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AtotehZ

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Hey guys,

I'm building a PC for my office. Its primary use will be CAD. This is what I've come up with so far, but I'd like to see if I can get a cheaper solution without sacrificing performance.

The CPU and SSD are not optional without thorough documentation.

CPU:
Intel Core i7-4820K - 3.7 GHz - LGA2011

Cooler:
Cooler Master Hyper 412S

Mobo:
Asus P9X79 - LGA2011

RAM:
Corsair Vengeance Low Profile Dual Chanel DDR3-1600 - 8GB (2x4GB)

Graphics:
Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti OC, 2GB GDDR5

Storage:
Samsung 840 EVO SSD - 500GB

Optical drive:
Asus DRW-24F1ST - DVD Burner / Drive

Tower:
Corsair Carbide 200R

PSU:
Corsair CX430M - 430W

I'd really appreciate any help.

-Kenneth
 
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shortstuff_mt
I'm not trying to convince you of anything. I merely suggested a GPU designed to work with CAD software instead of a gaming GPU. I believe you will regret going with only 8GB of RAM. Here is another build suggestion.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($139.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State...
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shortstuff_mt

shortstuff_mt

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I would stick with the LGA 1150 platform since you aren't using any of the benefits of LGA 2011 like quad-channel RAM. I put this build together that offers a top-end LGA 1150 i7 chip, 16GB of RAM, your 500GB SSD, a GPU designed for CAD type workloads, and a high quality PSU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ TigerDirect)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($139.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ATI FirePro V4900 1GB Video Card ($146.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1102.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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AtotehZ

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I am using Altium, but I am doing rather large projects, so the system requirements doesn't say much.


I intend to change the processor to a 6 core 12 thread processor. I believe I need LGA2011 for that.


I'm not convinced that this card will be able to keep up when using CAD.
 
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Unusually, gaming cards are recommended for Altium over workstation class graphics cards, so you can't really go wrong - buy the most powerful GeForce you fell you will need for your projects.

As for getting a 6-core, I recommend the 4930K (I have one, overclocked, with which I do 3D rendering etc) - but check that Altium will make use of all the cores - many CAD programs don't/won't
 
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shortstuff_mt

shortstuff_mt

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I'm not trying to convince you of anything. I merely suggested a GPU designed to work with CAD software instead of a gaming GPU. I believe you will regret going with only 8GB of RAM. Here is another build suggestion.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($139.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1193.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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