Equipment suggestions for AutoCad 2000

[BarnesConsult]

Let's see what advice everyone can give. AutoDesk doesn't make equipment recommendations, and I just talk to the "Technical" person at a local reseller. My cat could have told me more, and she gave me an attitude like I was the dumb one!!!

She said that I need a PII 233, but should spend the extra money and get a 300/400, or better yet a PII 500. Anyone have one laying around? Just Kidding

OK, on to the question. I have a customer that is considering buying AutoCad 2000 or AutoCad 2000i. Either way it would be the Mechanical version. AutoDesks system req's are pretty lame. Anyone have suggestions as to the best equipment (video card, etc) to put in this thing? How about video cards to stay away from? How about OS? Is Windows NT still the best OS to use, or is Win2K better?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Eagle PC Diagnostech]

It depends on what type of graphics the customer is producing.
I do AutoCAD machines for Sign, Architectural, Millwork, Cabinet, Construction, and Plastering companies.
An in the middle sugestion for a system would be:
PIII 700 Mhz on a BX chipset board
at least 128MB RAM
ATI Xpert98 8MB AGP (Unless they are doing 3D)
(If 3D) ATI Rage Pro Maxx or Matrox G400 Max
Zip Drive
And A large hard drive

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[BarnesConsult]

Thanks for the reply.

The company's main product is hydraulic cylinders. I don't know how complex they would be compared to architechure.

[NeuromancerIV]

And If you need it, the 32MB AGP ATI XPRT 128 isn't a bad buy at all right now.