I currently work in a university research department who are currently looking at investing in some 3D kit. Mainly [url="http://www.inition.co.uk/inition/dispatcher.php?URL_=product_stereovis_lg_cf3d&SubCatID_=2&model=products&action=get&tab=summary"]this[/url]. /woot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' /> /woot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' />
My question is what would we require to run professional CAD programs in 3D on that projector? At the moment we only have a dozen Dell business laptops and an old, okish desktop (not sure what GPU), which I've assured the head of the department, won't run anything in 3D.
The department was hoping to keep the set up fairly mobile and so I was thinking a workstation laptop, I personally thought the Dell M6500 - with either an FX2800 or 3800, would these, or any laptop GPU run stereoscopic 3D graphics?
Also is there any 3rd party software the department would need to convert CAD models to stereoscopic images (we mainly use Autodesk and Bentley stuff)?
If a laptop is not an option, I'd probably suggest a micro-ATX or mini-ITX small form factor, in which case, what would be the best professional GPU to squeeze in a small case?
Thanks in advance if you can help with any of the above.
I currently work in a university research department who are currently looking at investing in some 3D kit. Mainly this. /woot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' /> /woot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' />
My question is what would we require to run professional CAD programs in 3D on that projector? At the moment we only have a dozen Dell business laptops and an old, okish desktop (not sure what GPU), which I've assured the head of the department, won't run anything in 3D.
The department was hoping to keep the set up fairly mobile and so I was thinking a workstation laptop, I personally thought the Dell M6500 - with either an FX2800 or 3800, would these, or any laptop GPU run stereoscopic 3D graphics?
Also is there any 3rd party software the department would need to convert CAD models to stereoscopic images (we mainly use Autodesk and Bentley stuff)?
If a laptop is not an option, I'd probably suggest a micro-ATX or mini-ITX small form factor, in which case, what would be the best professional GPU to squeeze in a small case?
Thanks in advance if you can help with any of the above.
That projector is a bit new to be relying on... you may find yourself going from cutting edge to bleeding edge. DepthQ projector is proven, and actually brighter in 3D. That would save you around $7000. for laptops, get a Sager NP9285 with the Quadro FX 3800M GPU [post="0"]see here[/post]. You can also drive an external 120Hz monitor with this rig.
That projector is a bit new to be relying on... you may find yourself going from cutting edge to bleeding edge. DepthQ projector is proven, and actually brighter in 3D. That would save you around $7000. for laptops, get a Sager NP9285 with the Quadro FX 3800M GPU [post="0"]see here[/post]. You can also drive an external 120Hz monitor with this rig.
I don't know it anyone knows any more about the projector but from what I've read it's passive - which is obviously an advantage. Plus there was someting about truevision 3D 120Hz - I can't find anything about it but it sounds like the projector creates the 2nd image on it's own, hence negating the need for an expensive GPU???
Anyway I think I should be going to meet the supplier and get a demo next week, so I suppose I'll find out some stuff about the projector then.
It's good to know that there are mobile GPUs which will run 3D graphics though. Has anyone got any ideas still on what software would present CAD as a stereoscopic image?
I don't know it anyone knows any more about the projector but from what I've read it's passive - which is obviously an advantage. Plus there was someting about truevision 3D 120Hz - I can't find anything about it but it sounds like the projector creates the 2nd image on it's own, hence negating the need for an expensive GPU???
Anyway I think I should be going to meet the supplier and get a demo next week, so I suppose I'll find out some stuff about the projector then.
It's good to know that there are mobile GPUs which will run 3D graphics though. Has anyone got any ideas still on what software would present CAD as a stereoscopic image?
I currently work in a university research department who are currently looking at investing in some 3D kit. Mainly [url="http://www.inition.co.uk/inition/dispatcher.php?URL_=product_stereovis_lg_cf3d&SubCatID_=2&model=products&action=get&tab=summary"]this[/url].
My question is what would we require to run professional CAD programs in 3D on that projector? At the moment we only have a dozen Dell business laptops and an old, okish desktop (not sure what GPU), which I've assured the head of the department, won't run anything in 3D.
The department was hoping to keep the set up fairly mobile and so I was thinking a workstation laptop, I personally thought the Dell M6500 - with either an FX2800 or 3800, would these, or any laptop GPU run stereoscopic 3D graphics?
Also is there any 3rd party software the department would need to convert CAD models to stereoscopic images (we mainly use Autodesk and Bentley stuff)?
If a laptop is not an option, I'd probably suggest a micro-ATX or mini-ITX small form factor, in which case, what would be the best professional GPU to squeeze in a small case?
Thanks in advance if you can help with any of the above.
I currently work in a university research department who are currently looking at investing in some 3D kit. Mainly this.
My question is what would we require to run professional CAD programs in 3D on that projector? At the moment we only have a dozen Dell business laptops and an old, okish desktop (not sure what GPU), which I've assured the head of the department, won't run anything in 3D.
The department was hoping to keep the set up fairly mobile and so I was thinking a workstation laptop, I personally thought the Dell M6500 - with either an FX2800 or 3800, would these, or any laptop GPU run stereoscopic 3D graphics?
Also is there any 3rd party software the department would need to convert CAD models to stereoscopic images (we mainly use Autodesk and Bentley stuff)?
If a laptop is not an option, I'd probably suggest a micro-ATX or mini-ITX small form factor, in which case, what would be the best professional GPU to squeeze in a small case?
Thanks in advance if you can help with any of the above.
Anyway I think I should be going to meet the supplier and get a demo next week, so I suppose I'll find out some stuff about the projector then.
It's good to know that there are mobile GPUs which will run 3D graphics though. Has anyone got any ideas still on what software would present CAD as a stereoscopic image?
Thanks
Anyway I think I should be going to meet the supplier and get a demo next week, so I suppose I'll find out some stuff about the projector then.
It's good to know that there are mobile GPUs which will run 3D graphics though. Has anyone got any ideas still on what software would present CAD as a stereoscopic image?
Thanks