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About Rand Simulation Rand Simulation is focused on helping organizations bring their product vision to reality through incorporating engineering simulation technology into the product development process. Rand Simulation caters to product development organizations looking to compress the design process, maximize innovation, strengthen competitive differentiation and grow bottom-line profitability. Rand Simulation serves as both a North American reseller of Ansys engineering simulation software and as a trusted design consultant offering insights gained on over 3,000 design projects using engineering analysis software to balance design performance with size, cost, DFM and aesthetics. E L I T E C H A N N E L PA R T N E R simulation@rand.com | RandSIM.com | 888.483.0674 Limitations As an Ansys Elite Channel Partner, our goal is to support our customers' growth. By sharing a clear picture of technological advancements and limitations, we hope to educate current and prospective customers, so they can make more informed decisions. A summary of our findings: • Coupled GPU solver is coming in a future release, only segregated solver currently available » This will allow for more stable simulations, at the cost of a small reduction in speed and memory usage • Not all reports are accessible at runtime using the GPU solver • Hybrid initialization was somewhat unstable using the GPU solver • No pressure far-field boundary condition with GPU solver • GPU solver slightly slower to initialize (by roughly a minute) • Multiple users on a machine was detrimental to GPU performance Recommendations Teams that prefer working with state-of-the-art technology, need faster simulations, and can live with the additional limitations of using the GPU solver, should take a serious look at the Ansys Fluent native GPU solver. For an investment of less than $10,000 (the GPU at $1,800 and upgrade from Premium to Enterprise at $7,000), first-year paid-up costs, companies will greatly improve their productivity, innovation, and ability to answer questions in minutes or hours instead of days. Ready to discuss your specific situation? Contact us today. Does Ansys Fluent with a Native GPU Solver Live Up to the Hype? About the Author Alex Lefebvre, Sr. Applications Engineer, Rand Simulation Alex collaborates with clients to find solutions that meet their needs, whether it be new software, technical training, or consulting services. He completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Miami, with a focus on aircraft design. After the completion of his Ph.D., Alex worked in Formula 1 as a CFD expert where he helped the team produce a car that finished 5th in the world's championship.