By working with our technical services specialists and supply chain, we were able to provide the customer with a custom designed solution that met the exact specification, while still adhering to strict budgetary requirements.
Account Manager, Captec
THE CUSTOMER
A leading provider of simulation and virtual training solutions to industries and governments, worldwide. The customer designs and develops 3D virtual applications and simulators that enable individuals to improve their skill sets in a practical, safe and cost-effective model. Its marine simulation range provides real life training scenarios to the civilian and marine military industries.
Development of a custom designed platform to meet the exact needs of the customer
High graphics and processing capabilities to optimise the quality of simulation images
Units generated high amounts of heat due to the graphics and processor specifications, which needed to be contained and managed to negate the risk of overheating
The platform needed to be able to power the graphics cards and processor safely, continuously and reliably
Expansion capability to connect and run the specialist peripheral devices required by the customer
Fully satisfy the specification and strict budget requirements stipulated by the end-user
The Solution
Captec designed and developed a custom built rackmount computer in a 4U enclosure
Intel Core i7 processor and two AMD Radeon R9 380 4GB graphics cards for quality of imaging and processing
Engineered thermal management with both graphics cards strategically configured behind three front fans, allowing for sufficient cooling
850 Watt crossfire-ready PSU to provide power to the two graphics cards and processor reliably, safely and for extended timeframes
Captec integrated ten USB ports to enable the customer to connect peripheral devices, meeting functionality requirements
Expert component knowledge achieves exact application requirements, while still adhering to the strict budget set out by the end-user
The Outcome
Custom designed platforms arrived on time, fit for purpose and application-ready
Customer is able to supply a solution capable of reliable operation and optimised performance
Customer benefits from an extended two year warranty, securing continuity of the application
Customer has a leading edge computing platform for their application, enabling them to expand and effectively compete in their market
Make it your own
Our engineering specialists can customise this platform to meet the exact needs of your application.
