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[COMSOL 5.1.0.180] Workstation Hardware - Software Configuration
Posted 17.07.2015, 08:32 GMT-4 Installation & License Management Version 5.1 1 Reply
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Hello! I am an engeering student from Roma, Tor Vergata University.
I will work with COMSOL 5.1 Update 2 to simulate aluminium foams (CFD+Heat transfer), I will probably use Brinkman equations.
I have the opportunity to use COMSOL on a workstation based on the following hardware:
2*Xeon 2687W
64Gbyte of RAM
850PRO SSD
Quadro M6000
3D Conncexion SpacePilot PRO
I have the following questions:
1) What is the best OS to install to use COMSOL? At the moment I am using Windows 8.1 but I am able to switch to any other OS, I have been told that Windows 7 could be a better choice.
2) Should I use hyper threading or not? I completed a couple of tutorials (including the wrench) and I noticed that, with HT, the CPU shows only 50% usage. Is there anything that you can suggest? I didn't change anything in the
3) Is there anything I can do to use the 3D mouse? It seems that it doesn't work.
Thanks in advance!
Best,
Vittorio
I will work with COMSOL 5.1 Update 2 to simulate aluminium foams (CFD+Heat transfer), I will probably use Brinkman equations.
I have the opportunity to use COMSOL on a workstation based on the following hardware:
2*Xeon 2687W
64Gbyte of RAM
850PRO SSD
Quadro M6000
3D Conncexion SpacePilot PRO
I have the following questions:
1) What is the best OS to install to use COMSOL? At the moment I am using Windows 8.1 but I am able to switch to any other OS, I have been told that Windows 7 could be a better choice.
2) Should I use hyper threading or not? I completed a couple of tutorials (including the wrench) and I noticed that, with HT, the CPU shows only 50% usage. Is there anything that you can suggest? I didn't change anything in the
3) Is there anything I can do to use the 3D mouse? It seems that it doesn't work.
Thanks in advance!
Best,
Vittorio
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I made some tests and I can confirm that HT has to be DISABLED.
Regarding the OS, Windows 8.1 seems to be stable, but I see many professionals using 7, I would like to know your opinions.
No news for the 3D mouse.
Regarding the OS, Windows 8.1 seems to be stable, but I see many professionals using 7, I would like to know your opinions.
No news for the 3D mouse.