Best Computer for OpenSCAD
So, if I were to purchase a PC specifically for using OpenSCAD, what would
I be looking for?
Some obvious things are lots of RAM, an SSD, a high-resolution display, and
the ability to add a second display.
-
Would OpenSCAD take advantage of the powerful GPUs used in high-end
gaming PCs? -
Would it be Windows or Linux. If Linux, which one?
PS. I currently run OpenSCAD on an old MSI PC running Win10 AND on an old
Dell running Ubuntu 20.04. The Dell/Ubuntu runs OpenSCAD faster.
I'm currently running on Kubuntu 20.04 and quite happy with it.
The important thing is the single thread performance of the CPU. Check
with Passmark Benchmarks
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/singleThread.html. My CPU is an Intel
i9-9900K running at nearly 5GHz. It has 8 cores and 16 threads. One
thread goes to 100% during rendering.
--
Bob
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame,
two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress.
-- John Adams
On 6/26/21 11:19 AM, Leonard Martin Struttmann wrote:
So, if I were to purchase a PC specifically for using OpenSCAD, what
would I be looking for?
Some obvious things are lots of RAM, an SSD, a high-resolution
display, and the ability to add a second display.
-
Would OpenSCAD take advantage of the powerful GPUs used in high-end
gaming PCs? -
Would it be Windows or Linux. If Linux, which one?
PS. I currently run OpenSCAD on an old MSI PC running Win10 AND on an
old Dell running Ubuntu 20.04. The Dell/Ubuntu runs OpenSCAD faster.
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To the absolute best of my knowledge, OpenSCAD doesn't use the GPU.
On Sat, Jun 26, 2021 at 10:45 AM Bob Ewart jinnicky@bobsown.net wrote:
I'm currently running on Kubuntu 20.04 and quite happy with it.
The important thing is the single thread performance of the CPU. Check
with Passmark Benchmarks https://www.cpubenchmark.net/singleThread.html.
My CPU is an Intel i9-9900K running at nearly 5GHz. It has 8 cores and 16
threads. One thread goes to 100% during rendering.
--
Bob
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame,
two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress.
-- John Adams
On 6/26/21 11:19 AM, Leonard Martin Struttmann wrote:
So, if I were to purchase a PC specifically for using OpenSCAD, what would
I be looking for?
Some obvious things are lots of RAM, an SSD, a high-resolution display,
and the ability to add a second display.
-
Would OpenSCAD take advantage of the powerful GPUs used in high-end
gaming PCs? -
Would it be Windows or Linux. If Linux, which one?
PS. I currently run OpenSCAD on an old MSI PC running Win10 AND on an old
Dell running Ubuntu 20.04. The Dell/Ubuntu runs OpenSCAD faster.
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On 26.06.21 17:19, Leonard Martin Struttmann wrote:
So, if I were to purchase a PC specifically for using OpenSCAD,
what would I be looking for?
Fast memory.
High single thread performance (still valid unfortunately).
Some obvious things are lots of RAM, an SSD, a high-resolution display,
and the ability to add a second display.
SSD and second display is certainly useful (I'm usually running
2 external displays on my dell XPS-13 notebook). But that's more
general convenience than a specific OpenSCAD requirement.
- Would OpenSCAD take advantage of the powerful GPUs used in high-end
gaming PCs?
Nope, not at all. Only requirement is a functional Desktop OpenGL
driver.
- Would it be Windows or Linux. If Linux, which one?
From OpenSCAD perspective that does not make much difference, so
it's probably more up to other programs you might want to use. I'm
happy running Debian/Testing for years.
ciao,
Torsten.
Thanks! That's exactly what I was looking for. While I am generally
satisfied with the performance of this Dell Inspiron 15, it's got some
flakiness that makes it inconvenient at times.
The touchscreen is failing, which causes it to disconnect and reconnect its
USB connection 2-3 times per second. The only way to disable it would be to
remove a surface-mounted fuse on the keyboard side of the motherboard and
I'm just not up to dealing with all of those fiddly connectors at this
point. This may be contributing to the other problems that I randomly see
(mouse cursor disappears, SD card stops mounting). So, I'll probably
muddle along until the next Black Friday sale.
Again, thanks everyone.
On Sat, Jun 26, 2021 at 11:39 AM Torsten Paul Torsten.Paul@gmx.de wrote:
On 26.06.21 17:19, Leonard Martin Struttmann wrote:
So, if I were to purchase a PC specifically for using OpenSCAD,
what would I be looking for?
Fast memory.
High single thread performance (still valid unfortunately).
Some obvious things are lots of RAM, an SSD, a high-resolution display,
and the ability to add a second display.
SSD and second display is certainly useful (I'm usually running
2 external displays on my dell XPS-13 notebook). But that's more
general convenience than a specific OpenSCAD requirement.
- Would OpenSCAD take advantage of the powerful GPUs used in high-end
gaming PCs?
Nope, not at all. Only requirement is a functional Desktop OpenGL
driver.
- Would it be Windows or Linux. If Linux, which one?
From OpenSCAD perspective that does not make much difference, so
it's probably more up to other programs you might want to use. I'm
happy running Debian/Testing for years.
ciao,
Torsten.
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