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News Release from: CD-adapco | Subject: Star-CD
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 02 July 2004
CFD software exploits 64bit processing
power
The latest release of the Star-CD computational fluid dynamics package can run even larger CFD cases using the AMD Opteron processor.
The latest release of the Star-CD computational fluid dynamics package can run even larger CFD cases using the AMD Opteron processor's capability for simultaneous 32 and 64bit computing It has been possible to run Star-CD cases on 64bit processors for many years, but with the AMD Opteron processor, it is now possible for Star-CD users to also run a 64bit processor within the Linux environment
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 25 Oct 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Most CFD codes today will only run in 32bit compatibility mode, whereas Star-CD has native 64bit compatibility on this platform.
The main advantage of running Star-CD using AMD Opteron processors is that it is possible to process problems of almost unlimited size, subject only to the amount of memory that can be inserted into a processor and the total memory available in a cluster.
"The CD Adapco Group is working hard to facilitate successful engineering performance for its clients".
"With AMD Opteron processor-based systems, users of Star-CD have a scalable platform for CFD problems of almost infinite size", says Steve Feldman, Director of Software Development, CD Adapco Group.
"The high memory bandwidth system allows STAR-CD to use multiple shared memory CPUs efficiently".
"The delivery of this release brings a new level of capability to Star-CD users, with the outstanding performance offered by the AMD Opteron processor with Direct Connect Architecture", said Ben Williams, vice president of AMD's Enterprise and Server/Workstation Business Segment.
"AMD and CD Adapco are dedicated to improving compatibility and scalability, and we are working together to meet the growing demands of CFD users".
In summary, the option of running Star-CD on the AMD Opteron processor, offers users the benefit of a cost-effective processor with excellent scalability and high quality performance for analysis of CFD cases whatever the size.
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