Graphic and CAD/CAM Design Workstations

Workstations used in the design of graphical content place a heavy load on three primary areas of the system:

  • CPU enhancements
  • Video enhancements
  • Maximized RAM

CPU Enhancements

Sometimes it’s a matter of how powerful a computer’s CPU is. Other times, having multiple lesser CPUs that can work independently on a number of separate tasks is more important. Many of today’s PCs have either of these characteristics or a combination of both. Nevertheless, there are enough computers being produced that have neither. As a result, it is necessary to gauge the purpose of the machine when choosing the CPU profile of a computer.

Graphic design workstations and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (

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