forward.Previously, 16 GB was only available …
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WEBAutodesk Content Catalog. Autodesk has integrated Unifi’s solution for managing and accessing design content into its cloud st... AEC Magazine helps construction industry professionals adopt 3D, model-based workflows and …
Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen for CAD, BIM & beyond - AEC Magazine
WEBJul 23, 2021 · One of the questions we get asked most often at AEC Magazine is ‘which processor is best for CAD or BIM?’ Normally, we wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Intel Core or low core count Intel Xeon processors (after all, Intel has demonstrated a clear lead in single threaded performance for the last fifteen years) but with AMD’s recent …
Review: Nvidia RTX A2000 (12 GB) workstation GPU
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · The Nvidia RTX A2000 opens up possibilities for entry-level design viz in small workstations using applications like KeyShot (image courtesy of Jet Cooper) Both the 6 GB and 12 GB models look identical with four Mini DisplayPort outputs and a minimal matt black enclosure. With a max board power of 70W the GPU is designed to operate with …
Review: Nvidia RTX 6000 Ada Generation - AEC Magazine
WEBApr 19, 2023 · The Nvidia RTX 6000 Ada Generation might be a bit of a mouthful, but at least it has a clear identity. The Nvidia RTX 6000 Ada Generation is a dual slot, full height, PCIe 4.0 workstation GPU with four DisplayPort 1.4a connectors. It looks virtually identical to its predecessor, the Nvidia RTX A6000, and has a minimal angular black and gold …
Enscape 3.0 review - AEC Magazine
WEBMar 4, 2021 · Greg Corke explores Enscape 3.0. For readers of AEC Magazine, Enscape probably needs little introduction. We’ve been big fans of the real-time rendering and VR software since the 1.8 release when we tested it out for this ‘Revit to VR’ feature. Back then, the software was incredibly easy to use, and that’s what made it so appealing.
Nvidia RTX A6000 review - AEC Magazine
WEBFeb 22, 2021 · The Nvidia RTX A6000 is the first workstation GPU to be built on the Nvidia Ampere architecture, and also the first to support PCIe Gen 4. With double the bandwidth of PCIe Gen 3, it should mean data can move in and out of the GPU quicker, but it won’t benefit all workflows. PCIe Gen 4 is currently only available in workstations with the ...
The future of Revit - AEC Magazine
WEBSep 19, 2020 · The future of Revit. Autodesk’s recent admission that there’s been a multi-year lack of development of Revit because of the concentration on cloud and construction has left many frustrated architectural practices wondering what is the future of Revit, the 20 year-old BIM tool. Martyn Day examines the tea leaves.
The future of building design - AEC Magazine
WEBMar 31, 2016 · Welcome to the Future of Building Design, an AEC Magazine special edition that takes a holistic view of the technologies and processes which are set to change and enhance the AEC industry in the coming years — from concept design all the way to construction. All around us technology is revolutionising the way we live, work, play and …
IFC: what is it and why is it needed? - AEC Magazine
WEBJul 11, 2022 · IFC is an off-the-shelf data model specification. It is managed by buildingSMART International (see buildingSMART article) and is an international standard, ISO 16739. IFC provides a data framework for most of the parts of the AEC industry, allowing information to be connected. For example, a boiler might be connected to a …