Should this computer configuation work well?
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Should this computer configuation work well?
Hi Guys,
I just purchased a new laptop to run Ecabinets on. It is an HP EliteBook 8540W.
Full Specs are here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product
The short list is Core i7 620M(2.66GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory DDR3 1333 320GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi NVIDIA Quadro FX 880M. The operating system is Windows 7, 32 bit
The first thing I tried when I loaded Ecabinets was run a very large kitchen file that I have had problems running on my old laptop. It ran quite good up until the presentation view. The presentation hangs and shows an "Out of Memory" message then I need escape out of Ecab. I played around with the settings in the Nvidia control panel but no improvement, but honestly, I have no idea what I am doing. I read through most of the forum on NVidia Settings and tried some of the suggestions to no avail. At this point I probably should send it back because it is not much of an improvement over my old machine. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks!
Nick
I just purchased a new laptop to run Ecabinets on. It is an HP EliteBook 8540W.
Full Specs are here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product
The short list is Core i7 620M(2.66GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory DDR3 1333 320GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi NVIDIA Quadro FX 880M. The operating system is Windows 7, 32 bit
The first thing I tried when I loaded Ecabinets was run a very large kitchen file that I have had problems running on my old laptop. It ran quite good up until the presentation view. The presentation hangs and shows an "Out of Memory" message then I need escape out of Ecab. I played around with the settings in the Nvidia control panel but no improvement, but honestly, I have no idea what I am doing. I read through most of the forum on NVidia Settings and tried some of the suggestions to no avail. At this point I probably should send it back because it is not much of an improvement over my old machine. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks!
Nick
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Re: Should this computer configuration work well?
Nick,
Make sure you are running the latest drivers on your graphics card. Even though the computer is new the hardware drivers in it could be outdated. Get the drivers from the HP site for a notebook.
Make sure you are running the latest drivers on your graphics card. Even though the computer is new the hardware drivers in it could be outdated. Get the drivers from the HP site for a notebook.
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Re: Should this computer configuation work well?
Nick,
That system should fly, I agree with Kerry, update drivers and software on your entire system.
There have been a few bug's that have caused 'Out of memory' errors, but they have mostly be caught and squashed.
Silly question, are you running the latest version of eCabinets?
In my experience that error rarely indicates a lack of hardware.
That system should fly, I agree with Kerry, update drivers and software on your entire system.
There have been a few bug's that have caused 'Out of memory' errors, but they have mostly be caught and squashed.
Silly question, are you running the latest version of eCabinets?
In my experience that error rarely indicates a lack of hardware.
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I did run the latest version of the Nvidia driver from the HP website. Hp's tech support sent me the link to the driver so I assume that it is the right one. I also have been running Version 6 Build 5 since it came out. I agree that this computer should fly through anything I throw at it. Would running Window at 64 bit instead of 32 bit make a difference? Also I tried every preset in the Nvidia Settings manager and none of them solved the problem. Would upgrading the Ram from 4 -8 G make difference? I didn't think that a graphics card with dedicated memory used RAM.
Thanks!
Nick
Thanks!
Nick
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Re: Should this computer configuation work well?
Can you post the job file?
HP Pavilion DV6
2.27 gigahertz Intel Core i5 M 430
3064 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M
Windows 7 Home Premium
2.27 gigahertz Intel Core i5 M 430
3064 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M
Windows 7 Home Premium
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Re: Should this computer configuration work well?
Nick,
I don't think that upgrading your RAM will help as the 32 bit operating system cannot address more than 4 GB. There were some getting the Out of Memory editor in Beta Testing. I don't remember the cause but I will look on the Beta Forum.
I agree with Bryan to post the job.
Kerry
I don't think that upgrading your RAM will help as the 32 bit operating system cannot address more than 4 GB. There were some getting the Out of Memory editor in Beta Testing. I don't remember the cause but I will look on the Beta Forum.
I agree with Bryan to post the job.
Kerry
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Re: Should this computer configuration work well?
Nick.
A couple of things to check.
Do you have pulls on the cabinets in this job?
Do you have rope moldings or the Saxony doors that have rope moldings?
Do you have a great deal of Display Objects in the job?
Kerry
A couple of things to check.
Do you have pulls on the cabinets in this job?
Do you have rope moldings or the Saxony doors that have rope moldings?
Do you have a great deal of Display Objects in the job?
Kerry
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Re: Should this computer configuation work well?
With regard to upgrading your RAM....
As I said, in my experience that error, in conjunction with a system of your spec's, rarely indicates a lack of hardware.
You questioned if you should run Windows at 64-bit, I don't see a benefit to doing that. I could be wrong, so if anyone else knows otherwise........
Pulls could be your problem, as could be display objects.
If you could post your Job file we could take a look at it.
As I said, in my experience that error, in conjunction with a system of your spec's, rarely indicates a lack of hardware.
You questioned if you should run Windows at 64-bit, I don't see a benefit to doing that. I could be wrong, so if anyone else knows otherwise........
Pulls could be your problem, as could be display objects.
If you could post your Job file we could take a look at it.
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NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M
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Re: Should this computer configuration work well?
Bryan,
I was told the benefit to 64 bit was processor speed and the ability to address much more RAM which could really be beneficial. When I finally go to Windows 7 it will be the 64 bit.
Kerry
I was told the benefit to 64 bit was processor speed and the ability to address much more RAM which could really be beneficial. When I finally go to Windows 7 it will be the 64 bit.
Kerry
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Re: Should this computer configuation work well?
My machine is as in my signature.
And the only job I've ever had slow it down was that one of yours that had problems with the pulls.
I guess that being said, the more the merrier......
Thanks Kerry
And the only job I've ever had slow it down was that one of yours that had problems with the pulls.
I guess that being said, the more the merrier......
Thanks Kerry
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3064 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M
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Re: Should this computer configuration work well?
Bryan,
I am looking forward to trying a new system with 64 bit, more RAM and a better graphics card. I have many jobs that I could not finish because the computer quite before I was ready. I would like to do a spectacular drawing before I give it up.
Kerry
I am looking forward to trying a new system with 64 bit, more RAM and a better graphics card. I have many jobs that I could not finish because the computer quite before I was ready. I would like to do a spectacular drawing before I give it up.
Kerry
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Re: Should this computer configuration work well?
He says as if he hasn't ALREADY done some spectacular drawings!!!Kerry Fullington wrote:...I would like to do a spectacular drawing before I give it up...
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I think someone should get this man a faster computer.....
Let him push the boundaries of the software again, not his hardware.......
Let him push the boundaries of the software again, not his hardware.......
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3064 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M
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Re: Should this computer configuation work well?
Thanks for all the feedback guys.
I think I am on to something. I ran the event viewer and check all the error messages and I came across this one:
NVIDIA display driver files from different (incompatible) versions of the driver have been detected. NVIDIA OpenGL acceleration is disabled in order to maintain system stability. To resolve this problem, update the NVIDIA display driver. The latest driver is available at http://www.nvidia.com.
I think I am going to wipe the computer and start fresh with a 64 bit configuration. I will get back and let you all know the result.
Thanks!
Nick
I think I am on to something. I ran the event viewer and check all the error messages and I came across this one:
NVIDIA display driver files from different (incompatible) versions of the driver have been detected. NVIDIA OpenGL acceleration is disabled in order to maintain system stability. To resolve this problem, update the NVIDIA display driver. The latest driver is available at http://www.nvidia.com.
I think I am going to wipe the computer and start fresh with a 64 bit configuration. I will get back and let you all know the result.
Thanks!
Nick
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Re: Should this computer configuation work well?
I did a clean install on Windows 7 64 bit and Ecab is taking any thing I can throw at it.
I'm not so sure it is due to the 64 bit version, athough I'm sure that helps. I believe I had a video driver conflict that I could not resolve. The clean install evidently solved the problem.
Thanks!
I'm not so sure it is due to the 64 bit version, athough I'm sure that helps. I believe I had a video driver conflict that I could not resolve. The clean install evidently solved the problem.
Thanks!