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ANSYS Workstation Computer
Ansys is a powerhouse in the world of engineering simulation software, allowing professionals across various industries to predict with precision how their product designs will behave in the real world.
But to truly leverage Ansys, you need a beast of a machine. Enter Titan Computers, craftsmen of the mightiest tools in the simulation arena! Let’s look at what you need in your workstation to really make Ansys sing.
Recommended Workstations for Ansys
CPU Recommendations
Choosing a CPU for Ansys can be quite tricky, because the number of cores that the software can use depends on a few different factors. First, there’s the license type. All Ansys packages support four logical CPU cores, which equates to a dual-core CPU with multithreading or a quad core without. Ansys also sees a GPU card as one CPU core.
However, the number of cores you need to get the most out of Ansys depends on what you need it to do, the number of cores that are optimal for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) will differ, and can differ even more depending on the nature of the specific simulations.
If you want to use more than the basic four core allotment, you need to purchase HPC packs licenses from Ansys to increase the number of cores the software will use. However, not every type of Ansys simulation benefits equally from increasing cores beyond a certain point.
For that reason we strongly suggest that you get in touch with us and let us know exactly which Ansys simulations you intend to run, and we’ll help you determine the number of cores and CPUs that will give you the best performance for your budget.
RAM: Ansys Loves It
While the amount of CPU cores Ansys wants is highly variable, when it comes to memory this software likes a lot of it. In general, we’d recommend no less than 128GB of fast RAM, but if your project is of a larger size, even 512GB might be appropriate. Luckily, we have numerous workstations that can accommodate this much RAM with the option to add more down the road.
Storage Requirements: Faster Is Better
If you’re trying to fill large amounts of RAM to feed a big multi-core CPU, then you need secondary storage that can pump out that data at phenomenal rates. Your data, operating system and Ansys itself should all be on fast NVMe SSD storage, preferably PCIe Gen 4 or newer. We recommend no less than 512GB for the primary drive.
The Best GPU Options
While many professionals in different fields can get away with using consumer-grade GPUs such as the NVIDIA GeForce cards, that just won’t fly with Ansys where errors and precision issues are unacceptable. As such , we recommend workstation-grade GPUs with validated drivers, such as the Quadro A-series or the RTX 4000 Series.
Call Us for a “Stimulating” Conversation
At Titan Computers USA, we specialize in building workstations that are designed to your exact specifications. We have years of experience providing workstations to professionals in every field. Not only are our systems extensively tested before shipping to you, we offer an industry-leading lifetime labor warranty on our systems. So you can know that the right workstation for the job will arrive, and we’ll stand by it through thick and thin.
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