Future proof PC for AutoCAD, Revit, (3dMax)

theluckynumber · Feb 6, 2016

Hey guys,

I am looking to build a PC that will need to run AutoCad and a 3D program. Most likely Revit Architecture but it could also end up being 3dMax.

This PC will be used for my architecture/interior design business and should be as future proof as possible. I'm looking at a budget of between $1300-1500.

I saw this question has been answered in the past, but I'm hoping to get an update taking into account today's hardware.

Thanks a lot in advance

ScrewySqrl · Feb 6, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($384.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T4 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-UD3P (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($152.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: AMD FirePro W7100 8GB Video Card ($619.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Challenger S ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1508.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-06 07:03 EST-0500

Future proof is a bit of a pipe dream, but this should last a while. no matter what you pay, it'll still be hopelessly obsolete in 5 years. 6 Core/12 threads, a single 8GB workstation GPU should be what you need for AutoCAD and 3DStudio. The M2 SSD will be blazing fast, and 1 TB storage drive and you should be good to go.

The inexpensve case and on-sale powersupply keep the overall cost down

theluckynumber · Feb 6, 2016

ScrewySqrl :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($384.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T4 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-UD3P (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($152.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: AMD FirePro W7100 8GB Video Card ($619.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Challenger S ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1508.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-06 07:03 EST-0500

Future proof is a bit of a pipe dream, but this should last a while. no matter what you pay, it'll still be hopelessly obsolete in 5 years. 6 Core/12 threads, a single 8GB workstation GPU should be what you need for AutoCAD and 3DStudio. The M2 SSD will be blazing fast, and 1 TB storage drive and you should be good to go.

The inexpensve case and on-sale powersupply keep the overall cost down

Thanks so much for this lightning fast answer and your helpful comments.

I read in a few posts on other sites, that to effectively render large Revit models, the PC should have 32 rather than 16 GB RAM. Would you agree with that or do you think 16GB will be enough?

ScrewySqrl · Feb 6, 2016

if you need 32 GB, you can get this kit:

http://www.adorama.com/CT4K8G4DFD82.html?hotlink=t&svfor=5m&utm_source=cj_3938566

which increases the cost to $1580

or just double kit I listed, which is about the same price

theluckynumber · Feb 6, 2016

ScrewySqrl :

Thanks. Also: will the 650W power supply be enough? from what I understand the GPU alone needs 650W. (unless I don't understand something here)

ScrewySqrl · Feb 6, 2016

from PC Part Picker, the estimated actual wattage use is 411W, so 650W should be plenty (the 'sweet spot' is the computer using between 50 and 80% of the listed wattage of the psu). The 650W requirement on GPUs takes into acct the large number of low-quality PSUs out there. I presume you don't plan to overclock (which shortens lifespan) so you are good at 650W

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