Re: mastercam 2018 freezing
Mastercam recommends the Intel or Xeon Processors as one thought. As for the Radion that as stated has always been an issue. Now I always suggest the Quadro cards the 2000 series or higher. but I also say you can use a 1070 or higher Nvida card and have seen great results.
Now using SLI Mastercam does not take advantage of SLI so I suggest not wasting money on that. Did your dealer on that computer have turn of hardware Acceleration to see if this helps.I am figuring you are running the latest drivers. I also figure moving to 2019 is not an option?
Now as for adding new versions with old versions is not a common issue. I have always ran multi versions for years and done a lot of support and have not found this to be an issue. usually with this type stuff is usually rights on the computer that can cause issues.
(Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)
Cadcam
Software and hardware sales, contract Programming and Consultant , Cad-Cam Instructor .