Hi Guys,

I just got a new workstation and upon my initial "test run" of SolidWorks I'm finding it isn't as responsive as I had anticipated.  I was wondering if someone could point out any possible issues you see, or maybe point me in the direction of where I can find some "system settings" that I can mimic on my machine to have this run better.

Computer Specs:

• Precision T5500
• Intel Xeon 6-Core E5645 @ 2.40 Ghz, 12Mb Cache
• 24.0 Gb DDR3 RAM (1333)
• Win 7 Pro x64
• ATI Firepro V5900

Software Details:

• SolidWorks 2010 SP5.0 x64
• I have the "Use software OpenGL" option selected in Tools>>Options>>Performance
• Just updated the graphics driver to 8.850.7.0 from the SolidWorks website
• All settings in the Catalyst Control Center are set to default - they are all set to "Use Application Settings" (see attached pic)

Problem(s) that I've encountered thus far:

• Even when opening individual parts, the Real View Graphics option is not available
• Assemblies, regardless of size, seem to be laggy when trying to scroll-zoom, rotate, etc
• Possibly related?? When hovering over a part's face in an assembly, the GPU seems to make a slight buzzing noise that I can hear from the front of the machine. It does not make this noise when hovering over a face in the part file itself.

If I'm missing any info you'd need to help diagnose this, let me know and I'll get back to you ASAP.  Thanks in advance!