Re: High spec PC setup for NONMEM - recommendations?
Hello Ann,
We have 64 bit laptop and 32 bit server. Processors have similar speed. It
takes about the same time to run jobs.
I do not know what will happen when we get the next version of NONMEM.
Take care,
Pavel
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----- Original Message -----
From: Ann Rigby-Jones
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 10:12 am
Subject: [NMusers] High spec PC setup for NONMEM - recommendations?
To: "[email protected]"
> Dear NMUsers
>
> We are investigating the purchase of a hyperthreaded dual quad-
> core machine (8 physical cores; hyperthreaded to create 16
> logical cores) with a view to reducing the time taken for those
> aspects of model validation that require multiple iterations
> e.g. bootstrapping, likelihood profiling. Our current system
> uses NONMEM 7, with Intel Fortran running under Windows XP
> Professional, 32 bit machine . A licensed version of PLT Tools
> is used for graphical output and to facilitate model development
> and validation.
>
> We are wondering whether a 64bit operating system would be
> preferred for optimal performance e.g. 64bit Windows 7? Any
> comments or recommendations gratefully received.
>
> With thanks and best wishes
>
> Ann
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> Ann Rigby-Jones PhD MRSC
> Research Fellow in Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics
> Peninsula College of Medicine & Dentistry
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> N31, ITTC Phase 1
> Tamar Science Park
> 1 Davy Road
> Derriford
> Plymouth
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