AMD 64 Bit processor

[Robert Trepanier]

Any body running Pro/E Wildfire a AMD 64bit processor?

How does it compare to an Intel box?

Also, planning on buying an AMD 64Bit and installing XP 64 Bit for AMD
"evaluation software" with Pro/E Wildfire, I need to go over the 2GB memory
problem. Anyone tried this yet?

We have a Sun box with 1GB of Ram an it is too slow for the project.

Thank you

Robert Trepanier
Sr. Mech Designer
NRC

 

[John Wade]

I haven't tried a 64 yet, but would strongly recommend if you only want one
machine, and want to do work with it instead of learn about configuring xp,
go with a mainstream mid market 'everyone and his dog has one and the bugs
have been worked out PTC certified' machine if it will do the job
adequately.

I see NTSI sell 64 bit machines though, and they know the score, you
probably wouldn't go far wrong with one of those if you *must* have the
performance.

 

[Bruce Treffinger]

Is Pro/E compiled for 64-bit?

The only advantage for XP I know of is that you can fairly easily open
it up to give you 4GB virt. mem. Otherwise you hit the 1.7GB per app.
wall. I have been told that w/ W2K the only alternative is to run
Enterprise Server. We do not support XP here.

I haven't tried a 64 yet, but would strongly recommend if you only want one
machine, and want to do work with it instead of learn about configuring xp,
go with a mainstream mid market 'everyone and his dog has one and the bugs
have been worked out PTC certified' machine if it will do the job
adequately.

I see NTSI sell 64 bit machines though, and they know the score, you
probably wouldn't go far wrong with one of those if you *must* have the
performance.

--
The Rule of Abi-Bar-Shim (Project Mgr. - Great Pyramid):

"At some point it becomes necessary to behead all the architects and
begin construction."

eof

 

[Solids]

There's a download on PTC's website for a 64 bit version

"PRO/ENGINEER WILDFIRE WINDOWS 64-BIT (INCLUDES PRO/MECHANICA) CD SET"

 

[David Janes]

: Is Pro/E compiled for 64-bit?
:
PTC has an FAQ on 64 bit support
http://www.ptc.com/products/proe/64bit_faq.htm

David Janes

 

[PS]

Interesting bit of info about the 2Gb limit in XP from SW

http://www.d-digest.com/ssa/v3i1/model_tips_review.html#solutions

Basically, there is a not well known fix available from Microsoft to get
up to 3 Gb in XP Pro.

Chris-

WE use Windows XP with the /3GB switch and ProE (xtop.exe) does get access
to 3GB without problems. Remember, you also have to tweak XTOP.exe with the
imagecfg.exe tool from PTC for it to work.

Good Luck!

PS