Building a PC for work (Cad). $250-$300.

wharangbuh · May 20, 2013

Hi! Can I get some help. I need to build a PC for work. I'm an architect and I usually do 2D work on Cad. None of the 3D stuffs.

I made a gaming PC a while back but with a help of an IT.

Approximate Purchase Date: This week

Budget Range: $200-$300

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Working with Cad. Surfing. Gaming.

Parts Not Required: Keyboard. Mouse. Speakers. Monitors. Software.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: http://pcx.com.ph/

http://multiply.com/pchub

http://www.villman.com/

http://www.pcmadness.net.ph/

http://www.worx.com.ph/

Country: Philippines

Parts Preferences: -

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: ?

Monitor Resolution: ?

Additional Comments: Would like to run Cad smoothly.

aatje92 · May 20, 2013

That's a small budget even for an Office pc, let alone let it run cad smoothly, can't you stetch it a little?

Kamen_BG · May 20, 2013

He probably forgot to add another 0 to the price.

Someone Somewhere · May 20, 2013

Well, 2D CAD should be easy enough. $300 is a tough ask though...

Will be back soon; looking.

EDIT: According to Google it's about 12,500 pesos.
4400 A8-5600K http://pcx.com.ph/components/processors/amd-llano-a8-5600k-3-6ghz.html
2100 FM2A55M-VG3 http://pcx.com.ph/components/motherboards-1/asrock-fm2a55m-vg3-vsl-ddr3.html
2450 500GB Barracuda http://pcx.com.ph/components/storage/internal-hard-drives/500gb-seagate-barracuda-sata3.html
1550 2x2GB HyperX 1800 http://pcx.com.ph/components/memory/kingston-hyper-x-4gb-genesis-1800c9d3k2-4g-2x2.html
2200 520W Antec Neo Eco http://pcx.com.ph/components/power-supplies/antec-neo-eco-520w.html
950 Gigabyte GZ-F6 http://pcx.com.ph/peripherals/chassis/gigabyte-gz-f6.html

Comes out a bit over, but I suppose you could drop to an A6. If you have a spare ODD from your old build (or a case), that could help.

wharangbuh · May 20, 2013

Well, what's the lowest price I can get with this?

Someone Somewhere · May 20, 2013

FYI: I largely picked that store because it was first on the list...

If you can find a better price elsewhere, or a similar component, that's OK.

aatje92 · May 20, 2013

wharangbuh :

Probably at least double your budget for a decent system

Someone Somewhere · May 20, 2013

He says he's not dealing with 3D CAD, so it should be pretty low-power stuff. An A8 should be able to handle it.

wharangbuh · May 20, 2013

Someone Somewhere :

Wow. Thanks! That's what I need. I could bump up to 15000 and buy an ODD. What else do you think I can upgrade there? Can I get a better RAM? And I see that it has no Video Card. If I had extra, what can I buy next for this build?

aatje92 · May 20, 2013

wharangbuh :

Someone Somewhere :

Wow. Thanks! That's what I need. I could bump up to 15000 and buy an ODD. What else do you think I can upgrade there? Can I get a better RAM? And I see that it has no Video Card. If I had extra, what can I buy next for this build?

GPU is integrated in the A8, maybe bump up the ram to 2x4gb.

wharangbuh · May 20, 2013

aatje92 :

wharangbuh :

GPU is integrated in the A8, maybe bump up the ram to 2x4gb.

Thanks! But I can also get another GPU right?

aatje92 · May 20, 2013

wharangbuh :

aatje92 :

Thanks! But I can also get another GPU right?

Sure if you want to and your budget allows it, get a HD7750 wich should be more then sufficient for your needs. But the A8 is also a good bet i guess

wharangbuh · May 20, 2013

http://pcx.com.ph/components/memory/kingston-hyper-x-4gb-genesis-1800c9d3k2-4g-2x2.html

or

http://pcx.com.ph/components/memory/kingston-hyper-x-memory-4gb-1600c9d3b1-4g-1x4.html

another option:

http://pcx.com.ph/components/memory/kingston-hyper-x-8gb-blu-1600c9d3b1k2-8gx-2x4.html

or

http://pcx.com.ph/components/memory/kingston-hyper-x-memory-8gb-1600c10d3b1-8g-1x8.html

Which one is the best though.

Someone Somewhere · May 21, 2013

The third one (2x4GB sticks).

wharangbuh · May 21, 2013

Okay. Thanks! You guys helped a lot.

wharangbuh · May 21, 2013

Btw, I still have my hard drive from my other PC. Is it possible if I can convert it to an external hard drive without deleting any files inside?

aatje92 · May 21, 2013

Yes, you'll need a External hdd case they are fairly cheap around 15$

But i couldn't find anything on your websites, only this empty category on villman where it was supposed to be http://www.villman.com/Category/Enclosures

Someone Somewhere · May 21, 2013

You could also simply use it as a second internal HDD. Just plug it in after you install Windows, to be 100% certain you won't delete anything.

wharangbuh · May 21, 2013

aatje92 :

Okay. I know here to buy it here.

Thanks!

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